Personality is politics for Democrats who repeatedly fail to gain traction with their oust Trump bandwagon. They are very willing to capitulate to the bad-mannered children who are the new stars of their party. The obsessive negativity towards our nation is so extreme that we have grounds to call it an anti-American personality disorder. Personality more important than civic … [Read more...] about Anti-American Personality Disorder? 4 Democratic Traits
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. Sneaky bad behaviors like spreading disinformation or shaming the nation into agreement on partisan imperatives do more damage and can influence millions of voters.
The worst kinds of unethical behavior are the ones we don’t see coming. They undermine what America stands for and what we believe in. 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.
What is the Government Ethics category about?
The government ethics category is about what happens when political opportunity takes precedence over doing the right thing. From fake politics to outright thievery, as long as there is money and power to be had government ethics will be an inconvenience best ignored.
Democrats, Give Us the Government Taxpayers Pay For
The IRS announcement that tax filing season is about to begin despite the partial shutdown sent a strong message to taxpayers about what we are good for in Washington’s eyes. We are here to fund our lawmakers’ government at their whim with no guarantee that they won’t deny us what we pay for. Democrats deny us a government despite massive taxpayer spending A March … [Read more...] about Democrats, Give Us the Government Taxpayers Pay For
Big Money Plutocracy Less Damaging Than Partisan Lies
Despite optimism from the House of Representatives we are never going to rid ourselves of the influence of big money in politics. In America big money is politics. No matter what we do to reform the campaign finance system little will change because there are too many ways to get the word out. That isn't stopping Democrats from trying to overrule the Supreme Court with a … [Read more...] about Big Money Plutocracy Less Damaging Than Partisan Lies
Most Dangerous Drugs in U.S. Lose to an Illegal Favorite
The Brits beat us to it. The United Kingdom announced its healthier drinking guidelines two years ago after the New Year’s holiday. It’s just a matter of time before our own safe drinking rules undergo an overhaul to fall in line with a growing trend that parallels our acceptance of marijuana as America’s illegal favorite. Alcohol and tobacco? They are still the two most … [Read more...] about Most Dangerous Drugs in U.S. Lose to an Illegal Favorite
Warren Anti Corruption Act Raises Integrity Questions
According to Senator Elizabeth Warren we need her Anti-Corruption & Public Integrity Act because we are “tired of a government that works only for the rich and powerful.”1 Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-OR) echoed this sentiment in support of her own anti corruption measure. Jayapal wants to ”change how our democracy works”2 with a companion bill in the House. Jayapal’s bill … [Read more...] about Warren Anti Corruption Act Raises Integrity Questions