Is America a Republic or an Empire?

By: drrobertowens (Diary)  |  March 22nd at 10:30 AM  | 

Over the years in this column I have written about the American Empire.  I have advocated jettisoning the Empire to save the Republic.  This topic has sparked debate and controversy even among the most dedicated readers.  Usually the argument runs like this, “America is not an Empire, never has been and never will be,” or “America’s far-flung military deployments are not the garrisoning of an | Read More »

Where’s the Outrage?

By: drrobertowens (Diary)  |  May 27th at 11:18 AM  | 

Today we are faced with an out of control administration that believes it can involve America in a war on the whim of the executive instead of the act of Congress.

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Are Unintended Consequences the Intention?

By: drrobertowens (Diary)  |  April 1st at 06:04 PM  | 

When the unintended consequences are the only consequences we should count on, it makes one wonder how unintended they are.

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