Category Archives: Politics

The Food Police

Posted on January 14, 2020 by Joe Benning

John Stossel video on the food police. JFB

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Bernie Sanders–Folk Artist

Posted on January 13, 2020 by Joe Benning

The Iowa primary is only 3 weeks away and there is a real possibility that Bernie Sanders, a self-proclaimed Socialist, will win and put himself in position for a serious shot at the Democratic nomination. This is a guy who … Continue reading →

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Jordan Peterson Discusses Meeting a Serial Killer

Posted on January 10, 2020 by Joe Benning

In this short video that bete noire of the left, Psychologist Jordan Peterson, discusses an occasion on which he met a serial killer and the self-reflection it inspired. For those with open minds it is worth considering, especially for what … Continue reading →

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Social Justice Warriors

Posted on January 10, 2020 by Joe Benning
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Seriously?

Posted on January 9, 2020 by Joe Benning

When listening to politicians speak it is always entertaining to observe the high opinion they have of themselves. The latest entry in the comic book hero series comes from none other than Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House. Toward the … Continue reading →

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On Iran

Posted on January 5, 2020 by Joe Benning

In the aftermath of the strike ordered by President Trump that killed Iranian Quds Force Major General Soleimani there has been a furious reaction by progressives who are always furious about something. But complaints have also been registered by the … Continue reading →

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The Moderate Mr. Biden

Posted on December 30, 2019 by Joe Benning

A lot of Democratic Party primary voters are desperately looking for a “moderate” who can beat Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders in the contest for the nomination, and then go on to beat Donald Trump in the general election. The … Continue reading →

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The Ever Changing Story

Posted on December 21, 2019 by Joe Benning

She is at it again. Nancy Pelosi, the Speaker of the House who famously said we have to pass this bill to see what’s in it, has issued a conditional “never mind” in the matter of the Trump impeachment. Consider … Continue reading →

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Progressive Failure

Posted on December 19, 2019 by Joe Benning

The current imbroglio over the impeachment of Donald J Trump, and the various investigations associated with it combine to present a text book example of why progressivism, better described as managerial socialism, is doomed to failure. Like all forms of … Continue reading →

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Climate Hysteria

Posted on December 17, 2019 by Joe Benning

The latest hysterical outbursts about climate change make two assertions: (1) that we have only 12 years before climate catastrophe is irreversible and that (2) as a result we are facing mass extinction. John Stossel recently attempted to moderate a … Continue reading →

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