Nathan Tabor

Capitalism—Not Perfect, But Certainly the Best

As the United States enters into the 2008 and another presidential election, there is widespread anxiety over the state of the economy. The subprime mortgage crisis, and the subsequent collapse of the housing market have cast a pall across even the most optimistic projections. In response, many Americans look to government to alleviate their concerns and usher in a new cycle of economic growth. Though such impulses are understandable, it would be a grave mistake to take any steps which would lead us away from the free market.

Freedom’s Foundation

Over the past eight years, out-of-control spending, Iraq, economic concerns, and the culture wars have eclipsed gun control in the public debate over politics.

Closing the Book on Judicial Activism

After a bruising and extended primary fight, the Republican die has been cast; for better or worse, John McCain appears to be our next nominee.

Post-Clinton Politics

A friend of mine once speculated that if Hillary Clinton is defeated in the primaries, she would then divorce Bill and take him to court for his multiple infidelities. While the scenario itself may be unlikely, it raises a prospect which is looking more plausible by the minute: Hillary Clinton, defeated by her own party.

Huckabee: The New Face of Conservatism?

After the South Carolina primary and the subsequent withdrawal of Fred Thompson and Duncan Hunter’s presidential bids, the Republican field has narrowed considerably. Barring a Giuliani victory in Florida, the nominee will almost certainly be Romney, McCain, or Huckabee.

Rethinking President McCain

The election cycle of 2008 has been characterized by longshot candidates and miraculous comebacks. Mike Huckabee won the Iowa caucus with virtually no money and a small operation.

UN Enters the War on Terror—On Whose Side?

After years of speaking out of both sides of its mouth on the issue of terrorism, the United Nations has finally staked out a clear position: Any negative portrayal of Islam will not be tolerated.  


Culture, Character and Christmas Ads

Last week, Mike Huckabee’s Christmas ad generated an extraordinary amount of buzz among the national news media when Huckabee wished voters a “Merry Christmas” and referenced the “season of Christ’s birth.”

Christmas Cheer and Holiday Humbuggery

During the Christmas season, it’s become customary to expect a certain number of private citizens and public figures to pitch a fit over the omnipresent nature of the holiday.

Our Underground Economy

On Tuesday of this week, I received an email from Enterprise Rent-A-Car entirely in Spanish. This was followed by a second email (en inglés esta vez) which apologized for the previous email and offered me a 15% discount on my next rental. As nice as it is to receive a discount on an expensive service, these emails raise two questions: why is Enterprise sending emails in Spanish to its customers, and why the apology and discount offer?

Déjà vu All Over Again

The Elephant in the Room

On Wednesday night at the CNN-sponsored Youtube debate, Republican candidates gamely responded to questions from supporters of Bill Richardson, Log Cabin Republicans, and the ubiquitous audience plant from the Clinton camp.

The Wrong Kind of Room Service

The rise of the internet and the massive expansion of telecommunications networks have allowed individuals access to goods, services, and one another on an unprecedented level.

Massive Expansion of SCHIP:  A Move Toward Socialism

I recently heard about a young mother who received an unexpected call from a collection agency for a bill for a medical test that was performed on her infant son two years ago.