The Economist Has Never Heard of the Federalist Papers

Check out this attack on the Tea Party by The Economist, where the author tries to explain how those silly Americans don’t even understand their own Constitution or Declaration of Independence. This is particularly wrong: “For example, they say that the framers’ aim was to check the central government and protect the rights of the [...]

Gangster Government

While the title is catchy, it undercuts the seriousness of her speech and sobriety of her message. When the government can abrogate contracts between private citizens and your only protection is if your Congressman owes you a favor, then we’ve got a serious problem. Related Posts:The Government Can – By Tim HawkinsBill would give president [...]

The Government Can – By Tim Hawkins

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Bill would give president emergency control of Internet

CNET reports on a bill that would give the White House the ability to take control of private computer systems. So, after campaigning against Bush’s national security excesses such as beating up bad guys or listening in on their calls, the Democrats want to go Bush one better and, instead of listening in, just taking [...]