Government

Remembering the fallen: For some people Memorial Day is every day

By Jim Vicevich | May 30, 2022 |

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.

Maricopa County voter FAQ page edited to approve Sharpies

By Steve McGough | November 5, 2020 | Comments Off on Maricopa 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.

Review: Stalked by Socialism, Jana Kandlova

By Jim Vicevich | July 14, 2020 | Comments Off on Review: 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…

The pandemic clock chimes three: “We’re not in Kansas anymore”

By Bob MacGuffie | May 22, 2020 | Comments Off on The 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.

The Pandemic Clock Strikes 2: “Let My People Go”

By Bob MacGuffie | April 25, 2020 | Comments Off on The 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…

Special Olympics DOE funding – Political grandstanding targets DeVos

By Steve McGough | March 27, 2019 | Comments Off on Special 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.

Stefanowski and the payday loan business

By Steve McGough | October 23, 2018 | Comments Off on Stefanowski 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?

No ambiguity: Trump has authority to suspend entry of aliens

By Steve McGough | February 11, 2017 | Comments Off on No 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.

Breaking Defense: Trump’s Generals – Mattis & Flynn & Kelly

By Steve McGough | December 22, 2016 | Comments Off on Breaking 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…

“I don’t understand … he’s an abhorrent person”

By Steve McGough | November 12, 2016 |

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.