On occasion, readers have asked me why — these days — I tend to criticize people on the Right (aka people on “my side”) more often than I do people on the Left. Some find it puzzling, being that I have long written from a conservative point of view, including… CONTINUE
Tribal Anger Toward John McCain’s Parting Words
According to reports over the weekend, Senator John McCain, who continues to go through brain cancer treatment, has been meeting with a number of longtime friends at his ranch in Arizona. The conversations have included reflections on McCain’s life, legacy and concerns for America’s future. Some of the senator’s feelings… CONTINUE
Democrats Offer Nothing to Conservative Trump Skeptics
In a recent piece for the New York Times, columnist David Brooks (a centrist Republican) voices his strong disappointment with the Republican Party’s growing acceptance (and defenses) of President Trump’s controversial actions and rhetoric. In his analysis, Brooks points out that despite having chronically low approval ratings, nearly 90% of Republican… CONTINUE
Bipartisan Indifference on the National Debt
There was an interesting (or at least telling) exchange the other day on Fox News between Greg Gutfeld and liberal commentator, Richard Fowler. It came during a panel discussion on The Five about President Trump’s first year in office. After Gutfeld highlighted some positives, Fowler took a more critical stance, pointing… CONTINUE
Ode To the Informed Public: The ‘Fiscal Cliff’ Negotiations As a House Fire…
Imagine that you’re standing outside on the street, in the bitter cold of the night, dressed in your pajamas. In horror, you’re watching your home engulfed in flames. Imagine that the fire fighters have arrived, and with them are all the trucks, hoses, and other equipment required to start attacking… CONTINUE