Category Archives: Policy

Islamists on Track to Win Egyptian Election

Posted on Wednesday, November 30, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

I predicted earlier this year that the Arab Spring would likely result in further Islamic radicalization of the Arab world. According to The New York Times, the “mainstream” Muslim Brotherhood has captured about forty percent of the Egyptian vote, based … Continue reading →

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Biting the Hand That Feeds: Occupy Protestors Close Apple Store on Black Friday

Posted on Sunday, November 27, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

The video above shows Occupy Oakland protestors accosting a customer trying to enter the Apple Store in San Francisco on Black Friday. So much for the movement being a whole new paradigm — a whole new paradigm in thuggery, perhaps.

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America’s First Experiment with Socialism

Posted on Saturday, November 26, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

I discovered this brilliant Reason.tv video via Divided We Stand United We Fall. Sorry for the delay, I’ve just reawakened from my tryptophan-induced coma. Happy belated Thanksgiving!

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Freedom vs. Security: Why Pepper Spray Is a Civilized Way to Disrupt Law-Breaking Protests

Posted on Friday, November 25, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

There is an interesting debate going on at Tarheel Red with Nick from Poison Your Mind about the pepper-spray incident at University of California-Davis. The video images of the pepper-spray incident at UC-Davis do not look good. Apparently, they are so … Continue reading →

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A Few Reflections On America During the Holidays

Posted on Friday, November 25, 2011 by mbsbvu

The video clip below is a patriotic medley that’s been a favorite of mine for several decades. I never seem to tire of it. In fact, I think we would all benefit if one greatly expanded it and its sentiments. What Can … Continue reading →

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Newt Gingrich Won the Republican Debate

Posted on Tuesday, November 22, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

Newt Gingrich won the debate hands down. No one else was even close. He was honest and pragmatic on immigration, recognizing the tough reality that a percentage of the eleven million illegal immigrants have been living and contributing to American … Continue reading →

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A Tale of Two Retirement Systems

Posted on Sunday, November 20, 2011 by mbsbvu

Are you old enough to begin to care about your retirement income? Well, if you are of voting age, perhaps you are. “What?” you say. “I need to start worrying about my financial situation at age 65 or 70, when I’m … Continue reading →

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Introducing ROARR Contributor: Mark Sussman

Posted on Saturday, November 19, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

It is my pleasure to introduce ROARR contributor, Mark Sussman. Mark is a Washingtonian living in the Seattle area.  He has been a supporter of Constitutional and limited government  for many years, but became more fully active, upon his retirement … Continue reading →

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Darwin a Positive Evolution for American Foreign Policy

Posted on Saturday, November 19, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

This past week’s announcement that the United States would station 2,500 Marines in Darwin, Australia is a positive development for American foreign policy. Incidentally, seven years ago I made this recommendation as part of a student group in a defense management class … Continue reading →

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The Anarchy Will Not Be Televised: Why the Occupy Movement Has Officially Jumped the Shark

Posted on Wednesday, November 16, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

Apparently, the assailant who fired two rounds from a semiautomatic rifle at the White House was likely an Occupy D.C. protestor. Of course, the New York Times does its utmost to draw as little attention to this allegation as possible. In … Continue reading →

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