Monthly Archives: May 2011

Don’t Let It Go…Unheard #15

The Patriot Act provision extensions, Rand Paul’s proposed amendments to the Patriot Act, and the main-stream media’s coverage of it all. The Trade Adjustment Assistance Program. Egypt reopens its border with Gaza. And more. If you were unable to attend … Continue reading

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Tomorrow’s Live Webcast

Every Sunday I conduct a live webcast in which I discuss news and politics from the perspective of Ayn Rand’s philosophy, Objectivism. You are invited to get in on the discussion tomorrow, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., PST. If … Continue reading

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Happy Blogversary to Me!

One year ago today I started this, my first blog, with this post. Since then I’ve written 67 more, the top five of which (besides “Home page” and “About”), in terms of page views, are: Liberals’ Ten Commandments (Post-9/11) Further … Continue reading

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Why It Matters Whether The 1967 Borders Are the Baseline for “Peace” Negotiations

Netanyahu said much that was good today during his speech before Congress. But there’s one issue that he didn’t quite nail, and I wish he would have. Leave aside the fact that one should never have to “negotiate” for “peace,” … Continue reading

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Don’t Let It Go…Unheard #14

The (Non)Rapture. Obama’s call for Israel to use pre-1967 borders as starting point for “peace” negotiations. Obama’s reaction to GOP Senators’ request that he adhere to the War Powers Act with respect to Libya. What to do about Pakistan. The … Continue reading

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Reminder to Register for Today’s Live Webcast

Every Sunday I conduct a live webcast in which I discuss news and politics from the perspective of Ayn Rand’s philosophy, Objectivism. You are welcome to get in on the discussion today, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., PST. If … Continue reading

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Jury Duty

It came to my attention yesterday that Diana Hsieh, in her May 15 podcast, expressed total disagreement with an answer Leonard Peikoff gave, in July 2010, to a question regarding compulsory jury duty. Peikoff was asked whether he thought compulsory … Continue reading

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Video of Netanyahu’s Remarks In Full

Because the edited video reports that I’ve seen leave out much that is important, I am posting this video of Netanyahu’s remarks at today’s press conference with President Obama: In particular, one report I saw carefully edited out the part … Continue reading

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Inexcusable

Now I’m starting to wonder whether the only reason that Obama finally allowed Osama bin Laden to be killed was to soften us up for an attack on Israel. Obama from today’s speech: “We believe that the borders of Israel … Continue reading

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Don’t Let It Go…Unheard this Sunday

Do you plan to be here after the “rapture”? Well, every Sunday I conduct a live webcast in which I discuss news and politics from the perspective of Ayn Rand’s philosophy, Objectivism. This Sunday, if you are still here, you … Continue reading

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