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- Alexander's Column · Dec 21, 2006Christmas 2006: Promises to Keep
himself than I have -- However under a full perswation of the justice of our Cause I cannot but think the prospect will brighten.” A year later, however, came the aforementioned … writing of “A character to lose -- an estate to forfeit -- the inestimable blessing of liberty at stake -- and a life devoted, must be my excuse,” and about
- Alexander's Column · Nov 17, 2006Milton Friedman
ideas. Here, Milton Friedman stood as a giant among men, defending the cause of liberty against the totalitarian ideologies of Marxism, Communism and Socialism. Milton Friedman, American patriot, “Chicago School
- Alexander's Column · Jun 30, 2006A Nation of Resolve
remarkable years have passed since July 4th, 1776 -- but what lies ahead for our liberty-blessed land? Let us take stock, at this anniversary of our nation’s founding … decent Respect to the Opinions of Mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the Separation.” “When...it becomes necessary....” Armed hostilities had commenced
- Alexander's Column · Mar 24, 2006Operation Iraqi Freedom — Just the Facts, Please
than box cutters could, in a matter of minutes, kill thousands of Americans and cause in excess of $250 billion in damages to the U.S. economy. The 9/11 attack demonstrated … means at their disposal and thus undermine our political, military and cultural support for liberty around the world. Bin Laden’s plan, “American Hiroshima,” outlines an attack
- Alexander's Column · Dec 2, 2005Staying the course...
common observation here that our cause is the cause of all mankind, and that we are fighting for their liberty in defending our own.” --Benjamin Franklin This week, the mainstream
- Alexander's Column · Nov 18, 2005Call them what they are — TRAITORS...
legitimate desire to fulfill the highest obligation of his office: that of defending our liberty against all threats. Ted, Dick and Harry, on the other hand, have plenty of political … Reid may be willing to throw in the towel and declare this a lost cause, I am certain that American troops are not. ... Mr. Reid’s comments are demoralizing
- Alexander's Column · Nov 11, 2005Veterans Day — Duty, Honor, Country
know that their sacrifices defended a most precious gift -- a gift of liberty that we cherish to this day. On 11 November 1921, an unknown American soldier from World … when courage seems to fail, to regain faith when there seems to be little cause for faith, to create hope when hope becomes forlorn. ... Your guidepost stands out like
- Alexander's Column · Aug 26, 2005We are ALL ‘Anti-War’
casualties as in Vietnam, but because, once again, as America’s finest are defending liberty at home by fighting for freedom in critical regions abroad, the beleaguered Left has recruited … claim; it is about the arrogance and selfishness that uniformly characterize the Left’s causes cŽlebres. Her fallen son deserves the gratitude of all Americans, yet Ms. Sheehan
- Alexander's Column · Aug 5, 2005Spitting on The Few, The Proud...
there were in Vietnam, but because, once again, as America’s finest are defending liberty at home by promoting freedom in critical regions abroad, the storm clouds of Leftist dissent … among the fallen. His father, Robert Hoffman, said that Justin believed in the cause he was fighting for, and he challenged his fellow Americans to support the mission in Iraq
- Alexander's Column · Jul 29, 2005U.S. National Security — The Long War or the Short Surrender
common observation here that our cause is the cause of all mankind, and that we are fighting for their liberty in defending our own.” --Benjamin Franklin
- Alexander's Column · Jul 15, 2005U.S. National Security — Imminent Threats
Ramzi’s lack of engineering knowledge, his crude truck-bomb didn’t cause the collapse of the building, though it created a six-story crater in the parking garage. Although … vanished. In reality, Western democracies, particularly those seen as the true beacons of liberty, have been at war with Jihadistan, that borderless nation of Islamic extremists that constitute
- Alexander's Column · Jun 30, 2005The Founders’ Cornerstones — Independence Day
freedom. Thus, the cornerstones on which the Founders built our new country were religious liberty, sanctity of personal property, practical exercise of freedom in daily living, and necessity of self … shall deal falsely with our God in this work we have undertaken, and so cause Him to withdraw His present help from us, we shall be made a story
- Alexander's Column · Apr 15, 2005John Paul’s ‘Mixed Legacy’?
from the Soviet-controlled Eastern bloc. The Solidarity Movement embodied the concepts of individual liberty, free enterprise, and self improvement. Liberation theology, on the other hand, embraces collectivization, the subordination … this man who single-handedly did so much for the cause of liberty. The media, on the other hand, need only to look in the mirror to see hypocrisy. Forty
- Alexander's Column · Apr 1, 2005‘Gun Violence’?
keep and bear arms has justly been considered as the palladium of the liberties of a republic...” --Justice Joseph Story In the wake of another school shooting by another sociopathic … kill people. Using the “gun problem” logic, one may conclude that black leather gloves cause stabbings, matches cause arson, vehicles cause wrecks, cameras cause pornography, swimsuits cause drowning, cigarette lighters
- Alexander's Column · Mar 24, 2005Resurrection Day 2005: The Ultimate Sacrifice
themselves at risk to protect us in various ways. When in defense of our liberties they lay down their lives in battle, we say they have given the ultimate sacrifice … atheists so weak-minded that the mere propinquity of those of other beliefs causes them to lose their faith? However, if atheists have standing because atheism is properly understood
- Alexander's Column · Mar 18, 2005License To Kill
endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness....” What else could account for all the anguished attention regarding … years ago, when she collapsed under questionable circumstances and a lack of oxygen caused brain damage. Her now-estranged husband, Michael Schiavo, sought medical-malpractice compensation. However, since then
- Alexander's Column · Mar 11, 2005Profile of Valor: CWO Aaron Weaver (USA)
many uniformed Patriots -- those sworn to defend their nation’s Constitution and the liberty it guarantees. One small way you can express your gratitude to our Armed Forces … world. These volunteers know the risks they face, and they know the cause they serve. ... In this vital cause, some of our men and women in uniform have fallen, some
- Alexander's Column · Jan 28, 2005Lying about Iraq
choose your religion, [and that] is against the rule of God.” The pro-liberty pressures will undoubtedly (even if unsuccessful in the short term) counteract the advance of Jihadistan across … common observation here that our cause is the cause of all mankind, and that we are fighting for their liberty in defending our own.” --Benjamin Franklin On cross-examination... “Since
- Alexander's Column · Dec 17, 2004Tax Reform v. Political Power
objects which in the ordinary course of affairs, concern the lives and liberties, and properties of the people, and the internal order, improvement and prosperity of the State.” Madison further … eliminated, corporate taxes and compliance costs vanish. Free market principles then take effect, causing a race to the finish with retailers dropping their prices to gain new customers -- while generating
- Alexander's Column · Sep 10, 2004Jihadistan: A clear and present danger
therefore rely upon the goodness of the Cause, and the aid of the supreme Being, in whose hands Victory is, to animate and encourage us to great and noble Actions … that Jihadis are a relentless enemy who will not rest until that beacon of liberty, the United States, is laid waste. These are very dangerous times, when the state sponsors