Is there a better way to curb judicial arrogance than by constitutional amendments to overturn obnoxious decisions or by limiting the jurisdiction of the federal courts? Perhaps we should eliminate the life tenure of federal judges and devise … [Read more...] about End Life Tenure for Judges
Helms’ Appeal to Principle
Senator Jesse Helms' speech on the final day of the Republican National Convention didn't make any headlines because it was in competition for the day's news with Ronald Reagan's acceptance speech. But it filled an essential need in that Convention … [Read more...] about Helms’ Appeal to Principle
Helms’ Appeal to Principle
Senator Jesse Helms’ speech on the final day of the Republican National Convention didn't make any headlines because it was in competition for the day's news with Ronald Reagan's acceptance speech. But it filled an essential need in that Convention … [Read more...] about Helms’ Appeal to Principle
Republican Party Platform
There has been a persistent effort in some quarters to propagate the myth that the Republican Party Platform adopted by the Convention in Detroit is somehow the most "conservative" ever. Analysis shows that the 1980 Platform is much the same … [Read more...] about Republican Party Platform
REPUBLICAN PARTY PLATFORM
There has been a persistent effort in some quarters to propagate the myth that the Republican Party Platform adopted by the Convention in Detroit is somehow the most "conservative" ever. Analysis shows that the 1980 Platform is much the same … [Read more...] about REPUBLICAN PARTY PLATFORM
The Kissinger Power Grab
The grab for power attempted by Henry Kissinger on the evening of Wednesday, July 16 must be one of the most incredible events in the history of the American Presidency. While on the floor of the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, 1,994 duly elected Dele- … [Read more...] about The Kissinger Power Grab
Two Remarkable Athletes
Nine years ago, Steve Carlton, a left-handed baseball pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals, asked for a moderate raise. He had been with the Cardinals for six years and had won many games. Since most baseball pitchers are right-handed, a good … [Read more...] about Two Remarkable Athletes
The Hyde Amendment Decision
The Supreme Court decision upholding the Hyde Amendment, which prohibits spending federal funds for abortions (except when the mother's life is in danger, etc.), was big news. It is interesting, however, that the majority of the news coverage was … [Read more...] about The Hyde Amendment Decision
THE SINGLE ISSUE MOVEMENT
Anybody who reads or listens to much political commentary during this election year will quickly detect a recurring theme. There is an orchestrated attack on the "single-issue" movement. Congressman John Ashbrook, in a recent analysis of this … [Read more...] about THE SINGLE ISSUE MOVEMENT
Building the MX Missile
Talking an issue to death is one of the easiest ways to kill any proposal. The mission can be accomplished without logic or arguments or the majority, and sometimes even without the adversary knowing what happened. That is how the opponents of the MX … [Read more...] about Building the MX Missile
