“Republicans campaign like Libertarians and govern like Democrats.” Harry Browne (1933-2006) American libertarian writer, politician, and free-market investment analyst. Libertarian candidate for US President 1996 & 2000. Source Reference Harry Browne Quote

In a landmark ruling on a deeply contentious issue, the High Court of Justice ruled on Thursday that grocery stores can remain open on Shabbat in Tel Aviv. The decision follows a decade-long struggle against the practice between small business…

“Every major horror of history was committed in the name of an altruistic motive.” Ayn Rand (1905-1982) Author. Source Reference Ayn Rand Quote

The world is up in arms over the U.S. President’s formal recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. The White House is breaking with years of precedent and people are bracing for violence. U.S. embassies around the world have…

“The efficiency of the truly national leader consists primarily in preventing the division of the attention of a people, and always in concentrating it on a single enemy.” Adolf Hitler (1889-1945) German Nazi Dictator. Source: Mein Kampf, 1925-27. Source Reference Adolf Hitler Quote

Australia descended to a new low as a same-sex marriage bill has passed the parliament’s lower house. The House bill complements the Senate bill passed recently. Some called it a great “win for Australian values,” while Malcolm Turnbull, the Prime…

“We are going to impose our agenda on the coverage by dealing with the issues and subjects we choose to deal with.” Richard M. Cohan Senior Producer of CBS political news. Source Reference Richard M. Cohen Quote

Less than two months after the Santa Rosa fires destroyed thousands of homes and killed 40 people, a ravenous, fast-moving wildfire driven by powerful Santa Ana winds scorched over 65,000 acres near Los Angeles on Monday and Tuesday, destroying more than 150…

“Our republic and its press will rise and fall together.” Joseph Pulitzer (1847-1911) Hungarian-born American newspaper publisher after whom the Pulitzer Prize was named. Source Reference Joseph Pulitzer Quote

Pope Francis visited Myanmar and Bangladesh November 27 through December 2. Both countries have a Catholic population of only about 1 percent, more or less of the total population, with Myanmar 90 percent Buddhist and Bangladesh 90 percent Muslim. Following…

“I am for the First Amendment from the first word to the last. I believe it means what it says.” Justice Hugo L. Black (1886-1971) US Supreme Court Justice. Source Reference Justice Hugo L. Black Quote

Shopping centers, eateries and other retail outlets are getting rid of their ATMs in a move toward a cashless Australia. Retailers who were “cash only” will have to change their format. Retailers stand to gain a lot of information about…