Articles of Interest

The following articles by various authors are of significant interest. They cover many important topics including current events, historical documentation, commentaries, subjects in law, natural rights, and more. Take the time to educate yourself and form your own opinions. You will find it to be time well spent.

Walter Williams: Avoiding Tyrants and Idiots!

By Walter Williams

It's been at least five years since I've flown commercial, and for good reason: I don't wish to be arrested for questioning actions by often arrogant, rude Transportation Security Administration (TSA) workers. Two years ago, my decision was reinforced by my daughter's experience when going through airport security with her two lovebirds.

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Russia warns Georgia that detaining peacekeepers may end in bloodshed!

MOSCOW, Russia - June 19, 2008 - A Russian General Staff official warned Georgia on Thursday that the patience of Russian peacekeepers was running out and any further detentions could end in bloodshed.

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United States plans to neutralize Russian nuclear weapons by 2012-2015!

MOSCOW, Russia - June 18, 2008 - The U.S.-proposed European missile shield will eventually spread along Russia's borders and may neutralize Russia's nuclear potential by 2012-2015, a Russian political analyst said on Wednesday.

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Pentagon promoted abusive tactics and torture during interrogations!

WASHINGTON - June 17, 2008 - Military officials tasked with training U.S. troops to evade enemy interrogations helped Pentagon lawyers devise a list of abusive tactics that could be used in prisons like Guantanamo Bay, a top Senate Democrat said Tuesday.

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27 levees could overflow if sandbags fail!

OAKVILLE, Iowa - June 17, 2008 - As southeastern Iowa and other parts of the Midwest prepared for the Mississippi River's wrath, the rest of Iowa began the slow move from protection to cleanup.

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Disposable Heroes: Veterans used to test suicide-linked drugs!

An ABC News and Washington Times investigation reveals veterans are being recruited for government tests of drugs with violent side effects

June 17, 2008 - Mentally distressed veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan are being recruited for government tests on pharmaceutical drugs linked to suicide and other violent side effects, an investigation by ABC News and The

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Bank robberies increase throughout the United States!

June 16, 2008 - Bank robberies are up in cities across the United States this year and, although the reason is unclear, the down economy is a suspect.