Guy Barnett

A Tribute to Dr. Norman Borlaug and Man's Capacity to Shape Nature
September 15, 2009
September 12th should be a global day of mourning. For that is the day that one of mankind’s greatest heroes and benefactors passed away, though barely a whisper of his passing has been heard since the weekend. Each one of us who is glad to be alive should find a way to commemorate the life of Dr. Norman Borlaug, who died Saturday at the age of 95. Dr.
There's No Such Thing as a Free Lunch Buffet
September 11, 2009
A recent article in the journal The Objective Standard argues that laws which force health insurers to cover individuals, regardless of pre-existing medical conditions, are impractical and immoral. The author of the piece, Dr. Paul Hsieh, illustrates that such laws only serve to make insurance more expensive for everyone.
Special Summer Issue
June 4, 2009
It is my pleasure to announce that The Undercurrent will be running a special summer issue in time for the national Tea Parties on July 4th. Please consider ordering some newspapers.
Special Summer Issue
June 3, 2009
It is my pleasure to announce that The Undercurrent will be running a special summer issue in time for the national Tea Parties on July 4th.
Obama, No Take-Backs
April 26, 2009
The Washington Post recently reported that the federal government has changed the rules of the $1 trillion program to relieve banks of toxic assets.
AIG Witch Hunt
March 26, 2009
The continuing AIG controversy is a textbook example of blaming the market for the sins of government. Rather than allowing a bankrupt company to get its just desserts, the government stepped in and took it over. Now taxpayers are on the hook for billions of dollars in bad bets.
Now Taking Spring 2009 Orders
January 30, 2009
Greetings TU supporters, The Undercurrent (TU) is now taking orders for its upcoming March issue!
Welcome to the Post-Danish-Cartoons World
December 6, 2008
The BBC News reports that, on the eve of its long-anticipated release, Sony recalled its latest video game, LittleBigPlanet, from stores worldwide. The problem? After it had been distributed, one of the game's music tracks was discovered to contain a few lyrical verses that certain consumers may have found offensive. In today’s world of complex computer programs, patches are the normal means of resolving post-production issues. Software recalls are almost unheard of, especially on a global scale.
Give Peace a Chance?
October 20, 2008
The New York Times recently released a video about a group of Jewish and Arab teenagers in Jerusalem who have come together to sing, rather than to fight. Aaron Shneyer, the organizer of this Arab/Jewish band, sombrely explains his assessment of the current situation: "Here's everyone sharing the city [Jerusalem], but they can't talk to the other side.
TU on GoodSearch!
August 29, 2008
I am pleased to announce a new way that you can financially support The Undercurrent (TU), without spending a dime. TU has just been added to the list of eligible non-profit organisations for donations from GoodSearch. GoodSearch is a search engine powered by Yahoo Search that donates money to whatever non-profit organization that you choose.