As the World Turns………..

In my part of Kentucky, summertime is hitting its stride.  The temps are climbing into the mid-to-upper 90’s, the humidity is thick, and the storms come in fits and starts.  All that being said….the springtime drought that we experienced has been all but forgotten with the wealth of moisture that has fallen since.  The fall hay cuttings will offset the spring cutting shortfalls, cattle prices remain high, and crops/pasture continue to ripen and flourish.  God is good.

 

I am not a fan of soccer.  To me, it is the ultimate participatory sport.  However, just like many of the things I write about on this blog, I am clearly in the minority here.  The world came to America for the FIFA and much to their surprise…they found an open, welcoming, and vibrant people and nation.  The America they discovered was not the America they had been told about.  Once again...God is good.  We are all so very blessed to live in such a country.

 

The Iran conflict drags on and Iran’s violations on the MOU have hopefully used up the last ounce of tolerance from the Trump Administration.  As I have stated before…turn the military loose to hit the remaining strategic and military targets and come back home.  Turn this boiling pot of turmoil over to the Middle Eastern nations and NATO.  It is in THEIR backyard and it is THEIR strategic interests.

 

The mid-terms are rapidly approaching and the volume surrounding them is increasing on a daily basis.  The stakes are enormously high for our nation.  In my humble opinion, you can throw the historical results from past mid-terms out the window, you can ignore the talking bubbleheads of the mainstream media, and you can either stay home and complain…or get out and vote for a candidate that has some semblance of common sense and competence.  Folks…we had better get this one right.  The consequences are heavy.

 

The DSA (Democratic Socialists of America) are enjoying what I hope turns out to be their 15 minutes of fame on the national political stage.  Unlike Bernie, AOC, and many other liberal-progressive Democrats, the prominent DSA figures don’t make much of an effort to hide their agenda.  Here is their website: https://www.dsausa.org/ .  Read it and be advised.  Just as the Republicans have learned to deal with their fringe elements of radical MAGA and Tea Party fanatics, so too will the Democrats figure out some way to manage their radical elements.  I truly believe that the media coverage of the DSA far outweighs any substantive influence they will have on national policy. 

 

Now local policy is a different animal altogether.  Blue states and blue cities that have elected progressive Democrats are paying a serious price for their misjudgments.  Some of these irresponsible voters are realizing their errors and will return to more reasonable candidates. Like most radical endeavors do, the DSA is overreaching and we are beginning to see the beginnings of significant pushback to their idiotic agenda.  Even Bernie and AOC are showing some reticence in their DSA enthusiasm.  Their non-constitutional ideals will remain in the Democrat Party, but I fervently hope that they will be tamped down to a murmur, rather than a shout.  Time will tell.

 

I truly believe that our nation is continuing in the throes of transitioning to a new reality following the COVID epidemic.  That event changed our country, culture, and society in ways that will remain with us for generations.  That effect, combined with the roiling political environment we now live in, is taking us through a period of change that is entirely unpredictable and tumultuous.  I remain confident that if we as a people will continue to adhere to our Constitution and its principles, we will come through these perilous times intact and stronger than ever.  The Constitution is a marvelous document and it remains the salvation of our nation and government…in a civic sense.  Our ultimate salvation remains in the hands of our Lord.

 

 

What the Democrat progressives and DSA elements offer…

 

https://jonathanturley.org/2026/07/20/democrats-dismiss-our-constitutional-traditions-as-nostalgia/

 

https://newsbusters.org/blogs/cnsnews/craig-bannister/2026/07/17/trans-liberatory-and-socialist-feminist-agenda-announced

 

https://jonathanturley.org/2026/07/19/the-dsa-and-the-myth-of-scandinavian-socialism/#more-247326

 

https://freebeacon.com/california/jennifer-siebel-newsoms-radical-gender-documentaries-force-student-viewers-to-reveal-if-theyre-gay-and-id-fags-films-are-funded-and-promoted-by-newsom-donors-appointees/

 

https://www.nationalreview.com/corner/yes-tim-walz-deporting-child-rapists-makes-us-safer/

 

https://www.powerlineblog.com/archives/2026/07/on-left-wing-terrorism-2.php

 

What gives me hope for the future…

 

https://amgreatness.com/2026/07/14/the-world-made-anew/

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtkMmdd-I8g

 

A little over 5 years ago, I posted this piece about socialism.  It is interesting to see how things have developed since that date.  Socialism is a poisonous fruit that grows on the vine and can look so enticing.  If we pick it and consume it, it will destroy us.  If we simply ignore it…it will die on the vine and wither.

 

https://centerlineright.blogspot.com/2021/02/socialism-vs-capitalism.html

 

As I have repeatedly written before…wrap it up and bring soldiers back home…

 

https://freebeacon.com/columns/how-trump-can-avoid-the-vietnam-trap/

 

There is a lifetime between now and the next presidential election; but things will heat up significantly once the mid-term elections are concluded.  At this point in time, I must say that J.D. Vance is not ready for prime time.  He has served in his VP role respectfully; but to me…he shows no indication of maturing sufficiently to assume the top job.

 

https://nypost.com/2026/07/18/opinion/michael-goodwin-vances-statements-on-israel-consipiracy-theories-should-bar-him-from-being-gop-nominee-in-2028/

 

https://www.nationalreview.com/corner/the-jd-vance-experience/

 

As he is oftentimes wont to do…Trump has desensitized the public to the critical issue of election integrity.  He talks too much about it, he personalizes it, and he fails to seriously approach it in substantial and legislative fashion.  The SAVE Act is a good start, but put 2020 in the closet.  Donald…stop looking backwards and start looking forward!  I am no fan of the mainstream media, but I do not fault them for not covering the President’s recent prime-time address regarding election integrity.

 

https://reason.com/2026/07/17/election-vulnerability/

 

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-china-u-s-voter-registration-files-state-by-state/

 

https://thefederalist.com/2026/07/17/after-birthplace-citizenship-ruling-china-wont-need-hackers-to-meddle-in-us-elections/

 

Our Congress is in a bad place.  There is an ocean of separation between our two national parties and it is filled with venom, spite, and a total lack of ethics or statesmanship.  We can only hope that with no incumbency element in the next presidential election, perhaps we will soon see new leadership in both parties that will begin to return us to some sense of normalcy and competence in our Legislative Branch of government.

 

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/whats-wrong-with-congress/

 

Mandatory Retirement plus Term Limits plus Government equals “?”

With our second elderly president in a row, the death of one older U.S. Senator, and the critically-ill condition of yet another elderly U.S. Senator…should we as a nation be considering some way to insure that our government is populated by individuals who are at the top of their game age-wise?  And if so…precisely what does that mean?

 

We all know older folks who are sharp and physically fit, and we all know older folks who are mentally limited and out of shape.  For that matter, we all know younger folks who are in the same conditions.  While granting the fact that the mental and physical capacity of the average 72-year old American varies widely, there is little doubt that in most cases…our mental and physical abilities diminish as we age. 

 

If we as a country chose to age-limit our federal elected officials, there are many questions to be considered.  “Which” officials will be affected?  Presidents…Senators…Representatives…SCOTUS Justices…Cabinet Appointees…Federal employees…???    Exactly “what age” would be the limit?  68…72…75…???  Would the limit come into play at the “time” of election/appointment or “during the term” of election/appointment?  Is this age issue in any way related to the idea of term limits?  

 

Although a Venn diagram might show a significant overlap between the principles of age limits and term limits, they are really two separate issues with two distinctly different goals.  Age limits would be an effort to insure competent mental/physical condition while term limits would be an effort to eliminate career politicians.  While it is true that age limits might preclude an exceptional individual who happened to be above the age limit from serving in public office, the clear goal of the rule would be to exclude the more common occurrence of the age-impaired individual who is somewhat limited in their ability to perform their duties. 

 

Term limits would be an effort to prevent the isolating effect the WDC environment has on those elected officials who lose connections with their constituents over the life of their elected careers.  As Congressional terms stack up for an individual…it is clear that their power, influence, and wealth quotients increase dramatically.  Term limits would also likely deter the myopic and institutional thinking that has become so prevalent in our government.  It perhaps offers a better supply of new thinking and fresh approaches to America’s civic challenges.

 

One of the detrimental effects of term limits would be the inability of extraordinary leaders to serve beyond the period of their term limits.  Once again, just as in the age limit calculation, the cost must be weighed against the benefits….with sharp attention being paid to the likelihood and frequency of each. 

 

There is a legitimate argument to be made that free and fair elections negate the need for either mandatory retirement age limits or the imposition of term limits.  However, the historically overwhelming success of incumbency in our Congressional Branch of government and the lifetime-appointment status that oftentimes occurs in our Judicial Branch might somewhat mitigate that notion.  Do we have complete and total faith that our elections are free and fair?  Does the power of incumbency provided by our current system unfairly tilt the balance to those who hold the office rather than those who seek the office?

 

All things considered, it strikes me that in both cases…a discussion about the thoughtful, deliberate, and equitable establishment of both federal government mandatory retirement and term limits would be time well spent.  When we consider the mental and physical demands placed upon our presidents and then view the before-office and after-office images of them, it is clear that the presidency takes a heavy toll on its occupants.  A disjointed and divided Congress as we now have is not well served by members who are either lost or limited in the performance of their duties due to age considerations.  The damage to our legal system that has been realized by aged rogue judges has severely tarnished the reputation and credibility of the courts.

 

Once again, age affects us all in different ways and some are far less impacted by it than others.  It is also undeniably true that intellect, character, physical durability, and competency are not necessarily commensurate with one’s age.  There are likely as many young fools as there are old fools. 

 

But age is the ultimate warrior and remains undefeated.  The harsh reality is that the human condition, in all of its aspects, wears down with advanced age.  There is no shame or dishonor in acknowledging this fact.  A life well lived is a monumental achievement and a blessed gift; but the simple truth is that in this world, there are various jobs and responsibilities that are age-appropriate.  When we consider the vital role of our government…we should carefully consider that truth. 

 

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Education…Education…Education…and the Career that Follows

 

https://freebeacon.com/education/close-to-half-of-new-york-city-schools-are-failing-new-report-says/

 

https://jonathanturley.org/2026/07/07/princeton-fk-the-usa-professor-delights-chicago-crowd-with-anti-american-and-anti-border-rant/

 

https://www.nationalreview.com/corner/go-to-work-physically/

 

https://jonathanturley.org/2026/07/07/its-not-like-we-cant-pay-chris-murphy-pushes-for-a-robotic-workforce-through-a-massive-minimum-wage-hike/#more-246555

 

Progressives…Socialists…Communists; What are the Distinctions?

 

https://www.dailysignal.com/2026/07/07/hanson-mamdani-racist/

 

https://amgreatness.com/2026/07/09/credentialed-dependent-and-unemployable-the-washington-posts-cautionary-tale-backfires/

 

https://www.dailysignal.com/2026/07/08/g7-climate-realism/

 

https://jewishworldreview.com/0726/graham070826.php

 

Will the Iran Conflict every reach Critical Mass?

 

https://www.powerlineblog.com/archives/2026/07/theyre-cuckoo.php

 

https://www.powerlineblog.com/archives/2026/07/give-war-a-chance-2.php

 

And why do you suppose No One Trusts the Media…

 

https://freebeacon.com/america/news-the-wall-street-journal-buried-in-its-own-america-250-poll/

 

https://www.powerlineblog.com/archives/2026/07/how-to-lie-with-statistics.php

 

Why not some musical bonus?

 

The world’s best cover band, from right here in Kentucky: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CaXVC5qQQos

 

A convincing argument AGAINST mandatory retirement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9BfwSOgzSpA

 

Great song, great band, great venue: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EM4vblG6BVQ

 

I truly love this group’s music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7nPU_W38Ro

 

Blending talent is a recipe for success: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10XOCLt2w1A&list=RD10XOCLt2w1A&start_radio=1

 

Nothing need be said…just TURN IT UP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2AC41dglnM

 

 

The SCOTUS Sometimes Works in Mysterious Ways

The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) is the constitutional bridge/arbiter between the Legislative and the Executive branches of our government.  It is composed of nine members and requires a majority vote of at least five to put forth a proactive opinion.  Its primary role as a third branch of government is to determine that the laws passed by Congress or the actions taken by the President are properly permitted within the confines of our Constitution, and…that a proper governing balance is maintained between the Legislative and Executive branches within the Constitution’s framework.

 

There are two members who are clearly liberal and typically, but not always, toe the Democrat Party line.  These members are Sotomayor and Kagan.  There is one member that is pretty clearly a liberal progressive; that member is Jackson.  There are two reliably conservative members in Thomas and Alito, Jr. and they usually fall in line with Republican Party thinking.  There are two predominantly conservative members in Gorsuch and Kavanaugh.  And there are two moderate conservatives in Roberts, Jr. and Barrett. 

 

Chief Justice Roberts, Jr. is an accomplished and respected juror. However, many of his past opinions and comments have led me to believe that he is to the SCOTUS what Mitch McConnell is to the Senate.  By that I mean each man is more concerned about how the body they serve is perceived rather than the integrity of the product that body generates.  This is not intended as a slight; both are…in my opinion…honorable, patriotic, and statesmanlike men.  But the simple truth is that they are extremely concerned about the image of their institutions; occasionally to the point where it compromises their dutiful actions.

 

I believe it is fair to say that this Court could be considered a middle-right leaning body.  And all things considered, the nine opinions being represented are a pretty fair mix of American political beliefs.  It could be reasonably stated that this is the type of judicial balance that most Americans would desire for the Court.  But occasionally…an opinion is put forth that makes you scratch your head.  Such an opinion is the recent ruling on Trump v. Barbara regarding birthright citizenship.

 

Much as the SCOTUS at one time ruled in Roe v Wade that abortion was a constitutional right…in Trump v. Barbara they not only ruled that the President’s Executive Order eliminating birthright citizenship was invalid, they went one step further and essentially ruled that this privilege was literally contained in the Constitution.  This places the premise of birthright citizenship not only beyond the reach of presidents; it also places it beyond the reach of Congress.  The only way to change this ruling in the future will be for the Constitution’s amendment process to be applied in its overturning (occurring only 27 times in 250 years, and 10 of those 27 is the Bill of Rights) or for this recent ruling to be overturned by a future SCOTUS; a process we witnessed in Dobbs v JWHO, which overturned Roe v Wade.  Kavanaugh’s vote and opinion in this case appeared to be a practical middle ground, inasmuch as he thought the President’s Executive Order was invalid…but also seemed to leave an off-ramp to regulate birthright citizenship through Congressional action. 

 

The central argument in the settlement of Trump v Barbara was the constitutional language that read “All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and the state wherein they reside”.  The majority opinion held that any child born in America, regardless of the parents’ citizenship status is a U.S. citizen.  This legalizes the act of what is commonly referred to as tourism citizenship; whereby a citizen of any foreign nation could come to America, birth a child, and return to their home country within a few days with the newborn being a full-fledged U.S. citizen.

 

I am admittedly a legal non-factor, but I find this ruling odd on one commonly discussed premise.  If the act of birth in America alone was sufficient for citizenship, why did our founders include the second qualifier of “…and subject to the jurisdiction thereof…” to the constitutional language?  To me, it is not dissimilar to addressing a line of people entering a sports stadium and making the announcement that all who are currently in line and wearing a blue cap will be allowed to enter.  Quite obviously, this dictate requires in addition to being in line, the presence of a blue cap upon your head.  Had being in line alone been sufficient for admission, a mention of a blue cap would not have been necessary.  It strikes me that…in the opinion of this legal illiterate…the SCOTUS occasionally and quite simply over thinks common sense, reason, and plain language.

 

https://thefederalist.com/2026/07/03/scotus-birthplace-citizenship-decision-is-john-roberts-roe-v-wade/

 

https://americanmind.org/salvo/1776-not-1608-what-the-supreme-court-got-wrong-on-birthright-citizenship/

 

Here is a good example of that over thinking I mentioned: https://thefederalist.com/2026/06/29/john-roberts-presidents-have-executive-power-also-john-roberts-no-they-dont/

 

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Celebrating (or not) our nation’s 250^th birthday…

 

https://wsjfreeexpression.substack.com/p/clarence-thomass-america

 

https://freebeacon.com/culture/preserving-americas-principles-in-an-unprincipled-world/

 

https://x.com/SecRubio/status/2073402543158231160?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2073402543158231160%7Ctwgr%5E097ef523bbfcbd095cad9e087ae1a0ee4ee1ec9b%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fredstate.com%2Fnick-arama%2F2026%2F07%2F04%2Frubio-hits-it-out-of-the-park-with-a-banger-of-an-america-250-message-n2203999

 

https://reason.com/2026/07/03/on-americas-250th-birthday-celebrate-liberty/

 

https://newsbusters.org/blogs/cnsnews/craig-bannister/2026/07/01/dour-democrats-drag-down-american-pride-gallup-survey

 

https://nypost.com/2026/06/28/opinion/miranda-devine-dems-are-in-desperate-need-of-a-new-leader-as-communists-overrun-their-party-but-all-they-got-is-obama/

 

https://amgreatness.com/2026/07/02/who-really-are-these-new-democratic-socialists-and-their-fellow-travelers/

 

https://reason.com/2026/06/29/local-officials-vow-to-shield-the-public-from-virginias-authoritarian-new-gun-laws/

 

Is America a microcosm of the entire planet?

 

https://amgreatness.com/2026/07/05/an-imperfect-world-that-is-better-than-ever/

 

https://amgreatness.com/2026/07/03/nato-summit-will-expose-european-hypocrisy-on-defense-spending/

 

Education, Education, Education

 

https://jamesgmartin.center/2026/06/reclaiming-pen-and-paper/

 

https://amgreatness.com/2026/06/30/two-winners-in-education-merit-pay-and-school-choice/

 

https://jamesgmartin.center/2026/07/a-tale-of-two-reports/

 

https://jamesgmartin.center/2026/07/what-public-policy-schools-should-teach/

The Democrats’ Tea Party Moment has Arrived

Beginning with the 2010 mid-term elections and stretching into 2015 when they managed to unseat House Speaker John Boehner, the Tea Party faction of the Republican Party left an indelible mark.  The fever seems to have passed, but the point was made that a vibrant and enthusiastic wing of a national party can use its limited leverage to accomplish significant things.  Even today, there are Tea Party remnants remaining in the Republican Party agenda and policy catalog…especially in fiscal areas.

 

The Democrat Party is now experiencing a similar uprising within its ranks with the nationwide surge of candidates largely promoted by the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA).  Rather than have me tell you what the DSA is, I will let them speak for themselves; here is their website: https://www.dsausa.org/ .

 

You will note that among their website comments, the DSA states that it is not a political party, but rather an activist organization.  But make no mistake about it…as the fever and excitement about their recent successes continues to grow, their clear intent is to control the direction of the Democrat Party.  Just as the Republicans had to tamp down the radical elements of the Tea Party and strategically leave some of the more reasonable ideas on the table, so too will the Democrat Party leadership have to contend with its current problem child.  Reluctance and hesitation is the enemy of the Democrats; the longer they wait for their Come to Jesus moment, the more divisive and difficult it will be.  It took the Republicans four to five years…how long will it take the Democrats?

 

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We tend to forget how very special our nation is, how wisely our Constitution’s blueprint was written, and that even with all of its many imperfections…it remains the greatest nation on this planet and a global beacon for liberty, freedom, and human dignity.  We in America have the marvelous privilege of federalism to view for ourselves how certain policies work by observing their real life applications in various states…virtual microcosms of our national government.  Look at the red states and look at the blue states…which type of government do you want for your children?

 

https://freebeacon.com/columns/europe-discovers-the-land-of-plenty/

 

However, for the DSA and those who cling to its ideals, America in its current constitutional form will never be acceptable.

 

https://www.nationalreview.com/corner/the-reds-return/

 

How the Democrat Party deals with this internal debate will no doubt define the future of the Party.

 

https://nypost.com/2026/06/26/opinion/dems-big-tent-excuse-will-lead-to-their-doom-and-maybe-the-countrys-too/

 

https://nypost.com/2026/06/27/us-news/fetterman-calls-out-orgy-of-socialism-in-democratic-party/

 

https://jonathanturley.org/2026/06/27/democratic-members-call-for-packing-the-supreme-court-to-reverse-immigration-decisions/#more-246250

 

https://nypost.com/2026/06/26/us-news/mamdani-bucks-scotus-ruling-on-deportation-protection-for-haitians-syrians/

 

https://reason.com/2026/06/26/mamdani-got-his-rent-freeze-wish-dont-expect-new-york-city-housing-to-become-more-affordable/

 

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/newsom-proposes-federal-billionaire-tax-and-ai-public-equity-fund/

 

Disproportionately increasing taxes on the rich is not the answer to our governmental fiscal problems.

 

https://reason.com/2026/06/22/rich-americans-pay-a-higher-share-of-taxes-than-the-wealthy-in-most-countries/

 

https://www.nationalreview.com/corner/why-taxing-the-rich-is-the-wrong-answer-for-social-security/

 

https://reason.com/2026/06/27/l-a-delays-its-30-hotel-olympic-wage-until-after-the-olympics/

 

https://www.nationalreview.com/the-weekend-jolt/whats-the-matter-with-seattle/

 

https://freebeacon.com/democrats/will-the-socialist-sweep-come-to-colorado-far-left-candidate-who-called-9-11-inevitable-threatens-30-year-incumbent-dem-in-denver/

 

https://freebeacon.com/democrats/pritzker-adds-800-million-a-year-in-new-taxes-to-already-high-tax-illinois/

 

https://reason.com/2026/06/26/michigan-spent-1-8-billion-and-only-created-602-jobs/

 

https://www.nationalreview.com/2026/03/talarico-the-texas-trickster/

 

https://reason.com/2026/06/12/graham-platner-signals-a-problem-for-democrats-and-the-rest-of-us/

 

Education…Education…Education

 

https://www.powerlineblog.com/archives/2026/06/anti-americanism-in-the-public-schools.php#google_vignette

 

https://amgreatness.com/2026/06/23/randi-whinegarten/

 

https://jonathanturley.org/2026/06/25/chicago-teachers-seeks-billions-in-special-session-for-what-we-are-owed/#more-246160

 

https://americanmind.org/salvo/critical-thinking-is-not-enough/

 

Our justice system is in trouble.  It is bereft of any central, commanding authority. The Department of Justice was set back decades by the corruption of the Obama/Biden Administrations and Trump has failed to find an individual who has the character, competence, and fortitude to cleanse it.  Until that happens, the federal system from WDC on down will continue to wander in the wilderness.  The SCOTUS is trying to restore some constitutional integrity back into our justice system, but it is going to take time.  The wheels of justice turn very slowly…agonizingly slow sometimes.

 

https://thefederalist.com/2026/06/18/rogue-judges-are-crippling-the-constitution-one-egregious-ruling-at-a-time/

 

https://reason.com/2026/06/18/the-founders-revered-the-right-to-trial-by-jury-will-scotus-now-follow-their-example/

 

https://jonathanturley.org/2026/06/20/wisconsin-supreme-court-strikes-down-race-based-scholarships-as-unconstitutional/

 

There is perhaps no other single aspect of our government that screams louder for critical reform than national immigration policy.

 

https://thefederalist.com/2026/06/18/bidens-border-crisis-will-return-if-we-dont-close-these-loopholes-now/

 

https://nypost.com/2026/06/20/opinion/blue-states-are-obsessed-with-protecting-illegal-migrant-criminals-and-only-voters-can-make-it-stop/

 

I cannot repeat it too often: Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely.  If we as citizens put our unconditional faith and trust in elected and appointed officials, we are giving away our liberty and freedom that was earned by the blood of past patriots. Government officials, both elected and appointed, need no more or no less than the amount of authority necessary to fulfill their assigned duties.  Our bloated government is profligate, autocratic, egocentric, and quite simply out of control.  It needs to be downsized, humbled, and reformed…within the parameters as provided in our Constitution.

 

https://amgreatness.com/2026/06/27/save-american-lives-and-prosperity-by-cutting-the-fda-bureaucracy/

 

https://thefederalist.com/2026/06/26/never-forget-what-the-covid-experts-did-to-us/

 

https://thefederalist.com/2026/06/19/new-docs-fauci-colluded-with-intel-agencies-on-covid-cover-up-and-then-lied-to-congress-about-it/

 

https://reason.com/2026/06/17/over-100000-kids-have-died-due-to-greenpeace-blocking-genetically-enhanced-rice-new-calculation-shows/

 

I continue to say NO to FISA, but here is a differing opinion: https://www.nationalreview.com/2026/06/dont-hold-section-702-renewal-hostage-to-the-save-america-act/

 

War…huh…good God you all…what is it good for? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztZI2aLQ9Sw

 

https://amgreatness.com/2026/06/26/why-putin-needs-a-deal-with-trump-now/

 

https://amgreatness.com/2026/06/18/iran-war-misconceptions/

 

https://amgreatness.com/2026/06/23/dont-forget-the-broader-context-of-the-iranian-memorandum/

 

How can we close the chasm between the right and the left?  How can we restore some semblance of statesmanship and honor to our Executive and Legislative branches of government?  How can we remove this poisonous political sickness that is so prevalent in our culture and society?

 

https://www.nationalreview.com/the-morning-jolt/the-angry-whining-left-meets-the-angry-whining-right/

 

https://amgreatness.com/2026/06/17/principles-for-a-centrist-realignment-the-grand-alliance/

 

In 1967, Jesse Colin Young and his band Youngbloods released the song Get Together.  Those beautiful lyrics are as true today as they were back then.  Perhaps there is a path forward if we only try: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBJYxPN8qIA