Putin is sometimes described as a revanchist, seeking to recreate the Soviet Union. That is a useful shorthand, but it is not really accurate. Robert Zubrin accurateputinrecreate Change image and share on social
Traditional Marxism attempted to argue against free enterprise by saying that capitalism causes poverty and that, therefore, socialism is necessary. That didn't work, because it was false. Robert Zubrin argueattemptcapitalism Change image and share on social
As I explain at some length in my book 'Energy Victory,' during World War II, the American strength in oil production was a decisive advantage for the Allies. Airplanes, ships, and tanks all ran on oil, and we controlled the supply. Robert Zubrin advantageairplaneally share on social
If we are to assess the rationality of government expenditures to protect the lives of Americans through massive domestic surveillance, we need to compare this program to others aimed at saving American lives. Robert Zubrin aimamericanasses share on social
It should be noted that the EPA's banning of methanol is categorically absurd from the point of view of environmental protection. Robert Zubrin absurdbancategorically Change image and share on social
Like the producers of crops, airplanes, and books, producers of natural gas provide goods to meet the size of their available market. The larger the market, the more they can produce, and the more revenue they can obtain to cover their fixed costs and invest in future development. Robert Zubrin airplanebookcost share on social
In what was called the second siege of Leningrad, thousands died, but Putin and his partners in crime got rich. Then Putin killed even more Russians when he had the FSB explode bombs in apartment buildings in Moscow in 1999 to give himself the pretext to seize dictatorial powers. Robert Zubrin apartmentbombbuilding share on social
The key issue is not who is in charge but what. Russia's problem is constitutional. There is no division of powers. The judges, the police, and the legislature all work for the same people, and there is essentially no trial by jury. As a result, anyone can be arrested and accused of anything, and conviction is almost guaranteed. Robert Zubrin accusearrestcharge share on social
The policy of the Obama administration is to employ regulatory strangulation to drive up the price of energy. This must be exposed and opposed for what it is: a policy of forced economic contraction. Robert Zubrin administrationcontractiondrive Change image and share on social
The Putin regime's income comes from oil and gas exports. If we could crash the price of these commodities, we could bankrupt the regime. Robert Zubrin bankruptcommoditycrash Change image and share on social