2 April 2003 >> A reader detects “subtle arrogance” on my part and that of Michael Moore. I object on the grounds that there’s nothing subtle about Michael Moore’s arrogance. More >>

25 March 2003 >> Noticing similarities between Michael Moore’s movies and his recent Academy Awards speech, Time Magazine’s James Poniewozik called the speech “a shrill harangue that would make a person ashamed even for agreeing with it.” Poniewozik also concurs with those of us who believe that the anti-liberation movement secured its own demise with its unintentional self-mockery.

James, thanks for writing that article. Saved me a lot of work!

And how’s this for balance: All of the documentary filmmakers who were nominated for Oscars stood behind Moore onstage in a show of political solidarity.

22 March 2003 >> Readers respond to Rarely So Empty Before. More >>

21 March 2003 >> During my interviews covering the San Francisco peace protest, I spoke with a gentleman named Frank Chu. Unbeknownst to me at the time, Frank is somewhat of a celebrity in the financial district of San Francisco. He even has a couple of web sites dedicated to him. So, at the request of Frank’s adoring fans, I have decided to post the uninterrupted interview. Video >>

21 March 2003 >> A transcript of Four Minutes with Frank Chu. More >>

20 March 2003 >> If Saddam Hussein poses no threat, then why were the streets of Manhattan so empty right after the start of the war? More >>

19 March 2003 >> Is Marxism dead? Don’t bet on it! Hard-left ideologies and conspiracy theories were proudly displayed at this San Francisco peace protest. Video >>

7 March 2003 >> The original Protesting the Protesters video generated a huge response and a lot of questions. Here are some answers to the most common ones. More >>

18 February 2003 >> War is not the answer, or so they say. But what is the answer? I went to the peace protest to try and find out... Video >>

10 February 2003 >> “We, the free people of the world, in recognition of the fact that freedom is a gift given to us through the selfless sacrifice of our ancestors, and in agreement on the belief that it is our moral obligation to share this gift with those who were not fortunate enough to be born into it, declare ourselves united in an Alliance of Liberty, whose purpose is to secure the freedom of every human everywhere.” More >>

29 January 2003 >> “Sometimes, there is no choice but to meet danger with force. To resort to war is not the sign of ultimate failure, as some argue, it’s just the sign of diplomacy’s failure. But we shouldn’t let failed diplomacy fester while stealthy enemies strengthen and scheme. Now that we’ve seen how easily terrorists can bring death to our door, we must prevent them from acquiring weapons from thugs like Saddam Hussein. The best way is to make sure there aren’t any thugs like Saddam Hussein.” More >>

23 January 2003 >> Hans Blix decides against using U.S. equipment to aid his search for Iraqi weaponry. Why? To avoid appearing biased. Meanwhile, important sites await inspection by an impotent U.N. More >>

13 January 2003 >> Did you know that the cost of almost every PC sold includes the cost of a Microsoft Windows license, even if the purchaser intends only to use a different operating system on the machine? Or that Microsoft is scheming to have universities force every student to pay for Microsoft software, regardless of whether they actually use it? More >>