The U.S. Navy gave Ronald Reagan a dramatic 25th anniversary gift on February 21. A Navy missile raced into outer space and destroyed an orbiting satellite, thereby providing new proof of the vision President Reagan proclaimed in his then-sensational … [Read more...] about New Proof of Reagan’s Wisdom
What’s Happened to Teaching History?
A survey of British under-age-twenty kids recently reported that more than a fifth of them believe Winston Churchill, Richard the Lionheart and Florence Nightingale were fictional characters, but that Robin Hood, Sherlock Holmes and King Arthur … [Read more...] about What’s Happened to Teaching History?
Congress Contemplates Giving Cash to Foreigners
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
