The Bible is very clear about one thing. Using politics to create fairness is a sin. ~P. J. O’Rourke There is a debate going on in America about fairness when it comes to designing a system by which winners are chosen. It is an obsession for some people, myself included. If you think I am … Read more
BLOGGER’S NOTE: I occasionally skim through previous posts to see if they held up over time. At best, I am batting .500. This one, however, originally written as satire, unfortunately proved to be more truth than fiction. Disclaimer: One modus operandi of the Donald Trump campaign has been the creation and distribution of conspiracy theories about … Read more
By now, every American should be aware of the adage, “How do you know Donald Trump is lying? His lips are moving.” Best economy of all time? NOPE! Highest energy production ever? NOPE! Would never appoint a numbskull like Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve chair? NOPE! I will release the Epstein files? NOPE! Foreign countries … 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