The New Individualist, January/February 2007
Volume 10: Nos. 1-2“When a nation resorts to war, it has some purpose, rightly or wrongly, something to fight for—and the only justifiable purpose is self-defense.”
—Ayn Rand, "The Wreckage of Consensus"
Capitalism: The Unknown Ideal
OUR COVER
During the recent election campaign, Democrats, including Hillary Clinton, made it clear that they would never conduct warfare the way the Bush administration has in Iraq. No, a President Hillary would deploy U.S. soldiers altruistically—just as her husband did in Kosovo. On this month’s cover, art editor David Sims offers us a helpful preview of her military model.
Contributors
Editor’s Desk by Robert James Bidinotto
PRIVATE I: Opinion by Roger Donway
SENTINEL:
Intelligence report by Scott Wheeler
SELF-EXPRESSIONS:
The Democrats’ Model Warby Sherrie Gossett
Okay, we know that the Democrats hate the way George Bush has made war in Iraq. So, how would they use America’s military might? Consider Kosovo...
OUT OF STEP:
TNI’s Interview with Michael Shermerby Edward L. Hudgins
One of the leading spokesmen for the contemporary “skeptic” movement explains what that viewpoint shares in common with rational individualism. You may be surprised.
MAVERICKS:
Creators: From Chaucer and Dürer to Picasso and Disney, by Paul Johnson
Reviewed by Roger Donway
Our senior editor is delighted that renowned historian Paul Johnson “has returned to what he does best: praising the people he admires.”
REEL INDIVIDUALISM:
Casino Royale
Film review by Robert James Bidinotto
Bond, James Bond, is not only back: he is better than ever in a film that—at last—takes Ian Fleming’s hero seriously. Your Editor is both shaken and stirred.
Flags of Our Fathers
Film review by Robert L. Jones
Director Clint Eastwood transforms James Bradley’s inspiring biography of his father’s famous flag-raising on Iwo Jima into cynical flag desecration.
Gridiron Gang
Film review by Robert L. Jones
Duane “The Rock” Johnson’s biopic of a real-life football coach who salvaged a gang of ghetto kids may be formulaic—but so was Cinderella. This story works, too.
SOLILOQUY:
Cheerleaders for American Defeat
by Robert James Bidinotto
Do you ever wonder why American liberals seem to welcome U.S. military failures and setbacks? That’s because they think America deserves punishment for the “sin” of pride.
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