DOGE: Transparency and Truth
The media has hyped and fueled American partisan conflicts since the birth of the Republic. That was one reason that instigated the infamous Alien and Sedition Acts.
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DOGE: Transparency vs Secrecy; Thieftaking vs Investigation
Is DOGE a thief, a thieftaker (modern usage: bounty hunter) or a diversion? With all the contradictory reports and poor information, it is hard to tell what they are. Both judicial review and thieftaking are rooted in English Common Law, but those that use judicial review are loath to employ thieftaking. To make matters even more complex and muddled, DOGE has not taken a single thief yet, but stories abound about Musk companies getting sweetheart deals. What is the truth? Few know for sure since most of DOGE’s work is done behind shuttered windows with maybe a few slats left open to tantalize the populace. We need open windows and actionable information.
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 …
Lyme Disease; 1970s Accidental Lab Leak?
The discovery of three previously unknown diseases in Lyme, Connecticut in the 1970s, presents speculation about potential connections to the government Plum Island research facility.