By KEN Van Doren Thomas Sowell (born June 30, 1930) is an American economist, social theorist, political philosopher, and author. A National Humanities Medal winner, he advocates laissez-faire economics and writes from a libertarian perspective. He is currently a Rose and Milton Friedman Senior Fellow on Public Policy at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University.…
Monthly Archives: December 2011
Kelvin Kemm
Durban due diligence
We must demand scientific rigor on climate change, or we will reap the consequences Kelvin Kemm From my vantage point here in South Africa, I could hardly miss the major build-up to the COP-17 United Nations world environment and climate conference, which was held Nov. 28 to Dec. 9 in Durban, where I went to…
Craig Rucker
Battling the forces of darkness in Durban
CFACT is there – challenging climate chaos claims, and protecting our economy and liberty Craig Rucker CFACT – the Committee For A Constructive Tomorrow – is at COP17 in Durban, South Africa, as the main negotiating team that is representing those like you who challenge the UN’s claims of man-made global warming cataclysms and the…
Science and Environmental Policy Project
SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY PROJECT
The Week That Was December 10, 2011 Quote of the Week Sherlock Holmes: “It is a capital mistake to theorize before one has data. Insensibly one begins to twist facts to suit theories instead of theories to suit facts.” From: “Scandal in Bohemia” A. Conan Doyle. [H/t Jim Johnson] ******************************* Number of the Week: 14,570…
Steve Stanek
Government Handouts Always Followed by Takeaways
By Steve Stanek President Barack Obama apparently does not understand basic economics or even simple math. Such as: There are two sides to every equation. In just the past few days the president has announced a new program to help mortgage borrowers refinance their homes, and another to help college students reduce their loan amounts.…
Heartland Institute, Robert M. Carter, Tom Harris
Wasted ‘Climate Change’ Cash Could Save Lives Instead
By Tom Harris and Robert M. Carter When it comes to climate change, our leaders would do well to follow Buddhist advice: when struck by an arrow, first remove it before seeking out your assailant. Otherwise, you will die. But most governments and charitable foundations today do exactly the opposite. They try so hard to…