Cato Institute adjunct scholar Richard A. Epstein looks at the Constitution in a quest for limited government. It should be clear, then, that both the progressives and conservatives work on models that are too divorced from constitutional text, constitutional theory, and private law. Conservative thinkers often start their constitutional analysis with neither text nor structure, […]
Le Monde Calls it a Political Earthquake in France
Marine Le Pen’s anti-immigration, anti-EU party is sending shudders throughout Europe. In France, Le Pen has created, as the left-leaning Nouvel Observateur calls it, “the new age of the extreme right.” A recent Cevipof survey reports that nearly 90% of French believe that their politicians are out of touch with the people. The ruling Socialist […]
Snowden Confidential: Hero or Traitor?
You probably have serious questions about personal privacy abuse by NSA. And you are no doubt cloudy on how Edward Snowden plays into it all. Here my friend and Cato Institute Chairman Bob Levy clarifies the trade-offs and suggests a path forward. The main argument against treating Snowden as a hero is that he may […]
Panic, Anti-Immigration and Secession Fires Spread Across Europe
The National Front’s shocking success at the polls has rocked the socialist boat in France. In Italy and Britain, rebellious factions are gaining momentum and change is in the air. Anti-immigration is the theme of the National Front in France. And an anti-European Union theme is running strong not only in France, but in Britain […]
War Hawks Circling Over Ukraine
Bellicose war hawks would bring Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia into NATO while moving U.S troops and warplanes into Poland. Obama and Kerry cry out “all options are on the table.” Tired and miss-guided treaties of yore commit America to defend the Philippines, Japan and South Korea, for three, against aggression. Is it not long past […]
NKM Takes Lead in Paris Mayoral Race
Parisian mayoral candidate from the right of center UMP, Nathalie Kosciusko-Morizet, has taken a surprise lead in the first round of voting. The mayoralty of Paris is France’s highest profile municipal election. If NKM wins, it will be seen as a signal the French have already had enough of President Francois Hollande and his Socialist government’s […]
NKM, Converting Paris Politicians to the Digital Age
NKM is running for mayor of Paris. Her brother Pierre sold Priceminister, the eCommerce startup he founded, to Rakuten. NKM has the same digital-age spirit as her brother and has plans to turn Paris into a world-renowned startup city. NKM wants to add a bit of London flavor to Paris and is taking a cue […]
The Founders Were Libertarians
Government’s role is to secure our rights not to grant us rights. We do not get our rights from government. The key word from the Declaration of independence is “secure” not “grant.” My friend Bob Levy, who I first met over forty years ago, is today chairman of the finest think tank in the world, […]
NKM for Paris Mayor: Unconventional, Eccentric, Motivated and Driven!
Here at the eclectic Under The Burning Bridge blog, you get a compelling inside look at a most astounding young lady who just happens to be running for mayor of Paris. NKM. Nathalie Kosciusko-Morizet, is a take-no-prisoners loner who has no problem getting in the face of her own party leaders. She would be a […]
Obama’s $651 Billion Net Tax Hike
Cato Institute’s Dan Mitchell is the guy the House needs to bring in to craft a budget plan that actually cuts spending. Mitchell’s golden rule is that the private sector must grow faster than the federal government. Budget sanity is not complex. Here Mr. Mitchell lays out a series of government travel expenditures that will […]
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