The Crossroads of Europeanization - Questions We Must Ask Ourselves
By Nicholas Guariglia
Americans have not had a serious philosophical debate about the future of their country since the "Contract with America" in 1994. It is time to have one again. Our founders believed that federalism would answer most of our cultural and social questions. History has proven this belief correct; on issues of "tradition," like marriage, Texas and Vermont can do whatever they darn well please. The colossal decision looming, however, has far less to do with issues of localized culture and tradition, and has everything to do with the proper role of government in society. Congress ought to send out pamphlets to every person in the country, to gauge the public's knowledge and opinion about the challenges we will face within the next two decades. Every self-described patriot should be thinking freely, asking particular questions to him or herself, and coming to their own conclusions. What is our role in the world? The United States today stands as the sole and unparalleled economic and military superpower. Is this a mere byproduct of the collapse of the Soviet Union? Is this a temporary status? An accident of history? Something many states and people go through, enjoy, and then let go by passing the torch on to the next emerging power? Is this something the United States should maintain? [more...]
Lying by Media Knows No Bounds
By Cliff Kincaid
The Washington Post gives candidates a "Pinocchio" for lying in campaign ads. But the Post, known locally as the Compost, has been telling some whoppers of its own. First, the Post ombudsman, or consumer advocate, has admitted that someone (unidentified) on the national desk of the paper misrepresented GOP vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin's remarks about terrorism and Iraq to make her look like a fool. In another case, in what may be a first, the paper has criticized John McCain for running an ad based on information in the Post. The paper now claims that its own information was misleading. [more...]
Best Person/Worst Person
By Harvey Kushner
On August 19, MSNBC's Keith Olbermann named Harvey Kushner the "Worst Person in the World." The latter distinction was not given last night to Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad who visited the United Nations today. Not surprising, however. What's shocking is that B. Hussein's propaganda minister Olbermann failed to honor the Iranian Hitler with his "Best Person" award. [more...]
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