Government
Remembering the fallen: For some people Memorial Day is every day
Let me, if you will, read just a portion of Greg Saroyan’s article in USA Today. And then tell you about two friends who lost their lives in Iraq.
Read MoreMaricopa County voter FAQ page edited to approve Sharpies
On Oct. 17 and Oct. 21, the Maricopa County Recorders office clearly stated permanent markers should not be used to fill out ballots.
Read MoreReview: Stalked by Socialism, Jana Kandlova
Editor’s note: This book review by Don Pesci was originally posted on his Red Notes from a Blue State blog on July 12, 2020. It is re-posted here with permission. Jana Kandlova, author of Stalked by Socialism, has written a necessary book that raises the question: Are we here in the United States attempting to…
Read MoreThe pandemic clock chimes three: “We’re not in Kansas anymore”
Two months ago we were governed with our consent (mostly). We had life, liberty and were pursuing happiness each in our own special way.
Read MoreThe Pandemic Clock Strikes 2: “Let My People Go”
As our metaphorical pandemic clock strikes two it seems the oxygen breathing people of the country have caught a whiff of overkill in the air. Boat owners in Michigan are told sailboats are approved on the lake, while motor boats are not. Vermonters are told books and seeds are “non-essential” items and may not be…
Read MoreSpecial Olympics DOE funding – Political grandstanding targets DeVos
Politicians love to grandstand. Instead of hyperbole, let’s look at the IRS Form 990s for the Special Olympics and see it’s best funded with private and business donations instead of the federal government.
Read MoreStefanowski and the payday loan business
There is a demand and need for the short-term, unsecured loan market. In Connecticut, these types of loans are illegal, but is the moral objection to these loans reasonable?
Read MoreNo ambiguity: Trump has authority to suspend entry of aliens
The president has a tremendous amount of power concerning the entry into the United States of all aliens. The law is clear. There is no ambiguity at all.
Read MoreBreaking Defense: Trump’s Generals – Mattis & Flynn & Kelly
In a three-part series, James Kitfield from Breaking Defense provides brief overviews of the experienced military men that will, or may be working for President-elect Trump in leadership positions. Among the many anxieties inspired by the rise of Trump, one of the most profound is his fondness for generals. Does naming so many retired military men…
Read More“I don’t understand … he’s an abhorrent person”
Why did conservatives – and many Democrats – vote for Donald Trump? There is no one answer, but I think many selected Trump because he fought back.
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