by Andrew West | Dec 10, 1999 | Asia, POLITICS
On July 4, the US celebrated its 223rd birthday with hot dogs, cotton candy, ice-cream and fireworks. There was much self-congratulation but few tributes to the day’s real meaning. July 4, 1776 was the day the Continental Congress approved and signed the... by Larry Elder | Dec 9, 1999 | Economics, POLITICS
What do the World Trade Organization protesters, President Clinton, and the Microsoft judge have in common? Answer: an almost appalling ignorance of Economics 101. The World Trade Organization, a consortium of 135 nations, met in Seattle to discuss ways to increase... by Americans For Free Choice Medicine | Dec 8, 1999 | Healthcare
By demonizing the good name of health care professionals with unanswerable charges, the NAS is blaming alleged problems of the current system on a free market and commercial interests, and advancing the cause of a centralized, socialist health care system.
by Edwin A Locke | Dec 8, 1999 | Antitrust & Monopolies
Judge Thomas Penfield Jackson has released his “findings of fact” in the Microsoft antitrust case. While his report did contain some correct information–such as the truism that a successful company tries to defeat its rivals–the central claims... by Larry Elder | Dec 6, 1999 | POLITICS
“Exodus of female recruits signals trouble for military!” “Military women less likely to advance!” A new Defense Department study on bias in the military prompted these hysterical headlines. For those who thought the military an example of... by Andrew West | Dec 5, 1999 | POLITICS
I’ve seen numerous broadcasts of news programs on CCTV (the Chinese State-controlled TV channel) via satellite transmission. Even without the benefit of English translation, it is obvious that many of the “news” shows are little more than... by Mark Da Cunha | Dec 1, 1999 | POLITICS
Richard M. Salsman is president and chief market strategist of InterMarket Forecasting, which provides quantitative research and forecasts to guide the asset allocation decisions of pension sponsors, mutual funds, banks, hedge funds, and investment managers. He... by Larry Elder | Nov 29, 1999 | POLITICS
Well, at least it’s not about race. Reverend Jackson intervened on behalf of seven black Decatur, Illinois, high school students, expelled for inciting a brawl at a high school football game. “This isn’t about black and white,” he insists,... by Dr Michael Hurd | Nov 19, 1999 | POLITICS
The Canadian health care system of single-payer, socialized insurance is in trouble. Now, thanks to the ignorance and cowardice of our politicians, the American system is moving in the same direction. A growing number of Canadian doctors, angry at irrational...
