“Liberty and license are not the same thing.” I hear this all the time. My response is, “Oh, really?” As I see it, liberty and license are the same thing. Liberty is the license to do whatever your own mind … Continue reading
In a recent defense of what he calls “fair trade,” Barack Obama stated that one major purpose of trade agreements is to ensure that American products are made at home — not bought from other countries. No such thing is … Continue reading
Q: I read your website on a regular basis, and I really value your opinion on a variety of issues. I have one question regarding one of your recent blogs on entitlement. Do you think it’s possible, through education of … Continue reading
For years, members of the liberal socialist left have claimed that anyone who disagrees with them—including secular advocates of capitalism, individual rights and limited government—will deliver us into the hands of a religious dictatorship. Enter Barack Obama and the most … Continue reading
According to leaked documents, Saudi King Abdullah frequently urged the United States to destroy Iran’s nuclear facilities, to “cut off the head of the snake.” Reportedly, the King warned that Iran’s program could trigger a nuclear arms race in the … Continue reading
Under a dictatorship, it’s easy to blame the dictator for all the pain and trouble in the society under his rule. In a democratic republic, you have to blame the people who vote for the reprehensible leaders. Let me explain. … Continue reading
I recently heard a congressman complain that difficult budget choices have to be made “because we don’t have unlimited resources.” Actually, a free country grounded in rationality and which embraces capitalism does enjoy the potential for unlimited development, permanent economic … Continue reading
Personal responsibility and mental health are closely interconnected. You don’t have one without the other. Case in point: The false, but widely held, notion that other people can “make” you feel a certain way. Not true! When you feel a … Continue reading
A fable, to be told centuries in the future: “Let me tell you a story. A long, long time ago there was a great civilization. For several centuries, the civilization flourished. People enjoyed liberty and prosperity human beings never considered … Continue reading
Most people are not “New Age” spiritualists or Christian Scientists who don’t believe in the use of Western medicine to treat and resolve medical problems. However, it’s amazing how close a lot of people come to holding this belief without … Continue reading
President Obama will use the vaguely defined powers of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to suspend or cancel the license of Fox News to broadcast. There will be a flat tax. The tax will be on income above $199,999.00 per … Continue reading
The experts scratch their heads and wonder, “Why would the dictator of North Korea want a war?” My question is: Why wouldn’t he? From a dictator’s point-of-view, the overriding goal is always: Power. That is, power for its own sake. … Continue reading