Between Creed and Clan

The following item was first published as part of the RealClearPublicAffairs’s 1776 Series, which explores the major themes that define the American mind. Our politics is currently overwhelmed with identity. Rights, votes, participation, all understanding of one’s place in the country is said to be based on one’s “identity.” The one identity that people shy away … More Between Creed and Clan

Christmas Prophecies & Presidential Addresses:

“Christmas can be celebrated in the school room with pine trees, tinsel and reindeer, but there must be no mention of the man whose birthday is being celebrated. One wonders how a teacher would answer if a student asked why it was called Christmas.” Ronald Reagan American Minute with Bill Federer “Through Jesus Christ the world will … More Christmas Prophecies & Presidential Addresses:

Is Build Back Better is Finally Dead

This past Sunday West Virginia Democrat Senator Joe Manchin went on Fox News and announced he could not in good conscience support BBB. Of course the democratic establishment immediately began lambasting him. Comical: The Biden Admin’s Reaction to Manchin’s Stone Cold Rejection of Their Big Gov Overreach Good Riddance to Build Back Better Hard-left Dems … More Is Build Back Better is Finally Dead

The Way Out

The following is adapted from a speech delivered at a Hillsdale College reception in Overland Park, Kansas, on November 18, 2021. Here are two questions pertinent to our times: (1) How would you reduce the greatest free republic in history to despotism in a short time? and (2) How would you stop that from happening? The … More The Way Out

Parenting and the State: Red Flags in “Build Back Better”

As always a well informed citizenship is the politicians greatest enemy. I this case the BBBA, is a budget busting (Biden claims $0.00 closer to $5,000,000,000.00 added to deficit) and as this article points out more government involvement in raising your children. President Joe Biden’s Build Back Better Act, passed by the U.S. House last month, is expected … More Parenting and the State: Red Flags in “Build Back Better”