Capitalism must change, or face system's destruction
December 2, 2009
We should be screaming from the rooftops, "Capitalism is dead, long live capitalism!"
Content by Patrick Butler
Center right, moderates key for Republican party
November 11, 2009
With the Republican's defeat last fall, the party as an organization has since been leaderless.
Blacksburg Town Council candidates for consideration
October 27, 2009
At a minimum, each Virginia Tech student spends nearly three quarters of the year in Blacksburg.
Column: News channels should not be like entertainment networks
October 13, 2009
The news we get, especially news comes from the large 24-hour network television stations, has become less and less about news and more and more about entertainment.
Column: Helping the community is personal responsibility
September 30, 2009
I am lucky. I have never been poor enough to need welfare or been unable to pay for insurance. I have always had food to eat and enough money to make sure it was both healthy and fresh. Because I am a reasonably smart and hard-working individual, it is no
Column: We need to be conscious of what we accept as truth
September 15, 2009
During President Barack Obama's speech on health care last week, Representative Joe Wilson (R-SC) yelled out, "You lie!" while Obama himself was trying to address rumors on whether illegal immigrants would get publicly funded health care.
Column: Most important aspect of reform is human rights
September 1, 2009
The argument against health care is not about money, socialism or big government.
Column: Four more years: McCain's policies do not reflect change
September 24, 2008
After watching both the Democratic and Republican conventions, one thing I noticed was that both parties are attempting to own the idea of change. It's not just Barack Obama's slogan anymore -- John McCain is trying to lay claim to it, too.