Germany’s Mixed Signals
Last week’s media headlines focused on how the election results in France and Greece reflected a wave of rising public resistance across Europe to the austerity programs being championed by Germany, the IMF, and the EU. Less notice has been given to...Asking the Government for Permission to Live
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has gone to court to prevent the Colorado-based firm Regenerative Sciences from using stem cells developed in one part of your body (bone marrow) to repair damage in other parts of your body, such as joints. The FDA objects to...Gays and Lesbians Should Not Fall for Barack’s Stand on Gay Marriage
Obama, who was previously on record against gay marriage, is now suddenly for it. He obviously fears a close election.
Abyssal Failures: The Post Office and Education
For decades, America’s public schools have done an increasingly poor job of educating our children. Politicians love to put forth optimistically named programs, such as “No Child Left Behind” or “Save our Schools,” with grand promises of reforming our educational...The Occupiers Claim: Working for A Living is Slavery
So rather than viewing work as a disvalue that limits our freedom like the Occupiers do, we should embrace it as a source of purpose and self-esteem—important elements of a happy, flourishing life.
Stephen King’s Stand For Class Warfare
Unlike Stephen King, who seems to admit he’s a socialist, most Obama supporters will not admit to their socialism.
The Golden Rule Reinterpreted
To many, the “Golden Rule” is an idea that underscores the value of civility and fair dealing. But there is another, less magnanimous definition: “He who has the gold makes the rules.” In the current global economy, the surplus countries have the gold and sooner or later we will be living by their rules.
The Rise of the Religious Left
Such religious Democrats are really the most consistent people on the political landscape today. To be in favor of religion, and in favor of the massive welfare/entitlement state originally brought about by liberal Democrats, they are endeavoring to practice their religion with integrity.