by Walter Williams | Jan 18, 2006 | POLITICS
Millions going to the campaign coffers of Washington politicians lies in the awesome growth of government control over business, property, employment and other areas of our lives.
by Don Luskin | Jan 18, 2006 | POLITICS
If you own stock in Wal-Mart Stores, be afraid — be very afraid. Yes, it wasn’t all that long ago that I was recommending buying shares of the giant retailer. But things have changed. Right after I recommended Wal-Mart last October it rallied by as much as... by Alex Epstein | Jan 17, 2006 | POLITICS
Many consumers are angry about alleged price gouging at the pump, and politicians are listening. States with anti-“price gouging” laws are investigating and prosecuting complaints, while Washington is discussing a federal anti-“price gouging”... by Thomas Sowell | Jan 17, 2006 | POLITICS
The Senate confirmation hearings for Judge Samuel Alito told us more about the Senators than it did about Judge Alito. First, there were those long-winded preambles to “questions” for the judge. Then there were the Mickey Mouse maneuvers and insinuations,... by Amit Ghate | Jan 16, 2006 | POLITICS
From claims that we’ve won the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq simply because locals there can now vote, to recent “Get Out the Vote” campaigns, our leaders — democrats and republicans alike — consistently imply that the most fundamental... by Nicholas Provenzo | Jan 14, 2006 | POLITICS
During the American Bicentennial, my family hosted a cadre of Polish sailors as part of Buffalo, New York’s contribution to “Operation Sail.” While they were here, the Poles wanted to see an Indian reservation. Being close to several, my family... by Dr Michael Hurd | Jan 13, 2006 | POLITICS, Religion
Some of the most interesting aspects of the war against terrorism are found not in coverage about the war in Iraq, but from coverage of talk in the United States. Consider this recent news report: Christian broadcaster Pat Robertson suggested Thursday that Israeli... by Dr Michael Hurd | Jan 12, 2006 | POLITICS
“We [the Iranians] have a right to have nuclear technology. We are a nation with an ancient civilization and rich culture. I think it’s really hypocritical of Mr. Bush to criticize Iran for having nuclear technology while Pakistan, India and Israel have... by Walter Williams | Jan 11, 2006 | POLITICS
Republican and Democratic big government advocates whine about President Bush’s proposed tax cuts, particularly cuts in the capital gains tax. They say it’s a $70 billion giveaway to the rich. Listening to demagoguery about the rich, I’ve sometimes...
