The New American

Privatization’s Pitfalls

As our nationalized economy continues imploding, government feels the financial pinch that used to hurt taxpayers alone. And so a passion for privatization...

Dennis Behreandt July 22, 2009

“Let It Come!”

chuck - July 22, 2009

During Patrick Henry's famous "Give me liberty or give me death" speech, he said the following: "Mr. President, it is natural to...

Taliban Suicide Bombers Strike in Afghanistan

July 21, 2009

Groups of Taliban suicide bombers attacked government buildings and a military base in eastern Afghanistan, killing as many as six people, Agence France-Presse...

Natalya Estemirova Murder: Another Putin Victim?

William F. Jasper July 21, 2009

Human rights campaigner Natalya Estemirova was kidnapped on July 15 outside her home in Grozny, the capital of Chechnya. Her bullet-riddled body was...

When Socialists Are in Power, Expect Tyranny

Dennis Behreandt July 21, 2009

There are three kinds of organizations that require coercion for their successful function: governments, utopians, and criminals. Because the Founding Fathers understood the...

Taxing Energy in the Name of Climate Change

William P. Hoar July 21, 2009

The San Francisco Chronicle reported on June 25: “The climate-change legislation likely to win House approval Friday will produce ‘millions of jobs’ in...

Muslim Face of the EU

R. Cort Kirkwood July 21, 2009

In early May, Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi predicted Europe’s future: “We have 50 million Muslims in Europe. There are signs that Allah will...

Rigged Honduran Election Results Found in Computers

Selwyn Duke July 21, 2009

While much of the world has lined up with Manuel Zelaya, the ousted president of Honduras, time and truth do not seem to...

Alan Stang Passes Away at 80

July 21, 2009

Former John Birch Society writer and speaker Alan Stang succumbed to cancer in his home state of Texas on July 19th. Stang was...

Harry & Louise & Uncle Sam

Steven J. DuBord July 21, 2009

They’re back, and they’ve changed their tune. Harry and Louise, the fictional couple who starred in television commercials about healthcare reform about 15...

U.S. Bailouts Could Cost $23.7 Trillion, Inspector General Says

Thomas R. Eddlem July 21, 2009

Special Inspector General of the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) Neil Barofsky told House members on July 21 that the TARP program and...

Obama Repeats Lie That He Hasn’t Pushed Tax Increases on Poor

Thomas R. Eddlem July 21, 2009

President Obama reiterated his false claim that he has not raised the taxes of Americans. ...

Media Raising Concerns Over Goldman Sachs’ Gov’t Influence

Thomas R. Eddlem July 21, 2009

Even the mass media is starting to take notice of the longtime cozy relationship that both the U.S. Treasury Department and the Federal...

CIT Patches Together Private Bailout After TARP Bailout

Thomas R. Eddlem July 21, 2009

Capital lending firm-turned-bank holding company CIT has patched together another $3 billion private loan to avoid bankruptcy and try to complete the transition...