The Hoover Institution hosted "'The Price of Peace: A Conversation with Victor Hanson and Peter Robinson" on Wednesday, March 7, 2018 from 5:00pm - 7:00pm PST.
My main frustration in debates about politics and economics is the difficulty many of those I argue with have in admitting my points. Often on Facebook, for example, I will make a point, someone will respond critically, and I'll respond to that point. If I'm persuaded, my response is something like "Touche."
In less than 200 pages, my longtime friend and colleague Thomas Sowell lays waste to myth after myth in his new book, “Discrimination and Disparities.”
Question: How are the various forms of social media affecting this generation’s ability to read? Other than blogs that expressed opinions, I was unable to locate any good research on the subject. However, I did come across an article in the September 19, 2011 issue of Newsweek on a related topic that is disturbing.
The Lok Sabha eventually adjourned sine die after weeks of being non-functional. The Opposition’s no-confidence motion was ruled by the Speaker as un-implementable as the House was not in order. Under similar conditions, the important annual Budget was allowed to be passed without debate.
