About: Charles Scaliger

Russia vs. Ukraine: Is It Our Fight?

The long-simmering dispute between Russia and Ukraine appears ready to boil over into all-out war. Should that happen, will NATO become embroiled in the conflagration? How about America? ...

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Giving Thanks in Times of Trouble

While many Americans are distraught by the current situation of their country and the world, they can find comfort in the fact that good people have suffered through and...

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The Inflation Tax

Government spending is a problem largely because it means taxation of Americans, reducing their standards of living. One of the most insidious taxes is the tax of inflation. ...

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Trimming Big Government

Donald Trump was elected partly on promises to streamline and cut costs in government. While the streamlining may be happening, the cutting is not. ...

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Germ of Totalitarianism

Humans’ fear of killer germs — this time the coronavirus — can be used to stir up calls for authoritarian government controls on a populace. ...

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Socialist Realities

The flaws of socialism are somewhat hidden in countries that enacted socialism after they were wealthy, but in countries that instituted it when they were poor, the trends are...

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Socialism Explained

Socialism means different things to different people — from Medicare for All to complete government control of society — so we explain what it is, as well as misconceptions...

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Trump’s Budget Priorities

If you were hoping that President Trump would seek to balance the budget and cut unconstitutional spending (eliminating socialism as he goes), you’ll be disappointed.  ...

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Trump and the Federal Reserve

With President Trump being the first U.S. president in decades to be even nominally against the Federal Reserve and the problems it causes, it’s time for a Fed refresher....

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Thanksgiving and the Blessings of Liberty

Although many holidays have broad international appeal, Thanksgiving — arguably America’s second-favorite holiday after Christmas — is celebrated only in the United States and Canada. What originated as a...