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Griner is Home – How We Reflect and Act on the Lessons of the Incident Now Will Signal Either Closure or Escalation
Brittney Griner recently returned home upon being let out of jail by the Russians in exchange for the release of Viktor Bout, a convicted arms dealer suspected of being an enemy of the United States. Most of the US appears happy to see Griner finally released, though perspectives on the situation are varied. It will…
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Georgia Runoff – Warnock Enjoys Polling Advantage & Favorable Media Coverage, But Don’t Count Walker Out Yet
On Tuesday, December 6, 2022 voting ends in Georgia for the runoff election for U.S. Senate between Democrat Raphael Warnock and Republican Herschel Walker. In-person voting on election day opened at 7 a.m. ET and closes at 7 p.m. ET. Early statewide voting began on November 28th. Polls indicate Warnock holds a lead over Walker.…
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Biden Criticized By Supporters for Failing in Railroad Contract Negotiations, Ultimately He Will Get a Pass as the Usual Suspects Will Be Blamed
Pro-union Americans, Democrats, Progressives, and Socialists alike are upset with Biden upon his signing of a bill to force a tentative railroad contract agreement and prevent a strike. After the media spinsters are done with it however, the anger will likely end up where it usually does – with Republicans and those greedy capitalists that…
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“Extremist!” Don’t Let Critics of America’s Foundations Define the Term
“You’re an extremist!” If you are at all involved in the American political discourse you have probably heard this phrase used quite often. If you are at all principled in your beliefs, chances are you have been accused of being an extremist yourself by people that oppose your positions. What exactly does it mean to…
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On Veterans Day, Honor Your Local Pioneers & Heroes That Served
Honoring the veterans of wars past and present with respect and consideration of their sacrifices and contributions to their country and communities is both a duty and a privilege. While this can be done anytime, Veterans Day provides a special opportunity to show this respect and to learn from the history of our veterans. Such…
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Maybe Moving to a State More Compatible with Your Principles Isn’t Such a Bad Idea
The 2022 midterm elections have passed and there are undoubtedly a lot of disgruntled people around the country (on both sides of the partisan aisle) cursing their political party as well as their rivals. In our deeply divided country every election of consequence seems like an apocalypse. Among the reactions you will inevitably hear; “If…
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Attacking Art as a Means of Activism is Grotesque – Art Itself Provides the Virtuous Path to the Change They Seek
I recently took my kids to see the “Van Gogh in America” exhibit at the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) as part of a homeschool group. The exhibit features 74 paintings and drawings brought together from all over the world so that Detroiters could experience the masterful works of one of the world’s most famous…
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Remember, Remember Whitmer’s COVID Tyranny on the 8th of November
Election day 2022 is fast approaching and Michigan must choose its next Governor. Republicans and Independents in the state must turn out to elect candidate Tudor Dixon to return sanity to the Executive Branch as well as to vote NO on the extremely problematic proposals on the ballot, especially Proposal 2 and Proposal 3. The…
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Cancelling Kanye – Considering His Latest Controversies and the Media Reaction
“OMG, did you see what Kanye West said?” These days it is difficult to escape discussion of the quirky rantings of celebrities, especially when they are political in nature. The latest controversy is surrounding Kanye West, who is apparently the devil incarnate now, according to the media reactions to his recent antics. I normally do…
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During Debate, Whitmer Misleads About Her Impact on Michigan School Closures
During the second gubernatorial debate between Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Republican challenger Tudor Dixon, Whitmer mislead viewers when she claimed, “Mrs. Dixon says I’ve kept students out longer than any other state. That’s just not true… Kids have been out of school for three months” during the COVID-19 pandemic. “I’m pretty sure I just…
Brass Tacks Politics
Getting right down to it.
Brass Tacks Politics 