Henry Kissinger's quick trip across the news headlines as chairman of the new commission to investigate the September 11 attacks was curious. I wish the nosy media, which love to indulge in the sport of "gotcha," would apply their … [Read more...] about Kissinger’s Exit Leaves Curious Questions Unanswered
Clinton Scandals Continue To Surface
The General Accounting Office (GAO) reported last week that 16 percent of our National Guard and Reserve pilots and air crew have transferred out of their combat positions. An additional 18 percent of those surveyed have also stated their intent to … [Read more...] about Clinton Scandals Continue To Surface
Second Amendment Rights In Reality and In Court
If the hijackers had used guns for their crimes on 9/11, we would surely now be caught up in a frenzy of demands that this “lesson” calls for tough gun-control legislation. But they didn't use any firearms, just easily purchased box-cutters. The … [Read more...] about Second Amendment Rights In Reality and In Court
America Must Choose: Open Borders Or Civil Liberties
“They are coming after us, they want to execute attacks. ... The threat environment today is as bad as it was the summer before Sept. 11." In his appearance before the congressional joint intelligence committees, CIA Director George J. Tenet asserted … [Read more...] about America Must Choose: Open Borders Or Civil Liberties
What 9/11 Changed and Didn’t Change
The media have surfeited us with wall-to-wall-carpet coverage of the anniversary of 9/11, posing soul-searching questions. How has 9/11 changed America, and what are we doing to make sure there is never a repeat attack? Appearing on Meet the Press, … [Read more...] about What 9/11 Changed and Didn’t Change
Will Homeland Security Turn Into Homeland Spying?
If Bill Clinton were still in the White House, Republicans would be on the march against Bigger Government and Bigger Spending. Unfortunately, too many prominent Republicans are cottoning up to increased federal control and the increased spending … [Read more...] about Will Homeland Security Turn Into Homeland Spying?
Stand Your Ground, Mr. President
The American servicemen who flew an AC-130 and mistakenly bombed dozens of civilians in remote Afghan villages last week can thank their lucky stars that their Commander-in-Chief is George W. Bush, not Al Gore. It doesn't take much flight of … [Read more...] about Stand Your Ground, Mr. President
Why Hasn’t Anybody Been Fired?
Title: FBI_Badge_&_gun; FBI photos; public domain Now we are told, belatedly, that the 9/11 attack on the World Trade Center could have been detected beforehand. FBI Director Robert S. Mueller III has admitted that mistakes were made, the … [Read more...] about Why Hasn’t Anybody Been Fired?
Federally Funded Gun Control Propaganda
The federal government says it lacks funding for much-needed research about the alarming increase in autism, asthma, diabetes and other serious childhood conditions. Now we know where scarce research money goes: to fund gun-control propaganda. The … [Read more...] about Federally Funded Gun Control Propaganda
Special-Interest Lobbyists Overlooked By The Media
The media are having a field day criticizing the lobbyists for Enron, but they are overlooking the most effective special-interest lobbyists ever to function in Washington. They have met with high- ranking administration officials, they directly … [Read more...] about Special-Interest Lobbyists Overlooked By The Media