A January 12, 2026 Gallup press release reports a record high 45 percent of adults in the United States identified as “political independents” in 2025, two percent higher than the previous record set in 2024. In contrast, the remaining adults were evenly split between Democrats and Republicans with 27 percent each. There has been no … Read more
A problem well stated is a problem half solved. Charles Kettering (1876-1958) As I often remind readers, the best topics for a Deprogramming101 post come from the least expected places. And often begin with a great question. Today’s subject was triggered by a random Facebook conversation initiated by “Only in South Florida.” It included a … Read more
Federal employees do not deserve their jobs. Federal employees do not deserve their paychecks. And these are jobs that can be fired at will. They’re consuming taxpayer dollars. Those jobs are paid for by the American tax people, who work real jobs, earn real income, pay federal taxes and then pay these federal employees. ~Marjorie … Read more
Three littoral combat ships in drydock at BAE Systems in Jacksonville after being decommissioned. On July 14, 2023, Republican Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-4) issued a press release patting himself on the back for voting in favor of the House of Representatives’ version of the National Defense Appropriation Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024. Under background … Read more
The federal government and its workforce must be radically downsized. There are ways to do that. But it takes political commitment. A 75 percent federal workforce reduction may seem unrealistic, but talking about it is a start. Even a 7 percent reduction would be a giant step in the direction of freedom. Michael Chapman/CATO Institute … Read more