Obama’s health care pitch on Wednesday night contained the usual howlers. One of the biggest hoots of the evening came in this riff – “Our predecessors understood… that the danger of too much government is matched by the perils of too little; that that without the leavening hand of wise policy, markets can crash, monopolies […]
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Obama and the Perilous Delusions of Democracy
The Future of Freedom Foundation posted online today my article on “Obama and the Perilous Delusions of Democracy.” This was originally published in the April issue of Freedom Daily. OBAMA & THE PERILOUS DELUSIONS OF DEMOCRACY Freedom Daily April 2009 by James Bovard When Barack Obama was inaugurated on January 20, there was euphoria across […]
Barron’s: Obama’s Make-Work Jobs Harm Teenagers
Barron’s ran an article of mine on summer jobs boondoggles as a guest editorial in the issue hitting teh stands today. Here’s an outtake from the article (a subscription is required to see the full version on the online site). Playing At Work Isn’t Productive Barron’s July 20, 2009 by James Bovard LONG BEFORE THE […]
Obama’s Latest Four-Star Howler on Freedom
Prior to his trip to Russia, President Obama issued an appeal to Russian president Dmitri Medvedev to “to strengthen the rule of law in Russia, which of course includes making sure that all those accused of crimes have the right to a fair trial and that the courts are not used for political purposes.” Of […]
Celebrate Torture Day by Punishing Torturers
The Future of Freedom Foundation is shotgunning out this email today….. Celebrate Torture Day by Punishing Torturers by James Bovard, June 23, 2009 Since 1997, every June 26 has been formally recognized as the International Day of Support for Victims of Torture. Political leaders around the globe take the occasion to proclaim their opposition to […]
The Latest Torture Coverup Scam
The Future of Freedom Foundation is shotgunning out an oped I wrote on the latest torture coverup. Alas, this subject continues to be hell on idealists. ***** The Latest Torture Cover-Up Scam by James Bovard, June 10, 2009 The Obama administration appears increasingly devoted to covering up the worst crimes of the Bush era. On […]
Saluting AmeriCorps in IBD
Good ol’ AmeriCorps just can’t get as many salutes as it deserves. This is the first time I have seen the phrase “bogus idealism” in a headline. **** INVESTORS BUSINESS DAILY Rife With Bogus Idealism, Waste, AmeriCorps Doesn’t Need To Exist By JAMES BOVARD President Obama signed legislation Tuesday to triple the number of AmeriCorps […]
