Observations on the South Dakota Political Scene; A little sermonizing is long overdue

The following is a rant in first person format – something I have rarely done across the thousands of articles and commentaries I’ve written over the years. It’s the only way to convey the message properly. Here we go. Five-plus years of directly observing and participating in GOP politics in South Dakota has left me …

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Living Behind Enemy Lines, Tale #58: Desperately Seeking Racism

Living Behind Enemy Lines, Tale #58: Desperately Seeking Racism

Editor tells reporter that headquarters wanted stories about racist incidents, even minor ones. Even if we had to stretch the facts, if a white resident and a non-white resident had any kind of dispute, the reporter was to slant the article to make it sound like the white person was racist.

It’s Insanity!

It turns out we live in a totalitarian police state, and most people don’t even realize it. They’ve become so accustomed to the ever-expanding laws, rules and regulations that Big Government has imposed on us all. Today, there is virtually nothing we can do without being extorted by government and obtaining their permission first — and of course, paying the associated fees. As one person put it, we’re living on a “tax farm” as “free range humans.”

Introduction to Business 101: Golf with THE Chuck – Trump’s Weekend Wins of August 15th – 17th, 2025

Welcome back to our weekly dive into the art of the deal, where we dissect the moves of the ultimate dealmaker, President Donald J. Trump, through the lens of business principles.

Another nothingburger bites the dust; I’m beginning to believe Roadrunner Trump owns Acme

Boy did they have Donald Trump good this time. After he racked up six months of solid victories—the border secured, tariff revenue pouring in, settling wars across the globe and demolishing Iran’s nuke program—Democrats finally had The Donald with their Acme Instant Epstein Scandal Ray Gun and Dog Whistle Decoder Ring.