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Opinion and commentary on American law, politics and economics.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 823 )
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Intriguing Hypothesis on Islam
[courtesy Google Images]I don’t know that he’s right. As with any new hypothesis–especially one dealing with the fundamental nature of a religion–we’re all... Read more
Posted on 04 September 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
I WANT My Nuggets!!!!
You’ve probably heard that high fructose corn syrup may be addictive and is routinely added to food products to make people eat more and buy more. Read more
Posted on 03 September 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Can Obama . . . Or Can He Not . . . Unilaterally Declare War on Syria?
The Nobel Peace Prize winner . . . with his own Death List. [courtesy Google Images]If, under the Constitution, the President has the unilateral power to declar... Read more
Posted on 02 September 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
NSA Spying Will Expand
[courtesly Google Images]Russia Today “Former NSA chief Michael Hayden told television host Bob Schieffer of CBS’ Face the Nation that . . . Read more
Posted on 01 September 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Minimum Wage, A.D. 1968 and Now
[Courtesy Google Images]According to that article,“American workers are not making as much [today] as they used to after you account for inflation. Back in... Read more
Posted on 01 September 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
The National Debt is a “Liar’s Loan”
I think they mean “You’re” [courtesy Google Images]Investopedia “A category of mortgages known as low-documentation or no-documentation mortgages that have... Read more
Posted on 01 September 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Bank Depositors Are “Unsecured Creditors”; Bank Savings Aren’t Safe
Here’s an informative video that explains the risks inherent in banking with some of America’s biggest and most aggressive banks. The video does not allege... Read more
Posted on 31 August 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Gun-toting Police Chief Disciplined for Pro-gun Rights Rant
Time magazine reports,“Pennsylvania police chief Mark Kessler is approaching the last day of his suspension from duty on Friday after he posted videos of pro-gu... Read more
Posted on 29 August 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Article I Section 8 Clause 11
“Congress shall have Power . . . to declare war . . . .”–Article I.8.11 The Constitution of the United States.So I’m wondering . . . Read more
Posted on 28 August 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Government Killers
[courtesy of Google Images]During much of that embargo, Medeline Albright was the 64th U.S. Secretary of State. On May 12th, A.D. Read more
Posted on 27 August 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Lainey’s First Flight
Nothing political here. No analysis of the law. Just a little fun as a dad takes his 6-year old daughter for her first airplane ride. Read more
Posted on 27 August 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Musings on the Middle East
Middle-East Meets Far-East (courtesy Google Images)The Washington Times recently published an article entitled “China will surpass U.S. in oil imports; shift... Read more
Posted on 26 August 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
JFK Speech on Government Secrecy
Back in the 1960s, I was just a kid and I supported Barry Goldwater. I didn’t think much of John F. Kennedy. I didn’t have anything against him other than... Read more
Posted on 25 August 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Internet Makes It Harder to Govern
In an article entitled “Kerry: Internet, Instant Communication Making It much Harder to Govern,” Antiwar.com reports that:“Speaking today [August 14th, A.D. Read more
Posted on 24 August 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Consumerism is Dying
Conspicuous Consumption[courtesy Google Images]The New York TimesI found that article to be both amusing and irritating in that: 1) it told the truth; but 2)... Read more
Posted on 24 August 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
“Are We Going to Let These Bastards Kill Us?”
Here’s a very interesting, somewhat scary, 12-minute video. The first 8 minutes read a little like a plot in a modern James Bond movie. They describe the New... Read more
Posted on 23 August 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
America’s Finest
Two more tributes to the policy of hiring cops with low IQs. Our laws are being enforced by moronic brutes who don’t have brains enough to understand the laws... Read more
Posted on 23 August 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
People Demonstrate Against Police Militarization
New Hampshire’s motto is “Live Free or Die!” Apparently, some of the people of that State see those words as something more than a mere advertising slogan. Read more
Posted on 22 August 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Does the Federal Reserve Have Any Gold?
The following video offers a concise explanation of what may be a massive fraud perpetrated by the Federal Reserve. However, the video probably won’t add much... Read more
Posted on 21 August 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Dead Man Surfing
Surf Bum (courtesy Google Images)The video below exposes abuses of the Food Stamp program. It illustrates the seemingly “good life” being lived by a... Read more
Posted on 20 August 2013 POLITICS, SOCIETY
