Intifada hurt Democrats
Americans woke up last Wednesday morning to scenes on TV of police in blue cities arresting college students who camped on campuses.
A Switch-Hitting Title IX
Last month, the Biden administration in an authoritarian overreach of the first order, twisted the longstanding Title IX into a political pretzel by redefining “sex” to include “gender identity.”
The Parallels Between Woke Ideology and Social Marxism
Woke the woke ideology emphasizes government coerced alleged social justice, equality and a critical examination of historical and systemic injustices.
Clarence Thomas Just Got Something Huge – Hugely Wrong
A longtime friend long ago observed that when Scalia and Justice Clarence Thomas disagreed – Thomas was correct.
Weekly Notes From Chuck Klein
Beginning in 1979 China tried to control their unwieldy population by curtailing birth rates … and learned a generation later that there were not enough young people to replace/care-for the workers/retirees.
The Divided States of Amerika: A Satirical Spectacle
In this land of polarized perspectives, political discourse has devolved into a circus act, complete with clowns, acrobatics, and a healthy dose of absurdity.
Anti-Semitism at Harvard is Nothing New.
Herman Wouk, in his historical novel The Winds of War, noted that the universities went over to the Nazis “in a body,” even before the Nazis came to power.
Some of This and Some of That
November’s Indian Summer is my normal time of serious introspection. Yesterday’s bi-monthly 9.5 hour drive was another good occasion for such memory summoning and soul searching.
The Biden administration exploits the division among Israeli war cabinet members
The bell is indeed tolling for the Jewish state, but rather than recognizing the global implications of this moment, the Biden administration is exploiting the splintered state of Israel’s wartime coalition.
West Point’s New Motto: “Neglect, Dishonor, Betrayal” – So Send Money! By Cullum Number 53988
West Point has decided to revamp its storied motto from “Duty, Honor, Country” to a more modern, if somewhat controversial, “Neglect, Dishonor, Betrayal.”
As Trump’s Poll Numbers Rise, Arizona Democrats Are Getting Desperate
President Trump is six points ahead of Demented Joe in the polls. To ensure a “win” for Biden this November, Arizona’s Democrat AG has created another lawfare case straight from Orwell’s “1984.”
Again. Calm Down. Let The Process Proceed.
An officer involved shooting has the usual race baiters excited. We need to let the investigation proceed and determine the facts.
Evening Soup with Basement Joe, Vol II – Episode 78: D-Day, Memories, and Normandy French Onion Soup
Joe Buckstop, an aging, corrupt old fool, somehow becomes president in his basement, and every night, an aide has to bring him his soup and discuss the events of the day as he prepares to receive his nightly meds…
Government Overreach: The Dangerous Deadly Power of the BATFE
The raid on Bryan Malinowski’s home exemplifies a breach of the right to privacy and due process and endless tragedy.
Let’s Chip the Real “Useless Eaters!”
We desperately need biometric identification of people. Yes, the time has come and the time is now: we need to cattle-tag… the elite.
The .308 Caliber Catastrophe: How the US Army Lost Its Edge
The .308 Winchesterhad been the gold standard for a reason. It was the cartridge that epitomized the Army’s ability to “kill people and break things” efficiently—a succinct summary of any self-respecting military’s purpose.
The Unchecked Expansion of Federal Government and the Fiscal Quandary
The sheer number of federal employees today compared to 1913 provides a tangible measure of government expansion.
The Tales of Little Pavel, Episode 28: Little Pavel Jumps to Conclusions
An idealistic teenager, living in the 51st ward of a fictional city in middle America, volunteers at the local party headquarters, and learns a lesson or two about modern urban politics.
The Perils of DEI: Cultivating a Culture of Victims and Perpetrators
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, often end up fostering a culture that divides individuals into categories of victims and perpetrators.
West Point Weddings, Part 3: Aftermath
Part 3, of a three part series about one of the most unique experiences in American Military Life, West Point Weddings.