Without government funding, most of today’s irrational and untenable concepts would never get off the ground. Here’s yet another example of where government subsidies – in this case, by the state of Maryland – fund something that would likely never … Continue reading
Category: Daily Dose of Reason
America is NOT a Democracy (Leonard Peikoff)
The American system is not a democracy. It is a constitutional republic. A democracy, if you attach meaning to terms, is a system of unlimited majority rule; the classic example is ancient Athens. And the symbol of it is the … Continue reading
Republicans Let IRS Chief Off the Hook for Chilling Dissension
House Republicans reached an agreement late Wednesday to avoid a potentially divisive floor vote on impeaching IRS Commissioner John Koskinen. The deal scraps the vote on the so-called “privileged” impeachment resolution that had been expected to take place Thursday. Instead, … Continue reading
If Colin Powell Had Been a Democrat, Would We Even Know His Name?
Former Secretary of State and retired four-star Gen. Colin Powell, who served under three Republican presidents, called Donald Trump “a national disgrace,” an “international pariah” and — surprise, surprise! — a “racist,” according to recent reports at Newsmax and Buzzfeed. … Continue reading
Criminalizing Dissension
A Democratic senator sought Justice Department and IRS Criminal prosecutions of conservatives in 2013, newly-released federal documents reveal. The Department of Justice documents reveal email conversations between its officials and the staff of Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, a Rhode Island Democrat, … Continue reading
Trump Is Right: Media Establishment is Rigged
Donald Trump would rather not have a moderator in his upcoming debates with Hillary Clinton, because he thinks he’ll be treated “very, very unfairly” after his questioning by NBC’s Matt Lauer during last week’s presidential forum. “Let Hillary and I … Continue reading
Why Unity is the Last Thing We Need
It’s 9/11, and America’s president, Barack Obama, is whining about “unity.” “In the face of terrorism, how we respond matters,” Obama said in his weekly radio and online address, delivered on the eve of the 15th anniversary of the September … Continue reading
9/11 Plus 15
It’s the 15th anniversary of 9/11. What’s the best possible memorial to those who perished that day? How about celebrating and upholding the separation of church and state? Yes, it’s politically incorrect. While liberals and leftists used to stand firmly … Continue reading
What the Heck is Happiness?
“Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.” –Mahatma Gandhi “There is only one happiness in this life, to love and be loved.” –George Sand “Happiness depends upon ourselves.” — Aristotle “Most … Continue reading
What if Millennials Never Change Their Minds About Socialism?
We hear a lot today about political power and corruption. But what is power, really? A lot of people talk and think as if someone who has more money or property than you, or who is better off for whatever … Continue reading
Government Is Not Our Boss (Ayn Rand)
The source of the government’s authority is “the consent of the governed.” This means that the government is not the ruler, but the servant or agent of the citizens; it means that the government as such has no rights except … Continue reading
Segregation Is Back at Cal. State: And This Time It’s Cool!
California State University has announced that it will provide segregated housing for the university’s black students in an attempt to provide them with a “safe space.” Black students will have the option to move into a residential complex solely for … Continue reading