Monthly Archives: December 2005

What’s old is new again….

If there is one thing Washington politicians can be relied upon for, its hypocrisy. Time and time again, the rival parties trade positions on issues in a game of political musical chairs. During the Bush administration, the left has played … Continue reading

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The Phalanx solution to gerrymandering

Elbridge Gerry would be proud. No other governor in Massachusetts history has had a more profound impact on the American electoral process than this 19th politician. Gerry is most famous for his role in redrawing the congressional districts in his … Continue reading

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Court makes correct decision on Intelligent Design

Yesterday a US District Court Judge ruled that teaching intelligent design in a school science class is a violation of the constitution. The move, which is certain to anger Christian groups, is the correct one. It is not the place … Continue reading

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Britain moves to devalue human life

This week, the Law Commission in the United Kingdom proposed introducing grades or categories of murder, not unlike the system in operation in the United States. Presently, murder convictions in the UK carry a mandatory life sentence, as they should. … Continue reading

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Transit union cripples NYC

In what would be an all too familiar scene on the streets of Paris, commuters in the nation’s largest city must face the grueling task of traveling to and from work without public transit. In many American cities such a … Continue reading

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Left "outraged" over domestic spying

Within the past week, it has been revealed that President Bush authorized the National Security Agency (NSA) to spy on US citizens in communication with foreigners abroad. The left is obviously “outraged” not so much because they object to the … Continue reading

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Historic election in Iraq, much to the chagrin of the left

By the millions, Iraqis are lined up to cast votes in Parliamentary elections for a new permanent government. No more voting for interim leaders or constitutions, finally, the Iraqis will decide on who will lead for the next four years. … Continue reading

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What kids are learning these days…

In a further example of the continued erosion of the American educational system, three Florida high school students are facing charges after an oral sex-escapade at a local high school (in the classroom of all places). Apparently one student (aged … Continue reading

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Iran: a case study in the politics of distraction

What’s the leader of a tyrannical authoritarian regime to do if they’ve been “elected” on a pledge to aide the nation’s poor, stir economic growth and create jobs? The answer to that question is quite simple; you follow the model … Continue reading

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What’s wrong with vengeance?

In 1972, an Islamic terror group, Black September, slaughtered the entire Israel Olympic Team at the Munich Olympics. The group stormed the Olympic Village taking the athletes hostage, and demanded the release of fellow militants in Israel and Germany. The … Continue reading

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