Category Archives: Happening Now

As this is written, the country is embroiled in the discussion over the so-called “fiscal cliff” set to occur in early 2013. The discussion, of course, involves both taxes and spending at the national level, with various proposals that talk … Continue reading →

…get screwed again!  Republicans appear poised to nominate someone who is a certified “moderate”. Someone who absolutely will not do the seriously needed reformation, rollback and restoration that is needed. Someone who will allow the legislation and precedents created in … Continue reading →

For those needing an unequivocal public example to make a point, every once in a while opportunity knocks. In this case it comes in the form of a recent letter to my local paper which contains in its last paragraph … Continue reading →

Inasmuch as Bret Stephens’ op-ed on Hiroshima in the Wall Street Journal (Thank God for the Atomic Bomb, August 3, 2015) was the inspiration for this writing, it is appropriate that I begin it with my emailed  response to Mr. … Continue reading →

As things now seem to be developing, various so-called “solutions” to the problem of deranged or mentally ill persons killing innocents en masse are being proposed by lawmakers and others. Without even knowing the details, I can pretty much assert … Continue reading →

Most people think that libertarians and conservatives are largely in agreement about political issues and hence, can reciprocally count, in some cases, on mutual support; and, that this is especially true when the alternative to a conservative candidate ( usually … Continue reading →