Revisiting Sacagawea’s Contributions
Sacagawea stands out in America’s history for a number of reasons; but, one reason is never mentioned: She was the first woman, in recorded history, to vote on the North American continent.
Our Betters Do Not Believe in the Rule of Law
In most nations constitutions and laws are interpreted loosely, solely for the benefit of those in power. Instead of protecting people from the power of the state.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries Slams GOP Funding Proposal, Rejects Election Law Tied to Stopgap
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries made it clear—he’s not buying what Speaker Mike Johnson is selling. In a sharp rebuke on Monday, Jeffries tore into the GOP’s latest stopgap funding proposal,
Some Truths, by Chuck Klein
Here are a few simple truths from Chuck Klein. They might be considered, “common sense,” but as we all know, that isn’t all that common
Responsibility and Accountability Part 3: The Bureaucracy and Accountability
This is Part 3 of a series on accountability and responsibility. As the graphic shows, the two should work together, but can but can get jammed.
Lessons From 1976 by Dan Sikes
The summer of 1976 witnessed the celebration of our Nation’s Bicentennial. Unlike most teenagers, I had become consumed with the race between President Ford and Governor Reagan concerning the Republican Nomination for President of the United States.
Israeli Airstrikes in Syria Target Key Military Sites, Leaving 14 Dead and Dozens Wounded
Late Sunday night, a volley of alleged Israeli airstrikes hammered military positions deep in central Syria, leaving at least 14 dead and dozens more wounded
The Reflective Belt: A Symbol of the Military’s Shift Toward Safety Over Combat Effectiveness
The U.S. military began to show signs of shifting priorities in the early 1990s, with a focus on risk aversion that would later become a key feature of a more “woke” military.
Intractable Becomes the Inevitable.
The intractable problem of the illegal alien invasion inevitably will lead to real violence across America. The problem is intractable
Lewis & Clark Entertain The Locals
As Americans prepare for a presidential election that will determine if we remain a free people, we are more in need of laughs than any other period in my lifetime.
For the Left it’s All About Baby Killing
In my experience with politics over the last 40 years, I have learned that it doesn’t matter how good a person is on many of the issues. If they are for outright baby killing (euphemistically called abortion and via propaganda called “prochoice”), that individual, when the chips are down, will go against every other fundamental right to protect baby killing.
Elton John Praises Donald Trump’s Rocket Man Nickname for Kim Jong Un
In a recent interview, music legend Elton John expressed his amusement and praise for former President Donald Trump’s now-famous nickname for North Korean leader Kim Jong Un—“Little Rocket Man.”
An Open Letter To Vice President Dick Cheney
You are the one voting for the actual threat to our republic Sir, not I.
Responsibility and Accountability Part 2: Congress and Accountability
This is Part 2 of a series on accountability and responsibility. As the graphic shows, the two should work together, but can get jammed.
Evening Soup with Basement Joe, Vol III – Episode 109: Governors, Passes, and Manhattan Chowder with Shellfish and Bacon
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…
Capital One Faces Class-Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Data Sharing With Tech Giants
Capital One, the eighth-largest bank in the U.S. by total assets, is now facing a class-action lawsuit accusing the company of secretly collecting and sharing personal and financial information from its customers with tech companies like Facebook, Google, and Microsoft.
Hannibal: The Genius General Who Challenged Rome’s Might
Hannibal Barca, born in 247 BC in Carthage (modern day 🇹🇳 Tunisia) was a military prodigy destined to become one of history’s most renowned commanders.
Liberals’ Knives Come Out for Nate Silver After His Model Points to a Trump Victory
And just like that, after suggesting that Vice President Kamala Harris’s honeymoon phase is over, polling guru Nate Silver went from a liberal darling to a charlatan who is working in cahoots with Silicon Valley billionaire and past Republican megadonor Peter Thiel (regardless of the fact that Thiel has repeatedly said he is sitting out …
The Cheney Endorsement and the Missed Opportunity
Former Vice President Dick Cheney (R, WY) has endorsed former Senator Kamala Harris (D, CA) for president this fall.