The American National anthem is a strange thing, it's not at all like the anthems of other nations. No talk of a Queen reigning o'er us, not a call to arms, or unifying pledge of unity. It's not cheering a prior victory or rallying for a future one. It's a question. When we hear the … Continue reading Our National Anthem is a Question, We Answer That Question by Standing
Nothing Left to Lose? That’s backwards
It's a common phrase - "he had nothing left to lose, so he fought back, finally". I think that's got it backwards. Will conservatives fight back when we've got nothing left to lose? I suggest no, it will be when we realize that what we have to lose exceeds the value of our own lives. … Continue reading Nothing Left to Lose? That’s backwards
Convert to Brave Browser, it’s time
Practical Privacy: an ongoing series about data and web privacy, why you should be concerned, and what you can do to preserve your own privacy and help change the dynamic. The very first step you can, and really must, take in your journey towards practical privacy is to convert to Brave Browser on all of … Continue reading Convert to Brave Browser, it’s time
Practical Privacy: Steps normal people can take
It's increasingly common for our conversations about technology to eventually circle around to concern about the amount of privacy that we have given up, or will be expected to give up. Lots of books, podcasts, and articles are discussing the surveillance state. This is a very good thing. Growing sense of unease Most of us … Continue reading Practical Privacy: Steps normal people can take
Review – Nova: The Planets – The Idiocracy of Space Documentaries
https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/series/planets/ Nova, on PBS, is a terrific series to set your DVR to record. Even on the reruns of shows I've already seen, there's something new and interesting. They're never too intellectually challenging, the whole idea is to make science interesting for the average person. It seems they target maybe high school average level for … Continue reading Review – Nova: The Planets – The Idiocracy of Space Documentaries
REMINDER: Quit looking for a hero or friend or partner in politics
We conservatives tend to be idol worshippers, focusing all of our efforts on the candidate. If it's a good candidate, we support and help. If it's a bad candidate we lambaste and oppose. Remember what Friedman said "It's nice to elect the right people, but that isn't the way you solve things. The way you … Continue reading REMINDER: Quit looking for a hero or friend or partner in politics
The 2016 Senate Race
Tired of talking about Clinton and Trump? Looking beyond the Presidential race, which has been captivating all of the attention of late, there are 34 Senate races pending. The GOP currently holds the Senate, and that might change. Since there's really nothing of interest for conservatives to root for in the Presidential race, perhaps there's … Continue reading The 2016 Senate Race
Too Tired to Support Rubio
I keep telling myself I should write a blog post to explain my endorsement of Ted Cruz. I keep thinking I should link a few of the excellent articles about him, and then explain my thinking on the many different items that I've weighed in my consideration, all of them bringing me to the conclusion … Continue reading Too Tired to Support Rubio
This GOP Primary is Horrible and Wonderful
The amount of ugliness and snarkiness between candidates and their supporters is pretty intense. Some of that is a factor of our age and social media - we're mean to people we don't actually see or know. Some of it is because there's an actual CONTEST to determine the person who will represent the GOP, … Continue reading This GOP Primary is Horrible and Wonderful
WHY is it so hard to reduce government spending?
Because those who get gov't money are more motivated to KEEP getting their money than those of us who want to stop giving it to them. Everyone attending the Cruz town hall was greeted by an employee of America's Renewable Future, an ethanol lobby headed by Eric Branstad, the son of Republican governor Terry Branstad. … Continue reading WHY is it so hard to reduce government spending?