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Analysis and Commentary

Rational approach won't work against irrational beliefs

by Tibor R. Machanvia Freedom Communications
Thursday, November 15, 2007

As rational animals, human beings do best when they think matters through and act accordingly...

Analysis and Commentary

Bad Rap

by Liam Julianvia National Review Online
Friday, November 9, 2007

This week, we learned via the New York Times that hip-hop culture is largely misunderstood...

Analysis and Commentary

The Difference It Doesn't Make

by Thomas Sowellvia Creators Syndicate
Tuesday, November 6, 2007

Among the many mindless mantras of our time, “making a difference” and “giving back” irritate me like chalk screeching across a blackboard...

In the News

Sowell on 'giving back'

by Russ Roberts with Thomas Sowellvia Cafe Hayek
Tuesday, November 6, 2007

I really dislike the phrase "giving back..."

In the News

Time for Thomas Sowell

with Thomas Sowellvia Power Line
Monday, November 5, 2007

Today President Bush awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom to eight men and women of varying merits, Cuban dissident Oscar Biscet most notably among them...

In the News

The New Nostradamus

with Bruce Bueno de Mesquitavia GOOD Magazine
Thursday, November 1, 2007

Can a fringe branch of mathematics forecast the future?

Analysis and Commentary

'Driving while black' claims seem overblown

by Thomas Sowellvia Creators Syndicate
Thursday, November 1, 2007

Twice within the past few years, I have been pulled over by the police for driving at night without my headlights on...

In the News

Hyde, economist Becker among Freedom medalists

with Gary S. Beckervia Chicago Tribune
Tuesday, October 30, 2007

Retired Rep. Henry Hyde of Illinois and Nobel-winning University of Chicago economist Gary Becker are among the recipients of this year's Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian award...

Analysis and Commentary

Cycle of Dependency

by Thomas Sowellvia Creators Syndicate
Tuesday, October 30, 2007

It is remarkable how many political “solutions” today are dealing with problems created by previous political “solutions..."

In the News

Bufoonery

by Russ Robertsvia Cafe Hayek
Wednesday, October 24, 2007

In honor of Don's superb description of the politician's daily tribulations, and in honor of the start of the World Series, here are two recent examples of political bufoonery followed by a classic...

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