Category — For The Record

Ludwig von Mises' classic work Bureaucracy deserves another look. It is just as relevant today as when it was written in 1944 - perhaps more so. Its thesis is that there are only two ways society can be organized: On the basis of private ownership, capitalism and freedom; or on the basis of government control, socialism and eventual totalitarianism.   Read the rest of this entry »

Some more first hand observations, video clips, and photos from the 8/28 Restoring Honor Rally.   Read the rest of this entry »

Some brief observations on the 8/28 Restoring Honor rally in D.C.   Read the rest of this entry »

It's no surprise that Obama, who is often questioned on his versions of facts, should have departed from the truth. It is that he would do so on matters so easily disproved. Perhaps the people's lack of discernment is so widespread that he can get by with it.   Read the rest of this entry »

Does your bathroom seem crowded these days? First there were the toilet police, then the light bulb guys. Now there is someone in your shower.   Read the rest of this entry »

H/T to Gina Diorio at Modern Conservative for an interesting piece on forgotten Founder Roger Sherman.   Read the rest of this entry »

History really does repeat itself. F.A. Hayek was amazingly perceptive in his predictions for what was in store for Nazi Germany. His writings are no less cautionary for today in the United States.   Read the rest of this entry »

What's a patriot to do? Kyle-Anne Shiver has some good ideas.   Read the rest of this entry »

Common ground is not as prevalent as it once was. It's necessary to go a lot farther to find a starting point on which to build discussion.   Read the rest of this entry »

The FTC is putting out a trial balloon with ideas on how to "re-invent" journalism. A 47 page document outlining these progressive ideas to "save" journalism was released last Friday (Memorial Day Weekend). There is nothing good in this document.   Read the rest of this entry »