The U.S. Senate should reject ratification of the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC), a treaty that purports to ban chemical weapons and forbid their production, stockpiling, and use. Contrary to its announced purpose, this foolish treaty … [Read more...] about Senate Should Reject the Chemical Weapons Convention
Reject MFN For Communist China
Bill Clinton's policy of cozying up to Communist China by granting Most Favored Nation (MFN) status is in shambles. The question of the moment is, will Bob Dole let Clinton dangle on the limb of his own mistake or save him from … [Read more...] about Reject MFN For Communist China
Why Do They Call It “Free Trade”?
Why do some people persist in mouthing the mantra "free trade" when foreign countries can and do engage in all sorts of dishonest tactics that interfere with trade, such as devaluation or other manipulation of the value of their money, confiscation … [Read more...] about Why Do They Call It “Free Trade”?
Free Trade, Protectionism, NAFTA, and GATT — March 1996
Free Trade, Protectionism, NAFTA, and GATT Myths and Realities about Free Trade Where does free trade exist? Absolute free trade between countries does not exist. While some pay lip service to free trade, all countries (except perhaps the … [Read more...] about Free Trade, Protectionism, NAFTA, and GATT — March 1996
Games and Tricks of the New World Order
It's becoming clear that "New World Order" is not just a fantasy of conspiracy-minded rightwingers. President George Bush popularized its use in 1990 in order to legitimize the Gulf War by resuscitating the then-moribund United Nations. Like … [Read more...] about Games and Tricks of the New World Order
Kudos For General Dan “SDI” Graham
Can one person really make a difference in this country of 250,000,000 people? The life of General Daniel O. Graham, who passed away on New Year's Eve, gives a stunningly affirmative answer. Dan Graham, whose first love was the cavalry, liked to … [Read more...] about Kudos For General Dan “SDI” Graham
America Has No Business in Bosnia — January 1996
America Has No Business in Bosnia So President Bill Clinton is sending 20,000 American soldiers to Bosnia. The man who ducked out of serving in the Vietnam War now says other men have a duty to send their sons to fight a foreign war. Clinton has … [Read more...] about America Has No Business in Bosnia — January 1996
America Has No Business in Bosnia
So President Clinton wants to send 20,000 American soldiers to Bosnia. The man who ducked out of serving in the Vietnam War now says it's our duty to send other men's sons to fight a foreign war. Clinton says he has already committed 20,000 troops … [Read more...] about America Has No Business in Bosnia
English Should Be Our Official Language — December 1995
English Should Be Our Official Language An American who emigrates to France does not become a Frenchman, no matter how long he lives there. Likewise for other countries. But people come to America from all over the world and they become … [Read more...] about English Should Be Our Official Language — December 1995
Beware of Global Taxes for Global Entitlements
"It's not sustainable for member states to enjoy representation without taxation," Prime Minister John Major told the United Nations at its birthday celebration. He thought he was demonstrating British wit in making a play on the great slogan of the … [Read more...] about Beware of Global Taxes for Global Entitlements