As a result of my recent interview with Bill Felkner, I learned of a new entry to my blogroll. Anchor Rising is the name of a Rhode Island blog that leans toward free market thought and its implementation in public policy matters. To see for yourself, click here. Viva Rhode Island and Anchor Rising!
In the course of my preparation for the John Bolton interview, the name Jesse Helms recurs. It was then Senator Helms (R,NC), who demanded the United States withhold it’s portion of United Nations “dues” unless and until much needed reforms proved forthcoming. Eventually, the “dues” were reinstated but not the much needed reforms. Helms’ passing is a timely reminder of this fact; who will take up the cudgels for U.N. reform (an oxymoron perhaps?) now?
Happy Fourth of July/Independence Day 2008 to all readers and to listeners of my program. Thanks for your ongoing support of my broadcast efforts. I am learning as I go along and intend to get better, with your help and input. Upcoming shows:
Monday, July 7, 2008 – Dr. Frances Rice, chairwoman of the National Black Republican Association. Sponsored in conjunction with Chad Everson of Grizzly Groundswell/Grizzly Groundswell Radio fame.
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 – Ambassador John Bolton, author of Surrender is Not an Option and former UN Ambassador to the United Nations under President George W. Bush.
For more info or to listen, visit Bottom Line Radio.
Former UN Ambassador John Bolton will join BottomLineRadio host BostonPatriot on Tuesday, July 8, FROM 11:30 AM Eastern TO 11:50 AM Eastern. BottomLineRadio airs in Boston,Massachusetts on the BlogTalkRadio network. Callers are welcome on a limited basis: 646-200-3682
I recently had the opportunity to interview John Thompson, president of SUDS Diving. SUDs stands for Soldiers Undertaking Disabled Scuba. It’s conducted at Walter Reed Hospital and is designed to assist returning veterans injured in Afghanistan and Iraq with their rehabilitation. The organization is a 501 (c3) charity that puts the contributions it receives to good, practical use. On an individual level, I feel good about this group because it gives me a way to support the troops when and where they most need it: when they return home from duty. We will interview Mr. Thompson again in June.
The spectacle of a Harvard University president begging for government handouts is just too much! Harvard University’s endowment is approaching $35 billion (thats BILLION with a b) dollars, the largest of its kind in the country, if not the world. Moreover, Harvard University, like other “non-profit” organizations, is not required to pay taxes of any kind. Therefore, the spectacle of Harvard as a beneficiary of government handouts of any kind is more than offiensive. It’s symptomatic of what’s wrong with this country’s fiscal priorities.
Let’s Not, and Say We Did – New York Times. The Bottom Line Radio expanded view:
1) Education, education, education. Those who find themselves on the outside looking in tend to be frightfully undereducated relative to those who are “affluent”. Korean, Vietnamese, Chinese and Indian immigrants, are among those who come to the United States “on the outside looking in” and emerge on the affluent side. These groups also tend to pursue quality education AGGRESSIVELY.
2) Marriage first, children and parenthood later. There is overwhelming empirical evidence to support the fact that unwed parenthood is nearly perfectly positively correlated to poverty. It’s hard to aggressively pursue a quality education while simultaneously raising children, particularly as a single parent.
3) Learn Manners. Never forget the importance of Yes, No, Please, Thank You. These words, sincerely uttered, can work wonders, even when all else has apparently failed.
4) Eliminate political correctness. It insults people’s intelligence, fans the flames of animosity, and perpetuates resentment among groups.