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January 2012
Destroying America by denying access to energy: The Obama administration's announcement last week that it was denying a permit for Canada's XL Keystone pipeline was the latest example of a nation committing suicide, says Alan Caruba
Chapter Thirty Two of The Haunted Heaven: The Americordia: The capsizing of the Costa Concordia and its less than inspirational captain reminded Michael Moriarty a lot of the U.S. and its leadership
Resisting "soft-totalitarianism" in Canada? (Part Four): Mark Wegierski looks at the third main pillar, the mass-education system and its attitudes towards Christianity and its followers
An open letter to the Occupiers from Generation X: As a card carrying member of Generation X, Rachel Alexander has a few thoughts she would like to share with those who ally themselves with the Occupy movement
The beginning of the end: Steve Martinovich finds Currency Wars: The Making of the Next Global Crisis to be a very sobering look at at the economic trouble the world finds itself in
Election deceptions: Have no doubt about it, writes Lisa Fabrizio, the mainstream media and the Democrats are very worried about a Mitt Romney nomination
How dumb do they think we are?: Dr. Robert Owens is plenty tired of being treated like an idiot by his political representatives when they make the most contemptible of decisions and claims
If Republicans want to win, they must rebrand "capitalism": Barely half of Americans have positive thoughts about capitalism and Selwyn Duke believes that Republicans have to promote economic freedom with other words
The problem with rich Republicans: Mark Alexander has no problem with celebrating wealth but he does believe that certain ethical and moral requirements come with it
Is Paula Deen to blame for your diabetes?: Paula Deen's recent admission that she is a Type-2 diabetic doesn't mean you should be blaming your gut on her, says John W. Lillpop
Boeing gets last laugh?: Remember when Barack Obama led the charge to prevent Boeing from transferring work from a union plant to a non-unionized plant? J.J. Jackson wants to know why what recently happened at the Kansas City plant is being ignored
Conservatives get stupid, again: It's been a while since a major media publication has all but declared that conservatives are stupid so Michael R. Shannon was gratified that the Washington Post brought back that old charge
It's time to launch a new era in Africa: Instead of more foreign aid, we need self-initiative and energy and economic development, argues Cyril Boynes, Jr.
Charles Manson energy: Paul Driessen says it's time to apply endangered species, wildlife and economic laws fairly and equitably
Shale gas: Boon for humanity or bane?: The mainstream media continues to buy whatever assertions academics opposed to shale gas are selling but Dennis T. Avery says others are responding to their knee-jerk negativity
The left's heart of darkness: The recent controversy surrounding Alan Colmes and his comments about Rick Santorum and a dead child show how depraved the left has become, says Bruce Walker
Weakening the U.S. military: Barack Obama's desire to reduce the size of the American military couldn't come at a worse time, argues Alan Caruba
The Haunted Heaven: Chapter Thirty One: Looking Down From The Ivory Tower: Harold Bloom: As an artist Michael Moriarty is aware that all great art rests on philosophy. That's why he's disappointed in some of the work of critic Harold Bloom
Resisting "soft-totalitarianism" in Canada? (Part Three): Mark Wegierski looks at the second pillar of the system, the juridical environment and its attitudes towards Christianity and its followers
Cut loose at fifty: Chapter Twelve – Trouble brewing: It's the end of Chris Clancy's first year teaching at Zhongnan University of Economics and Law and it's time for the students to show him what they've learned
The Bain of our existence? Hardly!: J.J. Jackson has no love for Mitt Romney but he argues that the attacks on him over the activities of Bain Capital from both the left and right are completely unwarranted
More egregious: Bane of Bain, or "Fast and Furious"?: John W. Lillpop has nothing but contempt for Newt Gingrich for stirring up the flames about Bain Capital and Mitt Romney's work there when the former Speaker of the House could have been running on other issues
The myth of bad Republican candidates: Everywhere you turn you hear the media -- and many Republicans -- disparage the GOP presidential wannabes. Selwyn Duke isn't one of them
Professional politician; inept President: As a politician no one can claim that Barack Obama isn't a polished professional. As a president? Henry Lamb says another story altogether
The best GOP candidate: Looking for an endorsement? Mark Alexander argues that choosing the best of the current crop of GOP presidential candidates isn't that easy
Can freedom survive or is the fix in?: Dr. Robert Owens wonders if the GOP is once again being steered towards a candidate that the party doesn't really want and would do a disservice to the principles of freedom
Romney's opportunity in South Carolina: Mitt Romney has a challenge in South Carolina but Dr. Peter Morici says it's also a big opportunity to put Barack Obama on the defensive
The stagnant left: Conservatives have long been portrayed as the stick in the mud of society but Bruce Walker argues the label better reflects the political left
Republicans attempt to change a light bulb: The GOP talked a big game about getting rid of the gradual ban on incandescent bulbs and failed completely, says Michael R. Shannon
Raiding of the Treasury to bribe the irresponsible: Frank Salvato reports that Barack Obama could be tempted to some shenanigans and take on more federal debt in an effort to capture votes this year
2012: The year to save American medicine: If Americans really hate what Barack Obama and the Democrats did to their health care system, writes Richard E. Ralston, they will have a chance to remedy that later this year
Barack Machiavelli: Niccolo Machiavelli's The Prince is thought by many to be a tongue-in-cheek guide to wielding power but Alan Caruba says the president took the book to heart
Resisting "soft-totalitarianism" in Canada? (Part Two): Mark Wegierski looks at the first pillar of the Canadian system, the media environment and its attitudes towards Christianity and its followers
The Haunted Heaven: Chapter Thirty: Kinder gentler appeasement: Mitt Romney has apparently become the front-runner in the GOP race but Michael Moriarty thinks he's a breath of stale air
Transforming Romney from contender to champ: Mitt Romney may have won in Iowa but Dr. Peter Morici says he has a long way to go before he can even imagine being president
Gridlock: Lisa Fabrizio argues that any GOP nominee for president has an incredibly difficult road -- whether it's from an uninformed populace to institutions actively working against them
2012: What will it be?: So what does 2012 hold? Will it be boom or will it be doom? Will it be morning in America or will it be mourning in America? Dr. Robert Owens ponders these and other questions
Cut loose at fifty: Chapter Eleven – Telling an English joke in Chinese: Chris Clancy is asked to deliver a speech on UK property taxation -- something that he knows little about -- as a Chinese conference and he decides to include some humour
Ron Paul's support among military? 4.4% at best: J.J. Jackson isn't buying from Ron Paul's supporters that he's seeing very strong support from America's military...if determined by money at least
What the Iowa caucuses determined: Last week's results in Iowa confused a lot of people but Rachel Alexander thinks she knows what went on in the caucuses
Republicans are discouraging voter turnout: Michael R. Shannon can only wonder at a political party that is facing a critical election and is attempting to suppress it's own voters
Promises, promises: The reality of campaign speak: Frank Salvato applauds any candidate who promises something that they really believe in but he believes Americans should be asking hard questions of them
Democrats have selective memory: When tracing the origins of economic problems today, writes Henry Lamb, the perpetrators and the public don't have a very long memory
Gratitude for what?: Even a committed patriot like Mark Alexander sometimes feels like giving up the battle but the recent passing of an American hero reminded him of why he fights
Obama's 21st Century strategy plays Russian roulette with defense: Jim Kouri doesn't think too much of the planned military cutbacks that were announced by the Obama administration last week
How not to go crazy in 2012: A new year brings new possibilities and Alan Caruba says 2012 may bring the realization to people that virtually every issue that Barack Obama has tackled has gone south on him
Newt and the judges: Newt Gingrich raised some hackles recently when he advocated that Congress take action against judges who acted counter to the Constitution. Bruce Walker thinks its a fine idea
Resisting "soft-totalitarianism" in Canada? (Part One): Mark Wegierski looks at the ethical challenges for sincerely-believing Christians of living in accord with their faith in current-day Canada
The Haunted Heaven: Chapter Twenty-Nine: The Devil and Karl Marx: In the music of Rachmaninoff -- and his various interpreters -- Michael Moriarty finds much commentary on the past and future of the world
Upset about Big Brother's ban on incandescent bulbs? Buy a heatball!: As of yesterday the U.S. began phasing out incandescent bulbs. Selwyn Duke says there may be a way around the government's action
Showboating evangelical elites split with congregations on issues: Rachel Alexander takes issue with the growing number of evangelical leaders who are coming out with liberal policy positions and ignoring the beliefs of their congregations
Saving the middle class: America is being hollowed out from within and Dr. Peter Morici says an agenda has to be put into place to protect the middle class from destruction
The defining moment in the future of the USA: One day this November will mark what Henry Lamb believes will speak loudly what Americans really believe their country should be
Owens' law of oscillating pyramids: Dr. Robert Owens has come up with a theory of bureaucracy that explains why the more things change, the more they regrettably stay the same
So, what actually came of the 'shellacking' of 2010?: There was much optimism going into 2011 that the election results of 2010 would change things. Frank Salvato says a quick survey showed that the status quo continues to reign
Obama targeting police nationwide to divert from Fast and Furious: Rachel Alexander reports that Obama's Department of Justice is taking on police departments across the U.S. in an apparent effort to divert attention away from its own scandals
Democrats regulating the dead: Michael R. Shannon spotlights two cases of Democrat behavior that should produce incredulous looks and anger
How Columbus caused the Little Ice Age: According to at least one environmentalist Christopher Columbus was responsible for the Little Ice Age. Dennis T. Avery explains this bit of madness
Imaginary benefits, extensive harm: Craig Rucker argues that EPA mercury rules for electricity generating units are based on false science and economics
Who is responsible for your health care?: Richard E. Ralston says the answer to the question that headlines his essay should be a pretty obvious one
Lingua Publica
February 2012
The Federal Reserve rip-off: Alan Caruba hasn't been much of a fan of Ron Paul and his candidacy for the presidency but when it comes to the U.S. Federal Reserve, he's is complete agreement
Traditionalist social philosophy – a sketch of an idea (Part Four): Mark Wegierski looks at the crucial concept of "the Vital Center" in his continuing series
The Haunted Heaven: Chapter Thirty Seven: The Miracle of Human Courage: A recent viewing of The Spirit of St. Louis starring Jimmy Stewart got Michael Moriarty to thinking of the current American political scene
The man who would be king: Dr. Robert Owens argues that the U.S. is looking a lot like the Rome of Augustus -- democratic in name only
Newspapers defend their crony capitalism: Outdated monopoly on public notices: In Rachel Alexander's neck of the woods -- Arizona -- newspapers are fighting hard to ensure that there are few challenges to their monopoly on public notices
Cut Loose at Fifty: Chapter Fourteen – A journey within a journey: A request by a Chinese colleague to edit a proposal paper launches Chris Clancy on an intellectual journey that opens his eyes to Austrian economics
Sex: An inalienable right?: There was once a time when sex was special and celebrated. Today? Lisa Fabrizio says it's turned into nothing more than a bodily function
Obama's budget blather: Mark Alexander found Barack Obama's proposed budget last week to be jaw-dropping in what it will create and portends for America
Are conservatives with Ginsburg or the Founders on the Constitution?: Conservatives didn't think much of Ruth Bader Ginsburg's recent comments on the U.S. Constitution but Selwyn Duke says they shouldn't be too loud about their outrage
Stating historical facts is not discrimination: J.J. Jackson doesn't think much of a lawsuit in Massachusetts by atheists attempting to remove the words "under God" from the Pledge of Allegiance
Health care, privacy and connectivity: Concerned about electronic health records and potential privacy breaches? David Houle argues that he's willing to accept the trade-offs
When did honesty become optional?: Remember the days when politicians and the media considered it their duty to at least try and be honest? Frank Salvato says those days are long gone
Unknown volcanoes caused the Little Ice Age: Dennis T. Avery doesn't really buy a recently released study that argues mysterious volcanoes were responsible for the world's most recent major cold snap
Samuel L. Jackson drops the act: Admits he only voted for Obama because of race: Are you an American who only voted for McCain or Obama because of their race? Selwyn Duke says you probably understand exactly where Samuel L. Jackson is coming from
America's green enemies: Alan Caruba asks, who needs external enemies when Americans are actively working against their nation's best economic interests?
If Fox fails us: There may be a day when Fox News is no longer friendly to conservatives but Bruce Walker says the right shouldn't fear that moment
Traditionalist social philosophy – a sketch of an idea (Part Three): Mark Wegierski looks at culture and virtue
The Haunted Heaven: Chapter Thirty Six: "Yes!" to a second Catholic president: Michael Moriarty says it's time for Americans to put another Catholic in the White House -- even if the Republican establishment doesn't take Rick Santorum seriously
The sun is setting…tell everyone you know: Dr. Robert Owens says if Americans are truly concerned about the direction their nation is heading that now is the time to do something about it
The high cost of liberalism – 10 million jobs: J.J. Jackson says that the United States has paid a very dear price for the privilege of having Barack Obama in the White House
Occupiers or Tea Partiers?: Both Occupy and the Tea Party movement may be protesting against an established order but Henry Lamb argues only one believes in the American way
Another reason why going negative is a bad thing: Frank Salvato has a word of warning for Republicans who think they can compete with Barack Obama when it comes to negative campaigning
FBI terrorist alert: Beware of those who 'Reference the Constitution or Bible': Own copies of the Bible and Constitution? Mark Alexander says the FBI considers you a possible terrorist threat
The real America: The Battleground Poll once again underlines what Bruce Walker has long argued -- America is a far more conservative nation then most think
How to win the marriage debate: The flaw in the Ninth Circuit's (and most everyone else's) reasoning: Selwyn Duke believes that the key to the fight over marriage has less to do with the courts and more to do with language -- he who controls the debate usually wins the war
That jobs thing sure didn't last long: Obama rejects Keystone XL jobs, promotes more wind and solar subsidies. Paul Driessen asks, what to do now?
The "one percent" we should really fear: The "one percent" is the enemy of Americans but Richard E. Ralston says it's not the same group that the Occupy movement keeps railing about
New optimism: Retail sales, housing and manufacturing may indicate stronger growth, more jobs: Dr. Peter Morici says the American economy may have finally turned a corner with signs that a recovery is actually afoot
Why Democrats fear ultrasound and photo ID: J.J. Jackson argues that Virginia Democrats have good reason to fear a possible requirement of a mother viewing an ultrasound before getting an abortion
The Looney Tunes version of the GOP campaigns: Alan Caruba has become seriously unimpressed with both the GOP candidates and those voting in the primaries
Romney gets it, many Republicans don't: Dr. Peter Morici argues that Republicans who argue Mitt Romney isn't conservative enough don't get the current political reality
Traditionalist social philosophy – a sketch of an idea (Part Two): Mark Wegierski continues his look at traditionalist philosophy
The Haunted Heaven: Chapter Thirty Four: Vaclav Havel splitting hairs on God's existence: A recent article revealing that the late Vaclav Havel wasn't completely sold on atheism is a pretty big revelation for a number of reasons, writes Michael Moriarty
The legacy of busing: Bruce Walker argues that the court decision to enforce desegregation in schools only created a new kind of segregation and gutted neighbourhoods
If we don't win we lose: Dr. Robert Owens says that Americans who want freedom to win had better stand up and start fighting back
Reagan's enduring, and silly, 11th Commandment: J.J. Jackson loved Ronald Reagan but the famous "11th Commandment" often mistakenly attributed to him needs to disappear
How about letting us make our own choices: The recent endorsement of Mitt Romney by Donald Trump got Frank Salvato to thinking about the value of celebrity and media endorsements
Defeating Obama's socialist propaganda: Mark Alexander argues that Barack Obama's constant talk of "fairness" needs to be combatted as vigorously as the man himself
Genocide watch: Nooredin Abedian believes that a mass killing is poised to take place in Iraq and once again the world seems disinterested in preventing a genocide
Rep. Herger is wrong about Agenda 21: Henry Lamb says that one California politician needs to learn more about Agenda 21 before issuing public letters for it
Occupying the lunatic fringe: The Occupy movement likely would have counted Jesus Christ as a member? Michael R. Shannon has some difficulty with that statement
Agenda-driven "science" at EPA: Newly proposed air pollution rules impose exorbitant costs for illusory health benefits, argue Willie Soon and Paul Driessen
Response of plant species to CO2 levels: The atmosphere is changing and Dennis T. Avery says we have nothing to fear about the continued survival of plants
Gingrich vs. leftism: Newt Gingrich is under heavy assault from all sides these days but Bruce Walker feels he's the best man for the job
I guess I will be the one to say it. Newt, you are a liar!: J.J. Jackson, on the other hand, isn't very impressed with a claim that Gingrich is making that he helped balance the federal budget back in the 1990s
Traditionalist social philosophy – a sketch of an idea (Part One): Mark Wegierski offers his thoughts on a synthesis of traditionalist philosophy
The new elite: According to new research, a new American economic elite is taking shape and talk of "fairness" is foolishness without talk of freedom, argues Alan Caruba
The Haunted Heaven: Chapter Thirty Three: The Progressive Zombie Rest Home: Michael Moriarty believes that there is only one real viable candidate left in the GOP race and that he's the only one can turn back the progressive tide
In praise of a do-nothing Congress: The past session of Congress passed the fewest bills in seven decades and plenty are upset by that. Selwyn Duke fails to see what the problem is
State of dysfunction: Fairness, the economy and hypocrisy: Dr. Peter Morici wasn't particularly impressed by the themes that Barack Obama hammered on during his State of the Union address last week
Obama's State of Disunion: Barack Obama's State of the Union address was notable for what he did and did not say, says Mark Alexander
Cut loose at Fifty: Chapter Thirteen – Claim jumping in China!: Learning how to speak English is of major importance in China and students go through all sorts of programs and classes in hopes of doing so, says Chris Clancy
Obamination: Lisa Fabrizio was appalled at Barack Obama's statement last week celebrating the anniversary of the Roe v Wade decision
Contesting leftists in Democratic primaries: Conservatives shouldn't simply allow the Democratic Party to fall to the extreme left, writes Bruce Walker
Now is the time!: Dr. Robert Owens argues that now is the time for the gloves to come off and fight the progressive agenda for what it really is
The target is Obama!: Henry Lamb reminds Republicans that the bitter infighting and accusations between the front-runners is ignoring the fact that Barack Obama is the real target
The Hollywood connection between Democrats and SOPA: The media didn't tell you but the recently tabled Stop Online Piracy Act that got the internet in a tizzy was pushed hardest by traditional Democratic allies, reports Rachel Alexander
There's a difference between vetting and smearing: The GOP candidates can only beat Barack Obama in November by taking a different approach from their current intra-smear campaign, writes Frank Salvato
A grope a day keeps Osama away: Michael R. Shannon says Sen. Rand Paul discovered last week what many Americans have known for years: Airport security has become a dignity stripping experience
Will seaweed be the biofuel solution?: There's plenty of it and Dennis T. Avery says that brown seaweed may be the solution to concerns about biofuel
Lingua Publica
March 2012
Obamacare versus the U.S. Constitution: This week the U.S. Constitution is put on a kind of trial as the U.S. Supreme Court decides the fate of an important aspect of Obamacare
The Haunted Heaven: Chapter Forty Two: America As The New Soviet Poland: A Barack Obama victory in 2012 will mean that Stephen Harper and Canada will assume a far more important role in the world, argues Michael Moriarty
Thoughts out of season – the future of traditionalism (Part Four): Mark Wegierski lays out the stark choices before us
Should the GOP hope for a brokered convention?: There are some hoping for no clear winner going into the GOP convention and Rachel Alexander explores the possibility
Who will elect the next president?: Mark Alexander warns Republicans they have to better with women at the polls if they want victory in November
The silent sorority: Lisa Fabrizio is sick and tired of women who haven't stopped complaining since the 1960s and attempted to force their sisters over to the political left
We know the problem … What's the answer?: Dr. Robert Owens receives his share of e-mail lauding his work but answers readers concerns he's not providing solutions. He gives his best shot this week
Outing the progressives and liberal Democrats on the Ryan budget: That the left has reacted so vehemently against Paul Ryan's proposed budget says much about them, writes Frank Salvato
You will never get right answers asking wrong questions: J.J. Jackson likes some aspects of Paul Ryan's budget but he says the congressman made some assumptions which doomed it from the start
Agenda 21 treaty on the horizon: Moves toward formalizing Agenda 21 into international law continue to move forward, reports Henry Lamb
Investors should avoid oil and alternatives – an interview with Dr. Marc Faber: With oil prices once again moving up many believe they should be investing in the commodity. In an interview with James Stafford, Dr. Marc Faber suggests otherwise
Preacher goes wild in Virginia Beach: Michael R. Shannon responds to Pat Robertson's declaration that marijuana should be legalized and one Virginia assemblyman working towards just that
Supreme Court must rule against insurance mandate: Today is expected to be a big day in the fate of Obamacare as the U.S. Supreme Court is expected to rule on one aspect of it. Jason Sagall has some thoughts on what he hopes for
Hunting for scapegoats won't lower pump prices: Paul Driessen argues that exporting gasoline and diesel fuel creates jobs and prosperity
Pesticide residue risks recalculated: It's long been taken as an article of faith that there are unsafe levels of pesticides on our food but Dennis T. Avery says a new study may have tossed notion in to the waste basket
Why Obama will lose in November: Conservatives are pessimistic but Alan Caruba believes signs are pointing to a loss by Barack Obama this coming November
Did Gloria Allred falsely report a crime?: Bruce Walker argues that Gloria Allred should be charged for demanding that Rush Limbaugh be charged for his comment about Sandra Fluke
The Haunted Heaven: Chapter Forty One: Forget What I Wrote Last Week!: Rick Santorum had Michael Moriarty's support until it turned out the former senator believes government has a place launching morality campaigns
Thoughts out of season – the future of traditionalism (Part Three): Mark Wegierski looks at various genres of resistance to late modernity
Praetorian progressives and their imperial dreams: Adventures like has happened in Afghanistan illustrates neatly why some people shouldn't be making foreign policy, argues Dr. Robert Owens
The ugly truth about Mr. Santorum's liberal streak: It's taken as gospel that Rick Santorum is as conservative as you can get but J.J. Jackson says the former senator isn't that conservative
Illinois: Can Santorum beat Romney in the Mid-West: Rick Santorum has run strong in conservative southern states but Dr. Peter Morici says he has to prove he can win in the Mid-West as well
Out of the fire, into the pot: Dr. Jack Kerwick says that Into the Cannibal's Pot: Lessons for America from Post-Apartheid South Africa has an uncomfortable message for the United States
Who's right about Agenda 21?: Wild claims about Agenda 21 are being made by both sides of the debate. Henry Lamb says you should simply read it for yourself and make your own mind up
Republicans join Democrats supporting colossal tax increase: Some once good conservatives -- such as Lamar Alexander -- are supporting a massive tax hike under the guise of fairness, reports Mark Alexander
Bill Maher's idiocy: OK to trash women -- if they are Republicans, that is!: John W. Lillpop says Bill Maher's defense about the language he uses when he attacks conservative women is twisted and reprehensible
Africa: The next megadrought: Things always seem to be bad in Africa but Dennis T. Avery believes that the continent is in for a far worse future
Stand up for Rush – and all of us: Bruce Walker argues that the controversy surrounding Rush Limbaugh and the campaign against him is a referendum on conservatives as a whole
The greens think you're stupid: Alan Caruba argues that the environmentalist movement apparently relies on outright fabrications and the belief you're an idiot to promote their agenda
Thoughts out of season – the future of traditionalism (Part Two): Mark Wegierski continues his look at the 1980s – an unhappy time for conservatives in Canada
The Haunted Heaven: Chapter Forty: Rick Santorum and The Dead Man's Club: Michael Moriarty is utterly dismayed by the news that Ohio Catholics would rather throw their support to Mitt Romney over Rick Santorum
Mitt Romney/Ron Paul for 2012?: Not only is a Romney/Paul ticket this year not an impossibility but Thomas M. Sipos argues that such a pairing has some clear strengths
Real rebels and the counter revolution: Plenty of people described themselves or are described as rebels. Dr. Robert Owens argues that compared to the real thing, they're pretty bland
The high price of excellence: Steven Martinovich rarely loves a book but that's what happened with American Sniper: The Autobiography of the Most Lethal Sniper in U.S. Military History
Who's afraid of an Article V Amendments convention?: There's been some noise recently about amending the American constitution to make raising the federal debt level more difficult. Rachel Alexander reports on the opposition to that proposal
Will 2012 be a Republican year?: Some are already predicting a Barack Obama re-election but Bruce Walker says the numbers show that Republicans could make big gains across the board
The politics of self-destruction: Mark Alexander says that the Republican Party is doing a marvellous job of dividing and conquering...itself
One percent fraud rate sounds good. 450,000 criminals ripping us off sounds worse: A one per cent rate of fraud in government programs sounds good until you consider the staggering size of the programs and recipients, writes J.J. Jackson
A war on the truth: Rush Limbaugh got himself into some hot water for calling a woman a slut but Frank Salvato -- and some feminists -- don't think he was wrong
Tea Party deserves credit for shutting down Obamanomics: John W. Lillpop believes that had the Tea Party driven gains of 2010 never happened, the American economy would be in a far worse position today
The Vikings: Victims and victors: We remember the Vikings as failures but Dennis T. Avery argues that mixed in with a few mistakes were some pretty solid decisions as well
Ohio is the real test for Romney: Dr. Peter Morici believes that Ohio might be the ultimate proving ground for Mitt Romney given the state's demographics heavily favour Rick Santorum
The Haunted Heaven: Chapter Thirty Nine: Andrew Breitbart's Glory: Until a disagreement with editorial staff Michael Moriarty contributed to Andrew Breitbart's publications but he still considered the man a giant in American conservatism
Breitbart: A true son of liberty: Frank Salvato mourns the passing of Andrew Breitbart, a man he considered to be one of the few honest media figures out there
Thoughts out of season – the future of traditionalism (Part One): Mark Wegierski looks back to the 1980s – a highly frustrating time for Canadian conservatives
Devolving social conservatism to the states: Every issue in America seems to have been federalized and Bruce Walker wonders if perhaps it's time for conservatives to try and force issues back down to the state level
Religion and the 2012 elections: Religion is once again playing a role in a presidential election and Alan Caruba says that's no surprise
Paging Dr. Future: Steven Martinovich had some problems with The New Health Age: The Future of Health Care in America but he found a lot to praise as well
Does anyone deserve to lose their rights?: Do churches opposed to being forced to offer contraceptive coverage to their employees actually deserve the slap in the face? Lisa Fabrizio takes on the question
None dare call it...: There is a word to describe what is going on in America today but everyone seems unwilling to use it. Dr. Robert Owens wonders if now perhaps is the time
Cut Loose at Fifty: Chapter Fifteen – All I wanted was a driver's licence: Think the DMV is bad? Chris Clancy decides he wants a licence and begins the process of obtaining one in China. Weeks later? Read on and find out
Are these all I have to choose from?: Dale Schlundt explains why you don't see the potentially right people running for the Oval Office
Liberals are setting women up for failure: J.J. Jackson says a new Department of Labor initiative to try and get women into environmental job will only end up with a lot of unemployed women
Is Rick Santorum really the most conservative presidential candidate?: It's an article of faith amongst Republicans and media alike that Rick Santorum is the most conservative in the GOP race but Rachel Alexander argues his record proves otherwise
Does the Nolan Chart help or hinder the cause of liberty?: Sam Wells wonders if the Nolan Chart, and quizzes associated with it, that libertarians have been using for years is actually doing more harm than good to the movement
EPA has lost its way on warming: Craig Rucker argues that the EPA's carbon dioxide rules endanger human health and welfare
Lower than pond scum: Using algae instead of oil for energy? Alan Caruba says that Barack Obama knows as much about energy as he knows about truthfulness
Traditionalist social philosophy – a sketch of an idea (Part Five): Mark Wegierski looks at the apocalyptic-dystopic potentialities of left-liberalism
The Haunted Heaven: Chapter Thirty Eight: "Exploit until aborted!": As a Catholic Michael Moriarty is predisposed to supporting Rick Santorum because he's the only one who can implement the religious and cultural agenda that can save America
Just say no to health insurance: When talk of health care reform flares up the debate immediately goes to the familiar ground of a government-administered system. Rachel Alexander wants to know why no one discusses risk pools
The forbidden word: Impeach: If Barack Obama and his allies are really determined to take America away further from her roots, Dr. Robert Owens wants to know why the ultimate weapon isn't on the table
The model for presidential character -- George Washington: Last week President's Day was celebrated and it reminded Mark Alexander about the gulf between past and present presidential candidates
Santorum is absolutely correct on at least one point: Dissatisfied with the Republican debates and what they're actually achieving? Frank Salvato says you aren't alone -- he's tired of the political freak shows as well
What do you do when you need a hero but there is not one around?: J.J. Jackson says anyone expecting a white knight amongst the 2012 presidential hopefuls is going to be very disappointed
When conservatives wax liberal: Is sex a qualification?: Are there issues -- such as abortion -- that only women are qualified to discuss? Selwyn Duke would respectfully disagree with that assertion
Republicans: Still searching for a fight they can win: Whenever Michael R. Shannon hears the word "compromise" he's pretty sure he's also hearing that some Republicans are essentially giving up the fight for their principles
Raw milk: Buying danger: Of late advocates have been touting the advantages of raw milk -- unpasteurized milk -- but Dennis T. Avery says they're selling lies
Lingua Publica
April 2012
The generic ballot bomb: Bruce Walker believes that there is an indicator out there which points to a trend that Americans are increasingly rejecting a liberal political view
Blamer-in-Chief: Barack Obama may not be much of a president but when it comes to laying the blame for his failures he's peerless, says Alan Caruba
An introduction to the thought of George Parkin Grant (Part Three): Mark Wegierski continues his look at the ideas of Gad Horowitz, an old-fashioned socialist, and how they overlap with those of Grant
The Haunted Heaven: Chapter Forty Six: Ghosts of The Russian Tea Room: Like the conversations of old heard at one of Michael Moriarty's old New York haunts, the intellectual left speaks their own language which informs their agenda
Our Kobayashi Maru: Romney vs. Obama: Not satisfied with Mitt Romney as the eventual GOP nominee? J.J. Jackson says you have other options
A winning strategy for Romney: Dr. Peter Morici argues that Mitt Romney needs to convince voters with a realistic plan to create jobs
Past presidential punditry: What happened if liberal pundits had trained their sights on past presidential giants? Lisa Fabrizio conjures up what she thinks would happen
Liberty is null and void: Unless we rebuild the reality of a balanced federal system we will soon find ourselves locked in the embrace of an all-powerful central government, argues Dr. Robert Owens
Progressives using Jesse Jackson shakedown tactics to outsmart ALEC: Rachel Alexander reports that the left is taking on the American Legislative Exchange Council with some tactics that would make Jesse Jackson proud
The audacity of ignorance: Hilda Solis is the perfect example of how, says Henry Lamb, the Obama Administration parades its ignorance as strength
The dirty needle that is government dependency: Even Franklin D. Roosevelt under stood that government aid programs tended to create permanent addicts, says Robert Rohlfing
Bottom line: He didn't do his job: By any criteria -- whether the promises he made or the actual job he's done -- Frank Salvato argues that Barack Obama should not be re-elected
Pesticide adventures at Triangle Lake: A battle is brewing in a small Oregon community about the use of pesticides used in controlling weeds, reports Dennis T. Avery
Race, Republicans and Democrats: It's an election year so be ready for the battering ram of racism to be deployed against Republicans. Bruce Walker history doesn't support the charge
An introduction to the thought of George Parkin Grant (Part Two): Mark Wegierski looks mainly at the ideas of Gad Horowitz, an old-fashioned socialist, and how they overlap with those of Grant
A teachable moment about chemophobia: Alan Caruba reports that recent findings are proving that public enemy chemicals aren't the dangers their critics are making them out to be
The Haunted Heaven: Chapter Forty Five: The Devil's "Learning Moment": This week Michael Moriarty connects the dots between Barack Obama and his philosophical soulmate in Russa: Vladimir Putin
The heart of the problem is in the heart: Dr. Robert Owens writes that we the present day guardians of America must stand before the tsunami of anti-education that leads our nation away from virtue and into unrighteousness
Myths about taxes and the rich die slowly: It seems the truth about taxes and the rich never gets out so once more J.J. Jackson wades into murky waters to present some facts
Economic outlook: Economies slows in first quarter, weaker jobs growth likely: Dr. Peter Morici expects that the American economy's growth will continue to be hobbled by a number of factors that aren't going away
Cut Loose at Fifty: Chapter Seventeen – "Pick a Leaf, Any Leaf": Fresh off his recent vacation to Thailand and meeting someone special Chris Clancy returns to China...but not alone
Who owns the West?: Judging by the amount -- which is always growing -- of land that the U.S. Federal Government owns, writes Henry Lamb, it's clear what at least one side of the debate thinks
America elected an ignoramous: There are no two ways about it, writes Alan Caruba: Barack Obama is an idiot even if the press isn't willing to admit it
Mike Wallace in the hot seat: The recent passage of Mike Wallace prompted fawning from his fellow reporters but Michael R. Shannon was considerably less impressed with the man
Judicial review v judicial activism: Michael Alexander says contrary to what Barack Obama believes, there is a big difference between judicial review of legislation and judicial activism
"PC" power is not "sustainable": Mary Kay Barton argues that President Barack Obama's "all-inclusive" energy policy is anything but sustainable
"Greenbacks" energy boondoggles versus real energy: Paul Driessen writes that government tax and subsidy schemes waste billions. We need real energy and jobs
How (and why) Obama has impeded recovery: When he was elected many compared Barack Obama to Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Alan Caruba argues that the similarities between the two Democratic presidents extends to horrible mismanagement of America's economy and the prolonging of a recession
An introduction to the thought of George Parkin Grant (Part One): Mark Wegierski looks at the complex Canadian critic of technology and America and his possible appeal to social democrats
The Haunted Heaven: Chapter Forty Four: Homeschooling George Soros - The Devil's Third Strike: Last week Michael Moriarty attempted to educate Bill Maher and now he'll next try his luck with billionaire George Soros
The rich are getting poorer under Obama: It's one thing to want to have the poor get richer, but does Barack Obama really want the rich to become poorer? That's exactly what's happening, says Rachel Alexander
Plain speaking: Is the Constitution to difficult for the average American to understand? If you listen to the experts -- self-styled or otherwise -- it's that and simultaneously not complex enough, writes Lisa Fabrizio
Supreme contempt: Dr. Robert Owens calls it for what it is: Barack Obama's recent comments on the U.S. Supreme Court deliberations on Obamacare were nothing more than an attempt to intimidate it
Cut Loose at Fifty: Chapter Sixteen – A Boat Ride With "Charlie Allnut": Chris Clancy takes a break from his teaching duties in China with a holiday in Thailand and the unexpected happens
Arizona to ban "annoying" behavior on the Internet: New legislation in Arizona threatens to ban what could be considered merely annoying behavior like foul language on the Internet, argues Rachel Alexander
Why the President should be fired: Henry Lamb argues his case as to why he believes Barack Obama should lose the election this coming November
President Obama is no "constitutional scholar": J.J. Jackson doesn't find many "constitutional scholars" on the political left as a whole, let alone Barack Obama
Why progressive Obama believes he's correct: Barack Obama's recent remarks concerning judicial activism and the U.S. Supreme Court deliberations on Obamacare illustrate much about his world view, writes Frank Salvato
Unemployment falls as more Americans quit looking for work than jobs are added: Last week's jobs report showed a declining unemployment rate but Dr. Peter Morici cautions people that the reality of unemployment is still grim
The utter desperation of global warmists: With the global warming orthodoxy on the defensive from an increasingly disbelieving public there are some revealing their true colours, says Alan Caruba
Darwin vs. free markets: Barack Obama says he wants to protect Americans from the dog-eat-dog free market. Dennis T. Avery has some thoughts on the matter
It's the lies about beef that are the slime: Hearing a lot about potentially unsafe beef these days? Alan Caruba says it's just another scare campaign with no basis in scientific fact
Thoughts out of season – the future of traditionalism (Part Five): Mark Wegierski looks at the apocalyptic-dystopic potentialities of current-day liberalism
The Haunted Heaven: Chapter Forty Three: Homeschooling Bill Maher: Bill Maher seems to have taken on the role of primary antagonist of religion in the U.S. but Michael Moriarty wonders if perhaps the comedian is unknowingly playing another role
American hero: Steven Martinovich was impressed by Paula Broadwell's All In: The Education of General David Petraeus and the man and the career that it chronicles
Obama, Doublespeak, and why he will lose reelection: Rachel Alexander argues that Barack Obama's words and deeds clearly indicate he isn't living in the same reality as his fellow Americans
Liberals always get caught by the semantic games they play: As Rush Limbaugh was fond of saying, words means things. That's why, says J.J. Jackson, liberals always get caught up with their own
This is no way to elect a president: Henry Lamb wouldn't mind at all if Americans returned to the past in the way their presidents were elected
A meditation on the "Progressive" Narrative: The left has reacted in shock over the often skeptical questioning the U.S. Supreme Court had during the Obamacare hearing and Robert Bidinotto explains why
Be afraid you liberals, be very afraid...: Chris Clancy argues that if Democrats are expecting Black America to throw their support behind Barack Obama once again that they might get a surprise in November
UN Climate Panel and "extreme weather": Dennis T. Avery was hardly surprised when the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change admitted it had no evidence for its prior claims that the planet's weather was becoming more extreme
The EPA wrecking ball: Alan Caruba argues that the Environmental Protection Agency's war on coal is an outright evil that is robbing the United States of the ability to produce cheap and clean energy
Soon in your neighborhood, $8 a gallon gas!: If Barack Obama is re-elected in November, argues Dr. Peter Morici, Americans can look forward to some mighty pricey gasoline
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