011 – Junk Science Kills Conservatism

 

We delve into the pervasive clutter that fills our minds today—junk science and junk politics—drawing from recent discussions and insights that challenge the status quo. Following up on our previous guests, such as Anthony Verberkmos from Indy Media, we examine how anti-globalism and anti-war sentiments often align with the mainstream rather than true radicalism, revealing biases against America and Israel that ignore moral distinctions in conflicts. We highlight articles from the London Free Press, where Licia Corbella praises Israel as a beacon in the Middle East, and Michael Coren exposes the fault lines in blaming the West for Palestinian ills.

Turning to history, we explore how right makes might, as exemplified by the Roman Republic’s principles of representation and voluntary contributions that built its empire, contrasting with today’s moral relativism. We also address Ontario’s coal-fired plants, noting Tom Harris‘s warnings against Premier Dalton McGuinty’s closure plans, as government data shows air pollutants declining while ozone remains steady—proving coal can be clean and efficient.

The death of conservatism looms large, with columnists like Ian Urquhart and Andrew Coyne critiquing John Tory’s vague platform that mirrors liberal spending without real cuts. We recall Ayn Rand‘s 1960 obituary for conservatism, which dares not defend capitalism, the true system empowering individuals over politicians.

In our focus on junk science, we feature Terence Corcoran‘s anecdotes from Junk Science Week, debunking distorted studies and exaggerated risks. Timothy Patterson‘s research on sunspots correlates with climate cycles, showing the sun brighter now than in 8,000 years, shattering CO2 myths. Václav Klaus urges resistance to environmental hysteria that threatens freedom through global planning.

As we confront these deceptions, we advocate for objective truth in a way that is just right.

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