Globalization may encourage some firms to relocate operations in order to take advantage of cheaper labor, but the results are often mixed. Many firms which have moved either support or manufacturing operations to India or Thailand have in recent years 'repatriated' those operations back to the United States. Corporations are... More..
The government should withhold information about toxic pollutants in certain cases. While many critics of the current administration will rush to condemn any efforts by government to control access to information on hazardous materials or toxic pollutants, there are valid reasons for doing so. The general public is alread... More..
Ron Paul has no chance in the Republican primaries. The reasons are more complex than many have suggested, but the main reason for Paul's lack of appeal is what he represents. Most Republican politicians are very similar to Democrat politicians. They both favor big government and high taxes. Perhaps Republicans want small... More..
Senator Clinton is very likely to be the Democratic Party nominee for the presidency in 2008. While her rise to the top of the political scene has been novel and interesting, she would greatly aid her election chances by releasing her White House papers. From interviews and personal writings of Mrs. Clinton, we find that she ... More..
The politics of France are not easily understood by outside observers. The French body politic is deeply committed to the fundamentals of socialism. President Chirac was considered right-wing, but by English or American standards, would be considered on the hard left. About one-third of the legislators and executive in France... More..
Al Gore will not run for President because he knows he cannot win. The reasons for this are complex but they do not involve his abilities. Al Gore has a lifetime of political service behind him including an eight-year stint as Vice President. As Vice President, he spearheaded the "Reinventing Government" campaign to streamlin... More..
Supply-Side Economics? Bad for those who want to control you through government! Government controls two-thirds of the US economy. One-third is private enterprise which creates wealth, pays wages and keeps the government alive. Lowering taxes increases investment, productivity and work. People work more and invest more whe... More..
Daniel Walch