The D in DIE
Diversification in a society or organization is like portfolio management. Societies and organizations seek diversity to engender new ideas and approaches.
Government
Brit Child Killer “Misinfo”: Amid Riots, Truth Swept Under the Rug?
One thing riots such as the ones currently roiling Britain are good for, is serving as a distraction. For example, consider what we know — and are not being told — about what sparked the unrest: the murders of three little girls and injuring of 10 others at a Southport, U.K., dance class last Monday
Tim Walz’ story: Weasel, Politician or? When Does Political Talk Cross The Line?
Soldier Stories Often Get Better With Age And The Telling. Embellish, Forget, Occasionally Lie. Why We Rely On Records And Witnesses.
The I in DIE: Death of Meritocracy
Scene from a coaches conference two weeks before the college national championship game. Coach: You know our starters got us here, but it’s not fair they’ve played every game and we haven’t played many players in the program. I think bringing in the Freshman team for the game will give them some great experience and …
The Annotated Constitution: An Unconstitutional Expansion
The federal government often operates under an annotated version of the Constitution, which spans roughly 3,000 pages. This annotated version, incorporating over 240 years of court cases, represents a substantial departure from the original text.
The E in DIE
Social justice groups use the figure above as a meme to show the DIE (Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity) movement to illustrate equity. If all we are discussing is these three people, then it may make some sense. But there is a broader picture than the three spectators. The stadium owners, the paying fans, and the …
The Commerce Clause: Defending the Founders’ Original Intent
By analyzing the writings and speeches of the Founding Fathers, we argue for a return to a more restrictive interpretation of the Commerce Clause to preserve the principles of limited government and state sovereignty.
Why Wait For The Truth When A Lie Gets Around The World Quickly
In issues like Governor Walz’s military record, it’s best to let the facts come out before commenting. Liberals don’t seem to understand that. Nor do they care.
The Original October 7 Gives Us Hope
The next American civil war — if there is one — will find Americans facing MS-13 and Hamas because the left knows that their boys in Chicago couldn’t hit a barn door.
The Constitution’s Meaning: Anchored in Original Intent and Public Understanding
The U.S. Constitution, the foundation of American law and governance, stands as a testament to the vision and wisdom of the Founding Fathers.
Debtapalooza: America’s Never-Ending Spending Spree
Ever since President Nixon decided that gold was too shiny and turned our money into fiat currency in 1971, it’s been one wild financial ride.
Can a Free Republic be a Superpower: Part 4 Toxic Debt
Toxic Debt threatens not only the ability to be a superpower, but our entire way of life.
Our Government Does Nothing Right – Migrant Child Addition
To avoid government detention of illegal minors at the border, the Biden administration operates an outplacement program. It has not gone well – for the children that is.
Republic versus Superpower Part 3: Operational Security, Transparency, and Security
When I looked at the question, Can a Free Republic be a Superpower?, the conflict between transparency and security troubled me. I set the series aside for a bit and was reminded of it when I wrote a post on LinkedIn, Truth is the First Casualty of War. This is Part 3, and it …
Karl Marx’s Meth: How Communism Became the Drug That Killed Millions
If religion was the soothing balm for humanity’s woes, Marx’s vision of communism turned out to be the societal equivalent of methamphetamine
The Assassination of the President (JFK) of the United States of America Closing on 61: Implications For President Trump Part 8
There Is No Greater Risk To A Protectee Than the Anointed Protectors
Can a Free Republic be a Superpower: Part 2b: Superpower or Sleeping Giant?
Japanese Admiral Yamamoto reportedly said, “I fear all we have done is to awaken a sleeping giant and fill him with a terrible resolve.”
Can a Free Republic be a Superpower: Part 2a: Is the US a Superpower?
On the surface, this question seems almost silly. The US has a nuclear arsenal, one of the strongest economies, and outstanding military power. Yet we ran from Afghanistan with our tail between our legs in near total disgrace. We did something like that in Vietnam nearly 50 years before repeating it in Afghanistan. Are these …
Why Are There No DEI Hires In The Pro Football Hall of Fame
If quotas and race/sex set asides are good enough for high office, why are they not good for sports?
Can a Free Republic be a Superpower? Part 1: Introduction
In the councils of government, we must guard against the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought, by the military-industrial complex.