Monthly Archives: May 2006

According to a research study from Harvard University, researchers rate the Canadian healthcare system higher than that in the United States. According to these researchers, reports of the inadequacies of Canada’s great social experiment are misleading. If ever it were … Continue reading →

As a true Libertarian one must embrace the principle that it is not the duty of the state to dictate the actions of private citizens, so long as those actions do not infringe upon the rights of others, as such, … Continue reading →

Yesterday, riots swept across cities and towns in Afghanistan. The rioters, egged on by radicals and the Taleban chanted “Death to America” and other familiar slogans. The riots resulted in the deaths of at least 14 people with over 100 … Continue reading →

Nearly 50,000 California high school seniors may not graduate this spring after the state Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of the state’s high school exit exam. The test, which had been required for graduation, tests seniors in English (10th grade … Continue reading →

After several days of intense pressure from Democratic and Republican leaders, the president has ordered sealed the congressional documents seized during the FBI raid of Congressman Jefferson’s office. Individuals like House Speaker Dennis Hastert and others have led the charge … Continue reading →

As the Phalanx has pointed out on more than one occasion, the Russian state could hardly be confused for a true democratic republic. President Vladimir Putin is as authoritarian as the Pro-Democracy Boris Yeltsin was corrupt and incompetent. Under Putin, … Continue reading →

Contrary to the negativists, the leftists, the socialists and other anti-capitalists, the US economy continues to confound the naysayers. According to the latest figures from the US Commerce Department, the US economy grew by 5.3% during the last quarter. This … Continue reading →

Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert has made it clear to the president that he regards the FBI raid on Rep. William Jefferson’s office unconstitutional. Hastert contends that the raid violated the constitutionally enshrined principle of separation of powers. Hastert … Continue reading →

Exactly why is it that some people oppose the concept of freedom and individual responsibility, is it because they fear with such freedom people will no longer be bound by the influence of some charismatic leader or demagogue, is it … Continue reading →

According to a number of reports, several countries, including France, Germany and Italy have dolled out huge sums to Iraqi insurgents in the form of ransoms paid to secure the release of hostages. On average, nations as well as firms … Continue reading →