Right Analysis: John J. Bastiat

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Right Analysis / John J. Bastiat

Military / John J. Bastiat / June 22, 2018

A (Space) Force to Be Reckoned With

Do we really need President Donald Trump’s recommended sixth military branch?

Judiciary / John J. Bastiat / May 31, 2018

Fourth Amendment: Supremes Get One Right … Or Do They?

What exactly is admissible criminal evidence and when is a warrant needed?

National Security / John J. Bastiat / April 18, 2018

Were Missile Strikes in Syria ‘Unconstitutional’?

Do we really need a lecture from the Left on what passes constitutional muster?

National Security / John J. Bastiat / January 30, 2018

Syria and Turkey: What the Arab Spring Wrought

The Trump administration has few good options when it comes to dealing with “allies” and foes.

Government / John J. Bastiat / November 8, 2017

Monopolizing the Internet

The increasing size and influence of Google and Facebook have elicited cries for trust-busting.

National Security / John J. Bastiat / September 26, 2017

‘Iranian Treaty Compliance’ and Other Oxymorons

Trump is poised to make serious changes to the way the U.S. deals with Iran.

Government / IN BRIEF / John J. Bastiat / September 18, 2017

FAA Privatization FAIL

The problem with Shuster’s privatization bill is that it doesn’t really privatize air traffic control.

Government & Politics / John J. Bastiat / June 12, 2017

Dear FAA: We Need Some (Air)Space

Privatizing air traffic control has its critics, but the proposal got a much-needed boost from President Trump.

Government & Politics / John J. Bastiat / February 1, 2017

Trump Delivers on Supreme Court Nomination

Neil Gorsuch is an outstanding pick.

Government & Politics / John J. Bastiat / November 8, 2016

Why Elections Today Are So Contentious

The American people have allowed tremendous power to coalesce in DC.

Government & Politics / John J. Bastiat / June 24, 2016

The Supremes Without Scalia: Wisdom Only by Default

A split leaves Obama’s amnesty blocked, but court upholds affirmative action.

Government & Politics / John J. Bastiat / June 10, 2016

Another Second Amendment Clown Act by the Ninth Circus

“There is no Second Amendment right to carry concealed firearms.”

National Security / John J. Bastiat / March 7, 2016

Clinton’s Libya Problem

It’s isn’t just that nation; it’s her entire tenure as secretary of state.

Government & Politics / John J. Bastiat / February 15, 2016

Justice Antonin Scalia — Farewell Nino

Our Republic has lost a champion of Liberty and Rule of Law.

National Security / John J. Bastiat / February 5, 2016

Perhaps Peace Hasn’t Broken Out Everywhere

Our nation is reaping exactly what the Obama regime has sown.

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