July 17, 2006 Issue

American Petrocracy
By Kevin Phillips
Among the shifting rationales for war in Iraq, the most plausible motive may be the least discussed: access to oil.

Power of the Pen
By James Bovard
President Bush doesn’t veto the laws that limit his power, he just signs them away.

Zarqawi’s Death Wish
By Justin Raimondo
How elements of the Iraqi insurgency seek to goad the U.S. into war with Iran

One World Cup
By Steve Sailer
In America, soccer fans fall into the distinct demographics of Latinos and latte liberals.

Man of the House
By W. James Antle III
John Hostettler takes his stand in Indiana’s “Bloody Eighth.”

Wasteland of Wealth
By Chilton Williamson Jr.
Aristotle, Tocqueville, and our commercial society

Reconciling Christendom
By Marcia Christoff Kurapovna
Roman Catholic and Orthodox Churches contemplate reconciliation.

Defining Democracy Down
By Leon Hadar
Roadmap to negotiations with Iran

Gentlemen, Start Your Computers
By Steve Sailer
Anthropomorphic autos in “Cars”

Partners in Crime
By Bruce Bartlett
The Big Ripoff: How Big Business and Big Government Steal Your Money by Timothy P. Carney