Category: Politics
Weekly Maxim January 11, 2018
“The less government interferes with private pursuits, the better for general prosperity.” Martin Van Buren... Read MoreWhen You Make a Mistake…
Admit it Immediately and Emphatically. In a post on October 13, 2017 I predicted that “no significant legislation will be passed and signed during the remainder of the Trump Presidency.” I... Read MoreUSPS Idea Two
USPS division of Amazon (subsidized by the taxpayers) Delivering the mail isn’t the business it used to be. And it isn’t getting any better. The USPS has tried to solve this by becoming a ... Read MoreMedia Bias Illustrated
Yesterday there was an oil leak from a pipeline in South Dakota. Media outlets that want to stop pipeline construction reported that more than 210,000 gallons of oil were spilled. Media outlets that l... Read MoreTrumpian Thoughts
Trump’s promises aren’t worth the pixels they’re tweeted with.... Read MoreThe Iron Law of Oligarchy
“Every organization requires some small group of people to make important decisions. They may use their special knowledge and power to help people, but it’s also a sure bet that they will use ... Read MoreReality Check
The dirty little secret of American politics is that the government’s power to improve your life is pretty limited. Jim Geraghty National Review... Read MoreGridlock is Good!
President Trump campaign for President was full of symbolism. Two of the most important were building a wall and repealing Obama Care (the ACA). So far he has failed at both. It looks like he and the ... Read More