by Andrew Bernstein | Oct 15, 2005 | Philosophy
How does Adolf Hitler – a dropout, a ne’er-do-well, an unemployed and unemployable itinerant – acquire life-and-death power over the great scientists, industrialists and thinkers of Western Europe?
by Amit Ghate | Oct 14, 2005 | Environment
I wanted to share a few of my thoughts on a posting from Daniel Schwartz’s blog in which he discusses recycling. The post in question begins: “While I do not know enough about economics in general or the economics ofwaste disposal in particular to have staked out a... by Don Luskin | Oct 13, 2005 | POLITICS
There aren’t many iron-clad rules in investing, but there’s one: Bet against anything that the vast majority of investors agree upon. Right now, based on conversations with my clients, who are some of the best and brightest investors on Wall Street,... by Onkar Ghate | Oct 12, 2005 | Constitution, Middle East & Israel, POLITICS
As the world eagerly watches the Iraqi constitutional referendum, the Bush administration and its intellectual supporters herald the occasion as a historic step toward freedom in the Middle East and security for America. This view betrays an appalling ignorance of the... by Dr Michael Hurd | Oct 11, 2005 | Religion
Does it make sense to “have faith” as a way of coping with life? Literally speaking, to “have faith” means to suspend reason. Reason includes looking at facts, logic and using simple common sense. Reason is our means of coping and, ultimately,... by Carter Laren | Oct 9, 2005 | POLITICS
The Brady Center to Prevent “Gun Violence” was handed a victory on Monday when the Supreme Court ruled that its lawsuit against firearms manufactures could continue. Under Washington DC’s Assault Weapons Manufacturing Strict Liability Act of 1990,... by Andrew Bernstein | Oct 8, 2005 | Philosophy
In the face of evil run rampant, it is crucially important to protect the benevolent universe premise.
by Ralph R. Reiland | Oct 7, 2005 | POLITICS
If you think the government’s initial response to Hurricane Katrina was incompetent, at all levels, wait till you see the tidal wave of ineptitude, cronyism, irrationality, waste and thievery that’s guaranteed to be involved in the clean-up and rebuilding.... by Yaron Brook | Oct 6, 2005 | Technology
If the UN is given control of the Internet, we can expect free trade and freedom of speech to be crushed.