by Dr Michael Hurd | Dec 19, 2000 | POLITICS
It used to be a raging debate in psychology: Are human beings primarily determined by physiology — or by other factors such as environment, family, thinking habits, etc.? Today, such a debate is nearly non-existent. Instead of looking for the role of... by Stefan Spath | Dec 19, 2000 | POLITICS
This past week, Russian president Vladimir Putin visited communist Cuba on a diplomatic visit to that tropical paradise, that CNN commentators love to gush about, Cuba. [Now if only CNN would only move there permanently!]Many have questioned the purpose of the trip,... by Robert W Tracinski | Dec 18, 2000 | POLITICS
While the election crisis was still upon us, I hated it as much as anyone else. As a columnist, I probably hated it more. How do you write about politics when the news reverses direction every two hours? But now that it’s all over, I’m getting downright... by Todd Gaziano | Dec 18, 2000 | POLITICS
Given the inevitable liberal attack on the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling that settles the election contest, it is important to be clear about what the Supreme Court did and who is ultimately responsible for its ruling. There are many pernicious lines of attack,... by Thomas Sowell | Dec 17, 2000 | POLITICS
Now that the election is over, can we talk sense? “Campaign finance reform” is a great political issue for an election year, but it makes no sense otherwise. What is a campaign supposed to do — and how will campaign finance reform affect how well it... by Dr Michael Hurd | Dec 16, 2000 | POLITICS
Q: There’s a new corporate term in use lately — “emotional intelligence.” People are even being tested for their “emotional intelligence” levels. Is there any value in this? A: The very concept of “emotional... by Paul Craig Roberts | Dec 16, 2000 | Education, POLITICS
This Christmas season, take a moment to say a prayer for the many innocent people sent to prison by injustice. You can safely say, “There, but for the grace of God, go I,” because the myriad causes of well-intentioned people have made it possible for... by Paul Craig Roberts | Dec 16, 2000 | POLITICS
If you live in Albuquerque, N.M., and you have teen-agers who might be inclined to raid your wine, beer or whiskey cupboard while you are away, rent your housing, don’t buy. The city council has recently passed a law [September 2000] that lets the city seize... by Michelle Malkin | Dec 15, 2000 | POLITICS
One of my favorite bands, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, recently penned an ode to “Californication.” The term refers to the spread of the Golden State’s worst attributes: smog, strip malls, drive-bys, and celebrity worship. “It’s understood...