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Children and Public Protest: Thoughts for Families in Uncertain Times
Protest, Parenting, and the American Pattern Throughout American history, moments of deep national reckoning have often played out in the streets. From the Boston Tea Party to the Selma to Montgomery marches, from anti-war demonstrations to Standing Rock, protest has been a defining thread in the fabric of our democracy. It is how everyday people—parents,…
Optimized for Survival – The Return of Social Darwinism and Eugenics in American Policy
This is the architecture of a belief system—one that never fully died.A system that ranks human worth.That justifies inequality as natural.That frames failure not as structural, but as personal. And this time, it’s not hidden. “You have good genes, you know that, right? You have good genes. A lot of it is about the genes,…
Where Have All My Constitutional Conservatives Gone?
For years, conservatives argued staunchly as defenders of two core American principles: constitutional limits on government power and the rule of law. They warned of creeping authoritarianism, condemned executive overreach, and fought to preserve the separation of powers. In the past few months, that message has disappeared. Since Inauguration Day, several violations of constitutional restraint…
From “We Must Preserve History” to a Digital Book Burning
The Same People Who Screamed About “Erasing History” Are Now Doing Exactly That Not long ago, the loudest voices in American politics insisted that removing Confederate statues was an unforgivable crime against history. The argument was simple: If you take down statues of Robert E. Lee or rename military bases that honored Confederate generals, you…
We’ve Already Lost the Trade War
During his 2024 campaign, again and again, Trump promised that his tariffs would bring manufacturing jobs back to the U.S. The logic seemed straightforward: make imports more expensive, and companies would have no choice but to shift production to American factories, creating jobs and strengthening the economy. But here we are, less than two months…
The GOP’s Continuing Resolution – It’s Not About Spending. It’s About Power.
Yesterday, March 11, 2025, the House of Representatives passed a continuing resolution (CR) to fund the government through September. Now, the bill moves to the Senate, where Democrats face a choice: filibuster and force a shutdown, or allow it to pass and surrender congressional power. The bill includes the usual partisan priorities—Republicans increasing defense and…
America, Inc.: Is Elon Musk Taking the CEO Role?
From Wealthiest Man to the Most Powerful? Elon Musk has long been more than just the world’s richest man—his companies have embedded themselves into key infrastructure across multiple industries. Now, under the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), his influence within the U.S. government is expanding at an unprecedented rate. Based on how he operates his…
Transgender Mice and the State of the Union: Skip the Spectacle and Read the Transcript
The last time I watched a State of the Union (SOTU) address was back when George W. Bush was president. Since then, I’ve stopped tuning in, because the SOTU, no matter who is in office, has become political theater, designed more for emotional validation than substantive policy discussion. It’s a night of applause lines, choreographed…
Reagan Spinning in His Grave
I can’t help but imagine Ronald Reagan spinning in his grave—not just turning over, but tunneling to the White House to confront Trump himself. This is the man who stood at the Brandenburg Gate and declared, “Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!” He dedicated his presidency to countering Soviet influence, championing democracy, and ensuring that…
The “End DEI” Informant Portal—A Line Crossed
February 28, 2025 For years, even though others have used the label, I’ve rejected calling the Trump regime fascist. Certainly, elements were present, but they were difficult to pin down—primarily rhetorical, largely targeting non-citizens, and lacking formal structure. But with the launch of the “End DEI” informant portal, we have crossed a threshold. This is…
It’s the Economy, Stupid—And Trump and Musk Are Crashing It
Campaign Promises vs Economic Reality Throughout the campaign, Trump painted a picture of economic revival. He promised to bring back manufacturing, secure American jobs, and cut wasteful government spending. Since I wasn’t going to vote for him anyway, I didn’t pay much attention at first. But as the election neared, three key themes kept surfacing:…
The Tax Cut Scam: How It Explodes the Deficit and Drains America
The Deficit Is a Serious Problem—But Tax Cuts Are Making It Worse The national debt and budget deficit are serious issues. There’s no debate about that. Deficits should be managed responsibly, ensuring the country remains financially stable while still investing in what drives long-term economic growth. But the approach we’ve seen repeated for decades—cutting taxes…
Forget Capitalism vs. Socialism—Techno-Feudalism Is Here, and Musk Is Leading the Takeover
A new elite ruling class isn’t fighting over capitalism or socialism—they’re replacing both. Techno-feudalism is taking hold, and Musk is spearheading the transition to an AI-driven regime where power belongs to those who control the algorithms. A year ago, I would have dismissed this as a conspiracy theory—the ramblings of a madman, a dystopian fantasy…
Your Health, Your Future—At Risk from Policies That Hurt You and Your Family
A Growing Public Health Crisis, Met with Empty Promises The United States is facing a growing public health crisis, particularly for children and young people. While not an overnight emergency, long-term trends paint a troubling picture: declining life expectancy, rising chronic disease rates, and a mental health crisis that shows no signs of slowing. These…
Efficient at Being DOGE, Inefficient at Everything Else
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) was created to do exactly what its name suggests—make government operations leaner, smarter, and more cost-effective. From the moment it was announced, the agency positioned itself as a watchdog for waste, cutting unnecessary spending and streamlining bureaucracy. Officials have repeatedly claimed $55 billion in cuts, a figure presented as…
The Fractured State of America: How Media Motivation Undermines Accountability and Governance
A Nation Divided by Headlines America isn’t just politically fractured—it’s informationally fractured. In general, the media ecosystem, whether legacy, mainstream, or conservative, prioritizes outrage over facts, clicks over context, and fear over solutions. Instead of providing a shared foundation for public debate, media coverage reinforces division, shaping entirely different versions of reality depending on where…
Move Fast, Break Stuff: The Reckless Mindset of the Musk/Trump Administration
At the end of this last week, we’ve all seen significant examples of how the Musk/Trump administration’s approach prioritizes speed over stability, disruption over expertise, and political convenience over institutional integrity. Instead of a steady hand managing critical government functions, decisions are being made with a privately held startup tech mentality—where rushing forward without understanding…
The Gulf of America Test – What I Predicted, What’s Happening, and the Psychology of Compliance
Update: The White House Escalates Its Attack on the Associated Press (February 14, 2025) What began as a single reporter being barred from an event has now escalated into a full-scale ban. The White House has indefinitely revoked the Associated Press’ access to presidential events, including Oval Office briefings and Air Force One travel, over…
The DOGE Standoff: A Test of Executive Power and Judicial Oversight
Note – this was initially a post on Facebook, copied and reformatted to this website. On Sunday, February 9, 2025, three of the most powerful figures in the country—Vice President JD Vance, billionaire Elon Musk, and President Donald Trump—condemned a federal judge’s decision to block the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from accessing Treasury Department…
The USAID “Scandal” and the Playbook of Manufactured Outrage
Note – this was initially a post on Facebook, copied and reformatted to this website. The dismantling of USAID isn’t about fraud. It’s not about waste. And it’s certainly not about making government more efficient. Instead, it’s a test case for a new era of governance—one where facts are optional, reality is shaped by cherry-picked…
The Biggest Expansion of Government Power in a Century
Note – this was initially a post on Facebook, copied and reformatted to this website. – And It’s Coming from “Small Government Conservatives” The Musk/Trump administration has launched a wave of executive orders, initiatives, and policy shifts, with the scale and rapid pace of these changes leaving policymakers, businesses, and even supporters struggling to keep…