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#Freedom20 Rule Changes Make All in Congress Equal

With the drama of electing Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House and approving new rules for the operation of the House, it is time to make Congress work. Thanks to the courage of twenty members of the Freedom Caucus (#Freedom 20), the overall effect of the new rules is the restoration of the most…

Yes, Virginia, The Federal Government is the Real Santa Claus
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Yes, Virginia, The Federal Government is the Real Santa Claus

The Christmas season is a time of giving. Young children sit on Santa’s knee and provide him with a list of presents for under the tree. While it’s rewarding to see children happy with gifts, there is a dark downside to their expectations. Children grow up to be businessmen and women or social activists and…

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Republicans Win the House. It’s Time to Honor their Commitment to America

Dear Republicans, the talking heads and the pollsters were very wrong about the definite red wave. Fortunately, you won control of the House of Representatives by a few seats. It will be a trying time since the loudest voices will seek retribution against Democrats through much-needed investigations. Undertake a few very well-structured investigations to expose…

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Elon Musk Goes After Hillary Clinton on Twitter Over Paul Pelosi Attack

Elon Musk decided to take on Hillary Clinton over her claims that the attacker of Paul Pelosi in San Francisco was a right winger. An article from the Santa Monica observer that Musk tweeted claims that it might not be some right wing nut after all… but his gay lover. There is a tiny possibility…

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To Whom Does an Elected Official Owe a Duty of Loyalty?

As the 2022 elections for Congress approach, citizens should ask to whom an elected official owes a duty of loyalty. Are these candidates merely politicians seeking office to enhance their brand by leading the opposition against Americans who think differently? Or are these candidates seeking office to serve as fiduciaries to the Constitution? In a…

Koppelman’s Critiques of Libertarianism: Racism, Delusion, and Corruption
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Koppelman’s Critiques of Libertarianism: Racism, Delusion, and Corruption

If you are looking for a history of libertarian thought to gain a greater appreciation for a philosophy you already adhere to and lock in your priors—one that is written by someone who was as deeply moved by it as you were—then Burning Down The House is not the book for you. (If that’s the…

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20 for 20, Part 5: You Are Not Your Stump Speech

20 for 20, Parts 1-4 linked below. You’ve come a long way, baby. But we’re not done yet. Today we’re discussing your favorite topic — you. You’re in the spotlight. But you can’t use Instagram filters or FUPA-slimming camera angles for this close-up. Can you allow yourself to feel exposed? Good. Doors are locked. Blinds…

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Integrate Feds into the Nation: Term Limits for Bureaucrats

Labor Day has passed, vacation season is over, and it’s time to return to work. But there are a few wrinkles in this thinking. The first order of business for the House of Representatives was to pass another law making it harder to fire federal employees—who already literally have job protection for life. Next, the…

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Using Climate Change to Form Peopleless New Green Republics

As governments, businesses, financial institutions, environmental groups, and the radical left are consumed with anxiety over climate change, they seem to ignore every other issue confronting humanity. Or—is their use of climate change a false narrative to hide their real intent? The recent baffling actions by governments in Sri Lanka and the Netherlands point to…