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A Day in the Life… of Big Government Mandates

A Day in the Life… of Big Government Mandates

By Tom McHale|2022-01-13T11:20:50-05:00January 13th, 2022|Blog, Politics|

The most frightening thing about this rash of mandates and “show me your papers” requirements is how it’s setting up a never-ending barrage of similar behavior. Under the logic of “for the public’s health,” we’re turning one small step into a giant leap, straight into a pile of…

The Bloodletting

The Bloodletting

By Tom McHale|2022-01-06T09:39:43-05:00January 6th, 2022|Blog, Life|

A libertarian mindset and compassion aren’t, at least by definition, mutually exclusive. However, there are occasions in life where one has to plant a stake in the ground and choose one or the other.

How to Plan a Tactical Baby Shower

How to Plan a Tactical Baby Shower

By Tom McHale|2022-01-06T09:52:08-05:00December 15th, 2021|Blog, Guns and Shooting, Life|

The big news in my Casa de Joy is the forthcoming arrival of two next-generation Guncranks. Both of my offspring have fired up the mini-me generators and are expecting pocket people — within two days of each other. The expected arrival dates are so close I have to think planning was involved, but as a dad, I really, really don’t want to know anything about that.

There’s a Social War a Comin’ – ACRU

There’s a Social War a Comin’ – ACRU

By Tom McHale|2021-11-17T08:56:12-05:00November 17th, 2021|Blog, Politics|

If you put your iPhone to the ground, you’ll hear distant war drums beating. On a quiet day, you might also catch hints of Silicon Valley boardroom debates. They know trouble is on the horizon, and I’ll bet some of that crypto money tech company bigwigs are wondering how the heck they’re going to respond.

Constitutional Concepts: It’s My Right!

Constitutional Concepts: It’s My Right!

By Tom McHale|2021-11-07T20:18:19-05:00November 7th, 2021|Blog, Politics|

Listening to the nightly news and politicians’ bloviation, one might think it’s protecting its citizens from themselves. Perhaps the purpose of government is to provide for national security. Or maybe it’s providing a safe, stable, and level playing field for its citizens. Some believe government’s role is to provide for the national welfare, whatever that means.Looking at a founders’ view of government, the purpose is to protect the natural rights of those who elect to be governed.

The Psychology of Crisis Tyrants

The Psychology of Crisis Tyrants

By Tom McHale|2021-11-06T13:32:45-04:00October 27th, 2021|Blog, Politics|

The American Constitutional Rights Union defines a crisis tyrant as a leader who uses a crisis — like the COVID-19 pandemic — to justify and grease the skids of their tyrannical behavior. The “crisis” element adds a layer or two of “despicable” as the exercise of power comes on the backs of those enduring a crisis or tragedy.

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