March 16, 2019

Adam Smith's Prescription for Education

The focus of many policies around the country is to create an environment for high quality education at public schools.  States require teachers to gain certifications, log professional development hours, and create meticulous lesson plans in th...

February 22, 2019

It's Time to End Abortion in Oklahoma

Over the past few weeks, the New York State Assembly cheered at the passage of legislation allowing the killing of thousands of unborn babies, and the Virginia governor coldly discussed how once an unwanted baby is born he or she would be “kept...

October 20, 2018

James Madison's Solution to Tribalism

Political tribalism has been a very popular topic in 2018.  A great divide has been created in our society as a result of identity politics.  Many have retreated into groups with only like-minded individuals creating mini echo-chambers all ...

May 17, 2018

President Trump Should Ignore the DACA Ruling

Before he enter on the execution of his office, he shall take the following oath or affirmation: "I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, pr...

May 10, 2018

The Ratchet Effect on American Politics

In a 1977 speech to the Institute of Public Relations, Margaret Thatcher said, "Britain is no longer in the politics of the pendulum, but of the ratchet." Margaret Thatcher's description of the political state of Great Brit...

November 5, 2017

Why does academia fear competition?

In 1999, George W. Bush said, in a speech to the Latin Business Association, "Some say it is unfair to hold disadvantaged children to rigorous standards. I say it is discrimination to require anything less – the soft bigotry of low expecta...

September 9, 2017

The Locust Years: The Republican Party 2017-2018?

In 1936, Winston Churchill said of the British Conservative Party, “So they go on in strange paradox, decided only to be undecided, resolved to be irresolute, adamant for drift, solid for fluidity, all-powerful to be impotent. “  ...

August 2, 2017

Are we losing our freedom of speech?

Ronald Reagan once stated, "Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same, or one day we will spe...

July 23, 2017

The 500 year-old lesson from Martin Luther

A society where commonly held beliefs could not be questioned.  A system of higher learning that attempted to indoctrinate according to unfounded dogma. A civilization that brutally attacks the reputation of individuals who dare attempt to think...

July 2, 2017

Revisiting Churchill: Where are the statesmen today?

The English Oxford Dictionary defines a statesman as “a skilled, experienced, and respected political leader or figure.”  To be viewed as a statesman one must have principles, courage, and vision.  These are the qualities that m...