by Thomas Sowell | Oct 31, 2000 | Education, POLITICS
All politicians come out 200 percent in favor of education, especially when an election is coming up. What that usually means is that they are prepared to dump more billions of taxpayer dollars down the bottomless pit of our failing public schools, whether or not that... by Walter Williams | Oct 31, 2000 | POLITICS
The social chaos seen in other countries such as sabotage, guerilla bands and political assassinations has yet to emerge in our country. Because of that, we Americans have little appreciation and even indifference to the attack on the laws, customs and institutions... by Robert W Tracinski | Oct 30, 2000 | Environment
On Friday, Al Gore declared that “prosperity is on the ballot” and described himself as “the right … choice to keep it going.” But those who are watching his campaign more closely just got a reminder of who the real Al Gore is: an... by Walter Williams | Oct 29, 2000 | POLITICS
When Vice President Al Gore announced that Sen. Joseph Lieberman, D-Conn., was his running mate, many people applauded. Lieberman, an honorable man, was seen as a refreshing choice that just might help voters forget the immorality and corruption emblematic of the... by Paul Craig Roberts | Oct 28, 2000 | POLITICS
The USS Cole is a $1 billion high-tech missile warship. But it was no match for a rubber dinghy manned by two Arabs. The explosive-laden dinghy severely damaged the Cole and inflicted 56 casualties (17 dead, 39 injured) on a once proud U.S. Navy. The attack on the... by Walter Williams | Oct 27, 2000 | POLITICS
Suppose you and I go to a fancy restaurant. Under which scheme would it would be more likely for me to order a $150 bottle of Chateau LaFite Rothschild Bordeaux wine, chateaubriand and a $200 bottle of Chateau d’Yquem to go with our dessert — if... by Thomas Sowell | Oct 27, 2000 | POLITICS
As election day approaches, look for Al Gore’s campaign to get both desperate and ugly. Desperate not only because Gore’s lead has vanished and Bush has edged ahead, but desperate also because this is the end of the line for Gore and everything he has... by Thomas Sowell | Oct 26, 2000 | POLITICS
Many people were amazed when Governor George W. Bush proposed reforming Social Security because Social Security was considered to be “the third rail” of American politics. But Social Security has now reached the point where it is going to give us all a big... by Michelle Malkin | Oct 26, 2000 | POLITICS
She is one of the most self-serving, hate-filled, race-obsessed politicians in America. The Democratic Party doesn’t just embrace her. It kneels at her feet. Los Angeles Congresswoman Maxine Waters reigned supreme when Democratic vice-presidential candidate Joe...
