by Dr Michael Hurd | Oct 28, 2011 | POLITICS
Steve Jobs reportedly warned President Barack Obama that he would not be back in the White House for a second term unless he adopted more business-friendly policies, according to a new biography of the Apple Computer co-founder. “You’re headed for a... by Michael A. Cusumano and Richard W. Selby | Oct 27, 2011 | Investing
In an agreement announced overnight, the European Union offered $100 billion to stem an imminent Greek debt default in exchange for a 50% haircut to Greek bondholders. This is a bittersweet victory for those of us who believe in the power of the free market. When the... by Chaudhary | Oct 26, 2011 | POLITICS
According to US government figures, the yield on the 10-Year US Treasury note reached a record low of 1.72% last month. Thus, despite the fact that government debt has exploded at a rate of more than $1 trillion per year, and the fact that S&P recently downgraded... by Dr Michael Hurd | Oct 25, 2011 | Abortion, Women's Rights
Abortion Opponent: I don’t believe abortion is moral. The fetus is a conscious, sentient individual. It enjoys the inalienable right to life just as all human beings do. Abortion should be illegal – because it’s murder. Dr. Hurd: A fetus is a... by Brian Phillips | Oct 25, 2011 | CULTURE
The Occupy movement, which claims to represent 99 percent of Americans, has been denouncing all things even remotely related to capitalism, including property rights. And this leads the movement’s supporters to the contradiction of denying rights to others while whining that their own rights are being violated.
by Brian Phillips | Oct 24, 2011 | Taxation
The proposals by Herman Cain and Rick Perry to streamline the tax system are certainly a step in the right direction. But neither candidate has addressed one crucial point: taxation is theft. If your neighbor broke into your home and took your money, would the purpose... by Dr Michael Hurd | Oct 23, 2011 | POLITICS
There are two types of dictatorship. One is rule by a dictator; the other is rule by one’s fellow man. The death of Libya’s Qaddafi is a reminder of the first. Qaddafi, like so many other one-man dictators, ruled his people with an iron fist. It’s... by Dr Michael Hurd | Oct 22, 2011 | Economics, Taxation
Some people criticize Herman Cain’s 9-9-9 plan for the wrong reasons. Advocates of wealth redistribution complain that it raises taxes on the lower and middle working classes. This is true. Many of them will actually have to start paying some taxes rather than... by John Browne | Oct 21, 2011 | Investing
As a final bailout framework for Greece continues to elude negotiators from France and Germany, the situation on the ground in Athens continues to deteriorate alarmingly. Protests have turned increasingly violent and riots have occurred in the most sensitive portions...
