News Commentary

Confronting Religious Persecution in America: Neither Apostasy nor Dhimmitude!

Details: Created on February 03, 2012; Written by The American TFP

At least 142 U.S. Catholic bishops, representing almost 80% of America’s dioceses, have strongly denounced the religious persecution expressed in the rules promulgated January 20, 2012 by Kathleen Sebelius...

Global Warming Heats Up In The Classroom

Details: Created on January 31, 2012; Written by Gary J. Isbell

The debate over global warming is now entering the classroom and its proponents are alarmed. It seems the “dogma” of the existence of global warming is running into problems as boards of education in several states have established...

Do Sports, Not Religion

Details: Created on January 20, 2012; Written by Gary J. Isbell

Sports columns everywhere are peppered with nasty comments about the Denver Bronco phenomenon Tim Tebow. They complain not so much about his quarterback abilities but the fact that he seems to be going against the grain of the mainstream liberal sports establishment by actually practicing what he professes publicly — his Christianity.

The Emotion Police

Details: Created on January 18, 2012; Written by Gary J. Isbell

If the elaborate funeral ceremonies were not enough, it appears that North Korea is now sending in the “emotion police to chastise those who have not sufficiently mourned the late communist despot, Kim Jong-il.

Tax The Rich?

Details: Created on January 11, 2012; Written by Gary J. Isbell

With all the current economic woes, liberals are recommending a false solution that will create a vicious circle: increase taxes and increase spending. It has, of course, been tried in the past. When one points out the failure...

A Fuelish Solution

Details: Created on January 03, 2012; Written by Gary J. Isbell

It seems all the talk about peak energy production is a bit premature as the argument of abruptly declining fossil fuels is fizzling. Recent discoveries of vast oil reserves in North America have exceed...

CHINA: Life-saver or Greatest Global Threat?

Details: Created on December 13, 2011; Written by José Antonio Ureta

Everyone’s eyes are turned to China, the Middle Kingdom, whose dizzying economic growth never ceases to draw exaggerated praise. However, we are also facing the growing military might of a government that not only has not renounced the Marxist ideology but still maintains the relentless repression typical of Communist police states. Thus, one may ask: Is it prudent to ally oneself with China? Has its growth not turned into a “bubble?” Is there a danger of its pagan civilization defeating Western Christian civilization? Is the risk of such a threat worth running for the West? This article reveals the glittering side and the dark face of the “Paper Tiger.”

Men of Honor II: From the Greatest to the Latest Generation

Details: Created on November 09, 2011; Written by Norman Fulkerson

“For those who fought for it,” said an unknown soldier, “freedom has a meaning the protected will never know.”
A collection of military giants who fought for freedom convened in Washington, D.C. for the 14th Annual Veterans Conference, put on by the American Veterans Center. Soldiers, Marines, Sailors and Airmen from the greatest to the latest generation were on hand to tell their stories and be honored for their service.

What I Saw at Occupy Wall Street

Details: Created on October 21, 2011; Written by John Ritchie

Soon after entering the protest perimeter at Zuccotti Park a piece of communist propaganda was thrust into my hand. The flier starts: “It’s not just Wall Street… capitalism must be destroyed.”

The Cold Chill of Global Warming Politics

Details: Created on September 30, 2011; Written by John Horvat II

Modern science used to pride itself on its insistence on doubting everything and establishing the truth of things based on empirical data. Often the lone scientist would work hard against the common assumptions and make great breakthroughs and discoveries.

American Tradition, Family, Property: Fighting the Counter-Revolution