August 11, 2026

Is this how they see Republicans? And how they see themselves?

I’m just sayin’…

When in doubt, apologize. Kudos to Brandon Beckham.

A couple of days ago, I argued that Brandon Beckham hurt his credibility by maligning his opponents. I stick by that. However, since then, Brandon wizened up: “I am very passionate about the principles behind the immigration issue as it affects every aspect of our community. However, I certainly erred in my wording. While I disagree with […]

To Brandon Beckham: Try a little honey before you resort to vinegar.

Remember the civility initiative that Utah was pushing earlier this year? I wrote about it here on the blog. The Utah Civility and Community 2011 site states that “In Utah we are committed to respectful discourse and behavior toward all people. Further we are committed to being a welcoming, inclusive and caring community. Now is […]

In California, anything is possible…maybe even “Fat History Month.”

Sometimes, laws don’t make sense. They’re the result of an agenda forced on the majority by a loud and influential minority. The law doesn’t reflect good public policy, just a successful lobbying effort. California‘s recent dictate to schools to teach the benefits of gays and lesbians to history is one such law. If people thought […]

TSA: Now admitting stun guns on a plane near you.

First of all, how does TSA miss this? They’re checking the diapers of seniors and babies for bombs and guns (because that’s the type of people that typically attack airplanes). They’re using machines that expose every inch of you to the random perusal of a unionized, blue-shirted, under-appreciated and over-empowered government agent. They have been accused of stealing iPads […]

This isn’t the hope you were looking for…

Debt, debt, debt… It seems debt is all the rage in Washington these days, and with good reason. The federal government only stays open on debt, and unless Congress and the President can agree soon, we’ll hit that limit and…well, who knows what will happen next. Originally, negotiators were looking at a deal to cut deficits […]

Here are the facts: you decide what they mean.