Backtalk

The Democrats’ Agenda Thomas Moore said: “…the Constitution makes the president the Commander-in-Chief, giving him control over the military, Congress has little direct say over where and how the troops are deployed.” Why has he not recommended that this presidential power be taken away? – like right now! We have a nut case as president. … Continue reading “Backtalk, January 6, 2006”

The Trap of Recognizing Israel Jonathan Cook denies the right of the Jewish people to political self-determination and independence. He writes nothing against the right of any other nation-state in the world to exist, just the Jewish one. That is as racist as it can be. Just to remind him, when the UN voted to … Continue reading “Backtalk, January 4, 2007”

The Trap of Recognizing Israel Jonathan: Interesting and well put together. But I would like to suggest that it does not withstand analysis. It’s fundamental flaw, as in so many arguments of the type, is in the premise: If you accept the premise that recognizing Israel’s right to exist necessarily means the subjugation of Palestinians, … Continue reading “Backtalk, December 29, 2006”

Libertarian Warmongers? The famous mathematician Kurt Godel long ago proved that no logical system can be both complete and completely consistent at the same time. So why strive for the perfect political purity when no system is attainable? And when it may lead one to embrace morally repugnant positions at the same time? For me … Continue reading “Backtalk, December 18, 2006”

Is President Bush Sane? Paul Craig Roberts asks a compelling question: “Is President Bush sane?” Though Bush is apparently power-mad, don’t underestimate his ruthlessness. Cunning is the word for Bush. He is shrewd enough to know that Hitler took total power in the aftermath of the Reichstag fire. All the pieces of a perfect power … Continue reading “Backtalk December 8, 2006”

Who Is ‘We’? Valid and valued argument in general, but I’m afraid that it becomes slightly irrelevant, considering that 50 percent-plus (of voting American individuals) returned Mr. Bush to the White House barely two years ago – are they “innocent victims”? ~ Etienne Marais, Cape Town, South Africa David R. Henderson replies: Dear Mr. Marais, … Continue reading “Backtalk November 27, 2006”

The Mugging of Murtha Damn bad news about your ailing fundraising! Real change in U.S./coalition policies seems as unlikely as ever. In my humble opinion, the only way change will happen is via the U.S. citizenry acting in enlightened self-interest and saving lots of lives and money by doing the inevitable (exit and fix it) … Continue reading “Backtalk November 20, 2006”

The Antiwar Wave Dear Mr. Editor: I have been a Republican for most of my life, and have generally though not always made it to vote on election day. But this Tuesday I stayed home until it was time to go to work. As a conservative (fiscally and socially) I could not vote Democrat, but … Continue reading “Backtalk November 13, 2006”

Evil Is as Evil Does Dear Mr. Roberts, Let us add to hubris, the average American’s unique abilities at deafness, amnesia, disdaining intellectual initiative, gullibility on a full stomach, and righteous stupidity. The people of our nation still possess a fine wit and considerable character, but they have come to accept the importance of a … Continue reading “Backtalk November 6, 2006”

A Jewish Hitler? Justin Raimondo: My first letter. Thanks for your site, which I have been compulsively reading for months now. It gathers the cream of commentary like no other. Two things: Since reading “Reconnecting With the Reality-Based Community,” Scott McConnell’s review of Ethical Realism: A Vision for America’s Role in the World by Anatol … Continue reading “Backtalk October 31, 2006”