The continuing debate over the debt ceiling raises matters of such a magnitude that it is easy to be overwhelmed and confused. Everyone can agree that there is obviously something terribly wrong about a nation that must survive by borrowing against its future. Elementary economics teaches us that we cannot live beyond … Read more
The Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) has long been the premier event of the conservative movement. It has served to unite conservatives focused on major issues and causes by standing firm on core principles that define the movement and guarantee its success. This year, however, this unity has been threatened. Many of … Read more
As we gather for the 38th annual March for Life, the American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family and Property (TFP) joins countless Americans nationwide in giving a voice to the unborn. This year, we stand on the crest of the great national wave of reaction against intrusive government. Last November, … Read more
News reports over the last few weeks have been teeming with repercussions of the words of His Holiness Benedict XVI in his book-interview, Light of the World, on the use of condoms in certain circumstances. The media’s interpretation in general is that the Church has changed her position on condom use and … Read more
We are proud of our troops: 10 Reasons to Protest…Against the Protesters As an aging and diminishing crowd of leftist protesters gathers at Fort Benning over this November 20-21 weekend, it is worthwhile to consider why they protest. They claim their protest is against the “crimes” of the graduates of the Western … Read more
Diez Razones para Rechazar el Socialismo Por qué debemos proteger la familia, la propiedad privada y América de los peligros del socialismo * * * 1. El socialismo y el comunismo son la misma ideología El comunismo no es sino una forma extrema del socialismo. Desde el punto de vista ideológico, … Read more
1. Socialism and communism are the same ideology Communism is but an extreme form of socialism. From the ideological standpoint, there is no substantial difference between the two. In fact, the communist Soviet Union called itself the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (1922-1991) and communist China, Cuba and Vietnam define themselves as socialist … Read more
The American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family and Property (TFP) joins with Americans across the nation in denouncing the Passion Sunday passage of the health care reform bill in the House. This bill, which passed on a final vote of 219-212, does not promote health care but rather moves the … Read more
Why We Cannot Cut Our Nuclear Arsenal Without the World Returning to Ethical Principles For years now, nuclear disarmament (even unilateral disarmament) has been vehemently debated in Catholic intellectual circles. Since the Obama Administration is now negotiating a new Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) with the Russian Federation and this Catholic debate … Read more
""""[vc_column_text]As America faces a two-front war and economic fragility, another peril looms on the horizon that threatens the honor and integrity of one of our nation’s most important institutions: our Armed Forces. President Obama promised in his January 27, 2010 State of the Union Address that he would work with Congress and … Read more