Politics
Video: The Long “I told you so” continues…
The lockdowns and the policy of keeping kids out of school violated at least two principles of American conservatism: Freedom of Association, and freedom from government overreach. Turns out that American kids did suffer, just as a lot of conservatives and libertarians warned at the time. Now even the NYT is forced to admit it. This is part of the longest, least satisfying "I told you so" in recent human history.
Happy Veterans Day 2023!
Happy Veterans Day!
LR Podcast: Left and Left Holding the Bag
Corrupt politicians use leftist appeal to people's sense of altruism to achieve power. When the bill finally comes due for their reckless policies, they are long gone. It's the Left's casual, well-meaning supporters who are among those left paying the price. They are among those left holding the bag, without ever realizing they were asking for it all along.
The Appeal of Leftism
Leftists tend to see only the superficial benefits of what they do, and rarely explore the second and third order of consequences to their policies. Corrupt politicians use leftist appeal to people's sense of altruism to achieve power. When the bill finally comes due for their reckless policies, they are long gone. It's the Left's casual, well-meaning supporters who are among those left paying the price.
Quick thoughts on: Liberals vs the Left vs Libertarians
The Left: Want to do whatever they want, and for you to do whatever they want.
LR Podcast: Mr. Speaker, time for you to lead.
While they have to be careful not to get lured down every rabbit hole, Congress has an obligation to find out if the situation in Hawaii was mishandled. Unfortunately, if they investigate every Biden or Democrat screwup, they might never get anything of consequence done.
LR Podcast: The Rant Episode
The Rant: The Left claims to hate fascists. Apparently, it's not the arresting and jailing of political opponents part of fascism they hate. They seem perfectly fine with that. Nor is it with government control of industry and commerce. Must be the nationalism.
LR Podcast, S4E7: Is There an Impeachment in the Works?
As attractive as impeaching President Biden might be, and as well-deserved as it might be, a better option strategically might be to start with his power base. Going after Biden's underlings not only deals with problems head-on but may also be more achievable. Secretary Mayorkas is one such person, and increasingly, Merrick Garland is another.
LR Podcast S4E6: Inconsistent Treatment
Democrats, and Republicans, especially Trump, are not being treated the same where similar facts apply. Biden, the Clintons, and Trump have not, and are not, being treated equally under the law and Americans are starting to take notice.
Liberty Relearned 