Since the 2020 election concluded, voting issues have come to the forefront for our nation. Some contend the election was “rigged” while others insist it was fair. I won’t speak to whether or not this most recent election was conducted fairly for all parties. I will simply point out that in my household of two, I received six ballots to vote. Obviously, I didn’t take advantage … [Read more...] about The Right to Vote
2020 Election
The Election Won’t Fix What’s Wrong with 2020
Mercifully, 2020 will soon be over. Given the way this year has been a non-stop exhibition of cultural, social and political crises, it’s tempting to think that maybe after the election things will begin to calm down. It’s a nice thought… but it’s one that is largely divorced from reality. The truth is, from the coronavirus to the social unrest we’ve seen in 2020, the … [Read more...] about The Election Won’t Fix What’s Wrong with 2020
Election Season is Upon UsLet The Games Begin
As difficult as it is to believe, it’s election season. It’s that wonderful time every couple of years when citizens are bombarded with campaign messages from the media, outdoor, online and virtually every imaginable source, all in an effort to get candidate’s names and faces in front of voters. Between messaging from national and local campaigns, debates and commentary, it’s … [Read more...] about Election Season is Upon Us
We’re Always Taxing ‘Someone Else’
It’s always easier to spend someone else’s money—and voters are often eager to believe politicians when they promise to do just that. That’s probably why Donald Trump’s promise to make Mexico pay for a border wall resonated with his base. Certainly, it’s why Democrats have stuck to class warfare talking points, telling voters a tax on Jeff Bezos will somehow pay for a … [Read more...] about We’re Always Taxing ‘Someone Else’
Big Government Can’t Be Outrun
Nevada’s political demographics are changing, and the resulting “blue wave” has started to lead many conservatives, libertarians and free market advocates to begin entertaining the idea of fleeing the state. ‘Get out before Nevada becomes California,’ seems to be the general mentality. I’s a tempting notion. After all, in recent years there’s been something of an exodus of … [Read more...] about Big Government Can’t Be Outrun