Archive for the 'Political' Category

Gun Control in Australia – A History Lesson for the USA

In 1996 Australia enacted the National Firearms Agreement as the result of a mass shooting in Tasmania that left thirty-five people dead and 21 wounded.  Referred to as the “Port Arthur Massacre” the shooter, a man that had a history of violent and erratic behavior that started in his early childhood, opened fire on shop […]

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Labor Unions Special Privileges

Are you aware of the fact that Labor union officials enjoy many extraordinary powers and immunities that were created by legislatures and the courts. Union officials claim to rely on the support of rank-and-file workers. Yet, they clamor in the political arena to secure and expand their government-granted powers, including the powers to shake down […]

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Apple is doing what?

You would never guess that Apple, the darling of the left, is avoiding paying taxes.   In fact, they have set the standard for other companies to avoid paying taxes. Apple has set up their operations in states that have low or no corporate income taxes.  Yes, Apple, the darling of the left, is avoiding […]

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The battle of Athens

This story comes under the category of “I did not know that!” Shortly after the end of WWII, veterans returning home to Athens Tennessee from the war were appalled with the corruption in their local government. When the local officials realized that there was a growing opposition to their reign of corruption, they tried to […]

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Democrats have been doing this for a long time

I suspect that newcomers to observing politics think that the Democrats have taken a sudden turn to the left.  But the truth is, “progressives” have been at this for a long time. Here is a little poem that dates back over 60 years that shows that this behavior is not new. The progressive movement started […]

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