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May 03 2019
Opinion
OPINION: The Free-Market Tradition
Capitalism draws on pre-liberal roots
We live in an era of collapsing confidence in institutions, and the market economy has been no exception. Polls show declining support for capitalism, especially among the young. And the market system is increasingly under attack not only from the left but from some smart social conservatives, populists, and nationalists on the right. To effectively
Guest Writer - RightSep 23 2013
Opinion
COMMON CORE: A LESSON PLAN FOR RAISING UP COMPLIANT, NON-THINKING CITIZ
As I point out in my new book, A Government Of Wolves The Emerging American Police StateCommon Core: A Lesson Plan for Raising Up Compliant, Non Thinking Citizens, there are several methods for controlling a population.
You can intimidate the citizenry into obedience through force, by relaying on military strength and weaponry such as SWAT team raids, militarized police, and a vast
The BlazeSep 30 2020
Perspectives Blog
When a Debate Turns into a Debacle
In the first presidential debate of the 2020 general election campaign, absolutely nothing happened. But it was the loudest and most raucous “absolutely nothing” in American political history.
Both candidates were at their worst. Donald Trump was belligerent and overly combative. Joe Biden got frustrated and frequently got lost in his own answers. Neither won any new supporters, but
Dan SchnurAug 07 2014
News
Crises Undercut Support for Obama's Long Game in Foreign Policy
President Barack Obama and his top aides believe they are putting in place a new global security structure that will frame international relations for decades.
Every day, however, brings a split-screen contrast between the White House's confidence in its long-term strategy and the daily chaos playing out from Ukraine to the Middle East.
The disconnect is reflected in the
Wall Street Journal (News)May 01 2019
News
Unrest in Venezuela
“Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido on Tuesday made his strongest call yet to the military to help him oust President Nicolas Maduro… Early on Tuesday, several dozen armed troops accompanying Guaido clashed with soldiers supporting Maduro at a rally in Caracas, and large anti-government protests in the streets turned violent.” (Reuters)
The left supports Guaidó but urges against
The Flip SideApr 22 2021
Perspectives Blog
Did The New York Times Spread Misinformation About a Capitol Officer’s Death?
Earlier this week, it emerged that Capitol Police officer Brian D. Sicknick suffered two strokes and died of natural causes a day after the January 6 riot at the Capitol, according to a ruling by the District’s chief medical examiner.
The ruling means federal prosecutors will likely be unable to bring homicide charges in connection with his death. Two men have already been charged
Julie MastrineApr 15 2015
News
Mormon couple object to inclusion in U.S. Supreme Court gay marriage case
A Mormon couple in a mixed-orientation marriage are objecting to their inclusion in a U.S. Supreme Court case filing because it argues that legalized gay marriage would demean the marriages of couples like themselves.
Josh and Lolly Weed's names and statements are referenced in a "friend of the court" brief ahead of the April 28 arguments in a consolidated 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
Sep 15 2013
News
Obama charges Republicans want to 'accelerate' income inequality
President Barack Obama positioned himself as a president fighting against income inequality, while accusing some Republicans of wanting to "accelerate" a trend that shows the wealthiest Americans reaping most of the benefits in the slow-growing economy.
"You've got a portion of Congress whose policies don't just want to, you know, leave things alone, they actually want to accelerate
CNN DigitalJul 12 2012
News
Obama team: Romney committed a felony or lied to voters
Mitt Romney either lied in federal filings that show he worked at Bain Capital through 2002 and could be guilty of a felony, or has lied to the American people in saying he left the company in 1999, the Obama campaign is arguing in light of news reports on the firms filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
“This is serious business, said Bob Bauer, the Obama campaigns
PoliticoFeb 10 2024
Headline Roundup
Mexico Surpasses Canada as Top US Trade Partner, China Falls by 16.7%
Mexico was the United States’ biggest trading partner in 2023, new data from the U.S. Commerce Department shows.
The Details: Mexico and the U.S. exchanged $798.8 billion in goods in 2023. America exchanged $774.3 billion in goods with its second-biggest trading partner, Canada, which was its top trading partner in 2021 and 2022. Trade with Mexico and Canada was up 2.5% and 2.4%
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