James Stoner has a good article today called “Does Economic Liberty Merit a Public Defense?” His point is that “despite the financial crisis, markets deserve a spirited public defense that acknowledges both their virtues and limits.” He discusses four essential things that free markets provide, and then outlines a few guidelines on regulation. While I […]
Greatness and Modern Historians
I just picked up the book Greatness: Reagan, Churchill, and the Making of Extraordinary Leaders and it’s proving to be a good read. The comparison between Reagan and Churchill has not been often made. But in writing extensively on both individuals, the author began to see the many parallels between these leaders, which he explores […]
Reagan's Farewell Address: "We Made a Difference"
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9Z-nN1YB5A&NR=1 My other favorite part in Reagan’s farewell address is the very end (go forward to 9:11 into the above video), where he says: And as I walk off into the city streets, a final word to the men and women of the Reagan revolution, the men and women across America who for eight years […]
Reagan's Farewell Address: The Meaning of "We the People"
As we look ahead to a presidential transition in the coming weeks, we would do well to look back … to Ronald Reagan. I love Reagan’s farewell address (among many others). I don’t remember if I saw it live back in ’89 (I would have been 12), but I’ve watched it on Youtube many times […]
President Bush on Popularity
In a recent interview, here’s what Bush said about popularity: Look, I’ve been popular and not so popular. But the thing that matters most in life is not one’s popularity but principles. And I am not going to sacrifice my principles on the altar of political popularity. If you chase popularity, you’ll be a lousy […]
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