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The Olympics and the Spirit of Capitalism

February 28, 2010 By Jacob Laksin Leave a Comment

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The winter Olympics may seem an odd occasion to celebrate the virtues of entrepreneurial capitalism and economic decentralization, but a front-page piece in today’s New York Times provides an appropriate opportunity to do just that.
As the winter games conclude, the U.S. leads all competing countries in total medals won – 36 and counting – and [...]

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We Need Diversity

February 1, 2010 By Walter Williams 26 Comments

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How come diversity-driven administrators allow sports, the most visible part of a college, to be the least diverse and least inclusive?

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Jesse Jackson

December 7, 2009 By John Perazzo Leave a Comment

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For the entire Jesse Jackson profile, click here. Some noteworthy facts about Jesse Jackson: In September the legendary activist Jesse Jackson criticized Congress for de-funding the notoriously corrupt ACORN, in the wake of revelations about that organization’s involvement in corruption of the highest magnitude. More recently he said,“You can’t vote against [government-run] healthcare and call yourself a [...]

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Tiger: As Cold As Ice

December 6, 2009 By Michael Rulle Leave a Comment

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In an essay on Rush Limbaugh I stated,
“I like my coffee black and my NFL football straight.”
This was a send up on Joe Namath’s quip “I like my women blond and my Johnny Walker Red.” I almost never care or want to know anything about an athlete’s personal life, political opinions, [...]

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Politically Correct Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Iran – by Lloyd Billingsley

December 2, 2009 By Lloyd Billingsley 10 Comments

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Comment about Iranian player gets Los Angeles Clippers’ announcers suspended.

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