Will Brexit Trigger a “Domino Effect” Among Other EU Member States?
Almost immediately after the Brexit became official, politicians in other EU countries began expressing a desire to follow Britain's example. ...
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American Principles
There are probably few contemplative souls who, at one time or another, have not wondered — given the long and mostly destructive history of government — whether humanity would...
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Ryan the RINO?
Is Congressman Paul Ryan a RINO — Republican in name only? Or is he instead a committed champion of the conservative agenda in his role as speaker of the...
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What Is Property?
As with all other natural, God-given rights, the right of private property is indispensable to human liberty. Without property, there is no progress, and without progress, the lamp of...
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What Is Freedom?
Everyone wants freedom, but what is the proper meaning of freedom? Does it consist in being able to do anything we want? Or, as some believe, is it doing...
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American Principles
Government’s legitimate role is as protector of individual rights. That its powers so often extend far beyond such activities is a testament to the readiness of men to accept...
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American Principles
If rights come ultimately from government and not from God, as many of our modern political and jurisprudential sophisticates believe, then government — not God — becomes the final...
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China Developing New State-of-the-art Warship to Outperform the U.S. Navy’s Best Destroyers
China's new Type 055 cruiser, being developed to counter the new Zumwalt-class of guided missile destroyer, will feature more and better armaments and defensive capabilities — at a much...
China Close to Deploying Formidable New Nuclear Missile
According to analysts, China is months away from deploying the DF-41, a missile carrying 10 warheads capable of reaching any target in the continental United States. ...
U.S. Allies in Syria are Now Fighting Each Other
Different Syrian factions backed by the CIA and the Pentagon for different strategic reasons are now duking it out in and around Aleppo. ...
Trump’s Name Is Offensive to Emory University Students
In yet another display of censorious political correctness on campus, Emory University students protest Trump's name as offensive and hurtful. ...
Obama on Socialism vs. Capitalism: “Choose From What Works”
President Obama told a young audience in Argentina that both capitalism and socialism (including Cuban Marxism) are both acceptable alternatives. ...
The Electoral College, Rehabilitated to Defeat Donald Trump
The Washington Post's Derek Muller suggests that the constitutional authority of the states over the much-maligned Electoral College could be used to prevent Donald Trump from winning the presidency....
Paul Ryan and House GOP Continue to Push for Spending Increases
The patience of GOP voters and members of the House Freedom Caucus is wearing thin with Paul Ryan's continued committment to big spending increases. ...
Passports to Become National ID Cards?
With the relentless push for states to comply with federal Real ID standards, the passport may become a de facto national ID card required for domestic travel within a...
European Central Bank to Launch New Stimulus Program
Under Mario Draghi's leadership, the ECB is about to enter uncharted territory in finanacial socialism. ...
Hello Socialism, or Bye-bye Bernie?
Though presently not the preferred choice of leading Democrats, Bernie Sanders appeals to radical leftists — despite simply repackaging typical Democratic dogma. ...
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Dump Trump, or Promote Him?
Donald Trump showed in the New Hampshire primary that his candidacy has possibilities, but based on his words and actions, should he be the Republicans’ man? ...
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Venezuela’s Central Bank Sues American Website
Venezuela's socialist government is enraged at an American website that since 2010 has been publishing unflattering information on Venezuela's rampant inflation and currency black market. ...
Guantanamo: Will This Blot on U.S. History Finally Be Removed?
The Gitmo detention center, with its years-long denial of due process and its clear record of imprisoning the innocent along with the guilty, is a blot on the history...