Battle of Wisconsin: Rules of Engagement

Imagine if hundreds of anti-ObamaCare protestors camped out in Congress last year, back when Nancy Pelosi was still in charge of the House of Representatives. Imagine if they stayed days on end, dirtying up the halls of Congress and disrupting what they think of as,...

?Repeal The Rights-Destroying Health Care Law

The notion of a “right to health care” is the boldest and most fundamental claim offered in defense of Obamacare. Indeed, the law should be judged by whether it is consistent with the protection of rights. If the law cannot pass that test, the debate over...

Taps for the Dollar

It now appears that the United States has finally succeeded in its efforts to destroy confidence in the U.S. dollar. Given the currency’s reserve status, its ubiquity in financial markets, and the economic power and political position of the United States, this...

?Charlie Sheen: Madness Manifest

Dear Dr. Hurd, We are interested in getting your insights into the latest craze of seeing who can be the trashiest star.  Just when we thought that Brittany Spears had gotten enough negative attention and things would settle, Charlie Sheen took the lead with his...

?Shutdown

When taking on a major and complex agenda, it’s important to distinguish between goal … and purpose. The Republicans in Congress are strong on goals but, so far, short on purpose. Balancing the budget is a proper goal; limiting the size and scope of the...

Working For Change

CREDO is the name of a political activist organization that has replaced ACORN.It has an nice web site—www.workingforchange.com. Using only black and a soft blue-green pastel, it looks fresh and clean and invites easy reading without many distracting colors,...