Immigration is a hot topic these days, particularly for those in the southern and south-western states of America. There has been a rising anti-immigration sentiment, directed specifically at immigrating Mexicans. The public cries out, "Secure the borders!" and "They're taking our...
There has been a lot of hooting and hollering lately in libertarian circles, particularly as it relates to the Ron Paul campaign. This seems to be representative of a broader conflict between "culturally left" and "culturally conservative" libertarians. It is becoming commonplace...
In the most classical definition of the word, conservatism has always stood for a defense of the status quo. In the 18th and 19th centuries, the so-called "liberal" parties were more or less interested in revolutionary change into the future and opposition to political power, while the so-called...
To my delight! did I finally indulge in the literary wonder of Garet Garrett. My first selection: The People's Pottage ; specifically, The Revolution Was . What a joy it is to read Garrett's mastery of language, his figurations and metaphors, that exposes the government for what it is: A filthy...
Pat Buchanan's recent attempt to diagnose the sinking dollar demonstrates that ignorance of basic economics is not limited to the left. Buchanan points out the plummeting value of the dollar relative to other currencies and major commodities such as gold ( up 24% this year ) and oil ( up over 50...