Why are Republicans in Congress trying to help Barack Obama (D-IL)? Republicans allowed a bill that carries his name to pass the Senate Foreign Relations Committee by voice vote last week (without any hearings), which means there was no roll-call … [Read more...] about Congress Contemplates Giving Cash to Foreigners
Free Trade in Dangerous Drugs
Several months ago when the news broke about poisonous pet food and lead-laden toys from China, I asked my local pharmacy to give me a letter stating it is not selling me any prescription drugs imported from China. The reply was, "We don't … [Read more...] about Free Trade in Dangerous Drugs
Patents, Poisons, Prescription Drugs
At the MSNBC Florida presidential debate, Mitt Romney posed a very significant question. “As we compete with China, how do we make sure that trade is done in a way that levels the playing field? How do we ... protect American industry and … [Read more...] about Patents, Poisons, Prescription Drugs
‘It’s Still the Economy, Stupid’ — February 2008
Bill Clinton was elected President in 1992 using James Carville's slogan, "It's the economy, stupid." The Democrats thus capitalized on a temporary economic recession during the last year of George H.W. Bush's Administration. Could 2008 be a repeat … [Read more...] about ‘It’s Still the Economy, Stupid’ — February 2008
Setting the McCarthy Record Straight
Ronald Reagan was dismissed by the intelligentsia as just an actor who read speeches written by others until history professor Kiron Skinner discovered a box of Reagan's original radio scripts written in his own hand on ruled yellow paper from … [Read more...] about Setting the McCarthy Record Straight
It’s Still The Economy, Stupid
Bill Clinton was elected President in 1992 using James Carville's slogan, “It's the economy, stupid.” The Democrats thus capitalized on a temporary economic recession during the last year of George H.W. Bush’s … [Read more...] about It’s Still The Economy, Stupid
Universal Child Care Means Ending Parents’ Rights
When Hillary Clinton showed television viewers the Christmas presents she wants to give us if she is elected, her most important was Universal Pre-K, following closely after Universal Health Care. Hillary was reminding us of her status as the grand … [Read more...] about Universal Child Care Means Ending Parents’ Rights
College Not Necessary for Many New Careers
U.S. News & World Report, which has made a name for itself by ranking and announcing the Best Colleges every year, is now ranking and listing the Best Careers for young people. A comparison of the latest lists shows a shocking disconnect and … [Read more...] about College Not Necessary for Many New Careers
Let’s Protect American Sovereignty — January 2008
The Outrageous WTO WTO now stands for World Trade Outrage rather than its original name, World Trade Organization. The WTO just ruled that the Caribbean nation of Antigua and Barbuda can freely violate American copyrights and trademarks in order to … [Read more...] about Let’s Protect American Sovereignty — January 2008
Will a Dark Horse Take the Republican Reins?
Although the next presidential election won't take place until November 2008, and the nominating conventions won't convene until next August and September, the media have been covering the candidates all through 2007 as though they were … [Read more...] about Will a Dark Horse Take the Republican Reins?
