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Craig Biddle's Articles
Ayn Rand & Objectivism, Philosophy
Mediocrities Hold Their Ground
Craig Biddle July 30, 2007
After the avowedly mediocre philosopher Steve Gimbel launched an envious attack on human excellence in general and Ayn Rand in particular—in which he pricelessly attempts to intimidate those who revere excellence into revering mediocrity instead—he and some mediocre followers found themselves engaged with a few Objectivists whereupon they further demonstrated…
Ayn Rand & Objectivism, Philosophy, Politics & Rights
'Loophole': Anti-Euphemism of Statists
Craig Biddle July 25, 2007
Jack Shafer of Slate has written a superb article on the notion of “loophole” titled “Shut Your Loophole.”(Thanks to Brad Malestein for bringing this piece to my attention.) Here’s an excerpt: Upon entering the English language in the late 16th century, the word loophole defined the narrow opening in a…
Philosophy, Politics & Rights
The Rushdie Fatwa and 'Religion vs. Free Speech'
Craig Biddle June 23, 2007
"Cut off the head of Salman Rushdie!" chanted a crowd of Islamists in Pakistan yesterday as calls to murder the “blasphemer” were renewed following his knighthood in Britain. Such barbarism is to be expected from religionists—not just from Muslims, but from any religionists who are neither restrained by a rights-respecting…
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The False Promise of Classical Education
Craig Biddle June 13, 2007
The print edition of the Summer issue of TOS is at press and will be mailed shortly; the online version will be accessible to subscribers on June 20. For promotional purposes, we are making Lisa VanDamme’s “The False Promise of Classical Education” available early and to all. Here are the…
Science & Technology
Doctor Defends Freedom in Medicine
Craig Biddle June 4, 2007
Dr. Paul Hsieh has written an excellent op-ed opposing efforts to socialize medicine in Colorado. It begins: The Colorado Blue Ribbon Commission on Health Care Reform recently selected four health care reform proposals for eventual consideration by the Colorado legislature. Although they differ in their details, these differences are dwarfed…
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From the Editor, Summer 2007
Craig Biddle May 20, 2007
Craig Biddle introduces the Summer 2007 issue.
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On Second Thought, GMU Refuses to Submit
Craig Biddle March 18, 2007
To the credit of George Mason University's administration, the school has decided not to submit to the "will of Allah" or to "his" followers on earth. John Lewis's previously cancelled GMU talk, "'No Substitute for Victory': The Defeat of Islamic-Totalitarianism," has been rescheduled for Tuesday, April 24, at 7:30 PM,…
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Update on John Lewis's Cancelled GMU Talk
Craig Biddle February 28, 2007
Under pressure from those who oppose American self-defense (i.e., Islamists and/or their sympathizers), and on a technicality (i.e., the GMU Objectivist Club failed to file requisite paperwork), GMU has cancelled John Lewis's talk "'No Substitute for Victory': The Defeat of Islamic Totalitarianism," which was scheduled for tonight (Wed., Mar. 28).…
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GMU Goes Dhimmi: John Lewis Talk Cancelled
Craig Biddle February 27, 2007
George Mason University has abandoned its commitment to freedom of expression on campus. At the last minute, GMU has caved-in to pressure from Muslim groups and has cancelled Dr. Lewis’s talk, "'No Substitute for Victory': The Defeat of Islamic Totalitarianism," which was scheduled for tomorrow night, Wed, Feb 28, 2007.…
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From the Editor, Spring 2007
Craig Biddle February 20, 2007
Craig Biddle introduces the Spring 2007 issue.
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Winter Issue of TOS
Craig Biddle November 30, 2006
The print edition of the Winter issue of TOS is at press and will be mailed shortly; the online version will be accessible to subscribers on December 18. For promotional purposes, we are making “From the Editor” and “No Substitute for Victory” available early and to all. Here are the…
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From the Editor, Winter 2006–2007
Craig Biddle November 20, 2006
Craig Biddle introduces the Winter 2006–2007 issue.
Politics & Rights
Insulting Our Soldiers vs. Sacrificing Them
Craig Biddle November 1, 2006
John Kerry has once again proven himself despicable. He has insulted our fine soldiers, saying: "You know, education, if you make the most of it, you study hard, you do your homework and you make an effort to be smart, you can do well. If you don't, you get stuck…
Philosophy, Politics & Rights
Notes on the Coming Election
Craig Biddle October 29, 2006
[Since this post is coming in right on top of Dr. Lewis's excellent comments on the subject, I'm writing this note to bring continued attention to his post, which is a must read.] For whom should one vote in the coming election? What is the principal factor one should consider…
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Attention Webmasters and Bloggers
Craig Biddle October 17, 2006
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