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The Bloodletting

By |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

By |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.

Constitutional Concepts: It’s My Right!

By |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

By |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.

What You Need to Know About Impeachment

By |2021-11-06T14:12:34-04:00September 30th, 2019|Blog, Politics|

Impeachment is all the rage right now, although throughout American political history, only two presidents have earned the coveted impeachment jacket: Andrew Johnson and Bill Clinton. Richard Nixon may come to mind, but in that case, he fell into the “always a bridesmaid, never a bride” category as he resigned from office before the completion of impeachment proceedings. 

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