Meet the man who changed Glenn Beck's life Sep 18, 2009
It lists 28 fundamental beliefs -- based on the sayings and writings of Moses, Jesus, Cicero, John Locke, Montesquieu and Adam Smith -- that Skousen says have resulted in more God-directed progress than was achieved in the previous 5,000 years of every other civilization combined. The book reads exactly like what it was until Glenn Beck dragged it out of Mormon obscurity: a textbook full of aggressively selective quotations intended for conservative religious schools like Utah's George Wythe... (Salon)
Al Qaeda Leader's Death a Blow to Somali Group Sep 16, 2009
Adam Smith, chairman of the House of Representatives Armed Services terrorism subcommittee. "We've had concerns about the degree to which Al Qaeda was trying to do training and maybe plan operations out of Somalia, and this will unquestionably undermine their efforts to do that.". (Fox News)
Airborne Laser Could Save Us From Terrorist Nightmare Scenario Sep 15, 2009
But writing in 1776, Adam Smith said that the first duty of government is national defense. Clearly, today the nation is involved in an asymmetrical war. (Human Events Online)
Health care recess over for state's congressional delegation Sep 7, 2009
Adam Smith, D-Tacoma, is just the type of moderate member Democratic leadership needs to attract to pass a measure ... Adam Smith, Democrat, Tacoma. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Health Care And You Don't Stop Sep 6, 2009
And perhaps 50s do for self motto could spark aspiring hip-hop artists to host their own health care town halla health care cipher, if you willposted on YouTube and livestreamed on Ustream, particularly targeting those unaware of how much they resemble, in mindset, Adam Smith as they do Mr. Curtis Jackson. Could Jay-Za big supporter of Obamas presidential campaign and a successful entrepreneur in his own rightconvince us that the presidents plan doesnt advocate... (Slate)
U.S.' past, China's future? Sep 3, 2009
These intellectual foundations can be linked to two tomes written by Adam Smith, the father of modern economics. The first, relatively unknown work is Theory of Moral Sentiments (1759), in which Smith champions "enlightened self-interest" that includes the interests of the greater community, as well as sympathy for others. (Xinhuanet, China)
America has a self-serving government Sep 2, 2009
Our Founders took from Adam Smith, John Locke, Edmond Burke, etc. and God. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Column: Baird, Smith take different approaches to town hall meetings Aug 12, 2009
Adam Smith told our D.C. correspondent Les Blumenthal that such emotional meetings come with the job ... Ask Adam Smith and Brian Baird next November. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Baird defends choice not to hold town hall meetings Aug 9, 2009
David Wu, Peter DeFazio, and Adam Smith, all Democrats, will hold the meetings. So will Republicans Doc Hastings and Cathy McMorris Rodgers. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Cloud ships 'to deflect sun's rays and stop global warming'... Aug 8, 2009
" Must be because it's so much better to spend HUGE amounts of money and HUGE amounts of resources to build things that don't make sense. It's the sun:) garciga on August 08, 2009 at 06:55 AM windsinger1, I am no stooge of big oil, but I have read books and scholarly articles on the subject of anthropogenic global warming. It doesn't exist! There is simply no evidence, and I'd love to hear any believer try to find some. Anecdotal evidence doesn't count. Let's talk real evidence. Solar activity,... (The Drudge Report)
Click to read:House OKs Extra $2B on "Cash for Clunkers" Aug 1, 2009
"And that car sure didn't look like it was a "clunker" but looked like a fairly decent late model car just being scrapped, what a phenominal and outrageous waste of resources in this country, oh yes, the metal can be recycled, but lost in that hooha is the fact that fossil fuels were used up in every phase of producing that car, will be used more to recycle it, and even more wasted melting that steel down again, energy that is never recovered again. It takes a blast furnace of about 3,000... (CBS News)
News from the Jewish Community Center: July 30 online edition Jul 31, 2009
It illuminates our commitment to both bringing teens to innovative Jewish programs throughout the nation and pioneering engaging Jewish programming here on the North Shore, says North Shore Teen Initiative Director Adam Smith. We are excited that North Shore Teen Initiative is partnering with us to bring our teens to JCC Maccabi ArtsFest. (Swampscott Reporter, MA)
Newsweek: U.S. ignores an economic prophet Jul 20, 2009
Since the days of Adam Smith, classical economic theory has held that free markets are always efficient, with rare exceptions. Stiglitz is the leader of a school of economics that, for the past 30 years, has developed complex mathematical models to disprove that idea. (MSNBC -- Business)
Five Americans Inducted Into Free Market Hall of Fame Jul 15, 2009
The first induction ceremony was held last year, and the recipients were Scottish economist and philosopher Adam Smith; French writers J.-B. Say and Frederic Bastiat; Austrian economists Carl Menger, Ludwig von Mises, and Friedrich Hayek; American writer Ayn Rand; and American economist Milton Friedman. Mark Skousen, producer of FreedomFest, announced this year s inductees, followed by comments by Steve Forbes, editor-in-chief of Forbes magazine. (Human Events Online)
World Economy Jul 5, 2009
Everything we know about economic behavior, right back to Adam Smith, must be rethought. Back before nationalism, socialism, capitalism. (Asia Times Online)
Analysis: Somalia aid tied to shaky government Jun 29, 2009
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The Strange Case of Mark Sanford Jun 25, 2009
While cable s talking heads shout at him, he somberly quotes Adam Smith and Friedrich Hayek. He worries aloud that the bailouts represent a crisis of American civilization. (The American Conservative)
An Anti-Business President At The Helm? Jun 16, 2009
A follower of Adam Smith, he's not. By Fred BarnesReprinted with permission from The Weekly Standard. (CBS News)
Demand for Elite Forces Growing Fast Jun 5, 2009
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Will the Antichrist be a homosexual? Jun 2, 2009
Adam Smith wrote on May 31, 2009 4:15 AM:" It takes a lot of learning to be so ignorant. ". Jack Thomason wrote on May 31, 2009 4:05 AM:" You're basing his entire claim on a misreading of a single verse taken out of context. Just like every other anti-gay right wing Christian preacher.How about you try preaching love, social justice, respect for all human life and dignity, and responsibility for the impoverished and the unfortunate.There are over 300 bible verses about social justice and the... (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
French Lessons Jun 1, 2009
D. in intellectual history forget that the Enlightenment flourished also in Philadelphia, Berlin, and Edinburgh (Adam Smith), and was frequently pragmatic (the first smallpox vaccinations, for example). Its principal heritage was democratic and libertarian (including the American Constitution), and only by perversion did it contribute something to modern totalitarianism. (The American Conservative)
Strasburg loses in baseball regional May 30, 2009
Caleb Shofner hit a three-run homer in the ninth to draw Texas Ain one, but Kraig Sitton struck out Adam Smith to end the game. Sam Gaviglio earned the win for the Beavers. (ESPN -- College Sports)
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But the OSU reliever got Adam Smith out to end the game. Bell singled in each of his first three at bats, driving in two runs in the fourth. (Oregon State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Collusion Course May 29, 2009
In , Adam Smith himself warned, "People of the same trade seldom meet together, even for merriment and diversion, but the conversation ends in a conspiracy against the public, or in some contrivance to raise prices.". Page: 1 | Ben Sheffner is an attorney in Los Angeles and a former newspaper reporter. (Slate)
Read the 'JER' transcript May 27, 2009
GIGOT: James, I want to ask you this about Adam Smith, good free market capitalist, even he argued you should be able to tax tobacco, rum, and sugar because those aren't really good for you. So, you tax simple behavior. (Fox News)
Reasons to back tax reform May 24, 2009
" bobosghost wrote on May 23, 2009 2:31 PM:" Even your beloved Adam Smith realized that the majority of the tax burden should rest on the wealthy ... " asterisk wrote on May 23, 2009 4:40 PM:" I don't believe Adam Smith ever said "the majority of the tax burden should rest with the wealthy." What he did favor was a tax system in which wealthier people pay taxes that were at least proportionate to that group's level of income ... (You wouldn't be referring to Adam Smith's "Invisible Hand"... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Northwest lawmakers back guns in parks May 22, 2009
Thursday, May 21, 2009. (Created: Thursday, May 21, 2009 12:22 PM MDT). (Havre Daily News, MT)
Congress backs guns in national parks May 22, 2009
Local experts provide the latest information on Healthcare issues that matter to you. Fresh Ideas withLeigh Ann. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
• Northwest lawmakers back guns in national parks May 21, 2009
Times-News: Magicvalley. to register or to login to your Magicvalley. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Panetta to CIA: We told Pelosi the truth... May 16, 2009
Panetta to CIA employees: We told Pelosi the truth - Glenn Thrush - POLITICO.com. That is against our laws and our values. (The Drudge Report)
UMW students recognized for excellence at commencement ceremony May 10, 2009
Christine Linman Exley of Norfolk, Adam Smith Award for Graduate Study in Economics, Departmental Honors in Economics and Departmental Honors in Mathematics ... Adam Smith Award for Graduate Study in Economics, Henry W. Heweston Economics Award and Departmental Honors in Economics. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
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Start Your Own Tax Revolt -- Without Getting In Trouble - HUMAN EVENTS. Start Your Own Tax Revolt -- Without Getting In Trouble by 04/15/2009. (Human Events Online)
Start Your Own Tax Revolt -- Without Getting In Trouble Apr 15, 2009
A virtuous and industrious people may be cheaply governed. Little else is required to carry a state to the highest level of opulence but peace, easy taxes, and a tolerable administration of justice. (Human Events Online)
World leadersmiss the target Apr 15, 2009
Market fundamentalism as the term is generally used in macroeconomics is a key component of neo-liberal globalization of trade, in the same sense that the British, through Adam Smith, promoted "free trade" in the 18th-19th centuries. The difference between Smithian free trade and today's neo-liberal market fundamentalism is that British free trade was limited to the sphere of political influence within the British Empire, whereas neo-liberal market fundamentalism aims to be truly global. (Asia Times Online)
Read 'Cost of Freedom' recap Apr 14, 2009
I mean, ever since the enlightenment with Adam Smith first evolved the philosophy of this, capitalism for 200 years in this country has done wonders. You have one hiccup here and you want to abandon this and go to socialism. (Fox News)
Food Police's New Target: Soda Apr 11, 2009
On this point, the authors quote Adam Smith: "Sugar, rum, and tobacco are commodities which are nowhere necessaries of life, which are become objects of almost universal consumption, and which are therefore extremely proper subjects of taxation.". Step 3 is to persuade you that one person's soda consumption harms others, thereby transcending personal liberty. (Slate)
DEA agents to stage Afghan offensive Apr 1, 2009
U.S. to send more drug agents to Afghanistan. DEA aims to cripple terror-narcotics networks by driving up their costs. (MSNBC -- Race)
Thousands of U.S. troops to be deployed to Afghanistan Mar 28, 2009
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I ll take Dr. Adam Smith s approach to markets any day over Obama s.. Posted by: Boise, Idaho, USA 26 March 2009. (International Herald Tribune)
Murray, Reichert team up for Alpine Lakes wilderness bill Mar 27, 2009
Jim McDermott, Adam Smith, Jay Inslee and Brian Baird all support the new bill, Reichert and Murray said. Rep. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Obama To Unveil Revamped Afghan War Plan Mar 27, 2009
Source 0000161D s: President Plans To Deploy 4,000 Additional Troops To War Zone And Increase Aid To Pakistan. WASHINGTON, March 26, 2009. (CBS News -- World)
China and the West: A time for muscle-flexing Mar 21, 2009
Adam Smith s disciples ... Much to the chagrin of China s online leftists, Mr Wen has repeatedly sung the praises of Adam Smith in speeches and meetings with journalists. (The Economist)
New destinations Mar 20, 2009
Adam Smith Institute ... But Dr Eamonn Butler of the Adam Smith Institute does not believe xenophobia is the prerogative of the right. (BBC News -- Business)
Growing Government: China To Our Right Mar 17, 2009
So when Wen Jiabao (who of late has been touting capitalism's intellectual founding father, Adam Smith) warns America not to overexpand government, it's not out of humanitarianism. It is because he understands what too many in Washington have forgotten: Reduced economic freedom can break a superpower. (Investors Business Daily)
N.Korea Threatens 'War' If Satellite Shot Down Mar 9, 2009
"" EAMMON BUTLER, Director of Britain's Adam Smith Institute, on a new study that the U.K. now operates a quarter of the world's CCTV cameras a larger share than any other nation. World. (Time.com)
Bob Barr: Search for economic fix misses best example Mar 4, 2009
Instead of timidly searching the world for a government-based economic model to rescue our economy, Geithner and the rest of the crew in Washington ought to take crash courses in American history and in Adam Smith; both taught by Steve Forbes. Or, even better, get out of the way and let someone like Forbes lead. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Testing Testing Mar 3, 2009
Adam Smith thought competition among religions was a good thing. Does Hanukkah prove him wrong. (Slate)
State basketball tourney tips off Feb 28, 2009
Fayette took the lead with :42 left on a 3-pointer by sophomore Adam Smith ... Guard Adam Smith ended the quarter with a lay in set up on fellow sophomore Malcolm Brogdon s shot block and long pass ahead ... Sophomores Maurice Williams and Adam Smith added 13 and 12, respectively. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
U.S.-Syria talks chart way forward Feb 27, 2009
" Both sides said they expect to hold future meetings, though nothing has been scheduled. Wood said the United States wants to see some positive steps by Syria about the concerns Feltman expressed before committing to subsequent contacts. The first U.S. meeting with Moustapha since last September is being viewed as the start of more regular contacts between Washington and Damascus through normal diplomatic channels, senior administration officials told CNN. A U.S. charge d'affaires currently is... (CNN -- World)
...the Republicans failed to lead and continue to fail to impress. … Feb 26, 2009
Adam Smith, the father of economics, captured the essence of this wonderful human cooperation when he said, He (the businessman) generally, indeed, neither intends to promote the public interest, nor knows how much he is promoting it ... Adam Smith continues, He is in this, as in many other cases, led by an invisible hand to promote an end which was no part of his intention ... If you have doubts about Adam Smith s prediction, ask yourself which areas of our lives are we the most satisfied and... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Stimulus 'nay' carries risk for some House Republicans Feb 24, 2009
"I think you'll start seeing by late summer" voters souring on the stimulus plan, said Tom Campbell, a Republican state representative who has already begun a campaign to unseat Democrat Adam Smith in the congressional district next to Reichert's. "I don't think the Obama tide is as awesome and big as it may appear.". (Boston Globe)
Syria urges U.S. to remove "dictating policy" Feb 22, 2009
On Wednesday, Assad held a meeting with Benjamin Cardin, a member of the U.S. Senate's Foreign Relations Committee, and on Jan. 31, with a delegation led by U.S. congressman Adam Smith. During the talks, Assad stressed the importance to develop relations with the U.S. through serious, constructive and positive dialogue based on mutual respect and joint interest, according to SANA.. (Xinhuanet, China)
Syria confident of US detente Feb 21, 2009
Shortly afterwards, a senior Congressional delegation landed in Damascus, headed by Adam Smith, a Democratic member of the House Foreign Relations Committee. In a significant remark before leaving Syria, he also expressed America's willingness to turn a new leaf in relations with Syria. (Asia Times Online)
World Watch: U.S. Opens Door To Syria Dialogue Feb 18, 2009
Adam Smith, a Democratic member of the House Foreign Relations Committee, and declared the United States was willing to turn a new leaf in relations with Syria. Shortly afterwards, the U.S. gave a rare to repair two aging Boeing 747s despite Washington's trade sanctions. (CBS News)
White House says stimulus=75k state jobs Feb 18, 2009
Adam Smith, District 9, D-Tacoma, 8,000. Reader Comments. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
Two Northwest Democrats vote no as Congress passes stimulus Feb 15, 2009
Past Month's Most Commented Stories. Saturday, February 14, 2009 11:01 AM PST. (Longview Daily News, WA)
World Watch: Obama OKs Syria Plane Deal, Signaling Thaw Feb 9, 2009
Obama's OK Of Plane Deal Signals Thaw With Syria - World Watch. February 8, 2009, 3:05 PM. (CBS News -- World)
World Bank Free Market Policy Duplicity Feb 8, 2009
And yet Free Market Institutions like The Heritage Foundation, the American Enterprise Institute, the Adam Smith Institute, The Cato Institute, and The Institute of Economic Affairs do not entirely tell the economic truth. Some even go as far as falsely claiming that Government- big government- is the problem as a basis for downsizing government and handing over vital services to the private sector without any form of competition before or during provision. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Prep Rally Blog Feb 8, 2009
Prep Rally: Covering High School Sports Across America. Friday, January 23, 2009 After a 100-0 game. (USA Today -- Sports)
How Good Are We, Really? Feb 8, 2009
Yet among the chattering classes, particularly in the United States, there has been a virtual consensus thatlike it or notthe world is best explained through a compound of Darwin on biology and Adam Smith, and his Friedmanite successors, on the economy ... For his part, Adam Smith saw himself as a philosopher of moral sentiments, as well as an explicator of the marketplace; he presupposed a civilized world in which sympathetic actors could be counted on to do the right thing vis--vis... (Slate)
Business.view: Swiss misses (and hits) Feb 7, 2009
Book of the week: Wen Jiabao, China s premier, said he was re-reading Adam Smith s Theory of Moral Sentiments. How many of the capitalists at Davos could say the same. (The Economist)
