Here, the former Ambassador to the Soviet Union/Russia under the Reagan and Bush administrations, Jack Matlock details his thoughts on the situation in the Ukraine. With all of the reports coming out of Ukraine, Moscow, Washington, and European capitals, the mutual accusations, the knee-jerk speculation, and—not least—the hysterical language of some observers, bordering on the […]
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Harry Reid Jams through Nuclear Option on a 52-48 Vote
Writing at National Review, John Fund explains the dangerous implications and likely trail of events ahead. It may sound like congressional “inside baseball,” but yesterday’s decision by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid to limit the power of the minority to block nominees for Executive Branch and most judicial vacancies is momentous. Ezra Klein, a liberalWashington […]
Top 10 Political Books #6: The Quotable Jefferson
We’re counting down the top 10 political books. These books should be required reading for all. Number 6: The Quotable Jefferson, by Thomas Jefferson, Edited by John P. Kaminski Amazon: More than any other Founding Father, Thomas Jefferson made his reputation on the brilliance of his writing. John Adams chose the 33-year-old Jefferson to draft the Declaration […]
Top 10 Political Books #10: End the Fed
We’re counting down the top 10 political books. These books should be required reading for all. Number 10: End the Fed, by Ron Paul Amazon: In the post-meltdown world, it is irresponsible, ineffective, and ultimately useless to have a serious economic debate without considering and challenging the role of the Federal Reserve. Most people think […]
The Stupidity of War
Korea, a loser. Vietnam, a loser. Iraq, a loser. Afghanistan, a loser. Libya, a loser. Syria? Americans are wise to use the original Weinberger/Powell doctrine as their road map to potential foreign intervention. The doctrine outlines five tests for foreign intervention. Do the math. I count zero tests met. Here Reason offers a detailed current […]
“Congress Doesn’t Have a Whole Lot of Core Responsibilities”
What American in his right mind would author such stupidity? As Pat Buchanan notes here, our president, Barack Obama, that’s who. How Americans voted this guy in twice as president beats me, but I guess the candidacies of John McCain and Mitt Romney were reasons enough to seek an option. But a candidate with a […]
Countdown: Top 10 Bug-Out Basecamp Essentials: #3
Yesterday I told you that the last few items on my countdown of Bug-Out Basecamp Essentials would be essential for you to not only survive, but to thrive in your basecamp environment. Of course you know the old saying “give a man a fish, and you’ll feed him for a day, but teach a man […]
America’s National Security Is at Risk!
You need to know what is going on and what you can do about it. Here is the place to start. Read with care Cato Institute’s “Rand Paul Is No Isolationist.” Among the details you will find that The American Enterprise Institute’s new war-making project, The American Internationalism Project, is home base for a powerful […]
Entitlement Programs “Roaring Towards Insolvency”
The sequester has wrought wonders in reducing the budget deficit.And unlike the hand wringing from neocon hawks, it poses zero risk for the defense of America.Click to my accompanying posts on the Cato Institute’s Chris Preble for the real story on defense. Chris is America’s foremost scholar on “Realistic Foreign Policy.” His book, The Power […]
Republican Skepticism about Neoconservative Foreign Policy
Senator Rand Paul talks about his top priorities for U.S. foreign policy, Scott McConnell reports at The American Conservative. I think the top priority for the country, constitutionally, historically and appropriately, is defense of the country. That’s what we’re supposed to do in Washington. That being said Reagan’s motto was Peace Through Strength it wasn’t War Though […]
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