Shapiro Chronicles TV’s Liberal Propaganda Efforts

Ben Shapiro’s fascinating new book Primetime Propaganda: The True Hollywood Story of How the Left Took Over Your TV makes us think about television as we never have before, much in the same way Jonah Goldberg’s Liberal Fascism made us think about modern liberalism.

Gray’s Battle Takes a Philosophical Look at Health Reform Debates

Without spoiling the fun of reading Gray’s text, one can note that he names the “postmodern politician” as the intellectual heir of Plato’s world-view. Near the end of his discourse, Gray warns readers how they can spot these politicians. They disregard the rule of law, favor the transfer of power to government, appoint postmodern Supreme Court justices, appeal to foreign law, fail to move against “reprehensible behavior” abroad, and accept the “concept of global governance.”

Dispelling Smoot-Hawley’s Myths

“But although Smoot-Hawley was not entirely responsible for the massive outbreak of protectionism in the early 1930s,” concludes Irwin, “it certainly contributed to the climate in which such policies flourished.” A few passages read like an academic journal. On the other hand, 17 editorial cartoons throughout the book educate and entertain. By reading Irwin’s enlightening account, one may learn a lot about history, economics, and the grisly process of making legislation.

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Like Wheat Before the Sickle

As Gaston and Theodore Hood served in some of the key battles of the Civil War, it is likely that they fought against other relatives of mine in the Union ranks.

CJ Editorial: The Git-Er-Done Session

Republican leaders in the General Assembly advanced sound conservative principles in a fast-paced legislative session.