The powers that be in governmental, academic and communications fields are fond of telling us that nuclear war is "unthinkable," that there is a "balance of terror" between the major superpowers, and that nuclear weapons will never be launched … [Read more...] about Conventional Military Comparisons
Alger Hiss Case
The 27-year campaign by Alger Hiss and his friends to convince the American people that he was not guilty of giving secret State Department documents to a Russian espionage agent, and then lying about it under oath, may have been permanently laid to … [Read more...] about Alger Hiss Case
The Teaching of Writing
In our current era of consumerism, it is a wonder that Ralph Nadar or some public interest law firm hasn't investigated the shoddiest consumer product or service on the market today -- the teaching of writing by the public schools. When Detroit … [Read more...] about The Teaching of Writing
Colonialism
Thirty three years ago, thousands of American boys died to chase the Italians and Germans out of North Africa. Nobody thanked us for our blood, sweat and tears, and a pro-Communist dictator took over in Libya after we left. Since World War II, our … [Read more...] about Colonialism
National Debt
There are more candidates for President this year than anyone can remember. All are looking for important issues to identify themselves with the voters. Yet there is one very important issue no candidate discusses. It is the no-no of the 1976 … [Read more...] about National Debt
Brezhnev’s Speech
President Ford announced recently that he does not intend to use the word detente any more. He has finally realized that it is counterproductive in American politics. Unfortunately, Leonid Brezhnev, General Secretary of the Soviet Communist Party, … [Read more...] about Brezhnev’s Speech
Mogens Glistrup
The third largest political party in Denmark is headed by Mogens Glistrup. His domestic policy is to eliminate nearly all taxes. His foreign policy is to abolish Denmark's military defense and replace it with one man who, in case of a Soviet attack … [Read more...] about Mogens Glistrup
The First Ladies of the Legislatures — March 1976
Grime and Punishment — March 1976
Purchasing Power
Comparisons of standards of living and purchasing power between the United States and foreign countries usually leave me wondering about their validity because of the obvious statistical barrier posed by the different money systems. Now, a … [Read more...] about Purchasing Power
