January 2000

Editorial
Helms warns U.N. Security Council: Jesse Helms goes to the United Nations and gives them a dose of what they needed, says Henry Lamb
One small step towards fascism...one giant kick in the ass to freedom: In addressing British Columbia's smoking ban in bars and restaurants, Scott Carpenter doesn't bemoan the loss of "smoker's rights" but another more important right
The rich get richer, the poor ... pay Social Security tax: A recent report showed that the gap between rich and poor is growing. Pity that the same people who wrote the report also argue for the policies which created and continue the problem, writes Vin Suprynowicz
Candidates should be careful in describing tax cuts: George W. Bush, John McCain and Steve Forbes all have plans to cut taxes. W. James Antle III likes the idea of cutting taxes, but wishes the candidates were a little more careful in how they describe their plans
Does America still have a constitution?: Officially, the answer is still "Yes," but some recent events have made Charles Bloomer wonder whether that really is true
The final countdown: America's nightmare is almost over, says Timothy Rollins. There is a lesson to be learned from this administration
January 20, 2001: Peter J. Fusco looks at the day when Bill Clinton is out of office and reflects on his legacy. Even he will admit that it's not pretty
No so private privacy: When you want to create yourself a new right, says Steve Farrell, simply invoke the right to privacy. Seems to work for everyone else
Unions: paragons of virtue: Steve Martin ruminates on unions and their oftentimes noxious effect on us all
From census to non-census: Eyes of the intrusive state: In the first of his two part series, Erik Jay writes on the original process behind the census and how its changed over the last two centuries
Yearning to breathe free: Emma Lazarus' words ring hollow considering America isn't living up to them in the case of Elian Gonzalez, writes Charles Bloomer
"Dear Fidel...": Erik Jay says return Elian Gonzalez back to his father in Cuba, but on one condition
Repeal the Antiquities Act!: Henry Lamb calls on Congress to repeal the Antiquities Act...if they have a backbone and appreciate the concept of consent of the governed
Bouncing the $160 billion reality check: America Online's merger with Time Warner isn't a good thing for the two companies involved but it is no danger to cosnervatives, writes Joe Schembrie
Out of the woods: Minnesota loggers take on deep ecology: Associated Contract Loggers has hit upon a unique way to fight environmentalists, says Diane Alden, and it involves religion
Red eye on marriage: Steve Farrell has undertaken to defend marriage with a little help from Ben Franklin from those who would attack and weaken it
Beltway right's antics prevent conservative president: If a Democrat is sitting in the big chair come January 2001, you can lay the blame on Beltway Republicans, says W. James Antle III
March 18, 1997: September 1, 1939. November 22, 1963. Everyone has a day that changed their lives. For Buster W. Newton, that day was an FBI raid on his business
Black holes and liberal lies: Bruce Walker says the lies of a liberal are not unlike black holes. No light escapes either of them
Y2K lunacy abounds: Lewis J. Goldberg provides Enter Stage Right's last word on Y2K
Russia on the razor's edge: Predicting Russia's future is futile at best, but Diane Alden gives us an idea what forces are swirling around Vladimir Putin
Anti-Microsoft conservatives: They just don't get it: You are a conservative and you like the antitrust action taken against Microsoft? Robert Levy of the Cato Institute has a problem with you
So, you want to see me naked?: Linda Prussen-Razzano has a 12 Gauge 28" Accu-Choke shotgun and four words for anyone who would do harm to her safety and security
Jimmy Carter: Still on the prowl: Whenever Steve Farrell sees Jimmy Carter, he also thinks of Anastasio Somoza. Find out why
More busybody government intrusiveness: OSHA's advisory for home work sites is the first step of home inspections whether or not Alexis Herman admits it, writes Charles Bloomer
The bogus White House 'tax cut' plan: When it came to "tax cuts," at least George McGovern was honest, something you won't find with the current occupant of the White House, says Vin Suprynowicz
Corporal punishment: Should the UN be allowed to ban it?: Regardless of whether you agree with corporal punishment, Antonia Feitz says it isn't an issue for the United Nations or government to regulate
If Serbia, why not Cuba?: Joe Schembrie is of the opinion that if Serbia was a fair military target for its humanitarian record, the Elian Gonzalez case makes the same argument for a bombing Cuba
Is there a double standard for eco-terrorists?: Henry Lamb writes that the FBI targets Christian groups for investigation but seems to cast a blind eye on groups which actually do commit terrorist acts in the U.S.
FDR: Raw Deal: Lewis J. Goldberg tired of all the praise that FDR is receiving, but even he is better then Bill Clinton
Getting one right: Surprising for Time Magazine, they got one right with their Person of the Century, writes Vin Suprynowicz
Understanding and defeating the worldwide green threat: Alan Caruba calls a spade a spade: the Green movement is a Communist threat to freedom. Find out why
Open letter to President Clinton: U.S. President Bill Clinton has done a fine job destroying his nation's army, says David Hackworth, but there is still time to reverse the damage
Suicide mission: The union push for comparable worth: Unions are fighting for something called comparable worth despite the fact that it seems to be against their interests. Diana Furchgott-Roth investigates why
Abandoning ship: Republicans for federal education: When it comes to federal control of education, says Steve Farrell, Republicans are little different from Democrats on the issue
Shilling for Bill at Stanford: A recent attack on the Cox Report concerning Chinese espionage on America strikes Lewis J. Goldberg as dubious at best
The bean in our eye: It's not often that you can get gays, lesbians and Christians all riled up with one article but Joe Schembrie does his best on Gary Bauer's recent pronouncement on a Vermont state supreme court ruling
Telewelfare: Not doing well in your quest to be the next president? Erik Jay says with tongue firmly planted in cheek that some candidates would do better in the polls by championing a new manner of delivering welfare
Reflections on the Twentieth Century: David Bardallis looks back at the Twentieth Century and says despite all the bad stuff, things weren't so bad
Environmental illness: Want to argue about the environment with someone? Erik Jay says to simply use liberty in any discussion. Now how can someone argue against that?
Sec Defs and their golden parachutes: Have gun will travel? For Defense Secretary William Cohen that's been the recent truth, writes David Hackworth
The Emperor Bill seizes another million acres: Bill Clinton thinks big, says Vin Suprynowicz, about a million acres big
What Hayek can teach Shanghai : When it comes to ignorance of Friedrich Hayek, Western nations are surpassed only by China, writes Peter Zhang
The millennium story: Joe Schembrie tells the story of the past millennium and wonders what's coming up in the next one
Defusing the population 'bomb': The Pew Trusts' misguided approach to world security: The Pew Charitable Trusts' campaign for reducing the world's population is having an effect, says Foundation Watch, despite being built upon flawed assumptions
Operation Pedro Pan: Steven Martinovich reviews Operation Pedro Pan, a story of one of the largest evacuations of children in North American history
ESR's Conservative of the Year: Who is ESR's Conservative of the Year for 1999? Find out here!
Tidbits ESR gives you the news items that you may have missed...or the ones the newspapers, magazines, or TV anchors didn't think you needed to hear
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February 2000

Editorial
Foreign policy hypocrisy: Charles Bloomer isn't a big fan of Austria's Joerg Haider, but why is he being targeted while some other dubious characters get a free ride?
Internet Socialism: A recent controversy in Canada over misspent federal funds reminds Dennis Rice about the government sponsored Internet access he had a few years ago
Remaking the Reform Party?: The Reform Party may not be a home for conservatives yet, but W. James Antle III argues they should be keeping an eye on it
The moderate paradox: The label "moderate" really gets Joe Schembrie's goat, but it would be nice if conservatives could figure out how to use it
Behind the American Heritage Rivers Initiative: Christopher Summers and Christopher Yablonski detail what's behind Bill Clinton's EO 13061 and what it means to Americans
Democracy or Republic?: With the state of public education the way it is today in our minds, Steve Farrell answers the question for anyone who doesn't know
King William speaks: Scott Carpenter says laws of prevention have never worked...and yet Bill Clinton has once again proposed more of them. Yeah, we're surprised too
The services we expect: Lewis J. Goldberg decries the lack of self-sufficiency and outlines a plan to quickly get rid of some of the bloat of services American's don't need today
Figures don't lie, but liars figure: A recent case of a Texas ranch being hit by U.S. Army artillery is merely the latest sign that America's army is suffering mightily, writes David H. Hackworth
Campaign/Damn Pain 2000: McCain Watch: Erik Jay really doesn't like John McCain and a lot of people in the party share his distaste
Stealing the party: Hey conservatives! Still arguing about George W. Bush's credentials? You missed the nomination being stolen right under your noses, says Joe Schembrie
Could even Siegfried & Roy make $1.8 trillion disappear?: Bill Clinton's latest budget would strain even the limits of believability, but then again, Vin Suprynowicz has seen it all before
Spies like US: Spooks and Money Talk: Diane Alden continues the second of her three part series on Echelon with a look at the money behind the network
Understanding the economic boom: W. James Antle III says that the current record economic streak America is enjoying has little to do with Bill Clinton and more to do with the people...with a little help from Ronald Reagan
The governors' dilemma: Why are some governors not reinforcing the dogma of states' rights? Charles Bloomer finds a predictable reason for them to ignore that pesky constitution
The fallacy of absolute electoral equality: Steve Farrell discusses what he calls the fallacy of electoral equality. Everyone can participate but it's a tad unrealistic to expect everyone to get their way
Slavery in our time: Slavery wasn't invented in the United States, writes Kimberley Jane Wilson, and nor has it ended around the world
Internet tax could doom web's freebies: The Internet is already overtaxed and regulated, but David Ridenour argues that an Internet specific tax could quite literally kill the next best thing
Rights we cannot grant: Eric Miller argues that America's legacy -- along with life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness -- should also be open borders so that others enjoy those fruits
Tax reform takes centre stage: Walter Robinson reports that the tax cut movement in Canada is gaining steam. Now all we have to do is wait until the end of this month to find out whether Canadians actually get one
Poor George W. Bush: All that money and no campaign: Al Gore has the Democratic nomination all but sown up, writes Vin Suprynowicz, but the race for the GOP crown is far from over. That's George W. Bush's fault
Money to buy nothing: A chance encounter with pro-campaign finance reform activists spurs Michael R. Allen to defend big money contributions
Globalists promise Utopia, ignore reality: Walter Cronkite may want to deliver a paradise to us with one world government, but Charles Bloomer says we'd get something else instead
Where are the omelettes?: Robespierre, Tito and many others broke quite a few eggs in an attempt to impose their collectivist dreams, says Lawrence W. Reed, when it was obvious that they couldn't succeed
From two-party state to the party-hearty state: How much of a difference is there between the Democrats and Republicans? Will Rogers said about a dime's worth. Erik Jay gives us his take
Athletes behaving badly: Timothy Rollins ruminates on the athlete as bad guy following examples like John Rocker, Ray Lewis and Rae Carruth
Conflict of interest: The taxpayer-funded campaign for Internet taxes Ron Nehring gives an overview of the campaign to tax Internet transactions funded by non other than you
Are McCain's handlers playing the wrong card?: That John McCain went through hell as a Vietnam POW is unquestioned, but David Hackworth is a little suspicious about all the praise that's been heaped on him for his war record
Rockin' role models: Erik Jay ponders what it means to be a role model by considering people like Kurt Warner, Steve McNair and Charles Barkley
Why I think I'll vote for a Democrat this time around: Steve Martin announces he's voting Democrat this time and lists why he's planning such a radical move
Kurt Warner, life's MVP: Regardless of who won the Super Bowl, Steve Martinovich says Super Bowl MVP Kurt Warner is the true winner for representing what America stands for
The longest wish-list ever: So now that Lyndon Johnson's dream has been fulfilled, did Bill Clinton tell government to go home and turn out the lights in his State of the Union address? Hardly, says Vin Suprynowicz
Gloria doesn't get it: an analysis of the tug-of-war for land: Some Montanans may be anti-government, writes Henry Lamb, but Gloria Flora doesn't understand why a lot of people in Elko County are fighting for a washed out road
From census to non-census: Down for the Count : Erik Jay's second part in a two part series on America's census. This week, how a little knowledge is a dangerous thing
It's seriously time for the federal Department of Waste: Walter Robinson says considering the waste of taxpayer money in Canada, a new department should be created...if only to manage the waste
Completing the Revolution: Robert Novak's latest book has a plan if the Republicans want to win in 2000 and Steve Martinovich reviews it
Liberal race-baiting: A liberal is speaking? W. James Antle III says there must be some race-baiting going on. Just look at history
The bridge to the 21st century - off-limits: Why declare martial law when you can bring in the elements of tyranny one small step at a time, writes Lewis J. Goldberg
New Jersey wants to dump its car inspection system. So should every other state. Here's why: The market is taking care of polluting cars quite nicely, says Alan Caruba, so let's ditch these obsolete government programs
Helms vs. Albright at the United Nations: Secretary of State Madeleine Albright slams Jesse Helms for his speech in front of the Security Council. Charles Bloomer answers why
Spies like US: In the first of a three part series, Diane Alden investigates alleged global spy network Echelon and believes it does exist and that its role is expanding
Tidbits ESR gives you the news items that you may have missed...or the ones the newspapers, magazines, or TV anchors didn't think you needed to hear
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March 2000

Editorial
Necessary foreign entanglements: Steven Martinovich argues that sometimes it is necessary to get involved in foreign wars, especially if we like having allies
Atlas shrugged at Boeing: It doesn't happen often enough these days, but someone who actually deserved to go on strike did, writes Joe Schembrie
The Gore-Bush debate: Can't wait until Dubya and Gore meet up in their first formal debate? Henry Lamb imagines what a debate on environmental issues would sound like
Free Trade: The Golden Calf of the Republican Party: Capitalism without Christianity is like a fish with a bicycle, says Steve Farrell. Unless we want to prove Charles Dickens right, it's time to change that
Where's the small government?: Republicans, Democrats and nearly everyone else agree, smaller government is better. W. James Antle III wants to know where it is
Conflict of interest: St. Patrick's Day may be past but the debate over gays and their participation in parades isn't over. Linda Prussen-Razzano gives us her take
Meet the new Al Gore: Nicholas Sanchez says when it comes to campaign finance reform, the new Al Gore is much like the old Al Gore..."born again" or not
NRA charges reveal bitter feelings: Dr. Michael S. Brown writes that it's not surprising that Wayne LaPierre unleashed a tirade against Bill Clinton considering what gun owners have had to put up with over the last few years
He doesn't miss a beat: Bill Clinton never stops promoting his gun control agenda and Republicans should never stop fighting it, says Scott Tibbs
The Hastert philosophy: Under-promise and over-deliver: Though he's loathe to do it for anyone, Paul Weyrich offers some words of praise for Speaker Dennis Hastert
Thugs still reign in Taxachusetts: 53-year old nurse Linda Hamilton brandished a handgun after she felt her life was in danger and then told the police.Vin Suprynowicz tells us what happened next
Bill Kristol goes party-building: Was William Kristol and David Brock's plan to rebuild the Republican Party via John McCain wrong? W. James Antle III answers that and other questions
You don't need to know: Wonder what's in that trade deal signed with China a few months ago? You know about as much as Charles Bloomer does, or rather, as much as the White House has allowed you to know
He'll be back: Super Tuesday doesn't herald the last sighting of John McCain, writes Joe Schembrie, and he thinks he knows who will bring America's favourite war hero back to life
I'm for Bush. Is the GOP?: The contest is over and Al Gore is now taking shots at George W. Bush exclusively. Alan Caruba says it is now time to throw your support behind Bush
America: a "fascilist" country?: Is America a "fascilist" nation? As Henry Lamb defines the word, it may just be. Hint: It's about the land someone is buying up
That 70s Book: Sean Hackbarth reviews David Frum's latest literary effort and comes away, despite some minor flaws, impressed
The Café Constitution: Firearms: Diane Alden details how many are picking and choosing what they like from America's constitution, rather than taking it as a whole
Government intervention in marketplace harms consumers: The AOL/Time Warner deal proves we don't need government intervention in the economy, says Amy Ridenour. Too bad it hasn't stopped it though
The myth of the wasted vote: Erik Jay disputes the notion that a vote can be wasted, but at the same time, he's not impressed enough to believe that any one cast vote is useful
Will that be a Porsche or a pony?: Libertarian Scott Carpenter says that when it comes to conservatives and liberals, the only difference on the road to hell is how long takes to complete the journey
Bush, McCain... and Keyes?: Although his campaign will likely come to an end after Super Tuesday, W. James Antle III heaps some praise on Alan Keyes
"Strategic Partnership" -- bought and paid for: Foreign policy certainly can be confusing, writes Charles Bloomer, but America's partnership with China is simply -- and seriously -- flawed
The Bush-McCain contest continues: George W. Bush isn't only running against John McCain, he's also running against the press, reports Robert McFarland
Budget 2000: What's there, what's not there: Walter Robinson digests Canada's latest federal budget and comes away less than filled
Libertarians and vegetarians: Erik Jay says that John McCain's dismissive attitude about libertarians stands on stark contrast to what they have already accomplished
In support of the Feds - Indianapolis Baptist Temple vs IRS: In the battle between the IRS and the Indianapolis Baptist Temple, Lewis J. Goldberg is standing with the government
Strike three: Timothy Rollins gives us his take on Darryl Strawberry's recent suspension -- his third -- for using cocaine
Above the law: Scott Carpenter believes that Boston Bruins defenceman Marty McSorley should be charged for his slash to Donald Brashear in the interests of justice
No beef and no sanity: John McCain's campaign is full of bun but has precious little meat between them, says Joe Schembrie
Swastikas not required: When it comes to hate, says Linda Prussen-Razzano, it makes little difference who the hater is
Get ready for global governance: The year 2000 is a busy one for those working towards global governance, says Henry Lamb, and you can find out all about it on the web
Shifting mindsets: So we won't spy on each other in the 21st century because morality will govern our behavior? Lisa S. Dean isn't convinced
NAACP not ready for prime time: It would be nice if television included more African-Americans, especially in meaningful roles, but Deroy Murdock is curious why the NAACP seems more concerned about fictional black characters than real black people
Public transportation - the wrong antidote: Public transportation will never replace the private automobile, argues Joe Roessler, and for good reason
A battle against prosperity: Steve Martinovich has had all he's going to take when it comes to Arianna Huffington's campaign to be America's queen of compassion
Their true colors: The way Vin Suprynowicz sees it, it's shocking that the Republicans actually came up with a good idea to improve education. It's not shocking that the Democrats are opposed to it.
Panama Canal: China's gateway to Mexico? : The Chinese won't be installing submarine bases in Panama now that they control the canal, writes Peter Zhang. Why would they have to?
What I didn't expect when I got married: For richer or for poorer? Definitely poorer, says David W. Almasi, especially with the marriage tax
Bush's reality slap: Remember Darva Conger from Fox's Who Wants to Marry A Multimillionaire? W. James Antle III says she reminds him a lot of the Republican Party these days
Candidate of the Dark Side: John McCain as Luke Skywalker? Joe Schembrie says not quite. Remember who Annakin Skywalker grew up into
Campaign soldiers: Scott T. Hiestand has a problem with candidates and politicians who bring up their military service to defend themselves or dodge answering a question
Spies, Lies, Echelon, Economics, & People: S.L.E.E.P.: In the third part of her series in global spy network Echelon, Diane Alden speaks with a former employee in the defence-intelligence industry and Congressman Bob Barr
International law, UN conferences, and national sovereignty: Antonia Feitz has no problem with international organizations...just supra-national world governments
The Odd Couple: Modern Hollywood and the military: It's funny that Defense Secretary William Cohen is going to Hollywood on behalf of the military, writes Joe Roessler, considering the dichotomy of those two worlds
A better constitution: That America's Constitution is a beautiful thing is undoubted, but Lewis J. Goldberg offers some praise for another constitution that America saw once
Tidbits ESR gives you the news items that you may have missed...or the ones the newspapers, magazines, or TV anchors didn't think you needed to hear
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April 2000

Editorial
Our eyes tell us the truth!: A federal raid this past weekend was ostensibly carried out as a legal operation, writes Alan Caruba, but it only takes your eyes to see otherwise
I am ashamed to be an IU alumnus: Indiana University is a defender of free speech, says Scott Tibbs, so long as it agrees with the speech. The Center for Bio-Ethical Reform found that out during the first week of April
Socialized medicine leaves a bad taste in patients' mouths: Not only is the Canadian medical system not all you heard, it also serves some of the worst food found anywhere. One of the joys of government run medicine, says Lawrence W. Reed
Send America's kids to Cuba!: A majority of Americans want Elian sent back to Cuba? Make sure that their kids are on the same flight, responds Joe Schembrie
Al Gore's tyrannical vision: Think things are bad under Bill Clinton? Al Gore would be much worse because he has one thing his boss doesn't: vision. That scares Charles Bloomer plenty
Cooling off on global warming: John K. Carlisle writes that a lack of evidence supporting their claims has environmentalists facing that which they've always feared: the public just doesn't care about the global warming hysteria
Liberal name-calling reaches a new low: The war against liberalism is succeeding, says Paul Weyrich, because all they have left is name calling. It may be virulent, but it's name calling
In Cuba, Big Brother would be Elian's father: Juan Gonzalez may be Elian's real father, but back in Cuba Fidel Castro would be the de facto father, writes David Bardallis
Secret medical database: A medical database isn't supposed to land doctors in jail but it's happening anyway. And all for treating people in pain, says Vin Suprynowicz
Rules of Engagement: Thomas Kelly reviews the movie Rules of Engagement and discusses why some people die for their country
Why journalists hate guns: Everyone knows all the major journalists hate firearms. Why? Dr. Michael S. Brown answers the question
Common thread: Wounded Knee, Waco, Little Havana: Diane Alden looks at the commonalities between Wounded Knee, the assault on the Branch Davidians and the Elian Gonzalez case
Socialism is overwhelming capitalism: Henry Lamb writes that Americans don't care that socialism is defeating capitalism everywhere
Does anyone remember the Monroe Doctrine?: Paul Fallavollita asks why America treats the Monroe Doctrine as quaint history rather than enforcing it
Gore would make April 15 darker: Tax day was bad enough for most Americans. Just imagine if Al Gore was in charge. W. James Antle III does just that
Republicans fail to protect boy: Sean Hackbarth alleges that the Republican Party with its members in Congress failed to act on the Elian Gonzalez case when they could
The troublesome case of Thomas Gaule: Thomas Gaule killed two men with a shotgun in 1998. What happened on April 4 was justice, writes Vin Suprynowicz
Not deploying SDI is simply MAD : Paul Weyrich has no problem with inviting the Russians in developing SDI, just as long as its America's SDI
Are Americans tax slaves to the government? : The nightmare of taxes doesn't end on April 17, says Ralph Reiland. Consider the rest of the year before you complain about your tax burden
An open letter to the Republican Leadership: Charles Bloomer asks why he should vote Republican this year considering what they've done in Congress
Earth Day is Lenin's birthday. Coincidence or Communism?: Of all the days that could have been picked for Earth Day, and there are 365 days in a year, Alan Caruba wonders why April 22 was picked
Adult curfews for the complacent: Adult curfews to keep crime down? And there's no outcry from Americans? Lisa Dean says its time to get angry and speak out
Good night, Justice Clinton: Bill Clinton on the Supreme Court? In Paul Fallavollita's nightmares, everything is possible...just like in real life it seems
"Dumb" guns won America's freedom: Mitchell McConnell writes about Patriot's Day and the push for smart guns
No person is above the law: John Nowacki weighs on Robert Ray's assertion that he is actively considering an indictment against Bill Clinton
A Republican Roosevelt: Just as bad: A lot of people in the Republican Party look at Teddy Roosevelt kindly. Andy Seré is not one of them
Exception to the rule: Rudy Giuliani may be an anathema to may conservatives, writes A. C. Kleinheider, but that doesn't mean they shouldn't vote for him
Methodically ignoring Elian's freedom: W. James Antle III, who wants Elian Gonzalez to remain in the United States, got an unpleasant surprise recently. His church is fighting to send him back
Elian and Rule of Law: Spurred by a Ted Koppel comment, Joe Schembrie wonders if the United States really is a nation of laws
The U.S. Census: A head count or a dole out?: Paul Weyrich asks the question that thoughtful people want to know about the census and offers a bit of advice in answering one question in particular
Hunger's bad, but nothing compared to low food prices: Sugar farmers have always gotten a sweet deal thanks to the U.S. government and Brian Carnell says they will be getting another one
A funny thing happened on the way to the regulatory state: Diane Alden explores the origins of the regulatory state and what it is today. We can do something about it in November
America's hollow military: Powerful as it remains, Charles Bloomer says America's military has increasingly become brittle and not capable of what is expected of it
Property protections continue to erode: Last week Vin Suprynowicz detailed the case of Claude and Michelline Lambert. This week we learn about Lloyd Good Jr.'s battle with government to develop property
The Third Way Part VI: Eradicating the US Constitution by design: The ultimate goal of people like Alvin Toffler and Newt Gingrich? Steve Farrell says it's to replace the U.S. Constitution
Resistance is futile: The latest media campaign by Canada's government encouraging citizens to register their firearms doesn't sound exactly like Star Trek's Borg, but Scott Carpenter says the resemblance is there
Veepstakes 2000: The race for the GOP nomination is over so bored columnist Nicholas Sanchez tries to figure out who the leading candidates for possible veep are
What the gun control lobby doesn't want you to know: What's the secret that the anti-gun crowd doesn't want you to know? Dr. Michael S. Brown knows and it should be fairly obvious
Jerry Maguire 2?: If they do a remake of Jerry Maguire, Leo K. O'Drudy III says Rudy Giuliani must get a part if only for what he's done in direct mail
Reigning in those who reign: Paul Fallavollita ponders whether elites are really necessary in government, especially since he was accused of being one
The wrong time for the right man?: America was ready for Ronald Reagan in 1980, says Jonah Goldberg, but it's time conservatives found something new to champion
High court lets an injustice stand: Land use planning isn't only a feature of Communist style governments, writes Vin Suprynowicz. Look to California as well
Government energy policy errors contribute to high gasoline prices: Blame our friends in the Persian Gulf and the oil companies if you will, says Amy Ridenour, but America's government deserves some as well for high gas prices
Politics of good intentions: W. James Antle III says the politics of good intentions entails focusing on intentions rather than results. That has to change if conservatism is to be successful
Another casualty of tyranny: Smith & Wesson, America's largest gun maker agreed to repressive conditions so that it wouldn't be sued by government. We're the losers, says Charles Bloomer
April Polls, November Fools: Joe Schembrie considers what all the recent polls have said and has come to one conclusion. April Fools!
Theft is not free speech: Mandatory student fees may be constitutional, but that doesn't make them right, writes Scott Tibbs
Women and guns: One failure of the anti-gun control forces has been to reach out to women. Dr. Michael S. Brown says that should change
It ain't over yet: A recent court decision in British Columbia striking down "no smoking" regulations doesn't mean the battle is over yet, writes Scott Carpenter
It's time for a beautiful Sunset...Act: Paul Weyrich says it's time for Washington, D.C. to see what a beautiful sunset looks like
Tales from the Internet, Part 2: Clear thinking is right thinking: Erik Jay continues his series on the Internet with ruminations on thinking and that medium
The conservative mainstream media?: A writer recently wrote we are living in the age of conservative mainstream media. Nicholas Sanchez isn't surprised Bill Kristol was that writer
The Eisenhower enigma: A lot of people have fond memories about Ike's time as president of the United States...not Vin Suprynowicz
Operation Tank the Census: Is the Clinton Administration deliberately trying to annoy conservatives with the census? Joe Schembrie weighs in on the matter
Trojan horses for landowners: Canadians worried about American style land grabs by government needn't worry. Steve Martinovich says it can easily happen thanks to new legislation
Post-Constitution America: Night of the "living" Dead: To Diane Alden, America's Constitution looks like Lenin in Red Square. It looks alive but it really isn't
Slowly going where?: W. James Antle III discusses Republicans, abortion and whether to take an incremental approach to change
Tales from the Internet: Part 1, Weapons of Misinstruction: Like the desktop publishing revolution in the 1980s, the Internet enables everyone to show off their lack of skill and half-baked ideas, writes Erik Jay
Who's nuts?: Paul Weyrich weighs in on a recent Richard Cohen editorial calling actor Charlton Heston "nuts" and why he lobbed that insult
Coddling communist trumps boy's freedom: Developing a relationship with Fidel Castro seems more important than protecting a young boy from living slavery, says Sean Hackbarth
A new light on the transit debate: Conservatives and lovers of the free market often side with cars over public transportation, but a look at history reveals that government was the one that made them popular, says Eric Miller
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May 2000

Editorial
Don't hate Hillary - Just defeat her: Rudy may be out of the race, but the mission is still the same: defeat Hillary Clinton. Joe Schembrie has some advice for conservatives in pursuit of that goal
Bush would restore some choice on retirement funds: It's modest, but George W. Bush's Social Security proposal is a step forward, says Vin Suprynowicz
Negotiating a nuclear legacy: Every president needs a legacy, says Charles Bloomer, but Bill Clinton's work to cut the American nuclear arsenal promises to be a bad one
Public transit is making a surprise comeback: Paul Weyrich on the increasing -- and very surprising -- use of public transportation and what's causing it
Proposed 15 per cent postal rate increase would hurt everyone: Gas may be expensive, writes Amy Ridenour, but when it comes to price hikes nothing beats the U.S. Postal Service
The road to irrelevance: The John Birch Society in middle age - Part 1: Former John Bircher Erik Jay takes aim at the JBS and how the organization ran itself into the ground
Should conservatives back Bush?: W. James Antle III is of the opinion that George W. Bush was not only a disappointment as governor of Texas but he'll also be a disappointment to conservatives if he becomes president
The Feudal States of North America: Diane Alden examines H.R. 701 and what it means not only to Americans, but Canadians as well
Where have all the feminists gone?: Supporting gun rights is exactly what all feminists should be doing, writes Dr. Michael S. Brown. So where are they?
Sensible gun control: Are the million moms and the NRA both wrong on gun control? Attorney Richard Allen Vinson says a simple law wouldn't punish law-abiding gun owners while cracking down on criminals
Russian enlightenment?: E.G. Ross was right, Russia faces many problems but Michael Miller says people like Andrei Illarionov could lead that country to a brighter future...and make the west look bad at the same time
Gun control by lawsuit: The Clinton Administration's new protection racket: Robin D. Roberts on how the federal government is shaking down gun makers with lawsuits
Extremists want millions more acres fenced off: Not content with the amount of land already under federal control, Vin Suprynowicz reports that environmentalists want millions of acres more taken over
The once and future missile defense: Joe Schembrie weighs in on the missile defense system America had once and the one it may yet still deploy
Submarines -- Not just another "career path": Why is Secretary of the Navy Richard Danzig considering assigning women to submarines? Former sub officer Charles Bloomer attempts to answer that question
Toward a civil society: Lawrence W. Reed argues that a civil society will only come about when citizens get serious about reducing government programs and using their own initiative
How Bush can win: W. James Antle III isn't a big fan of George W. Bush but he does have some advice if Dubya wants to win in November
No good deed goes unpunished: Tom DeLay is facing a RICO lawsuit filed by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. Paul Weyrich says after all he's done for Republicans, DeLay deserves all the support he can get
Politics before science: Are environmentalists waging a plastic campaign against plastics?: Daniel T. Oliver on the undeclared war by environmentalists against plastic
Stand and deliver dangerous minds: Bill Clinton wants to organize home schooled children? Diane Alden's experience in the public education system doesn't endear her to the prospect
In defense of nudie bars: Non-patron A.C. Kleinheider takes the Supreme Court to task over a recent ruling regarding strip clubs
Who speaks for thee? (At the U.N.): Once again the average person is not represented at a major United Nations conference. Henry Lamb fills you in on what you'll be missing
The politician's guide to the gun control issue: Dr. Michael S. Brown "advises" politicians on how to present the gun control issue to the masses
Rape, or disappointing sex?: Was popular Macomb County Sheriff William H. Hackel a rapist or was he just guilty of disappointing sex? On April 27, he was convicted of rape. Karen De Coster weighs in on the verdict
States to sell 'tobacco bonds'?: If the tobacco companies go under because of all the judgments against them, what happens to their deals with the states? Vin Suprynowicz reports on a new scheme being considered by state treasurers
Nominations for confirmations: John Nowacki warns of a possible Republican deal with Democrats involving a trade of several judicial nominees for "cooperation" on another matter. We all know how successful those deals have been
The myth of over-population : Contrary to popular belief, over-population isn't the problem facing the world, writes Antonia Feitz. One day it may be the exact opposite
The antidote for zoning: the "Coming to the Nuisance" doctrine : Lawyer David Wilens proposes that we eliminate zoning laws, which only serve to punish developers, in favour of the Coming to the Nuisance doctrine
Tell the truth, get a "SLAPP": Elaine Donnelly told the truth about some female aviators in the U.S. Navy and is now being sued by one of them. What's worse, says former naval officer Charles Bloomer, is that the Navy is all but publicly supporting the suit
US markets and depression: Will America's economy enter into a depression after a market crash? Most say no but Gerard Jackson is taking a decidedly contrarian point of view
The effects of the Clinton Administration now a harsh reality: The Elian Gonzalez raid merely cements what has been a trend. Privacy and the rights of the citizenry are on the decline, concludes Lisa Dean, and Americans don't seem to care
The New Unionism and the new politics: Public sector unions use new clout to influence public policy: Leo Troy reports that unions are increasingly sophisticated in both their organizing and public policy goals
American not-so-greatness: Jonah Goldberg argued recently that America should use its might to bring democracy to Africa. The problem? Joe Schembrie says America would hardly be a model for that continent
Election year lull: Erik Jay reviews what happened during the primary season and comes away unimpressed with pretty well everyone and everything
We are all shepherds: A. C. Kleinheider writes on April 20, 1999 and the blame game that continues to be played over the actions of Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold
Another environmentalist threat: The industry that sustained the hometown of Enter Stage Right for a century, nickel mining, is being attacked environmentalists. Sudbury, Ontario resident Steve Martinovich responds
Rep. Watts takes a stand for low income communities: Nicholas Sanchez discusses J.C. Watt's American Community Renewal Act and why there's a good chance Bill Clinton would sign it
Animal dogma: Steven M. Wise's Rattling the Cage is garnering praise and good reviews from all quarters. Roger Banks has a different take on the book
Green religion on the defensive: Religious environmentalist groups fighting each other? Henry Lamb fills us in on that as well as other things we need to know about them
Of the lawyers, by the lawyers...: Vin Suprynowicz details some egregious class action suits and calls for reforms for the legal industry
Converting the masses: The Canadian government's campaign on behalf of its gun registration presses on with new entreaties to gun owners. Scott Carpenter comments on one meeting between bureaucrats and gun owners
Tales from the Internet, Part 3 - Sez who?: Erik Jay continues his series on clear thinking and the Internet with a look at investigating hoaxes
What a difference a Bush administration would make: Andy Sere praises the things that George W. Bush would do differently than Al Gore
The Elian snatch and what it could mean to you: Kimberley Jane Wilson wishes Fidel Castro had picked up Elian Gonzalez back in November before the now infamous INS raid
Passing shadows: Joe Schembrie warns that the pessimism over the INS raid at the Gonzalez family home is unwarranted. Good things are on the horizon
Tidbits ESR gives you the news items that you may have missed...or the ones the newspapers, magazines, or TV anchors didn't think you needed to hear
Farmers for economic freedom Updates about farmers fighting for economic freedom in western Canada
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Earth is Flat Award/Vinegar in Freedom Award
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June 2000

Editorial
Why Al Gore will be president: Joe Schembrie is resolute: Al Gore will be the next president of the United States. Who else is going to pardon Bill Clinton?
Why the government is attacking Microsoft: Why is the U.S. government targeting Microsoft? Alan Caruba explains that there is a common philosophy behind that other actions by the Clinton administration
A Canadian first: Things are going badly for Canada's gun registry agency, says Scott Carpenter. While that's that good, even better is that the average Canadian appears to be giving the system the raspberry
With all its frustrations, the U.S. two party system is best: Slag it all you want, America's two party system actually avoids the problems that many other countries -- like Israel -- have, writes Paul M. Weyrich
OSHA would ban cookie-lifting: Vin Suprynowicz says a recent defeat of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's new ergonomic rules is a victory for the country
"For the sake of the children": What's the difference between Democrats and Republicans when it comes to increasing the size of government? The answer, according to Lisa Dean, is none
Biotechnology: Putting an end to world hunger: Biotechnology promises to alleviate starvation and disease but environmentalists are opposed to it because of illogical reasons, writes Michael J. Centrone
The World Government Constitution - Part 3: Antonia Feitz continues her look at the Constitution for the Federation of Earth with a look at the proposed bureaucracy it promotes
Fire storm in the west: Diane Alden has a deep appreciation for the big country beyond the Mississippi and the Missouri, country in danger from the people who are destroying it while administering it
Warning! Do not read this article while showering!: Shelley McKinney rolls her eyes at some of the moron level advice you can find on your favourite consumer products
Plight of women often linked to human rights violations, cultural norms and ignorance: Carol Devine-Molin on the plight of women around the world and what needs to be done to help them
Organically-grown food not necessarily better for you: If you are one of those who thinks organic food is better than the "regular" stuff, John K. Carlisle has a surprise for you
If judicial activism is the means, the end is not justified: Conservative or liberal rulings are both bad, says Thomas Jipping, because making policy isn't the job of the courts
Groveling for a legacy: U.S. President Bill Clinton's trip to Europe last week failed to get much done besides irritate or anger his various hosts, writes Charles Bloomer
Spare the pests. Kill the people!: Millions around the world die because of pests every year, yet the EPA announces a recall of Dursban. Alan Caruba wants to know the scientific reason for the move
Dumb, dumb, dumb: While we had a laugh about Al Gore as Tennessee slum lord, Nicholas Sanchez urges caution: George W. Bush's past isn't exactly pristine
'Oh, did we cite you under the health regulations?': Vin Suprynowicz reports that Dan Paripovich served in the Special Forces in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War but he met his toughest opponent in Las Vegas
Certain immutable principles: W. James Antle III weighs in on the fight between Charles A. Morse and the supporters of Jared Taylor in the pages of ESR
Dear John Rocker...: If John Rocker ever returns to the bigs, he'll need a publicist. Joe Roessler is offering his services
Grandma, what a big lawsuit you have!: Shelley McKinney weighs in on the rights of grandparents and the decision in the Granville v. Troxel case made by the U.S. Supreme Court last week
The World Government Constitution, Part 2: Antonia Feitz continues her look at the constitution favoured by the one world government crowd
Candidate Lazio owes debt of gratitude to selfless DioGuardi: Paul Weyrich is the opinion that if Rick Lazio does beat Hillary Clinton later this year, he owes at least part of his victory to Joe DioGuardi
Rescue men too: Skepticism about neo-feminism: Maureen Dowd wants to complain about the rejection of feminism by women? Joe Schembrie wants to complain about a few things too
Kissing dating good-bye: Isabel Lyman explores the trend among some teens to reject dating in favour of more old fashioned ways of finding love
Outside the border of reasonable choices: Sean Hackbarth discusses the June 1 decision rejecting an asylum application for Elian Gonzalez and calls for the Congress to take action
Gene Giacumbo goes through the looking-glass: Corruption, says Philip K. Kelly Jr., cuts a wide swath both inside and outside the Teamster's union as Gene Giacumbo found out
Time for a 'fat tax' on Wendy's, McDonald's?: Vin Suprynowicz was a little suspicious of a two-day federal nutrition and health summit in Washington, D.C. and asks why the government cares what Americans eat. The answer should be obvious
Global warming hype heats up: A meeting this month in Bonn, Germany, is sure to get a whole new series of articles written about the global warming, writes Henry Lamb
Constitutional counterpunch: A recent Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals decision has enraged feminists and represents a victory against government, says A.C. Kleinheider
The shrunken presidency: Peace and wealth reigns in America today so why isn't Al Gore riding high in the polls? Joe Schembrie says the Vice President can thank his boss
Military readiness -- ready for what?: Charles Bloomer reminds military brass and the Clinton administration that any reform of the military must be based on some basic principles
Moms with guns: The family that shoots together...Diane Alden's son is happy to know that his mother owns and knows how to use firearms
Term-limiting federal spending: Greg Kaza reports that the same people who believe in term limits are also the same people who believe in cutting federal spending. The problem? Living up to their word means some are retiring this year
Empowering people or government?: Ralph Nader and the Green Party talk a good talk, but W. James Antle III says they've confused their slogan for a philosophy...and neither was good to begin with
Judiciary-selling GOP senators deserve to be thrown out: Thomas L. Jipping reports that a seat on the Federal Election Commission continues to rise in price with the average citizen to foot the bill
Don't toss that television!: Yeah, it's filled with dreck, but Erik Jay says the television still has some redeeming features so don't go throwing it out just yet
The World Government Constitution - Part 1: Proof that socialists are fools: We think it's fairly obvious Antonia Feitz thinks the one world government crowd is out to lunch, but we'll let her speak for herself
Canadian gunfight headed for dramatic showdown: The war over gun control in Canada will soon come to a head with planned civil disobedience. Dr. Michael S. Brown says it would do Americans well to watch what happens in Canada to find out what will happen in the United States one day
Microsoft: Waiting for the Storm Troopers?: Joe Schembrie asks: If the government could launch a raid to "rescue" Elian Gonzalez, why not a raid against Microsoft to "save" American consumers?
Boulder leads Colorado as capital of weirdness: Recent events have convinced Nicholas Sanchez that Boulder, Colorado truly is the capital of weirdness
Employers can no longer refuse deadly jobs: The Americans with Disabilities Act once again leads to an incredibly bone-headed court decision, writes Vin Suprynowicz
Chasing the nuclear-free utopia: Charles Bloomer says that recent announcements about cutting nuclear arms are nothing but fluff
Where's the outrage for Glenda?: When children shoot each other it's on the news for days but Glenda Ann Bradley's death merited no public outrage, says Henry Lamb
Conservatives can surmount media's liberal bias: If you can't get through something, go around. Robert McFarland tells you how
The road to irrelevance - Part 2: My Birch Society saga: The first part of Erik Jay's series on the John Birch Society earned him so much e-mail that he decided to end it at two. Find out why
Powerful judiciary is at stake in presidential election: America's judiciary may have been weak two centuries ago, but Thomas Jipping says that's changed...making this year's election all that much more important
Education Secretary Riley declares English obsolete: Bilingualism only hurts children, says Nicholas Stix, and a plan of action by Richard Riley to cut the dropout rate among Hispanic youths is misguided at best
Biting the hand that feeds them: The New Class may hammer capitalism -- so to speak -- but they could only exist because of it, writes W. James Antle III
Tales from a New York Republican activist: Rick Lazio may have started far behind Hillary Clinton in the polls, but Carol Devine-Molin details his subsequent rise and why it happened
Got freedom?: Human Resources Development Canada has 60 billion pieces of information about Canadians in a giant database. That's something that worries Scott Carpenter
Beyond the rule of law: Diane Alden doesn't want to hear the term "rule of law" anymore from the chattering classes. Today it means only what the government says it means
A matter of degree: The Holy American Empire, Elian, and the Cold Warriors: What's the difference between America and nations like Cuba? A.C. Kleinheider says it isn't that big
Tidbits ESR gives you the news items that you may have missed...or the ones the newspapers, magazines, or TV anchors didn't think you needed to hear
Farmers for economic freedom Updates about farmers fighting for economic freedom in western Canada
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Earth is Flat Award/Vinegar in Freedom Award
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July 2000

Editorial
Has your bookshelf been approved by the BATF?: John Ross, the author of Unintended Consequences, gets the same treatment from the federal government that his book warns about, writes Vin Suprynowicz
Advice to legislators looking at genetic maps: Take the road less traveled: Lisa S. Dean offers advice to the politicians crafting legislation in the age of the gene
What Bill should tell the U.N.: It would never happen, but Henry Lamb has a speech he would like U.S. President Bill Clinton to read at the U.N. Millennium Assembly in September
Info on Supreme Court website is controversial: The official web site of the U.S. Supreme Court tells visitors what the intent of the court is. Thomas L. Jipping thinks otherwise
Al Gore's gasoline lies: If Al Gore loses in November, says Alan Caruba, it should be because of all the lies he and his cronies have told over the issue of gasoline
The Canada Pyramid Plan continues to crumble: Canada's vaunted pension system is breaking under its own weight, says Walter Robinson, and Canadians have no reason to trust their government to fix the problem
Acceptance speech of presidential candidate Harry Browne: Proving that there is an alternative to the Republicans and Democrats, Libertarian Party presidential candidate Harry Browne tells you why your ballot should have his name checked off
Who's aborting the Bush campaign?: Why is Al Gore narrowing the gap between him and George W. Bush in the polls? Joe Schembrie says it's because of the abortion question
The real Slim Shady: The 60s and Generation "M": A.C. Kleinheider asks the origin of today's culture, and its victims, to please stand up, please stand up
Shameless compromisers: Diane Alden takes to task the men and women who made sure Oklahoma Senator Don Nickles' amendment to limit the use of the Executive Order was killed
Absolutely shocking! Banning guns and children's literature: Will books like Charlotte's Web and To Kill A Mockingbird one day be banned in schools because you can find guns in them? Shelley McKinney fears that might happen
Is the NSA eavesdropping again?: Paul M. Weyrich was no fan of Senator Frank Church, but it looks like he was justified in going after the National Security Agency for spying on Americans. The problem? The NSA might be at it again
Drug Czar aims to infiltrate Hollywood: We've already got product placements in today's movies, so why not anti-drug messages? Vin Suprynowicz weighs in on Barry McCaffrey's latest plan
The American Legacy Foundation's "Truth Campaign":  Using tobacco funds for anti-smoking ads: When the tobacco industry settled several lawsuits in 1998, it agreed to fund the American Legacy Foundation. But are the advertising efforts of the $1.45 billion foundation serving the public interest? Martin Morse Wooster investigates
The Americans who risked nothing: You've read all the stories of what happened to the men who signed the Declaration of Independence, now read Joe Schembrie's version of the men who risked nothing at all
Sensible gun laws: On the face of it, a call for sensible gun laws seems a reasonable thing. Dr. Michael S. Brown tells us differently by looking at all the "sensible" legislation already passed
What a fine lesson that would be: The Pythagorean Theorem has 24 words. America's regulations concerning the sale of cabbage has...well, let Kevin Avram tell you
I love men: Despite claims to the contrary, the average man won't be wilding like jerks in New York's Central Park did recently, says Shelley McKinney
Spike Lee and The Patriot: Spike Lee has a point, The Patriot is insulting towards its portrayals of blacks, but Stuart Buck also says the director went too far with his other comments
We did not fight for a nation...we already had one: A.C. Kleinheider wades into the continuing battle over The Patriot by addressing whether the Revolutionary War created a nation or was fought on behalf of one which already existed
Bryant Gumbel, this is your sorry life: Bryant Gumbel wants to call Robert Knight of the Family Research Council something we can't repeat here? Nathan Porter responds
Why spending matters: W. James Antle III wonders if its even worth attacking George W. Bush for wanting to increase federal spending considering recent history
Teachers skin deep, union to the bone: How the National Education Association manages its image: Mike Antonucci investigates the question of where the loyalty of teachers really rests: the National Education Association or their students
The two most threadbare 'gun control' lies: Vin Suprynowicz once and for all dismantles two of the most commonly heard lies that gun control advocates use
Enviro-terrorism must be stopped: The members of groups like Earth Liberation Front are not political activists, writes Scott Tibbs, but terrorists
Doomsday on hold: Republicans should end their love of doom and gloom politics, says Joe Schembrie, if for no other reason than that it doesn't work
Order on the court?: Recent decisions by the U.S. Supreme Court have highlighted how important the November election really us, says W. James Antle III
"Power-Judging" in the Supreme Court: And now the student has become the master. Thomas L. Jipping explains that comment and how it relates to the US Supreme Court
Those poor, dumb Amish folk: Apparently city folk -- a university professor in particular -- think they need to educate the Amish in how to raise their children safely. Shelley McKinney tells us "English" to leave them alone
McCain pushing for "disclosure" of contributions: Disclosure is generally a fine idea, writes Paul M. Weyrich, but not always. John McCain's fight for more disclosure will end up harming the system, not mend it
The era of asymmetric threats: The need for a missile defense system is just the beginning: Worried about all the threats to the United States? Have you heard of asymmetric threats? Carol Devine-Molin fills us in
Freedom insurance: The way firearm ownership should be viewed: Dr. Jeremy Blanks argues that gun ownership -- in the hands of the law abiding -- is a boon to society
The Patriot and why they really fought: Although critics of The Patriot say it isn't real history, Joe Schembrie points out that there is a difference between technical truth and substantive truth
The War Against Boys: How Misguided Feminism Is Harming Our Young Men: Isabel Lyman reviews Christina Hoff Sommers' new book, the latest entry in the debate over how young men should behave
The hypocrisy of the ACLU : The American Civil Liberties Union deserves praise for some of the fights they've undertaken on behalf of the U.S. Constitution, but their position on the Second Amendment is purely hypocritical, writes Dr. Jeremy Blanks
Race baiting still a Clinton tactic: Dare to oppose a judicial appointee who happens to be a minority? Bill Clinton will respond with racial baiting. So much for his combating divisiveness, says John Nowacki
It's a gas, man!: Blame the oil companies if you want, Alan Caruba says the real cause of high gas prices is none other than the government...and there's a reason behind it
The evils that follow the passage of "The Internet Gambling Prohibition Act of 1999": Lisa S. Dean decries the latest attempt by government to protect us from ourselves. Problem is, the treatment is worse than the disease
The trouble with Canadians: Many Canadians will agree that there is a need for some gun control, says Scott Carpenter, because they've never fully thought out the issue of what a right really is
Free trade gone mad: Steve Farrell says that the style of free trade agreements being promoted today are the same ones that earned the support of Karl Marx
IRS fine at asking questions, but not answering them: The case of Steven M. Beresford v. the IRS proves one thing, the moment you challenge them about the income tax, the moment their standard party line changes, writes Vin Suprynowicz
Voting on principle: It may sound bad, but Lewis J. Goldberg thinks it's a good idea to abandon principle and vote for George W. Bush. No matter what you think of him, he's much better than Al Gore
The Americans who risked everything: Just in time for America's Independence Day, a classic piece by Rush H. Limbaugh Jr. on the fate of the men who created the freest nation in history
Internet content IPOs: Conservatives need not apply: Wall Street is making it possible for liberal magazines to gain the hearts and minds of web surfers, Joe Schembrie argues
The thin veil of civilization: Your sports team just won the championship? Time for a riot! Peter Shaw takes a look at what he thinks can stop the slide of civilization
Clinton v. the Constitution: The United States v. Emerson promises to be one of the most important decisions the Supreme Court will ever issue, says Dr. Michael S. Brown
Ralph Nader's Green Party platform: Alan Caruba explores what's in the Green Party platform. Besides Ralph Nader, it could be mistaken for the platform of another candidate for president
Two-legged stool: Leo K. O'Drudy, III bemoans the passage of the latest hate crimes legislation by the U.S. Senate as the further growth of the Leviathan.
An interview with Buchanan: Bill Barnwell bumps into Pat Buchanan of the Reform Party and while he doesn't agree with everything he says, he does have to admit he likes the guy
Saving your own life shouldn't be a crime: Indy race car driver Bobby Unser relates what happens when he got lost a few years ago and the government wanted to charge him for entering a wilderness area
Law enforcement is being trained to kill vs. protect: The continuing militarization of police is changing their mandate, writes Lisa S. Dean, thanks to the Clinton Administration
A dunce cap for Joe Chicago: Although Paul Vallas' heart is in the right place, Shelley McKinney says Chicago's teachers have no place trying to enforce good parenting
Sovereignty no match for WTO: Henry Lamb looks at reaction to Ron Paul's attempt to pull the United States out of the World Trade Organization
The right not to be offended?: Scott Tibbs discusses the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision banning prayer before football games and what he thinks the Founders really meant
Political culture wars: Contrasting the two major parties: Carol Devine-Molin explores what the difference is between America's two major parties
Book club review: Feeding the hand that baits you: Erik Jay is a member of the Quality Paperback Book Club...but not for long. He'd prefer sending his money to people who at least share his beliefs
Tidbits ESR gives you the news items that you may have missed...or the ones the newspapers, magazines, or TV anchors didn't think you needed to hear
Farmers for economic freedom Updates about farmers fighting for economic freedom in western Canada
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Earth is Flat Award/Vinegar in Freedom Award
Lingua Publicus

August 2000

Editorial
Pharmaceutical blackmail: Why are Michael and Jill Carroll in danger of losing their child? Because they want him off drugs, writes Vin Suprynowicz
Australia: Democracy, or tin-pot dictatorship?: As you enjoy the Olympics in Sydney this year, Australian Antonia Feitz wants you to know that the army has been given permission to use lethal force to suppress "domestic violence." What's domestic violence?
Democrats 2000: Divided and defensive they stand: Shelley McKinney watches the Democratic National Convention and is not surprised by how fragmented that party really is
Time to loosen up, Al: Al Gore reminds Nicholas Sanchez of Richard Nixon. The former president and Gore seem to share one trait: uncomfortableness in one's own skin
Dignity redux: This year's election hinges on one issue, writes Peter Fusco, and that issue is dignity. Al Gore doesn't bring much to the table
The issue that will crush Gore (plus two more): Alan Caruba agrees about issue of dignity but adds two more to the mix and predicts Gore will lose because of them
How to succeed in economics without really trying: Bill Clinton's speech at the Democratic National Convention proves that after eight years in the big chair, he's still the same Orwellian double talker, says Joe Schembrie
A review of It's My Party: A Republican's Messy Love Affair With the GOP: Steve Martinovich review's Peter Robinson's love letter to the Republican Party
Run on the real record: Al Gore has a problem. One of the things he must do is run on Bill Clinton's record, says W. James Antle III, which will be a curse
What's happening at the U.N.?: So what will happen at the Millennium Assembly and Summit next month? Will it be the end of humanity or are the doomsday prophets out to lunch? Henry Lamb says the truth is somewhere in between
Raynard Johnson and the ghosts of Mississippi: The recent suicide of a young black man in Mississippi brings up many painful memories of the past for people, writes Kimberley Jane Wilson
Solving the health care crisis will take imagination: Canada's vaunted health care system is under severe pressure and Steven Martinovich thinks most of the solutions proposed lack imagination
Suddenly religion matters to the media: After years of largely ignoring the issue, Nicholas Sanchez is wondering why the media is obsessing over religion and the fact that Joe Lieberman is Jewish
What are the Democrats scared of?: The ground is already being laid, writes Stuart Buck, for the Republican Party to be declared anti-Semitic
Hillary's choice: Joe Lieberman: Joe Schembrie wonders who really picked Joe Lieberman as Al Gore's running mate, Gore or Hillary Clinton. The answer may lie in who has the most to gain from the selection
Buchanan 2000: What went wrong: Though it might be hard to believe these days, Pat Buchanan was once newsworthy. W. James Antle III has a few opinions about what went wrong
Military theater: George W. Bush has come under fire for saying that two entire divisions in the U.S. Army aren't ready to fight if needed. Mike Wasylik says the situation is even more dire
What Bill of Rights?: What happens when the federal government doesn't like a law directly approved by the people? In the case of medically approved marijuana use, simply ignore the Bill of Rights, writes Vin Suprynowicz
The problem with the Senate: While the U.S. Senate has some good Republicans in it, it has a problem. Paul M. Weyrich says some jobs are being filled by the wrong people
Why America is burning: Why is the western United States burning right now? Look no further than the failed policies of the Clinton administration, argues Henry Lamb
The tragedy of gun free zones: What's Dr. Michael S. Brown's problem with gun free zones? It seems you're more likely to get shot in one of them
A run for the border: There has been a lot of talk about all the people coming to the United States to earn a high standard of living but Diane Alden questions why the story of the exodus of wealthy people hasn't been told
Does gun control equal crime control?: Supporters of gun control always cite a desire for a reduction in crime for their actions, but Dr. Jeremy Blanks can't see any correlation between what they do and the end result
Union card for green card: The radical vanguard in the Los Angeles labor movement: Organized labour has always been against increased immigration. That fact has Lloyd Billingsley interested in what's happening in Los Angeles
Twelve key policy points from Bush's speech: Joe Schembrie explores some major points in George W. Bush's acceptance speech and comes away...well, read on to find out
Bush: Our best bet: One half of him hated the convention and George W. Bush while the other half can't wait for the victory party. W. James Antle III comes around to support Dubya since there is no one else from the right with a shot at winning
Judged by the content of their message: The minorities you saw on television during the convention don't reflect the actual make-up of the Republican Party, but Steve Martinovich says the party is improving. There is still yet more work to do though
The big bash: Republicans are bad but the Democrats are worse: Diane Alden is unimpressed by either party but when it comes down to it, less damage would be done if the Republicans recaptured the White House
Lunch with Oprah: Shelley McKinney sits down to have lunch with Oprah and comes away a better person for it. Even if she can't afford the $220 pajamas on page 189
Brazil: Will it be the next Cuba?: Proving that bad ideas travel just as well as good ones, Paul M. Weyrich writes about Brazil's solution to escalating lawlessness and how it could spread to the rest of South America
Brownouts and blackouts: Power crisis in California : A power crisis in California is just what U.S. Energy Secretary Bill Richardson was hoping for so his environmentalist agenda can be advanced, says Alan Caruba
The FBI credibility gap: E-mail capturing device Carnivore will only be used under strict rules and court orders, says the FBI. Notra Trulock probably doesn't find the agency all that credible, responds Charles Bloomer
Reclaiming ownership of public policy : Now that Canada's politicians have gone home for the summer, says Walter Robinson, the debate over how the nation is governed should begin
European observations on US public education: Is Europe the home of school choice? Dr. Dirk C. van Raemdonck says the school scene in America reminds him of medieval feudalism
Unbridled Joy: The Verse of Joy Skilmer: Conservative poetry? Steve Martinovich reviews the efforts of the surprising author behind a recently released collection of prose
Thoughts on thinking: Summer ramblings from northern pastures: Scott Carpenter explores whether "group think" or "wrong thinking" is responsible for the spread of collectivism
Global governance is global socialism: If you think Henry Lamb is overstating his case with the provocative title of this piece, wait until you read why he did it. The proof is out there
Could they really have done it on purpose?: America's public schools aren't failing, on the contrary they are doing exactly what they are supposed to: indoctrinate Americans into the cult of government. Vin Suprynowicz looks at the writings of John Taylor Gatto
Why George W. chose Cheney: Nicholas Sanchez and Leo K. O'Drudy, III weigh in Dubya's decision to pick Dick Cheney as his running mate
Cheney the 'safe' choice: Are they never satisfied?: The media derides Bush's choice for veep as "safe" but Lewis J. Goldberg thinks the selection of Dick Cheney was a wise one
Cheney: The un-Clinton: W. James Antle III doesn't mind Dick Cheney at all because he's nothing like Bill Clinton and Al Gore. A Bush-Cheney administration wouldn't want to feel America's pain
The music business: Moral bankruptcy leads to monetary bankruptcy: Using Napster to pirate music is morally wrong but Joe Schembrie has little sympathy for the music industry given their history
The coming media epiphany: If George W. Bush wins on November 7, writes Charles Bloomer, you can expect the media will rediscover their purpose. But only if he wins
They're reading our mail: Vin Suprynowicz believes it's a dubious proposition to believe that the FBI won't abuse its Carnivore e-mail snooping system
Is it time to swing back to the conservatives?: Recent good news for conservatives around the world may mean a swing back to conservatism among electorates, says Paul M. Weyrich
The US economy: a lesson from the twenties?: "New economy" or not, Gerard Jackson thinks that what happened in the 1920s might be instructive to what may happen in America's economy in the near future
The apathy of the voting public: Shelley McKinney states that voter apathy may play a role in deciding who is the next president of the United States. The outcome isn't attractive
Loss of liberty more evident than ever: A lack of resolve and fear of Bill Clinton by the Republicans has caused hundreds liberal judges to be appointed, says Thomas L. Jipping
The greatest threat to our freedom: This new century promises an expansion of freedom, writes Alan Caruba, but only if action is taken right now against un-elected officials trying to plan the future of the world
Hurrah for the chains: It's vogue to attack the 1950s for any number of reasons but Michael R. Allen defends the decade for its popularization of the commercial chain
Tidbits ESR gives you the news items that you may have missed...or the ones the newspapers, magazines, or TV anchors didn't think you needed to hear
Farmers for economic freedom Updates about farmers fighting for economic freedom in western Canada
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Earth is Flat Award/Vinegar in Freedom Award
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September 2000

Editorial
RATS -- The Vast Right Wing Conspiracy strikes again!: Joe Schembrie fesses up: a Vast Right Wing Conspiracy does exist and is trying to manipulate weak-minded voters into voting for George W. Bush
Let them debate: Steve Martinovich is tired of the excuses. Let Pat Buchanan, Ralph Nader and Harry Browne into the debates to make it interesting. That and it would merely serve to promote a real dialogue
Clinton's legacy already defined: Pointy heads arguing about Bill Clinton's legacy can give it a rest. Lisa Dean knows exactly what it is
President who?: It is entirely possible that Al Gore and George W. Bush receive the same number of electoral votes. Bruce Walker explores what could happen if that comes to pass
"What I said was not what I said when I said it...": Democratic Georgia congresswoman Cynthia McKinney took foot A and placed it in mouth B recently, writes Shelley McKinney, earning her few friends in her own party
Is Gore dragging Bush leftward?: Angie Wheeler has a warning for George W. Bush: Sound like Al Gore and you risk giving him more validity with voters
Bush's 'different kind' of environmentalism: Steve Farrell explores what George W. Bush means when he claims to be a different kind of conservative. As you can expect, it's not good
America's Middle East linchpin under siege: Think the Shah of Iran's fall created problems for the West? Steve Martinovich reviews A Portrait of Egypt: A Journey Through the World of Militant Islam and comes away real worried
The radicalization of America's gun culture: America's gun owners can only be squeezed so much, writes Dr. Michael S. Brown, before things begin to happen. It's only a matter of time
Were the founders a pack of thieves?: Where America's Founding Fathers merely a pack of thieves? It's a hard truth but Vin Suprynowicz says that some of them were indeed thieves
Dubya and the courts: Don't get too excited: Douglas Newman isn't convinced by arguments that George W. Bush needs to win in order to safeguard America's judicial system. Judging by their records, neither Bush nor the Republicans have much to brag about
Republicans should learn from Lazio: Remember Rick Lazio? Nicholas Sanchez says his performance against Hillary Clinton should be a lesson in how to debate for other Republican candidates
Whatever happened to limited government?: W. James Antle III wants to know what happened to the Constitution's guarantee of limited government because the way things look now, there's not much actually being limited
The scene of the thought crime: David Bardallis goes stream of consciousness with thoughts on RATS, Gloria Steinem, the elderly and Fidel Castro...among other things
The trillion dollar propaganda machine: If George W. Bush actually wins the election in November, it will be because he managed to overcome the propaganda efforts of a trillion dollar industry, writes Joe Schembrie
Major-league media offensiveness: W. James Antle III says George W. Bush was wrong to call reporter Adam Clymer an a-----e. He should have used that word to describe all journalists
Will Bush bounce back?: Paul Weyrich wonders whether the George W. Bush train has finally derailed or is it just another bump in the road for the GOP's favourite son
The fading of feminism: Ally McBeal didn't put the stake in the heart of feminism, but the recent marriage of Gloria Steinem certainly proves the TV character is more real to women then that movement, writes Timothy Rollins
Arming the United Nations: Charles Bloomer has some questions he would like to be answered before a United Nations rapid deployment force is organized
Environmentalism: A globalist tool for tyranny: There is nothing wrong with keeping the place clean, says Steve Farrell, but the average person should be responsible for sweeping up after themselves and not the United Nations
Hunger in America: Lies, damn lies and statistics: What is this week's media crusade? Why hunger of course. Erik Jay has a problem with how the issue is being reported by the media
AOL censors out Second Amendment rights: Leading online provider America Online seems to think that guns are equivalent to child pornography, writes Lisa Dean, which means users of that service are being prevented from buying and selling arms and ammunition
Talk is cheap: George S. Kulas is less than impressed by the words of George W. Bush and Al Gore when it comes to America's military readiness. It's time for action
Time: The true tax burden: Taxation isn't simply a question of money, writes Bruce Walker, but also about something even more important: time
Nevadans may get to vote on state income tax: Vin Suprynowicz details an attempt by teachers in Nevada to bring in a state income tax, something that is illegal. How are they doing it? By not calling it an income tax
Pitman Tom: Kevin Avram's childhood and the characters that populated his small town has helped understand why people dislike partisanship
Class warfare quiz: Capitalist tool or Dick Gephardt? Find out which one you are by taking Stephen Moore's class warfare quiz!
George W. making promises let's hope he won't keep: It's happened again. Whenever a Republican is running neck and neck with a Democrat, they inevitably develop the affliction known as "Me too-ism." Nicholas Sanchez fills us in about the disease
China now menaces the world's oil supply: Nuclear weapons, a large military, plans to radically expand the size of their navy, aggressive posturing, espionage. If that isn't enough, don't forget China also could significantly disrupt the world's oil supply, writes Joe Schembrie
The fiscal responsibility facade: If you listen to the Democrats, you'd think they were the paladins of fiscal responsibility. W. James Antle III knows better
How the "Green Machine" took control: Henry Lamb details how the environmentalist movement took control of public policy away at all levels of government, national and international
Pestilential, preposterous PETA: Shelley McKinney takes on PETA and it's assaults on Rosie O'Donnell, Rudy Giuliani and Christianity. Have a hamburger while you're reading it
The attack on our submarines: It's not a question of whether women are fit to serve their nation, explains Charles Bloomer on the issue of placing them in submarines, but whether their service would make things better or worse
Clinton strives to secure a legacy: What does Bill Clinton want as his legacy? Paul Weyrich says it's not what he's done in the past, but what he wants to do in the future that he's hanging his name on
Is USDA an 'out-of-control muenster'?: It was bad enough when Europeans got their bureaucrats to work on the free market, but now it's happening in the United States as well, writes Vin Suprynowicz
It's all in the family: The National Education Association is a union, states Ed Rauchut, which means they advocate for their members and not education
United we stand: No habla Ingles? No problema! Thanks to Executive Order 13166, not speaking English is a protected right, says Timothy Rollins
Scouts at the barricades: The argument isn't whether the Boy Scouts are right in banning gays from joining, writes John Guthmiller, but whether they have the right to do so
Jubilee year for deadbeat tyrants?: Erik Jay considers a Clinton plan to wipe out the debts of third world nations and what a move like that really means
Turning on "The Capitalism Show": Now that Richard Hatch has won on CBS' Survivor, Joe Schembrie thinks that network television should create a game show to explain capitalism
Kursk: A trust betrayed: The tragedy of the sinking of the Kursk was the deaths of 118 brave men. The reality of what happened during the rescue attempt shows Russia has a long way to go before they reclaim the mantle of superpower, writes Charles Bloomer
An open letter to George W. Bush: Is George W. Bush losing faith in his ability to beat Al Gore? Peter J. Fusco has a few things to say to the GOP nominee for president
The greatest document of the American gun debate: Dr. Michael S. Brown reviews some of the documents which have pondered the Second Amendment and has come up with what he thinks is the best to date
It's a good thing music doesn't affect anyone: Rage Against the Machine answers those critics who say music doesn't affect people, writes Thomas L. Jipping
Destroyer of worlds: The pagan utopia of environmentalism and its supporters in government is increasingly being challenged by the average person, says Diane Alden
Romantic criminals, criminal romantics: The regulation of the Internet shows the dichotomy between the law and order conservatives and those who resist using the total power of the state to fight crime, writes Paul Fallavollita
Sanctifying the expansion of federal power: Vin Suprynowicz reviews the career of journalist Jim Bovard and his fight to expose the truth behind big government
A Reckoning With Destiny: Joyce Mucci reviews Jack Cashill's 2006: The Chautauqua Rising, a book she says is filled with characters she'd be happy to invite over for Sunday dinner
If birth control were retroactive...: Shelley McKinney weighs in on the increasing stupidity of popular culture and getting $5 000 to name your child IUMA
All about the bounce: Timothy Rollins explains the bounce that Al Gore received after the Democratic convention, one that he wasn't at all impressed by
Global warming? Nevermind!: Dr. James E. Hansen is proven wrong about global warming and carbon dioxide. His response? Alan Caruba says it's not too dissimilar to Saturday Night Live's Emily Litella
On revealing Reagan: The love letters of Ronald and Nancy Reagan may be considered too saccharine these days, but W. James Antle III praises them for what they say about love then and what it is today
Shouldn't we repeal the gun laws ... if it'll save a single child?: Fourteen year old Jessica Carpenter could have saved two of her family from being murdered in their beds. The problem? Vin Suprynowicz says the guns were locked up because of state laws
Violence Policy Center contradicts Gore: Why has Al Gore stopped talking about gun control during the presidential election? Dr. Michael S. Brown thinks it may have something to do with the Violence Policy Center
Where there is fire, someone is blowing smoke: A.C. Kleinheider says that the last thing we need is the state getting involved in matters of raising children even more than they already are
Rapid retroactive Republican revenue rebate: Bruce Walker argues that George W. Bush and the rest of the Republicans should promote and make reality a permanent tax cut. Enough abstract arguments, just appeal to a person's self-interest
Plans for Dubya: A visit to George W. Bush's web site reveals a comprehensive set of plans if he gets elected. Douglas Newman has some suggestions for Bush that make more sense
A letter to Alec Baldwin: If Alec Baldwin and Kim Basinger really wants to leave the United States if George W. Bush wins in November, Shelley McKinney has some advice for them
Just War Doctrine: The better choice: Steve Farrell examines the doctrines of Just War and Offensive War. The first used to be the cornerstone of America's foreign policy and earned the respect of the world
Russia's transformation has only just begun: Forget all of those media reports describing Russia as being on the edge. Paul M. Weyrich says what's going on there is simply miraculous
Gore's oil game: Just how dumb are the voters?: Joe Schembrie is of the opinion that Al Gore's call to tap the Strategic Petroleum Reserve is more than a little suspicious
Black gold & green lies: Alan Caruba has pretty well had it with Al Gore's out and out lying about the reasons for high gas prices and what it could mean for the United States
No vote on "The Internet Gambling Prohibition Act": Lisa Dean is happy that the Republican leadership stood up to a few of its own members and refused to allow H.R. 3125 to be put on the calendar for a vote this session
Tidbits ESR gives you the news items that you may have missed...or the ones the newspapers, magazines, or TV anchors didn't think you needed to hear
Farmers for economic freedom Updates about farmers fighting for economic freedom in western Canada
Site of the Month
Earth is Flat Award/Vinegar in Freedom Award
Lingua Publicus

October 2000

Editorial
Attacking Buchanan...from the right: Pat Buchanan has spent part of his election campaign attacking George W. Bush's integrity. Joe Schembrie decides to return the favour
Has Al Gore lost the election? Yes.: Al Caruba lays it on the line and predicts that come November 7, Americans will reject Al Gore and put George W. Bush in the White House
Autumn, 1942: It came down to one Marine, and one ship: October 26 is a date sacred to many Marines. Vin Suprynowicz tells the story of Mitchell Paige and the USS Washington so you know why
When foreign policy kills: Terrorists may have been responsible for the attack on the USS Cole, but Charles Bloomer says the blame should rest squarely on the shoulders of Bill Clinton
Mideast crisis no reason to vote Gore: Al Gore is trumpeting his foreign policy experience and expertise as one reason to vote for him. W. James Antle III replies that the Clinton administration's work in the Middle East is one reason to vote against him
Bauer calls the GOP Pres. and VP candidates to task: Nicholas Sanchez writes that if you dare to criticize George W. Bush you will feel the wrath of Ann Coulter
Alpha in Wonderland: The Gore campaign is beginning to remind Roger Banks of the adventures of Alice in Wonderland. At a minimum, both contain some inspired fiction
Gore is truly a liar: Thomas L. Jipping argues that Al Gore is a much worse liar than Bill Clinton. While Clinton's lies are usually about private matters, Gore's lies involve public ones
Letting states resolve thorny moral issues: Bruce Walker studies the issue of allowing states to make their own decisions on political issues
How President Bush will transform the world : Why hold an election? Bruce Walker says George W. Bush will win the election next month and he predicts what a Dubya presidency will mean for everyone
New anti-gun strategy doomed to fail: Those fighting against the Second Amendment have adopted a new strategy to get their message out, writes Dr. Michael S. Brown. Lucky for America it's proving to be a colossal failure
Big changes may be in store for Senate: Who takes over the Senate in November? Who knows. Whatever happens, says Paul M. Weyrich, the changes will mean plenty to conservatives even if the Republicans maintain their hold
Mommy, daddy, don't vote Gore!: If her children were old enough to understand the income tax proposals of the GOP and Democrats, Shelley McKinney knows her children would tell her to vote for Dubya
The world has more oil, not less: Alan Caruba argues that the world has never had so much oil waiting to be found, contrary to what people like Al Gore like to tell the public
Energy: A deepening dilemma: The move to so-called clean energy will likely cause tremendous upheaval for America's economy and not even live up to its potential, argues Henry Lamb
Military readiness -- The physical and the intangible: Charles Bloomer is convinced that only a George W. Bush presidency can pull America's military out of the morass it's in
Al Gore's biggest swindle: Al Gore would like to take tens of thousands of dollars from the retirement money of Americans. It's his best con job to date, says Joe Schembrie
Communist China cracks down on Internet companies: Before Republicans slam China over its latest anti-freedom action, they'd better look at one of their own, says Lisa S. Dean. What Bob Goodlatte is pushing for is little different from what China does
Making the case for school vouchers: Americans aren't just electing empty suits in November. Thomas L. Jipping surveys education related policies that will also be on voter's minds across the country
John Gatto's new book: A blockbuster: Samuel L. Blumenfeld gets a sneak peak at John Taylor Gatto's upcoming book on compulsory education and hails it
Of puppy love and gorilla rights: Mark Trapp just doesn't understand people like Dr. Pat Haight. The good doctor is opposed to medical research involving animals
Trudeau and his Communist friends: The world press portrayed Canada's former leader Pierre Elliot Trudeau as a friend of civil liberty, but Jamie Glazov writes that he also had an affection for men who murdered in the name of Communism
Transcript of the October 17, 2000 debate between Al Gore and George W. Bush
They're not "undecided", they're morons: Alan Caruba opines that if you are undecided at this point of the election, you may be a moron. The differences between Al Gore and George W. Bush are just too clear for a voter not to have an opinion