by Barry Fagin | Nov 25, 2013 | Business & Economics, Politics & Law
{This was originally a Point/Counterpoint article in the Colorado Springs Gazette, the “Right” point being from John Horner. Published June 22, 2011.} The standard argument liberal intellectuals offer against free-market conservatives goes something like...
by Barry Fagin | Nov 18, 2013 | Politics & Law
{This was originally a Point/Counterpoint article in the Colorado Springs Gazette, the “Right” point being from John Horner. Published April 27, 2011.} Medicare and Medicaid are two of America’s worst social programs. Begun as small initiatives during the...
by Barry Fagin | Nov 11, 2013 | Psychology, Religion & Spirituality, Science & Pseudoscience, Society & Culture
{Published in the Colorado Springs Gazette, October 27, 2010} Why do people believe in things that are obviously nonsense? Halloween is around the corner. It was great fun when my kids were little; I still enjoy it when kids come to my door. Dressing up as scary...
by Barry Fagin | Nov 4, 2013 | Business & Economics, Politics & Law, Society & Culture
{Published in the Colorado Springs Gazette, October 10, 2013} In these times of governmental gridlock and incompetence, it’s great to see what the private sector can do if given the chance. Provided it’s not being strangled in regulations by the Democrats,...
by Barry Fagin | Oct 28, 2013 | Uncategorized
{Published in the Colorado Springs Gazette, March 2, 2011} I’ve had this theory about political parties for a long time. It’s so obvious, someone must have thought of it, but that won’t stop me from putting my name on it. I call it the Fagin Theory of Parental...