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Magical Thinking

Posted on May 29, 2021 by Joe Benning

Republicans complain that Democrats are hypocrites. Democrats reply that Republicans are hypocrites. They are, of course, both correct in a generic sense. All politicians routinely say things they know or suspect to be false, especially if they think it affords … Continue reading →

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The Nanny State is Here to Help You

Posted on March 29, 2021 by Joe Benning

It was the Clinton operation in 1992 that brought us the permanent campaign. Then the financial crisis of 2008 provided the all-purpose excuse for more expansion of federal power. It was during this time that Rahm Emmanuel famously said never … Continue reading →

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John Stossel on the Myths of Socialism

Posted on February 3, 2021 by Joe Benning

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GameStop: Please Stop the Nonsense

Posted on February 2, 2021 by Joe Benning

The recent surge in the stock price of GameStop has all the usual suspects commenting on “The Greater Meaning of it All”.  As usual, very few of these recently minted experts know what they are talking about. Among the more … Continue reading →

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Joe Biden’s Choice

Posted on January 21, 2021 by Joe Benning

Within hours of President Biden’s call for civility, protesters went on a violent rampage in the Pacific Northwest, mostly in Portland Oregon. The protesters, according to the New York Times, marched through the streets, burned an American flag and smashed … Continue reading →

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Thomas Sowell on Culture

Posted on January 16, 2021 by Joe Benning

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Joe Biden’s “American Recovery Plan”

Posted on January 15, 2021 by Joe Benning

“Drink coffee and do stupid things even faster” — Sign in a coffee shop.  Apropos the sign, an avalanche of stupidity is coming our way.  Just 5 days away from his inauguration, President-elect Joe Biden has outlined the first part … Continue reading →

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Mainstream Madness

Posted on December 9, 2020 by Joe Benning

A little over 50 years ago James Burnham authored a book titled “Suicide of the West”. It was his thesis that the West had lost faith in its institutions and culture. As a result, the West, especially its intellectuals and … Continue reading →

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The Most Important Election…is a Victory for Gridlock

Posted on November 4, 2020 by Joe Benning

Every four years, right on schedule, we are told that “This election is the most important of your life.”  And of course, it isn’t. Just like the one we are in the process of finishing wasn’t. Not by a long … Continue reading →

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Ben Sasse for President

Posted on October 28, 2020 by Joe Benning

We are once again faced with the question of whether it is worth voting in the Presidential race and if so, for whom. Before considering any particular candidate, let’s have a look at the question of why vote at all.  … Continue reading →

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