State Farm will no longer insure homes in California!

June 12, 2023 California has 40 million people, the most populous state in the US. State Farm is the largest insurance provider in the US. The insurance giant announced last week that it will no longer write homeowner insurance for new homes. This is a huge business decision for State Farm. State Farm was foundedContinue reading “State Farm will no longer insure homes in California!”

Canadian forest fires

How to prevent! June 10, 2023 Smoke from massive forest fires in Canada has drifted into northeastern US. Air quality alerts are in effect in 12-15 states. People have been advised to stay indoors. Our northern neighbor is responsible. No apology from Trudeau. The idiots in Washington are using this serious event to “fan theContinue reading “Canadian forest fires”

US. Trade Deficits

June 5 2023 Note the Trump years versus the Biden disaster. This chart shows the net amount (imports to exports) of US goods and services from other countries. We are supporting the China economy, Mexico, Vietnam and many other countries in Southeast Asia and Europe. NAFTA and the Trans Pacific Partnership (signed by Obama) resultedContinue reading “US. Trade Deficits”

BLM is an Extortion Racket!

June 1, 2023 BLM used threats of boycotts, organized and violent riots to force companies to donate $90 million in 2 years! Where did the money go? BLM used the death of George Floyd to collect money from large companies and private citizens. There was no accounting oversight, tax filings, auditing of expenses or systematicContinue reading “BLM is an Extortion Racket!”

My Memorial Day Story!

May 26, 2023 The Death of my best friend! Sgt. William E. (Bill) Hawkins died 53 years ago. Bill died in the Thua Thien area of South Vietnam while serving as an Army medic aboard a Huey Medical evacuation helicopter. His Huey was struck by ground fire. All personnel aboard the Huey were killed. TheContinue reading “My Memorial Day Story!”

The Poisoning of America

May 26, 2023 See chart above. Note the Biden years! Fentanyl is killing 100,000+ Americans each year. The precursors to make fentanyl are made in China, then shipped to drug cartels in Mexico. The cartels smuggle fentanyl into the US via our southern border. This illicit drug trade is an act of war and shouldContinue reading “The Poisoning of America”

Labor Participation Rate

May 24, 2023 Millions of men and women in the US. are not looking for work, about 1/3 of the labor force. They have given up! Most are living on state and federal benefits like SNAP, Medicaid, childcare credits, stimulus payments, unemployment, free lunches, disability benefits, home energy assistance, eviction relief, housing assistance, Earned taxContinue reading “Labor Participation Rate”

Brandon Johnson is Chicago’s new Mayor

Chicago is the third largest city in America, about 3 million people. Chicago is also one of the most violent cities in the US. In 2022 Chicago had 695 murders, and this year through May there have been 971 shootings, an average of 7 per day. Yet the foolish voters of Chicago elected a unionContinue reading “Brandon Johnson is Chicago’s new Mayor”