Watching the political maneuvering over the budget, I keep having the same thought. When so many of us live beyond our means, why wouldn’t government officials think they are free to do the same? Only as the consequences of our … Continue reading →
Every election season, the party faithful are asked to volunteer at the phone banks, calling our neighbors to urge them to get out and vote…Republican, of course. I refuse. It’s true that I’m not good at cold calling strangers and … Continue reading →
Every so often we read about a major social network or search engine agreeing to censor its content in restrictive countries. Especially given the prevailing attitude of some Internet users that everything ought to be open and free, the outcry … Continue reading →
Franklin Graham has left the Republican party after the last budget vote, which irresponsibly spends money we don’t have and continues funding Planned Parenthood. I certainly understand Mr. Graham’s disgust. I have struggled over the years with the difference between … Continue reading →
This is a reprint from a few years ago that seems worth recycling. I had recently read and posted to Facebook an article by Walter Williams about race labels. Surprisingly the link is still good. I tend to avoid such … Continue reading →
I don’t know who it was that first said, “the road to Hell is paved with good intentions,” but it has taken on new meaning for me. It’s often used in reference to someone who means to do a good … Continue reading →
People usually do what they have incentive to do. That’s what makes most government assistance programs so destructive. They offer incentive to stay on the program rather than to get out of it. It’s also why most government services of … Continue reading →
Is anything that gets people to vote good just because it gets them to vote? I don’t think so. I’m all for convenience. I would very much like to be able to go online and cast my vote at an … Continue reading →
As I became more involved in politics at a local level a few years ago, I was faced with questions I had never thought about before. I’ve been following national government for years and have very definite ideas about that. … Continue reading →
What is the health care debate really about? No doubt there are some on either side of the issue who are fighting for nothing greater than personal gain or security, but anyone who is willing to look at the participants … Continue reading →