by Dr Michael Hurd | Mar 29, 2003 | POLITICS
The most common reason I hear people opposing war against Iraq — indeed, any war initiated in defense of the United States — is opposition to “violence on principle.” This is what I hear from young people particularly often: “We have no... by Brian Riedl | Mar 28, 2003 | POLITICS
Should our tax dollars fund our troops fighting in Iraq, or the Smithsonian’s national worm collection?If it’s business as usual up at the Capitol, then this is the type of question Congress will grapple with in the coming weeks. And if history is our... by Robert Garmong | Mar 28, 2003 | POLITICS
The attack was well-choreographed. Moving in successive waves, they executed a perfect assault. Some moved to cut off their enemies’ supply lines, seizing control of crucial bridges and roadways, while others worked to surround and besiege key command and... by Don Luskin | Mar 28, 2003 | POLITICS
The Senate’s surprise vote Tuesday to reduce the value of President Bush’s proposed tax-cuts by more than half has been played in the press as a major setback for the President’s agenda. But the way I see it, it’s actually great news: a tax-cut... by James Glassman | Mar 28, 2003 | POLITICS
Two years ago, journalists – hot for a story – began calling John Banzhaf, the telegenic George Washington University law professor who led the anti-smoking legal crusade from its early stages. “Would tobacco-style lawsuits,” he was asked,... by James Phillips | Mar 28, 2003 | POLITICS
Many observers, intoxicated by the initial promise of the March 19 decapitating air strike against Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein, now are unrealistically impatient with the progress of the war against Iraq. In particular, some elements of the American and... by Thomas Sowell | Mar 27, 2003 | POLITICS
We have heard a lot about anti-war demonstrators. Indeed, we have heard a lot from anti-war spokesmen, as the media continue their corrupt practice of providing free air time to those whose antics provide them with footage for their news broadcasts. But what about... by Alexander Marriott | Mar 27, 2003 | POLITICS
As I watched the 24 hour war coverage on Monday I saw a most amusing spectacle, UN weapons inspector Hans Blix was professing to be excited about going to Iraq after Saddam is gone so that he can resume his weapons inspections.Apparently the Swede has yet to realize... by Brian Riedl | Mar 27, 2003 | POLITICS
There they go again: Rep. Charles Rangel, D-N.Y., calls it “immoral.” Senate Minority Leader Tom Daschle says it would be a “painful sacrifice.” The war in Iraq? Try the budget recently passed by the House Budget Committee, which seeks to...