Leighton Smith, a legendary radio host who now does the top podcast in New Zealand, and I had a rowdy 90 minute chat on American politics and lost freedoms this week. Leighton describes himself as a libertarian conservative and he has long followed political battles both in his country and in the U.S. It is […]
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New York Post: Biden Ignores Peril of Covid Crackdowns to Democracy
New York Post, December 6, 2021 Biden’s silly summit ignores a real peril to democracy: COVID crackdowns By James Bovard President Joe Biden will seek to boost his sagging approval ratings this week with an international virtual summit whooping up democracy. The Treasury Department will publicize the event by slapping financial sanctions on “individuals who […]
Absolute Power Is No Covid Safety Net
American Institute for Economic Research, August 26, 2021 Absolute Power Is No Covid Safety Net James Bovard Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, lockdown champions have perennially invoked “science and data” to sanctify any mandate politicians impose. Hard facts have recently shown that neither vaccines nor face masks provide surefire protection against the virus. […]
Zesty Interview with Leighton Smith, Top Podcast in New Zealand
Leighton Smith, a legendary radio host who now does the top podcast in New Zealand, interviewed me last Sunday. Leighton describes himself as a libertarian conservative and he has long followed political battles both in his country and in the U.S. I was amazed at how thoroughly Leighton prepped; he pulled up lines that I […]
Gun Seizures Could Lead to Civil War
Gun Seizures Could Lead to Civil War by James Bovard February 3, 2020 “Hell yes, we’re going to take your AR-15,” declared “Beto” O’Rourke at a Democratic party presidential candidate debate in September. Compelling Americans to surrender their so-called assault weapons is “the newest purity test” for Democratic presidential candidates, according to the Washington Post. […]
Gun Grabbing Would Result in a Federal Rout
American Conservative, August 30, 2019 Democrats’ Gun Buy-Back Plan Would Backfire Horrifically Those who support policies that would lead to mass carnage should be called out, not applauded for their moral courage. By James Bovard Compelling Americans to surrender their so-called assault weapons has become “the newest purity test” for Democratic presidential candidates, according to […]