A republic or an empire?
The Declaration of Independence of July 4, 1776, embraces two value sets. The first is natural rights, and the second is limited government. After 250 years, neither value has survived, and the opposite of each currently prevails in America. Thomas Jefferson drafted the Declaration in three ...
The cherished unsung heroes in our lives
The early morning sounds of the clock radio reverberated throughout the bedroom. Thus, it signaled that another workday was just beginning. While preparing to leave, the sore muscles reminded him of yesterday’s strenuous work. Quietly, so as to not awaken his children, he left. This similar ...
On oil, China is smarter than we are
We can thank China that gasoline prices aren’t higher than they are. By last month, China had cut imports of oil by 3 million barrels a day, the daily consumption of Italy and France combined. China’s economy, meanwhile, hums along. Americans agonize over how the price of oil affects gas ...
Poll shows what public thinks about Trump’s handling of Iran
WASHINGTON (AP) — Most Americans continue to disapprove of how President Donald Trump is handling Iran, while his overall presidential approval holds steady, according to a new AP-NORC poll that was conducted as he suggested a deal with Iran had been reached. The poll points to just how ...