Thomas Sowell discusses the need for informed citizens in his latest column. Key quote: Put differently, a democracy needs informed citizens if it is to thrive, or ultimately even survive. In our times, American democracy is being dismantled, piece by piece, before our very eyes by the current administration in Washington, and few people seem…
Doug H of A Time for Choosing provides a very relevant Ronald Reagan quote today. Go check it out.
That’s not what the post is actually about, but Hot Air discusses a story that Rahm Emmanuel may want out of the White House or alternatively it may be folks from the left wanting to push him out. The reason? Amongst many others, it is believed he would accept a compromise on Cap and Trade…
The expanded paperback edition of Preserving Democracy is now available for pre-order on Amazon.com. The expanded edition includes three new forewords, a new preface, and a substantial added chapter bringing the issues covered in the book up to date. Please note that the Kindle edition linked by Amazon.com is still of the first edition. A…
Preserving Democracy is now available for pre-order on the Barnes & Noble web site. Click the button below. The price on 6/19/10 was $10.11.
The suggested retail price for the paperback edition of Preserving Democracy will be $14.99, but just until the release date of July 4, 2010, we will be offering it for $11.99, with free shipping, via Energion Direct. Your book will be shipped as soon as we receive copies here. In addition, if you would like…
According to CQ Politics, the current version of the new campaign finance bill is splitting Democrats in the house, and well it should. But what is most important to note here is the fatal flaw in campaign finance reform–the fact that it is crafted by politicians pursuing their interests. That is the value of free…
In the continuing debate about just how much speech can be restricted in the name of campaign finance reform, the FEC has just given Citizens United a victory, in this case allowing it a press exemption for some of its media productions. It seems odd that so many argue that restricting the money, or its…
… try more government! From Preserving Democracy: In the chapter on planning and control, I wrote that the failure of government planning normally results in even more government planning. This pretty much summarizes the current financial problems. (p. 259) Links News Stories: TARP Panel: Effects of AIG Rescue “Poisonous” Financial Reform Could Whack TARP Banks…
Sharron Angle’s victory in the Nevada Republican primary for U. S. Senate has many in the traditional party structures a bit disturbed. Senator John Cornyn says he won’t be discussing policy with her, just mechanics and many hope she can just keep from discussing her more extreme political positions (source). From Preserving Democracy, page 273:…