Our sailors deserve good leaders

Via: Vic Eldred  •  We the People  •  1 Comments  •  1 Like  •  last year

“Opinion: Retired Navy Capt. John Cordle argues that Big Navy needs to do better when it comes to vetting those it taps for command.”

Adam Smith’s Economic-Development Formula

Via: Vic Eldred  •  We the People  •  1 Comments  •  1 Like  •  last year

“The Wealth of Nations was published 248 years ago today, and Smith's prescription for prosperity is still correct.”

Adam Smith’s investigation into what we now call “economic development” in his landmark book An Inquiry Into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations was first published 248 years ago today. It’s a good time to note how many economic-development challenges facing America’s states and cities...

Exclusive: Jan. 6 Committee Hid Trump-Exonerating Evidence

Via: Vic Eldred  •  Op/Ed  •  41 Comments  •  4 Likes  •  last year

“He also testified President Trump had suggested 10,000 would be needed to keep the peace at the public rallies and protests scheduled for January...”

What The Boston Massacre Trials Teach About Resisting Mob Rule

Via: Vic Eldred  •  Americana  •  1 Comments  •  1 Like  •  last year

“On the anniversary of the Boston Massacre, it is worth remembering how America passed its first major test in equal application of the law.”

It Sure Looks Like Judge Cannon Is About to Give Trump a Massive Win

Via: Vic Eldred  •  News & Politics  •  12 Comments  •  2 Likes  •  last year

“Judge Aileen Cannon, a Trump appointee, is on the brink of helping him again in his classified documents case.”

Jacked-up Joe

By: Vic Eldred  •  Op/Ed  •  184 Comments  •  6 Likes  •  last year

“If Americans send me a Congress that supports the right to choose, I promise you, I will restore Roe v. Wade as the law of the land again! ”

He was late for his State of the Union address last night, but that may have been because there were pro-Palestinian protestors along the route. When he finally did get to the House chamber Joe Biden delivered what was clearly the most divisive speech in the history of the State of the Union...

Third-party group No Labels is expected to move forward with a 2024 campaign, AP sources say | AP News

Via: Vic Eldred  •  News & Politics  •  78 Comments  •  3 Likes  •  last year

“The third-party presidential movement No Labels is expected to move this week toward fielding a presidential candidate in the November election.”

How Ashleigh Merchant uncovered Fani Willis' secret relationship

Via: Vic Eldred  •  News & Politics  •  14 Comments  •  3 Likes  •  last year

“Ashleigh Merchant was first tipped off about Willis and Wade's relationship in September 2023.”

Another reverse course

By: Vic Eldred  •  Op/Ed  •  12 Comments  •  4 Likes  •  last year

“ "We are a city that is committed to creating opportunity and that believes in second chances, but we will not tolerate violence and we will not...”

Low and behold: The D.C. Council approved the bill Tuesday after a 25-year high in homicides, which amounts to a total reversal of the disastrous progressive reforms that the same gang put into place after George Floyd OD'd. It creates a new crime for organized retail theft and brings back...

Ready for Primetime?

By: Vic Eldred  •  Op/Ed  •  42 Comments  •  3 Likes  •  last year

“"What he needs to try to do is begin to shape a narrative about the upcoming election because right now he's on his heels. This is an opportunity...”

Tonight will be the State of the Union address by president Biden. The normally annual update to Congress and the people of the US takes on additional significance coming in the middle of a presidential election. The Biden campaign will most likely try to use the address to present Joe Biden as a...