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6.2.2001 1:59 PM Sen. John McCain's Left-ward drift is inspiring many to make the McCain-Teddy Roosevelt comparison. Both men challenge their party with a progessive mix of creeping government and patriotism. In both cases, the end result is bigger, more instrusive government. Teddy had a blood-thirsty love for war (a historic expander of government) and despised the rich industrialists (thus justifing antitrust laws) who were building the United States into an economic superpower. McCain sees conspiracies of lobbyists on K Street in Washington, D.C. (thus justifing his First Amendment-stomping campaign finance legislation) and wants to reinstitute the draft, but in this case it would be in the lofty name of "national service." It's time that conservatives re-examine Teddy Roosevelt's record. He wasn't a conservative, and, in fact, ran for President against the conservative Taft that allowed Woodrow Wilson to win the three-way election. Antitrust laws, the nationalization of land (i.e. the national park system), and many new federal regulations (i.e. FDA) are all a part of Teddy's record. An advocate of limited government, he was not. McCain should be free to go around comparing himself to Roosevelt. He just shouldn't try to claim that he's part of a long line of conservative leaders going back to the Bull Moose. "McCain Is Considering Leaving GOP" [via Drudge] Sean Hackbarth | 1:36 PM Supermodels will try to boost up Bible reading like their Wonderbras boost up their bosoms. At least that's the theory behind the Illuminated Bible. "'Erotic' Pictures to Bring Bible Back into Fashion" [via Off on a Tangent] Sean Hackbarth | 5.31.2001 11:29 PM Soon-to-be ex Majority Leader, Sen. Trent Lott has had a bad week. But he thinks he can be a good Minority Leader. Paul Gigot writes, "And he'll need to be, because, for all of his current silver-lining search, his own fate hangs on his performance in the next 17 months. If he can unite his troops and stymie Mr. Daschle, Republicans have a chance to regain Senate control in 2002. And Mr. Lott will keep his job. But if his caucus fractures and the GOP loses seats, he'll have a lot more time to spend in Mississippi." "Life In the Minority" Sean Hackbarth | 11:18 PM Bruce Benson comments on recent government police failures and considers free market solutions:
This doesn't mean that government should completely get out of law enforcement. Benson may be arguing along the same lines as those to back school choice. Competition from outside government can bring about needed reforms inside government. "The Countervailing Trend to FBI Failure: A Return to Privatized Police Services" Sean Hackbarth | 12:35 AM Uber-DJ Paul Oakenfold is having a marvelous year. His first foray into music scoring with the Swordfish soundtrack will arrive to the public in a few days. He's remixed Madonna's latest single. He will be touring with Moby as part of the Area One festival (think of it as Lollapalooza for the 21st Century). And he is the first DJ ever inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. If you're curious about Paul's musical talent, I recommend his Global Underground: New York mix. "Oakenfold's Perfecto World" Sean Hackbarth | 5.30.2001 7:54 PM I'm always looking for new, interesting books. Powells.com makes finding them easier by offering a new book review daily from various online sources. Now, all I need is more hours in the day to get through my book pile. Book Review-a-Day Sean Hackbarth | 5.29.2001 11:18 PM The Supreme Court ruled that Casey Martin could use a cart on the PGA tour. Libertarian Party national director Steve Dasbach provided a good response:
The court is also displaying an inconsistency. This court allowed the Boy Scouts to determine who can be scout leaders and barred a gay man from participating, but it took away the PGA's ability to determine its own rules. In one case, an organization can make its own rules, while in another it can't. Did President Bush I and Bob Dole, both big ADA supporters, expect a ruling like this to come from their efforts to help the disabled? "Libertarians Criticize High Court Ruling In Casey Martin Case" Sean Hackbarth | 5.28.2001 3:51 PM As of 5.22.01, here is the latest on Krispy Kreme coming to Wisconsin:
My mouth is watering right now. Sean Hackbarth | |
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