Former Sixties radical, and now prolific conservative author/commentator David Horowitz joined Gardner Goldsmith Thursday, February 23, 2006, to discuss the potent threat posed to capitalism, American culture, tradition and constitutionalism by many US colleges and universities. His new book, "The Professors" is must reading for anyone who has been involved in the fight against let-wing instructors in what are supposedly institutions of higher learning. The Conspiracy highly recommends getting a copy of the book, which is just now being released by Regnery Books.

When you read it, you will be reminded that the fight for freedom is ongoing, and has been since the beginning of history. In the US, the agenda of the Sixties radicals is still promoted, and becoming prevalent in most colleges. It must be fought.

The Professors: The 101 Most Dangerous Academics in America

Destructive Generation: Second Thoughts About the Sixties

More on NH and EEE.

Under a state proposal (HB 1464), the government of NH, through your tax money, would devote $218,000 to battling EEE.

Hear this idea dissected on "Against the Grain", with thanks to Seth , Frannigan, and John.

During a panel on energy conservation and efficiency at the National Renewable Energy Lab, President Bush said that when new technology is available like hybrid or flex-fuel vehicles, it still takes a while to change a 220 million car “fleet” to a modern fleet. But Bush told listeners that he is talking about an evolution, not an overnight process.

Remember, this 'evolution' is not going to be directed by private citizens fulfilling their own wants and needs, it will be directed by government, taking peoples' money, directing it into avenues of investment they would not have freely chosen themselves.

For your erudition.

The Whiskey Rebellion: Frontier Epilogue to the American Revolution

When it was reported February 17 in the NH Union Leader that NH Governor John Lynch's daughter, Jacqueline, had been arrested for alcohol violations for the second time in a handful of months, many reporters noted that they did not want to give inordinate publicity to the problem.

Giving inordinate attention to a story involving a politician's offspring, and looking closely at the story to see where the politicians might be slightly hypocritical, are two very different things. This segment from "Against the Grain" draws the distinction, and focusses on how the NH media is far too willing t

Number 67 does it again. On, February 15, 2006, President George W. Bush spoke to the executives and employees of Wendy's Incorporated, in Dublin, Ohio, outlining many of his principles and initiatives. Here, thanks to the efforts of Number 67, the Conspiracy provides much of the text of Mr. Bush's speech, with commentary on important principles and facts in parentheses. The speech is an excellent example of what "Compassionate Conservatism" really is. The text follows, with commentary on the ideas, but without commentary on, or correction of, Mr. Bush's malapropisms, syntax, or grammatical errors. The Conspiracy mentions this without malice towards the President, but to acknowledge the minor glitches left in his speech.

The Cato Institute has made note of a case moving into Texas courts. It involves Southern Methodist University, and whether it improperly used eminent domain to seize homes in order to build the George Bush Library.

The case will begin in Dallas District Court Tuesday.

For more information, refer to this link at Cato: http://www.cato.org/homepage_item.php?id=205

And hope that a NH politician doesn't become President, or else your home could be next! (grin)...

For deeper reading into Eminent Domain, read "Takings", by Richard Epstein. It is a very scholarly work, and highly recommen

Takings: Private Property and the Power of Eminent Domain

In reference to the federal fine levied against Alex Ray, owner of the Common Man Inns. Mr. Ray last summer offered teenagers the opportunity to organize and run their own breakfast business. For this the federal government said he had broken federal child labor laws, and fined him $4,000.

Child labor laws are, first, unnecessary, second, pernicious, and third, unconstitutional.

Yes! After checking their computers for the first time in SIX MONTHS, the Lynch Administration realized that they had been hacked, and the credit card numbers of NH citizens may have been stolen!

Efficient. Trustworthy. Addressable. Government.

In addition, Section B of the Union Leader reported on February 16 that Alex Ray, the owner of the Common Man Inns, was fined nearly $4,000 for starting a summer program for teens who wanted to learn how to run businesses. He ran afoul of federal 'child labor laws" that "protected" these kids from their own choices, which were also monitored by their folks.

Basic Economics: A Citizens Guide to the Economy, Revised and Expanded

Dick Cheney finally spoke about the accident which left his friend, HarrY Whittington in the hospital, suffering from pellet wounds and then a mild heart attack. This, plus the latest on the reauthorization of the Partiot Act, and Zacarius Moussaoui, are here from "Against the Grain".

Listen for "Smith and Wesson Blues", by Australia's legendary -- and greatest -- garage band, Radio Birdman. Yeah, Deniz Tek, we are a new race, and we do the POP!

The Essential Radio Birdman (1974-1978)

The NH House today resoundingly rejected a proposal to make businesses employing 1500 or more employees have to devote 8% of their payroll to providing health insurance to their employees. The bill was titled: 1704-FN-A. See prior interview with its prime sponsor, Marcia Moody, here at the Conspiracy.

As described in the written post here at the Conspiracy, the British Parliament recently passed a ban on smoking in all "public" places. It is interesting to note that these "public" places do not include government prisons or the Houses of Parliament themselves; nothing like hypocrasy tied together with fascism. Just a day after the vote, Henry DeZoete, Health Research Officer for Reform Britain (www.reform.co.uk) joined Gardner Goldsmith on "Against the Grain", to discuss the government move, and the implications for the UK and the US. This is part two of two.

For Your Own Good: The Anti-Smoking Crusade and the Tyranny of Public Health

As described in the written post here at the Conspiracy, the British Parliament recently passed a ban on smoking in all "public" places. It is interesting to note that these "public" places do not include government prisons or the Houses of Parliament themselves; nothing like hypocrasy tied together with fascism. Just a day after the vote, Henry DeZoete, Health Research Officer for Reform Britain (www.reform.co.uk) joined Gardner Goldsmith on "Against the Grain", to discuss the government move, and the implications for the UK and the US.

For Your Own Good: The Anti-Smoking Crusade and the Tyranny of Public Health

As reported by Reuters, the British Parliament has passed a law that would ban smoking in all "public" places in the nation. This follows on the heels of a smiliar ban in Ireland that became law in 2004.

There are many issues involved here. The first is the fact that with this ban (which still has to go before the House of Lords, but is likely to pass there as well), the principle of private property has been destroyed. "Public" property is properly understood as that which is owned by the state, and which utilizes tax money to operate. Private property is that which is owned privately, which has required one's personal effort to acquire. Stipulating that bars, restaurants and clubs which are privately owned MUST operate under certain conditions runs contrary to the principle that government is created to protect our private property, and we are free to engage in free commerce using this property, as long as the result of the commerce is not to forceably harm the life or property of another.

Founded in 1989 by Jacob Hornberger, FFF is one of the outstanding paladins in the battle to defend liberty. Under Hornberger's guidance, FFF has taken on government regulations, subsidies, wars, tariffs, taxes, work programs, welfare, and myriad other issues where individual liberty is at stake.

The Conspiracy recommends visiting FFF, to keep up to date with many of the important federal and international issues they cover.

On February 6, 2006, Moussaoui went before a jury to find out his punishment for involvement in the 2001 terrorist attacks on Americans. The fact that Moussaoui is in a criminal court, rather than a military court, signifies that he is being prosecuted as a criminal, rather than a war criminal. The Bush Administration had wanted to prosecute him as an "enemy combatant", in a military court. But federal judges disagreed. As Jacob Hornberger notes, this distinction is very important. It signifies whether or not we are at war, and whether we are US citizens with rights under the law, or, due to Congress declaring a non-war, and the Bush Administration pushing for the same, we can all be subject to arbitrary government treatment.

The Dangers of Socialized Medicine

The Case for Free Trade and Open Immigration

The Failure of America's Foreign Wars

The Tyranny of Gun Control

Liberty, Security, and the War on Terrorism

On February 6, 2006, Moussaoui went before a jury to find out his punishment for involvement in the 2001 terrorist attacks on Americans. The fact that Moussaoui is in a criminal court, rather than a military court, signifies that he is being prosecuted as a criminal, rather than a war criminal. The Bush Administration had wanted to prosecute him as an "enemy combatant", in a military court. But federal judges disagreed. As Jacob Hornberger notes, this distinction is very important. It signifies whether or not we are at war, wheter we are still US citizens with rights under the law, or, due to Congress declaring a non-war, and the Bush Administration pushing for the same, we can all be subject to arbitrary government treatment.

The Dangers of Socialized Medicine

The Case for Free Trade and Open Immigration

The Failure of America's Foreign Wars

The Tyranny of Gun Control

Liberty, Security, and the War on Terrorism

On February 6, 2006, Moussaoui went before a jury to find out his punishment for involvement in the 2001 terrorist attacks on Americans. The fact that Moussaoui is in a criminal court, rather than a military court, signifies that he is being prosecuted as a criminal, rather than a war criminal. The Bush Administration had wanted to prosecute him as an "enemy combatant", in a military court. But federal judges disagreed. As Jacob Hornberger notes, this distinction is very important. It signifies whether or not we are at war, and whether we are still US citizens with rights under the law, or, due to Congress declaring a non-war, and the Bush Administration pushing for the same, we can all be subject to arbitrary government treatment.

The Dangers of Socialized Medicine

The Case for Free Trade and Open Immigration

The Failure of America's Foreign Wars

The Tyranny of Gun Control

Liberty, Security, and the War on Terrorism

Conspirators may want to note the revelation of a shocking surprise: the federal government mismanaged the disaster in New Orleans. Yes, we know it is shocking, and difficult to believe, but it is alarmingly true! Since the boondoggle is currently under the control of a Republican, the New York Times is keeping a keen eye on FEMA, and has reported the trouble in very striking terms. The link is available for your perusal:
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/02/13/politics/13katrina.html

In addition, Number 67 reports that the US Government is working on a new computer data collection system that would mine even more data than has alredy been seen in America. At a time of terror threats, and a time when the Bush Administration is trying (in vain) to defend its illegal domestic surveillance program, this news can make one realize that protection of civil liberties and privacy from federal government encroachment is very much at risk. The link to the original article cited by Number 67 is here: