(Re)Calling Governor Scott Walker
In the effort to recall Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker, much has been said about his record to date, but politics being what it is, many of the claims simply...
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Capitalism, Socialism, & Christianity
One of the most erroneous and harmful ideas of our time is the notion that free-enterprise capitalism and the society upon which it is based are incompatible with the...
The Reality of Labor Unionism in America
Labor unions, with their long and sordid history of coercion, intimidation, and violence, are the legacy of those who allowed themselves to be seduced by that flawed socialist ideology,...
Free Trade in Theory and Practice
When one studies international economics, one will inevitably encounter the topic of “free trade.” As always, it is a good idea to start with a definition, to avoid any...
The Boston Police Strike of 1919
In 1919, America was still recovering from what was then called the Great World War (now referred to as the First World War). Inflation and the cost of living...
Fueling High Gas Prices
On the day President Obama took office in January of 2009, regular unleaded gasoline was selling nationally at an average price of $1.83 per gallon. The national average price...
Public School System: Is It Really About the Children?
Although the United States is generally recognized as having a free-market, capitalist economy, many services are provided by various levels of government, rather than by the private sector, which...
The Kohler Strike of 1954
The Kohler strike, the longest major strike in U.S. history, began in 1954, but its negative repercussions were to affect local communities for decades. ...
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The Kohler Strike of 1954
Fifty miles north of Milwaukee lies the idyllic village of Kohler, Wisconsin. The largest employer in Kohler is the Kohler Company, a worldwide leader in plumbing products. The village...
National Sovereignty Is Under Attack (Again)
The Commentary magazine website has posted an interesting article from its March issue authored by John Bolton, who served as the U.S. Representative to the United Nations during 2005-2006....
Legislating Altruism
In his inaugural address, President John F. Kennedy declared, “Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country.” When he uttered...
The Employee Free Choice Act Is a Deception
After all that labor unions did to help Barack Obama and other Democrats get elected in 2008, the unions are expecting some serious payback. President Obama has already issued...
Study Claims Interest Rate of Zero Is Too High
A recent analysis by Goldman Sachs, one of the Wall Street investment banks which benefitted from the recent federal government bailout, concludes that the Federal Funds rate (the interest...
The Welfare State Is Really Socialism in Disguise
This topic reminds me of the story about the national politician who campaigned on a party platform promoting the Welfare State. His stump speech was filled with promises of...
Automakers Plea for Bailout
After Congress approved a so-called "rescue plan" for the financial industry during early October, one could not help but wonder how long it would be until other industries facing...
Showdown Looms Over Auto Bailout Plan
The pleading for a financial bailout of the U.S. auto industry is becoming more widespread and insistent. Governors from Michigan, Kentucky, Ohio, Delaware, New York, and South Dakota have...
Musings on the U.S. Presidential Election
The flying circus that is the quadrennial U.S. presidential-election campaign is finally coming to another cyclical finish. It culminates today, when millions of voters will go to their polling...
Ron Paul Addresses John Birch Society
Dr. Ron Paul, Texas congressman and 2008 Republican presidential candidate, was the featured speaker Saturday evening, October 4 on the final day of the John Birch Society's 50th Anniversary...
Chuck Baldwin Addresses John Birch Society
Dr. Charles Baldwin, founder of Crossroads Baptist Church in Pensacola, Florida, and 2008 presidential nominee for the Constitution Party, was the featured speaker Friday evening, October 3 on the...
John Birch Society Celebrates 50th Anniversary
The John Birch Society (JBS) celebrated its 50th anniversary in grand style at a resort near its headquarters in Appleton, Wisconsin, from Thursday, October 2 through Saturday, October 4....