Champions of Democratic Socialism

Tonight, we renew our resolve that America will never be a socialist country. ~Donald J. Trump/2019 State of the Union If I were a betting man, I would place a healthy wager on Kalshi that Trump’s 2027 State of the Union will include the following statement. “Tonight, we renew our resolve that American will never … Read more

Sound Bites v. Solutions

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

Gratuitous Gratuities

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

short shRIFt

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

DOGE Bites DOGE

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