History is full of examples of individuals who had the vision to see and develop a breakthrough in science, technology, or weaponry, but were pitted against an establishment which refused to recognize the possibilities. The Wright Brothers, in their … [Read more...] about Beam Weapon Reversal

Are the long lines of impatient California motorists waiting for gasoline a sign of what will plague all Americans during the long, hot summer to come? In the wake of predictions that the gasoline supply this summer may be 15 to 20 percent less than … [Read more...] about Gasoline Shortage Blame

"Verification" is the principal issue to be resolved before the SALT II Treaty has a chance to be ratified -- or so goes the prevailing wisdom in Washington. It now appears, however, that the question really is whether the Carter Administration is to … [Read more...] about Verification and Credibility

Senators John Heinz (R-Pa.) and Richard Stone (D-F1.) have jointly introduced into Congress a proposed constitutional amendment which would limit spending by the federal government. If enacted, it might be the most valuable tool our country could … [Read more...] about Amendment to Limit Spending

The prices of consumer goods are rising at a faster rate than at any time in recent history. But the price of one particular non-consumer good is rising so fast that it makes food and energy prices look like they are standing still. None of the … [Read more...] about Exporting America’s Wealth

During spring and summer vacations every year, thousands of high school students travel to Washington, D.C., to see the sights in our nation's capital city. Those who sponsor and encourage such trips like to think that the visits are educational, … [Read more...] about Vice in Washington, D.C.

Both those who argue for and against the forthcoming SALT II treaty seem to assume that the only utility of nuclear weapons is to attack or retaliate, and that the denouement in the nuclear drama will occur in the mid-1980s. That is a highly … [Read more...] about Oil Embargo Scenario

The news photo of Mrs. John Glenn christening the new Trident submarine called the "Ohio" in Groton, Connecticut, while 3,000 demonstrators protested the event, may have misled some Americans into believing that the U.S. Navy is still the greatest … [Read more...] about U.S. vs. U.S.S.R. Navies

Senator Edward Kennedy proved his lack of competence to be chairman of the powerful Senate Judiciary Committee when he denounced the Helms Prayer Amendment as "a step that is clearly unconstitutional." It is not unconstitutional, and the chairman of … [Read more...] about Helms Prayer Amendment