Failing for lack of freedom

This update concerns education. Schools continue wasting money and producing propaganda, but freedom can deliver real education.

Thomas Sowell writes that liberals are using government schools propagandize children.
Phyllis Schlafly writes that college campuses are run by radical liberals and reviews books that Americans should read.
Lars Larson writes that many schools spend more than $10,000 per student per year.
Joel Belz writes that government schools continue to fail.
Ann Coulter writes that college professors are causing tuition to increase.
Brad Edmonds argues that home-schooling is best.

Immigration

The moment of truth is nearly upon us. Will our elected leaders choose to secure America from the illegal immigrant invasion or will they abolish our national sovereignty, and with it our security, freedom, and way of life?

Recently, the President made a prime-time speech on behalf of his amnesty plan. Warren Mass dissects the speech. Mac Johnson writes that the government refuses to enforce our immigration laws. Ann Coulter dissects many myths about immigration in the speech.

What is being proposed is literally the end of America. A bill in the Senate would allow up to 200 million immigrants to come to this country legally, says William Jasper. Robert Rector estimates that more than 100 million people could immigrate to the US. (A recent amendment has slightly changed these calculations.)

Amnesty would be devastating to our country. Kurt Williamson writes that amnesty would cost us billions and make us vulnerable to terrorism.

Illegal aliens have flooded the streets in opposition to securing our borders and protecting our interests. These protests were hardly spontaneous. They were planned and organized by a variety of communist groups, primarily the Workers World Party through its front group International ANSWER, writes William Jasper. The choice of the communist holiday of Mayday was no accident. These groups have the goal of undermining and destroying America.

Many illegals believe in Reconquista, the idea that the American Southwest belongs to Mexico and should be taken back. Michelle Malkin finds proof in the Mayday rallies.

The American people are demanding that our borders be protected, writes John Leo. However, elites in America, Canada, and Mexico continue to push for merging the three nations into one North American Union, under the aegis of the Security and Prosperity Partnership. Jerome Corsi provides the details.

Please read the articles that this post links to. The future of our country is at stake.

Muslim masses embaress Europe

Islam continues to be in the news, and Europe continues to suffer the effects of bad immigration policies.

Pat Buchanan writes that socialism is collapsing in Europe.
John Leo writes that free speech is threatened in both Europe and the Muslim world.
Robert Spencer summarizes the case of a Muslim who was almost killed for becoming a Christian.
R. Kirk Cortwood explains how Islam threatens Europe.
Ann Coulter comments on the cartoon Jihad.

Oily economics

This POLITICAL UPDATE focuses on energy. Gas prices are on the rise, thanks to bad government policies and international troubles.

Ann Coulter writes that Democrats have consistently tried to increase gas prices.
Mac Johnson debunks Bill O'Reilly's conspiracy theory of gas prices.
Mac Johnson then explains that liberals oppose energy production.
Herman Cain explains disruptions of our oil supply.
Thomas Sowell corrects the economic fallacies concerning energy.

Unmitigated Migration

This week's POLITICAL UPDATE focuses on immigration. Illegal aliens are planning to show their love for America by sabotaging our economy on the communist holiday of Mayday. The battle to defend America continues.

R. Cort Kirkwood writes that America is being taken over by illegals.
William Jasper writes that American elites continue to promote amnesty.
Thomas Eddlem destroys myths about illegal immigration.
Ann Coulter writes that illegals are making demands of America.
William Jasper exposes the communists behind the illegal immigrant protest.
Rep. Charlie Norwood exposes the racism of La Raza and MECHA.
Phyllis Schlafly explains that illegals take American jobs.

Sovereign state

This POLITICAL UPDATE focuses on national sovereignty. America's independence is under attack from forces both at home and abroad.

Steven Yates exposes the Security and Prosperity Partnership (SPP), which would merge the U. S., Canada and Mexico under a single government.
John Leo explains the ideology of transnationalism, which leads many American elites to oppose defending our borders.
Burt Purlesky explains why we should kick the UN out of America.
John McManus exposes the anti-Americanism of UNESCO.
Rep. Ron Paul shows that the United Nations wants to impose taxes on America.
Frank Gaffney provides more information on the drive for international taxes.

Bankrupt bureaucracy

As the tax deadline looms, government continues to debase our money and take away our freedom.

Ron Paul writes that government engages in counterfeiting to hide debt.
Ron Paul then writes that government debt is a scandal.
Rep. Paul further writes that the federal budget is a disaster.
Walter Williams explains that lobbying scandals are caused by government power.
Thomas Sowell writes that entitlement programs are bankrupting America.

Eyes wide open

This POLITICAL UPDATE focuses on national security. While the debate over immigration continues, there are many other threats that we must be aware of.

Richard Miniter explains the threat posed by electromagnetic pulse (EMP) weapons, which can wipe out all electronics.
Marvin Olasky reminds us of the threat of nuclear terrorism.
William Jasper exposes the fact that communist China will screen for nukes at our ports.
James Plummer explains the threat to our sovereignty posed by the Cybercrime treaty.
Gawain Towler describes the problems with the European Galileo system.

Illegal entry

This POLITICAL UPDATE focuses on immigration. The battle to protect our nation from disintegration continues. Mobs have flooded the streets demanding the downfall of America.

Phyllis Schlafly reports on the war in Texas.
Mac Johnson writes that illegals are just "mobbing the streets that Americans won't mob."
Terry Jeffrey reports that John McCain and Hillary support illegal immigration.
Michelle Malkin describes the anti-Americanism of illegal alien protestors.
Mark Krikorian debunks the fallacy of guest-worker programs.
Thomas Sowell shreds the notion of "jobs that Americans won't do."
Jeff Emanuel writes that the Georgia legislature is fighting illegal immigration.

Check out previous POLITICAL UPDATES on immigration from February, December, and November.

Pardon, but your skeleton is showing

This POLITICAL UPDATE focuses on liberal heroes. The left is quick to attack America and anyone who has contributed to our advancement. But liberals have their own heroes, who have more than a few skeletons in their closets.

LaShawn Barber condemns Margaret Sanger, the founder of Planned Parenthood, who promoted eugenics against black people.
Allan Ryskind explores Martin Luther King Jr.'s ties to communists.
Humberto Fontova explores the strange heroes of black history month.
Robert Spencer explains how the case of Ramsey Clark reveals that liberals condone treason.
Chuck Devore reports that liberal Upton Sinclair lied about the Sacco and Vanzetti case.

Supply and Demand

This POLITICAL UPDATE focuses on economics. A good understanding of economics in necessary to refute the government's schemes.

Ron Paul writes that rising gold prices mean that government counterfeiting causes inflation.
Bruce Bartlett writes that rich people pay most taxes.
Walter Williams slays the myth of price controls.
Anthony Dick writes that socialism doesn't work in Canadian health care.
Walter Williams writes that government promotes cartels.
Sally Pipes shows that price controls on prescription drugs would cost lives.

Culturing Conflict: "Western" culture shouldn't mean leftist

This POLITICAL UPDATE focuses on the culture war. The left's attempt to destroy conservatism, Christianity, and western civilization continues. This takes place not through rational persuasion, but through the subconscious influence of culture.

William Lind exposes the cultural Marxism that drives the culture war.
Donald Devine reviews the state of Christianity in the world today.
Will Grigg explains how the culture war is leading to the death of the west and conquest by Islam.
Mac Johnson shows how the culture war has led to birth rates below replacement level.
Finally, Eagle Forum reviews the continuing battle in Congress.

Port of contention

This POLITICAL UPDATE focuses on the proposed sale of management of American ports to a UAE company. The Bush administration approved this deal despite obvious security concerns. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has a record of both ties to terrorists and human rights violations that make it unfit to manage our ports.

This deal has been widely criticized by both conservatives and liberals. It is hardly surprising that the few "conservative" defenders of this deal quickly resorted to race-baiting. The 70% of Americans who oppose this deal all hate Arabs, just like all the critics of Harriet Miers were elitists who hate women. The free-trade extremists and post-Americans who support this deal have shown themselves unworthy of our trust.

R. Cort Kirkwood explains why this deal is so bad for America.
Terry Jeffrey examines the record of the UAE.
Robert Spencer examines Bush's skewed view of Islam.
Michelle Malkin destroys the "conservative" defenders of the deal.
Finally, Malkin examines the consistency of liberals on this issue.

United Confusions

This week's POLITICAL UPDATE focuses on the United Nations. The UN continues to battle against America's national sovereignty.

Mark Steyn explains why we should get out of the UN.
Richard Lessner documents the UN's continuing efforts to control the internet.
Will Grigg reports that Bill Clinton could soon run the UN.
Phyllis Schlafly exposes UNESCO's efforts to influence American education.
Finally, John McManus writes that "free trade" agreements like the World Trade Organization and the proposed FTAA are used by the UN to impose world government.

Judging the court

Samuel Alito has been confirmed to the Supreme Court, but the battle against judicial supremacists continues.

Ann Coulter remarks that conservatives can be confirmed.
Coulter then explains that abortion is turning people against the Democrats.
Phyllis Schlafly reports on judges' efforts to destroy parents' rights to control their children's education.
Schlafly then writes about a judge's attack on intelligent design.
The New American explains that we must limit court jurisdiction.

Crossing the Line

Tom Tancredo exposes Mexican invasions of America.

Juan Mann argues that immigration betrayals are part of a larger war on American sovereignty.
Phyllis Schlafly discusses the economic effects of immigration.
Mark Kirkorian reports progress nationwide.
Pat Buchanan argues that immigration presents a demographic disaster to the GOP.
Mac Johnson skewers the open borders Wall Street Journal.

The religion of peace strikes again

This week's update focuses on Islam and the Middle East. Muslims are rioting and burning embassies over criticism in cartoons in a Danish newspaper. Meanwhile, the electoral victory of Palestinian terrorist group HAMAS raises serious questions about the neoconservative crusade for democracy.

Robert Spencer reports on the Islamic campaign of terror against free speech.
Cal Thomas reports on the HAMAS victory.
Terry Jeffrey explains how Woodrow Wilson influences today's neoconservatives.
Pat Buchanan explains how neoconservative policies affect Egypt.
Thomas Sowell warns of danger in Iran.
Ann Coulter reviews the situation in Iraq.

Education

The battle between freedom and government-controlled indoctrination continues.

The Detroit News exposes waste in Michigan's government colleges.
Pat Buchanan destroys the myths behind government schools.
Thomas Sowell shows how education standards have declined.
George Will reports on Utah's battle against No Child Left Behind.
Finally, Gary North questions the value of college.

News from abroad

Many troubling developments overseas deserve more attention than they have gotten.

The New American reports on the gradual return of communism to Russia and Vladimir Putin's use of oil for political purposes.
The American Conservative addresses American policy toward communist China.
Will Grigg comments on the increasingly dictatorial European Union.
Michelle Malkin discusses the prospects for war with Iran.
Jim Burns examines the claim that Fidel Castro killed JFK.

A love/hate relationship

This week's POLITICAL UPDATE focuses on the Republican Party and Conservatism. Both ideological conflicts and scandals have raised issues about the relationship between the two. There have been conflicts between the grassroots and the party establishment over immigration and spending. Meanwhile, the Jack Abramoff scandal has raised issues of corruption and the stagnation of conservatism in Washington.

Bruce Bartlett describes what's wrong with the Bush administration.
Donald Devine asks whether the GOP faces a meltdown.
Tony Blankley applauds the rejection of Harriet Miers.
Larry Kudlow lauds Rep. Mike Pence, who has battled wasteful spending.
Finally, Rep. Ron Paul argues that the Abramoff scandal follows from government having too much power.

Civil Rights and Racial Issues

This week's POLITICAL UPDATE focuses on civil rights and race. Battle has intensified over the Michigan Civil Rights Initiative (MCRI). A state appeals court has ordered the MCRI onto the ballot.

Ward Connerly reports on the opponents of the MCRI. Paul Jacob discusses the activities of BAMN and the Board of Canvassers.
Thomas Sowell comments on the death of Rosa Parks. Walter Williams reviews the state of black America.
Finally, Ann Coulter shreds the nonsense of Kwanzaa.

Best columns of 2005

This special POLITICAL UPDATE focuses on the best of 2005. These are the most crucial and most under-reported stories of the year gone by. This update is absolutely a must-read. I swear I'm not being paid by Phyllis Schlafly! This is just what was sent to me.

1. The Plan to Integrate the US, Mexico, and Canada by Phyllis Schlafly focuses on the Security and Prosperity Partnership, which is based on a plan by the Council Foreign Relations. Its goal is to end American sovereignty and independence.
2. Abolishing the USA by William Jasper is another take on the topic of the SPP.
3. Defeat the UN Law of the Sea Treaty! by Phyllis Schlafly focuses on the threat posed by the Law of the Sea Treaty. LOST would essentially give the United Nations control of the world's oceans.
4. CAFTA is a Bad Deal for the United States by Phyllis Schlafly explains what is wrong with the Central American Free Trade Agreement. CAFTA is not a traditional trade agreement but is a disguised attack on our sovereignty.
5. An Open Letter to Conservatives by Dan Flynn argues that conservatives have failed to hold President Bush and the Republican party accountable. This resulted in numerous unconservative policies, including the Harriet Miers nomination.
6. Does Hawaii Want to Succeed from the Union? by Phyllis Schlafly exposes the plan to create a separate race-based government for "native Hawaiians" that would be able to secede from the union.

Civil Liberties

This POLITICAL UPDATE focuses on civil liberties. Recent controversies over NSA spying and the PATRIOT ACT have highlighted the conflict between limiting government power and defending our country.

Walter Williams explains why we need to defend the Posse Comitatus Act.
Thomas Sowell discusses torture.
Ron Paul opposes the PATRIOT ACT.
Michelle Malkin argues that liberals are hypocrites on civil liberties.
Ann Coulter discusses the New York Times' spying.
Finally, Thomas DiLorenzo discusses civil liberties during the Lincoln administration.

Pay yer taxes

This week's POLITICAL UPDATE focuses on taxes and spending. Christmas may be the season on giving, but the government just keeps taking and taking. Both the tax code and the programs government spends money on are outrages.

Ron Paul criticizes the recent tax reform commission and then attacks foreign aid.
Paul Jacob praises Senator Tom Coburn's fight against unnecessary spending.
Gary North writes that taxation is theft.
Bruce Bartlett rips Bush's prescription drug plan.
Terry Jeffrey dismantles Bush's education bill.
Finally, Jonah Goldberg writes that big government is unconstitutional.

Christmas and communism

Hardworking WMU College republicans just keep sending these things in! This week's POLITICAL UPDATE focuses on communism and the war on Christmas.

Don Feder explains what this war is.
Investors Business Daily connects the war on Christmas to communism.
Paul Weyrich explains why we must fight cultural Marxism.
Allan Ryskind debunks a recent movie attacking Joe McCarthy.
Ann Coulter refutes the movie and describes the effects of communist subversion.
Finally, Humberto Fontova details Castro's plot to bomb department stores--43 years ago.

The design debate

This POLITICAL UPDATE focuses on science and evolution.

Fred Reed critiques evolution.
Russell Humphreys provides evidence for a young earth.
Henry Morris writes that naturalism is irrational and that evolutionists are willfully ignorant.
Tom Bethell advocates intelligent design and criticizes government funding of science.
Finally, Andree Seu discusses intelligent design in everyday life.

Crossing the line

This week's POLITICAL UPDATE focuses on immigration. The House of Representatives is set to discuss immigration reform legislation soon. Meanwhile, in a special election in California, a third-party conservative candidate won an unheard-of 25% running on an immigration enforcement platform.

Investor's Business Daily reports on the race.
Paul Weyrich argues that conservatives must hold the GOP accountable on immigration.
Pat Buchanan dissects Bush's position.
CNS news reports that illegals could get social security under the Bush plan.
Terry Jeffrey shreds the "guest-worker program."
Phyllis Schlafly writes that American citizenship is precious.
House conservatives, led by Tom Tancredo, lay out their immigration agenda.
Finally, Joseph A. D'Agostino and James R. Edwards, Jr. add their voices to the discussion.

The environment and oil

The House of Representatives recently refused to allow oil drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Also, there have been many accusations of "price-gouging" because of the fluctuation in gas prices.

Anybody who believes that liberals only want to help people should read this piece by Eric Englund, who exposes the environmentalists as extremists who want you dead.
Paul Jacob exposes how liberals' ban on DDT costs lives.
The New American exposes the fallacy of global warming.
Thomas Sowell exposes the fallacy of "price-gouging."
Finally, Mark Skousen shatters the "windfall profits" myth.

Money ... or the lack thereof

This week's POLITICAL UPDATE focuses on money and debt. President Bush recently nominated Ben Bernanke to replace Alan Greenspan as the head of the Federal Reserve.

The New American explains why the Federal Reserve should be abolished.
Walter Williams explains how the Fed robs our money of its value by inflating the money supply. He also explains how huge our nation's debt really is.
Doug Bandow explains how out-of-control government spending creates pressure to print more money.
Finally, Gary North explains why we need a gold standard.

United Nations

This week's POLITICAL UPDATE focuses on the United Nations, as the UN continues its schemes to achieve ever more power.

The New American reports on the UN's efforts to gain control of the Internet.
Brent Bozell writes about UNESCO's treaty to restrict freedom of speech.
Thomas Eddlem exposes plans for a UN army, and then examines the Bush administration's increases in foreign aid.
Finally, Ron Paul summarizes what's wrong with the UN.