William F. Buckley was supposed to be a great inspiration to “the conservative movement.” Yet for all his charm, eloquence and intelligence, he was a symptom of the problem. The conservative movement has been defined primarily by (1) the absence … Continue reading →

Will Obama, if elected, govern as a middle-of-the-road “centrist” or as a strong left-wing zealot? My prediction: The latter. Why? Because: (1) He will have a left-wing Congress, in power so far as the eye can see (so too would … Continue reading →

McCain: Fight terrorism with conventional warfare that has nothing whatsoever to do with the terrorist threat itself. Spend 100 years sacrificing young American soldiers in Iraq, or longer if necessary. Glorify sacrifice and dare anyone to question this of a … Continue reading →

Power, in the usual sense of the term, isn’t even necessary. Power over yourself is what you possess if you first have: control of your mind; a confidence in the ability of your mind to trust its senses and to … Continue reading →

It’s widely assumed that sticking to principle is impractical and stupid. Yet consider those who support the reimposition of the “Fairness Doctrine” on radio. These opponents of Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity and other conservative talk show hosts take heart in … Continue reading →

Michelle Obama’s remarks that she was never proud of her country until her husband verged on gaining major political power are interesting and revealing. People like her don’t love what their country stands for; they only like power. She’s proud … Continue reading →

His supporters say that Barack Obama “is a movement–not a candidate.” Towards what will he move us? Towards even more government statism and bureaucracy than we already have? Towards more taxes and regulation against the most productive in our society, … Continue reading →

You think I’m exaggerating when I say, as I have for years, that Hillary Clinton has the soul of a dictator? Then check out her recent acknowledgement–unapologetic and blunt–that yes, the government, under her health care plan, will be empowered … Continue reading →

Q: Dr. Hurd, will you be voting for John McCain in the fall; or Hillary/Obama, as a protest; or simply sit out the election? A: I’ll either be reluctantly voting for McCain, or sitting the election out. Under no condition … Continue reading →

I don’t understand this idea of asking which presidential candidate can best “manage the economy.” The “economy” is not something to be “managed.” People pointed to former candidate Mitt Romney, for example, as an experienced and successful business executive. So … Continue reading →

I am so tired of watching Hillary Clinton cry. If you take her tears at face value (and who really does?), she’s crying because of her fear for the country, as she claimed in one interview I heard. She would … Continue reading →

Barack Obama may be the Democrats’ Ronald Reagan. But there’s a key difference. In 1980, Ronald Reagan espoused a set of principles, primarily resting on the notion that the government which governs least governs best. Obama offers no such principle … Continue reading →