State Sovereignty

Image via WikipediaThe Ninth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution: The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people. The Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution: The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, … Continue reading State Sovereignty

Most Economists Agree – The Stimulus is a Bad Idea

From Obama's speech last night - Most economists almost unanimously recognize that, even if philosophically you’re — you’re wary of government intervening in the economy, when you have the kind of problem we have right now — what started on Wall Street, goes to Main Street, suddenly businesses can’t get credit, they start paring back … Continue reading Most Economists Agree – The Stimulus is a Bad Idea

You're in the Army Now

My son Alex (he posts here under the initials A.M.M.) is currently at Sam Houston State University studying Criminal Justice with a minor in Halo 2. As of June 15th, he reports for Basic Training at Ft. Jackson, South Carolina. That's right - Private Alex has joined the Army Reserves. He tells me his mild … Continue reading You're in the Army Now

Kerry is Proposing a Draft?

According to an Associated Press story, John Kerry says that a "military draft could be reinstated if voters re-elect President Bush." Then he immediately flip flops and says Kerry would not bring back the draft. I suppose he's trying to do that fear-monger thing, making people think George Bush would reinstate the draft, but George … Continue reading Kerry is Proposing a Draft?