Modern science used to pride itself on its insistence on doubting everything and establishing the truth of things based on empirical data. Often the lone scientist would work hard against the common assumptions and make great breakthroughs and discoveries. It seems such ideas about science are becoming old-fashioned and romantic. Today’s scientists … Read more
Today, jobs are all the rage. Everyone is talking about jobs and how to create them. Jobs for workers, students, veterans and older people. It is the mania of jobs, jobs, jobs! It does not seem to matter what the jobs are and how they are created. The most important thing is … Read more
On the tenth anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, it is fitting that we reflect on what has changed in America. Of course, no one doubts that 9/11 was a defining point in our history. All remember where they were on that fateful day. However, we would venture to say that 9/11 … Read more
Years of anti-family policies have created the “culture medium” that incubated the hooligans that set many English city boroughs ablaze, wrote Max Hastings of the London newspaper The Mail. The rioters merely followed the leftist and anti-capitalist rhetoric of the day. They acted not because they are poor or marginalized or for … Read more
Though painful, giving up the euro is the only solution to the present economic crisis assailing the European continent. Indeed, the way Europe now presents itself in fiscal affairs appears to be a show of mad people running about without a head. Facing the looming crisis, indecision, uncertainty, contradiction and lack of … Read more
The establishment media seek to convey a discouraging impression of Brazil as a country where the majority of the population prefers immorality and egalitarian decadence. However, this is a very partial view of reality that does not consider the deepest aspects of the Brazilian soul. Geraldo Galindo, leader of the Communist Party … Read more
After intense lobbying and propaganda by the homosexual movement, and thanks to the earnest efforts of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and some last-minute turncoat Republicans, same-sex “marriage” was approved and signed into law in the Empire State. The Omission of Catholic Bishops Nevertheless, neither the efforts by Governor Cuomo—who takes pride … Read more
Back in 2007, consumers were shocked by revelations that millions of toys were tainted with paint containing excessive levels of lead. The recalled toys were made in China. The reason why the Chinese used the high-lead paint instead of the safe paint it was contracted to use was that it is often … Read more
The continuing debate over the debt ceiling and the general state of the economy raises matters of such a magnitude that we tend to be overwhelmed and confused. Perhaps the best way to address these issues is to leave the almost surreal world of multi-trillion dollar liabilities and come down to earth … Read more
Members of the American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family and Property (TFP) recently campaigned on the streets of the Bronx in favor of traditional marriage. As is our custom, our members gathered at busy intersections with signs clearly stating our position. As a means of engaging the motorists, signs ask … Read more