Politics Words Seldom Seen: Unregenerate SimonFebruary 14, 20190 Unregenerate Adjective: not reforming or showing repentance; obstinately wrong or bad. Example: He was an...
Politics Adios Ukraine SimonFebruary 9, 20190 When the USSR broke up, Ukraine (one of the pieces in the breakup) had nuclear weapons. In exchange for promises that...
Politics Venezuela vs North Korea SimonFebruary 2, 20190 The United States and other countries are acting quite firmly to try and effect regime change in Venezuela. Much more...
Politics Words Seldom Seen: Autarky SimonJanuary 17, 20190 Autarky Noun: A political entity that is completely economically independent. Example: "President Trump believes...
Hiking Trump Made Me Pee in the Desert SimonDecember 24, 20180 We went south on Saturday 12/22 to visit friends and to see the Saguaro National Park. It turned out the park was...
Maxims Climate Change SimonDecember 21, 20180 "The consequences of climate change, whatever they turn out to be, will be easier to confront the more prosperous the...
Politics What a Great Country Two SimonDecember 19, 20180 “God looks after children, drunkards, idiots and the United States of America.” Otto von Bismark...
Maxims Tarriffs SimonDecember 15, 20180 Tariffs are taxes on commerce and when you tax something you get less of it....
Maxims The Meaning in Life SimonDecember 14, 20180 "Most people need to find meaning within structures they do not create." William Galston...
Politics Prosperity for All SimonNovember 30, 20180 The Goal: Prosperity for all. There is a way to get there. It is easy but not popular. It has worked for groups that...