Recalling French Self-Managing Socialism 25 Years Later

Recalling French Self-Managing Socialism 25 Years Later 1

Twenty-five years ago, socialists the world over were talking about a new kind of socialism that they hoped would sweep the world. Buoyed by the 1981 presidential victory of France’s Francois Mitterrand, Socialists everywhere were electrified by a new buzzword: self-management. With this new word in its arsenal, the left thought it … Read more

Going Nowhere Fast

Someone once told me that the perpetual motion machine is a good idea that just never worked. I don't blame this person for making such an absurd statement since he knew little about science anyway. I could not help but think about this statement when I went with several members of TFP … Read more

The Brazilian 2002 Elections: A Stacked Deck?

The Brazilian 2002 Elections: A Stacked Deck? 2

While our own congressional elections are so very important, another set of elections must not be ignored. On October 6, Brazil will hold its presidential elections. It is not just another election since the results could well determine the course of the entire continent. We need to pay attention. Brazil is, after … Read more

Ten Questions and No Answers

Legion: A Film that Mocks the Faith and Leads to Despair 3

  Ten questions. It seemed so simple. In an academic atmosphere like George Washington University, ten questions should have had all the makings of a grand debate. It all started when the International Socialist Organization (ISO) announced it would be holding its annual DC socialist conference at George Washington University on March … Read more

South of the Border A Mexican Taliban on the Move

South of the Border A Mexican Taliban on the Move 5

Latin American revolutions are often bloody affairs. Images of Che Guevara-type guerrillas backed by Soviet military hardware and overthrowing corrupt regimes are the stuff of outdated and maudlin Marxist mythology. Such images are old hat. South of the border, something new is emerging. Today’s guerrillas are on the Internet. They are armed … Read more

Indian Tribalism: The Communist-Missionary Ideal for Brazil in the Twenty-First Century

Indian Tribalism: The Communist-Missionary Ideal for Brazil in the Twenty-First Century

Contents: Introduction PART I – The Traditional Catholic Concept of the Missions 1.  Concept of the Mission 2. The Highest End of the Mission: Essentially Religious – the Glory of God and Eternal Happiness 3. Effects of the Mission in Temporal Life 4. The Mission and the Indians 5. An Impossible Solution for the Missionary: To Do … Read more