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8.31.2001 11:45 PM Anarchy Lew correctly realizes that anti-globalization protesters are just Communists and Socialists who like to cause civil unrest at international confabs. However, his solution to defeat them is astonishing:
Sure, a re-evaluation of the need for some U.S. forces overseas is desparately needed. The same can be said for economic sanctions. But when it comes to nuclear weapons and a missile defense, Anarchy Lew couldn't be more wrong. Rockwell seems to be following the line that possessing nuclear weapons causes instability instead of Ronald Reagan's successful strategy of "Peace through strength." I highly doubt the Soviet Communists would have called an end to their quest for world domination if the U.S. would have unilaterally agreed to dismantle their nukes. Nuclear weapons were a needed tool for continued U.S. existence. Missile defense is also needed for defense. It would be immoral for the U.S. government to not make a serious attempt to protect its citizens from possible nuclear attack. As technology brings about new ways to destroy life and property, technology also brings about new ways to counter attacks. It's odd that a defender of the Second Amendment like Rockwell would advocate not properly defending our nation. According to Rockwell's thinking, the British should have sank their small fleet instead of standing up to the Spanish Armada. Maybe George Washington and the Founding Fathers should have dropped their muskets instead of rebelling against the British Empire. To Rockwell, War only leads to expanded government and diminished individual freedom. I wish Anarchy Lew's idyllic free trade world existed, but it doesn't. Powerful weapons and the will to use them are needed in a world where occasionally only brute force is listened to. "The New Communism" Sean Hackbarth | 8.30.2001 12:29 AM Yesterday, I finally bought a DVD player along with a copy of the gorgeous Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. Has anyone used Netflix? It looks like a great concept, and I have heard only good things third-hand. If you've rented from them, drop me a note and tell me what you think of them. Sean Hackbarth | 12:26 AM Avrum Lank notices the schizophrenic politics in Wisconsin. State officials went after Wal-Mart for selling milk at too low a price, while Congressmen and Senators fight to dismantle the New England Dairy pact that keeps milk prices high out East. "Price Controls Bad for Consumers" Sean Hackbarth | 12:11 AM If you're living in the Midwest, you've noticed that gas prices have creeped close to $2 a gallon. This is because there was a fire at a Citgo refinery. It could take up to six months to fix it. The EPA is doing the sensible thing by temporarily releaving Citgo of some environmental regulations so it can get more oil out on the market. But here's the nasty fine print: Citgo will pay the government about 13 cents a gallon to "offset any competitive advantage the company may have." Other gasoline companies are happy, but consumers are left with an empty feeling in their pocketbooks. "EPA Moves to Increase Midwest Gasoline Supply" Sean Hackbarth | 8.29.2001 11:06 PM Here's my token Condit link. With fellow Democrats speaking ill of him and his own family opposed to any re-election campaign, it's only a matter of time before Condit resigns. Then it will be good riddance to a sleazy Congressman. "Condit Children Quit Political Jobs" Sean Hackbarth | 8.28.2001 11:23 PM Our crass ex-President went bikini shopping. For whom the two bikinis were for I don't know and don't want to know. Imagining Hillary Clinton in a thong could give me a week's worth of sleepless nights. ICK! "Bill Clinton Goes Bikini Shopping in Rio" Sean Hackbarth | 8.27.2001 1:32 PM President Bush's attempt at streamlining government will probably be a futile as attempts by Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, and AlGore, but the ideas are worth considering. Here's an idea that should seriously be considered: install Linux-based systems in government offices. Largo, Florida city government is saving time and money with open source software. "Bush Plan Could Cut Federal Workers" "Secretaries Use Linux, Taxpayers Save Millions" Sean Hackbarth | 1:25 PM The dirty little secret is that there is no big pot of money labled Social Security Surplus. The excess funds that aren't needed to pay current SS recipients are being used to pay down debt. On the books, it may appear that the government is dipping into SS, but there was no money there to begin with. "CBO Sees Budget Tapping Social Security" Sean Hackbarth | 8.26.2001 1:37 PM French environmental terrorists destroyed fields of GM maize. These attacks will continue because the French government is sympathetic to the terrorists. In true socialistic fashion, Agriculture Minister Jean Glavany can't understand that private sector actions benefit the public good.
Isn't "research into productivity" "deepening our knowledge"? I guess not when it's possible that someone could make some money from it. "French Activists Destroy More Crop Test Sites" Sean Hackbarth | 12:37 AM After reading Hooking Up Bruce Thorton is inspired to follow Tom Wolfe into the thick of the Culture Wars.
"Making the Cinders Dance" Sean Hackbarth | 12:12 AM Krauthammer is right when he points out that there is no real Social Security trust fund, but he gets a little Keynesian at the end. "No Lock, No Box" Sean Hackbarth | |
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