Thought

Samuel Butler

A little knowledge is a dangerous thing, but a little want of knowledge is also a dangerous thing.

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The Tree of Liberty
SharingFor years, Egyptians have called for greater democracy and constitutional …
Professional Politicians & Crony Capitalists
SharingYesterday, I explained how the official title for California’s Proposition 28 …
Taking the Initiative (and Referendum)
SharingMaryland State Senator Joan Carter Conway dislikes a certain popular bill, …
Not-So-Total Recall
SharingMichigan has a recall law. Citizens can toss out an unrepresentative …
Regnat Tyrannis
SharingArkansas’s motto is Regnat Populus — “The People Rule.” Unfortunately, …

The Trump-Tariff Question
April 1, 2025
Paul Jacob considers one free-marketer’s rethinking of our president’s chief …Read More »
How We Tear Up
March 31, 2025
Paul Jacob on what makes America . . . well, …Read More »
What’s Really at Stake in Maine
March 28, 2025
Paul Jacob on the role of anonymous donations in politics.Read More »
Seceding from Chicago
March 27, 2025
Paul Jacob on the latest separatist movement.Read More »
Oh, SNAP!
March 25, 2025
Paul Jacob on the current debate over food stamps.Read More »

Power Abuse
SharingAt the core of sexual harassment and misconduct is an …
Eternal Vigilance
SharingThere have always been prophets of doom. Thomas Malthus predicted …
Keystone Correlation
SharingNinety-three-year-old Robert Mugabe has ruled Zimbabwe with phony elections and brutal …
The Next Election
“If Tuesday’s vote sparks unrest,” a weekend Washington Post feature informed, …
One Incumbent Falls
SharingWhen former U.S. Rep. Corrine Brown (D‑Fla.) was indicted last …

Scientists for Censorship
Sharing“You have signed the death warrant for science,” scientist Peter …
Congress Considers the Draft
SharingYes, “mandatory national service” is a live topic — again! Mandatory National Service? …
Systemic Refocusing
SharingEveryone comes into this world with advantages and disadvantages. In the …
The Cost of Reparations
SharingNearly 180 years ago, the Jesuits who ran Georgetown University sold …
The Whys Behind the Whats
Sharing“[H]ow quickly our differences worldwide would vanish,” said Ronald Reagan …

Progressives — Useful Enablers of Corporate Power
Outraged progressives…writing regulations…that only rich corporations can afford to follow! Progressives: …
Which is more dangerous?
Corporations cannot and do not tax, conscript, and kill under …
Hillary’s Accomplishments
“I’m a progressive who likes to get things done.” —Hillary Clinton Click …
Remember June 4
Remember Tiananmen Square
You Asked For It America!
And now you’re going to get it! Click below for a high …