People rightly ask whether Donald Trump has the “character” to be President. But what of the “character” of so many others who inhabit ‘the swamp’? Does abusing power for political gain fall under “character”? mrossol WSJ 10/2/2020 By Kimberly Strassel The political elite remain puzzled—and in agony—over how Donald Trump could still be in the race. A bullying debater!... Read more
Archive for the ‘Ruling Class’ Category
The James Comey Election
October 6 | Posted by mrossol | Deep State, Democrat Party, Ruling Class, Strassel, The LeftSo you want federal ‘Expertise’ to decide for us?
September 15 | Posted by mrossol | 1st Amendment, 2nd Amendment, American Thought, Democrat Party, Losing Freedom, Ruling Class
Mitch McConnell’s short speech at the GOP convention [in August] didn’t receive a ton of attention, but in his understated way the Senate majority leader articulated one of the less obvious issues at stake in November.
“This election is incredibly consequential for middle America,” said Mr. McConnell, a...
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Developed World’s Lockdowns May Be Catastrophic for Third World Poor
August 19 | Posted by mrossol | Big Govt, Coronavirus, Ruling ClassChurch Planting International, a group I am familiar with, is reporting the same impact in countries where they work. – mrossol
Pandemic-related lockdowns in developing countries may reduce 100 million people to grinding poverty while causing suffering and death on a scale that may...
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No guarantee we can save the country
August 2 | Posted by mrossol | American Thought, Critical Theory, Democrat Party, Losing Freedom, Ruling Class, The Left, Western CivilizationThe unvarnished truth. So much in this article. The urgency for those who love America is great. We need to act. We need to speak. We need to work to keep ours a country of law and the constitution. No other country has ever been as great as the United States of America. I hope we can save... Read more
New York’s Cop Out
July 3 | Posted by mrossol | American Thought, Policing, Ruling Class, The LeftWhat a sorry state of liberal politicians. Yes, people (?) continue to vote them into office. As my father often says: “People get what they deserve.” mrossol WSJ 7/2/2020. For those wondering where the Defund the Police movement is going, look no further than New York City. On Tuesday the City Council endorsed Mayor Bill de Blasio’s bid to... Read more
Welcome to the ‘Hotel Seattle’
June 23 | Posted by mrossol | American Thought, Business, Economics, Losing Freedom, Politically correct, Ruling Class, Tax Issues, The LeftAnd you were thinking about moving west… WSJ 6/22/2020 Seattle’s City Council prides itself on being an early adopter of new business mandates. Seattle was the first major U.S. city to adopt a $15 minimum wage and one of the first to require businesses to provide paid sick leave. The City Council achieved another first last week, when it unanimously enacted an... Read more
