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Government Ethics

When the ends justify the means government ethics is an anachronism. Classic abuses like corruption in office are difficult to ignore and are usually punished sooner or later. A noteworthy exception is the Democrat Party's successful stonewalling of James Comer's investigation into Joe and Hunter Biden's alleged influence peddling schemes and compromise by China and Ukraine.

The worst kinds of unethical behavior are the ones we never see. They undermine what America stands for and what we value. Examples are political rhetoric that distorts the truth, pandering to big money donors, and selecting special interests for legislative favoritism.
All of these things point to how government ethics falls by the wayside when opportunity knocks at the offices of self-serving politicians.

Thanks to Elon Musk and the Trump administration's DOGE initiative, taxpayers finally have some insight into where our money is going. The news is not good. Democrats are furious at having their pants pulled down over covert funding of their radical priorities spread throughout our massive federal bureaucracy.

What is the Government Ethics category about?

The government ethics category is about what happens when political agenda takes precedence over what Americans value. From propaganda to fake new politics to outright thievery, if there is money and power to be had government ethics will be an inconvenience for politicians who place themselves above the best interests of the people.

Confirmation Hearings Are a Pointless Partisan Circus

February 10, 2017 by Bob Prokop Leave a Comment

Were you surprised that Jeff Sessions didn’t show up for his confirmation hearings in a white robe and pointy hat? That’s what we were told to expect, but Sessions didn’t spew any racist invective. He didn’t prove to be the monster portrayed by the joint media-Democratic Party smear campaign based in large part on a contentious, thirty-year-old nomination for a judgeship. … [Read more...] about Confirmation Hearings Are a Pointless Partisan Circus

Democratic Bullies Turn to Russia and Putin for Help

December 15, 2016 by Bob Prokop Leave a Comment

Where Democratic bullies found a new friend. View of Red Square July 5, 2009. Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy.

One of our worst elements is playing with America's fate. Democratic bullies still won’t take no for an answer. They are crossing their fingers that Russian bogeyman Vladimir Putin, their newest and biggest enemy after Donald Trump, will give them what they want. Democratic bullies take Americans prisoner. What happened to the post-election vows to work together? … [Read more...] about Democratic Bullies Turn to Russia and Putin for Help

We Want Fear, Respect, Trust from President Trump

December 2, 2016 by Bob Prokop Leave a Comment

Destroyer USS Hopper launches missile during exercise. Courtesy Dept. of Defense.

After the election the media gleefully brought us stories of people who were fearful of what a President Trump might do. Many were afraid of being deported. Others lived in fear of hate crimes. They recited what they had been told to believe. Their words only emphasized America’s need for fear, respect, and trust. Threats of a Trump overreach show just how skewed the country’s … [Read more...] about We Want Fear, Respect, Trust from President Trump

White Guy POTUS Can’t Play the Race Card

November 25, 2016 by Bob Prokop Leave a Comment

Alleged child rapist is deported to Honduras. Photo courtesy of ICE.

Barack Obama has something going for him that Donald Trump never will. He's not a white guy. Wetbacks? Race card is the only weapon left. To his credit, Obama didn't play the race card in his own defense. Others did it for him, including ex-president Jimmy Carter early in the president's first term.1 Using race as a weapon is the sort of low blow politicians stoop to … [Read more...] about White Guy POTUS Can’t Play the Race Card

Jail, No Pay Would Give Us Dedicated Public Servants

November 18, 2016 by Bob Prokop Leave a Comment

Jail doesn’t pay very well, though if you are locked up your career is only part of your problem. There are better options. A career as a public servant can be very lucrative. $174,000 a year, the starting salary for members of Congress, is more than three times the median U.S. household income.1 It’s not a tremendous amount of money, but most Americans would trade their jobs … [Read more...] about Jail, No Pay Would Give Us Dedicated Public Servants

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