It is common to hear prominent members of the Left – especially America’s executive, President Obama – discuss income inequality as if it were a dire, undesirable consequence of “unfettered capitalism,” capable of creating an environment in which the likes of Bill Gates stomp all over the poor and hoard…
The Defense of Jimmy Carter
Why it’s time to appreciate Carter’s presidency When you think of Jimmy Carter, what are the first words you think of? Are they strong, courageous and independent? Chances are probably not. When it comes to thinking about the man from Plains, Ga., a majority of people wouldn’t use any of…
Obama’s HUDdle on Campus
If you aren’t aware, Obama’s Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Shaun Donovan, graced our fair campus with his presence this afternoon. According to UNC’s Office of Federal Affairs (did anyone know we even had one of those?), the purpose of the visit was “to provide an opportunity for Carolina stakeholders to…
The Budget Deal
Let me just say that I am extremely underwhelmed by budget deal currently being touted by the GOP establishment. Putting aside the Planned Parenthood issue for a moment, let’s just trace the course of this “deal.” The GOP ran on a platform that promised $100 billion in cuts this year….
True Confessions of a Coca-Cola Drinker
If one reads today’s column in the Daily Tar Heel, you would think that drinking soda is some sort of gross evil. We’re told that foreigners think we’re fat and what we really need is a fat tax and, we should only be allowed to drink water. What’s really ironic…
Victory is Sweet
I woke up this morning, and for some reason the air seemed fresher, the grass greener, the color of the falling leaves more vivid. Lenoir was even serving meatball subs today. And I asked myself, what could possibly make this day even better? And then I remembered the historic victories…