This week's topic: Blue State Utopians and Memorial Day Message.
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LR Podcast Episode 2
I talk about General Flynn and how his exoneration relates to conservatism. I review NJ Governor Murphy's "The Road Back" plan to reopen the state's economy and finally I go in-depth to talk explain conservatism.
Liberty Lost
In the name of protecting ourselves and our neighbors, we have agreed to forgo some of our basic rights. We forgo them, but we do not cede them. Some of our elected officials have mistaken this cooperation as an admission that our rights were theirs to give and thus to take away.
Opening America Back Up Without the Drama
Our leaders must establish clearly defined, objective, not subjective goals that once achieved automatically allow more and more freedom until virtually all of our pre-epidemic liberties have been restored.
What a Recovery Might Look Like, Pt 2
At this point, there will be a demand for objective numbers for beginning to lessen restrictions. The metrics should be based upon capacity versus use. The number should not be based upon there being zero deaths, as that would put the decision-makers in an impossible position.
Proposed: A COVID-19 Bill of Rights
Any restrictions of citizen's right to freely assemble, worship, or engage in commerce must include a sunset clause. There must be a date given that the measure will either expire or be renewed based upon conditions at the time.
What a Recovery Might Look Like, Pt 1
At the beginning of April 2020, the consensus is that the peak is still a few weeks away. We're staying home more, we're doing social distancing and we're practicing good hygiene. Our borders are virtually closed and a third of the states are under some sort of lock-down order.
Some Quick Thoughts on the Current Situation
Democrats are quickly learning that the only thing worse than having Bernie as the front-runner is having the current “not-Bernie” as the front-runner
The Triple Castastophe of COVID-19
Congress is acting like a bunch of teenagers that just broke into their parent's liquor cabinet, lots of fun now, but there will be a steep price to pay later.
