Hats off to Ron Paul for another great performance in the Republican presidential debate in South Carolina last night. For almost six years, politicians have acted as if it is federal crime to speak bluntly about 9/11. On the day of the attacks, George Bush proclaimed that the hijackers attacked because they hate America for […]
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What Would Martial Law Look Like?
If they put a sign saying “Rule of Law” on the front of the howitzer, people might not notice any difference between this and other post 9/11 ornaments in DC. “Nothing to see here, folks – move along….” The full size photo for the above is at http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=495676211&size=l The new Patriot System in DC: Just […]
Bush’s Bizarre Bombast – & Slandering Texas
The Future of Freedom Foundation posted online today the piece I did for them early this year on the anniversary of Bush’s second inaugural address. Flying to Dallas on a packed plane a few days after Bush’s second inauguration was memorable. I have not been immersed among so many true believers since the Pledge of Allegiance […]
Another Award for a Tyrant Apologist
Harvard professor Harvey Mansfield gave the esteemed Jefferson lecture for the National Endowment for the Humanities last night in Washington. According to the NEH website, “The Jefferson Lecture in the Humanities recognizes an individual who has made significant scholarly contributions to the humanities and who has the ability to communicate the knowledge and wisdom of […]
Which Think Tank for Wolfowitz?
Paul Wolfowitz is now almost certain to get booted from the World Bank. Unfortunately, the World Bank itself will probably survive. (The Washington Post frets today that the Wolfowitz scandal could “jeopardize” efforts to squeeze more bucks out of foreign governments to bankroll more World Bank boondoggles). So what will Wolfowitz do with himself now that […]
LIVE ONLINE Today – St. Louis Radio – 6:35 PM Eastern (5/7)
I will be on the Sloan Ranger Report radio show today at 6:35 pm Eastern through the top of the hour. The program, hosted by Lloyd Sloan, can be heard on WGNU at AM 920 in the St. Louis area. You can listen live online here. We will talk about how Congress recently rubberstamped martial law […]
YouTube Video of Ron Paul’s Triumph in the GOP Debate
Here is a link to Ron Paul’s triumph in the Republican party presidential debate. It is so refreshing to have a principled, honest champion of freedom running for president with one of the major parties. Ron Paul will be in the South Carolina candidates’ debate on May 15. I expect he will make the leading contenders […]
