Implosion of the Never, Never, Never Trump Neocons

Vol. 32, No. 11

June 6, 2016

Implosion of the Never, Never, Never Trump Neocons

After extracting a pledge from Trump not to bolt the GOP for a third-party insurgency, neoconservative icons are advocating a third-party candidate. ...

William F. Jasper

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Cover Story

Politics

Trump: Will He be Controlling or Controlled?

William F. Jasper – A few influential groups have guided American foreign policy for many decades. Now that Trump is the presumed Republican candidate, they’re working to toss him or turn him.

Implosion of the Never, Never, Never Trump Neocons

William F. Jasper – After extracting a pledge from Trump not to bolt the GOP for a third-party insurgency, neoconservative icons are advocating a third-party candidate.

Features

Economy

Price Controls Are Popular but Wrong, Morally and Economically

Steve Byas – Most Americans believe there are times when government should control the prices and availability of goods and services, but they wouldn’t if they realized the harm done.

Politics

Ryan the RINO?

Charles Scaliger – 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 house? The following article sheds light on how conservative Ryan actually is by surveying his public record, including key votes he has cast.

Book Review

Securing the Blessings of Liberty

Steve Byas – The author of this book on the Constitution believes in a “living Constitution,” insofar as a Constitution that isn’t strictly followed is a dead document.

History - Past and Perspective

If He’d Had His Words

Joe Wolverton, II, J.D. – Thomas Burke, one of the forgotten Founders, was the inspirer of the 10th Amendment, and if his lead had been followed, federal overrides of state powers may have been rebuffed.

The Last Word

Boys Showering With Girls — What Next?

C. Mitchell Shaw – There is a tipping point — a point of no return — for any society. Can a society survive the breakdown of morality in which girls shower with boys? Obama and his cohorts may soon find that this is a bridge too far for many Americans.

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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 free civilization is soon extinguished.

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