December 24, 2025 “It took centuries of intellectual, philosophical development to achieve political freedom…The individual was not left at the mercy of his neighbors or his leaders: the Constitutional system of checks and balances was scientifically devised to protect him from both.” Ayn Rand, Capitalism: The Unknown Ideal, 1986. Russian born author and playwright. InContinue reading “In case you missed it!”
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Lessons I learned from my Father!
December 17, 2025 “Boldness of enterprise is the foremost cause of its rapid progress, its strength and its greatness.” Alexis de Tocqueville- in reference to American innovation and the American Spirit. Both my parents died on New Year’s Eve. My Dad died in 1998. My Mother died in 2007. The Christmas Holidays have never beenContinue reading “Lessons I learned from my Father!”
Media Bias and Falsehoods!
December 7, 2025 “A single lie discovered is enough to create doubt in every truth expressed.” Author unknown The article shown below appeared in the Charlotte, NC “fish wrap” this week. It covered almost a whole page. This article represents an excellent example of bias journalism. The article was based on a “study” conducted inContinue reading “Media Bias and Falsehoods!”
St. Louis-What a terrible city!
December 1, 2025 ” The appetite for applause counts amongst the lowest human character traits.” Jan-Willem van der Rijt, Dutch philosopher. The city of St. Louis, Missouri has a population of 285,000 people. The population has been declining for years. See example chart below. In the 1950’s the city had 850,00+ people. The city ofContinue reading “St. Louis-What a terrible city!”
The N.E.A. is not a labor union
“You can teach a person all you know, but only experience will convince him that what you say is true.” Richelle E. Goodrich-American author The N.E.A. is America’s largest teacher “union.” They are headquartered in Washington, D.C. They represent about 2.8 million teachers and support staff. Dues for the teachers are $215 per year. TheContinue reading “The N.E.A. is not a labor union”
Professional football or not!
November 24, 2025 “Passion is what makes life interesting, what ignites our soul, fuels our love and carries our friendships, stimulates our intellect and pushes our limits.” Pat Tillman NFL legend and U.S. Army Ranger. I watched the Eagles vs Cowboys game yesterday. I tape the games and then fast forward through the nauseating commercialsContinue reading “Professional football or not!”
My thoughts on I.C.E.
November 21, 2025 “If a state or nation has laws it will not enforce for political reasons, it mocks both the law and politics to say nothing about cultural order.” Cal Thomas, American syndicated columnist and author. The Democratic Party under President Joe Biden opened the US. southern border. I saw the videos for fourContinue reading “My thoughts on I.C.E.”
My thoughts this Week
November 15, 2025 “Oh, what a tangled web we weave, when first we practice to deceive.” Sir Walter Scott, 1808. -People that use profanity while speaking are low class. I hear it all the time on TV shows, news broadcasts, interviews, and speeches. The F bomb is used often. They think it’s “cool.” Or theyContinue reading “My thoughts this Week”
Genocide in Sudan-again!
November 11, 2025 “It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men that died, rather we should thank God that such men lived.” General George S. Patton The Sudan has 53 million people, almost 7 million in the capital, Khartoum. Tragically, the country has a long history of murder and ethnic cleansing. Essentially, the conflictContinue reading “Genocide in Sudan-again!”
US Presidents and Deportation
November 2, 2025 “I’m not a member of any organized political party. I am a Democrat.” Will Rogers The above graph says it all. Obama was the “Deporter and Chief.” look at the difference between Obama and Biden. Correctly, Obama used “expedited” methods of expulsion, no hearings, and orders to Federal agents to use coercionContinue reading “US Presidents and Deportation”
High Truths and Low Lies 