Lobbyists and litigators for environmental restriction groups have produced energy policies that future generations may regard as lunatic.

It used to be tough and unrewarding to be a crank, but new media technologies may be contributing to the lunacy of the "birthers" and other recent conspiracy theorists.

The permanent campaign mindset dominates politics in Congress right now. And it does not bode well for finding solutions to problems.

With 'don't ask, don't tell' repealed and gays seeking marriage equality, the homosexual bourgeoisie is emerging--a concept subversive to both liberals and conservatives.

The U.S. debt ceiling must certainly be raised. In all likelihood, it will be lifted sometime before the critical hour. But at home and abroad, there is disbelief that such an easy problem cannot be dispensed with more quickly.

South African policymakers should not underestimate the European sovereign debt crisis, which is likely to spark global financial market turbulence that will have a severe impact on the South African economy.

Regulations have been a major culprit in causing the current housing crisis.

Without political change, the rule of law and property right protection will not return to Zimbabwe.