Now that the dust has settled a bit—Biden is out—the Democrats have chosen Kamala Harris has their presidential nominee. At least at this writing she seems to have the delegates lined up. But is she really their best choice? To date she hasn’t shown much ability. As Border Czar she Read more…
During the Boer War, Winston Churchill encountered danger as a wartime correspondent. He wrote this for the Daily Telegraph in 1898. “Nothing in life is so exhilarating as to be shot at without result.” For a young ambitious man, such an experience was exhilarating. Yet this week, Americans were not Read more…
When our Founding Fathers devised our Constitution in 1787, they sought to balance power between the Executive, the Congress, and the Judiciary. Each would have their duties. Each was a separate but equal partner in a federalist system between the States and the Federal Government. Yet in the years since Read more…
My life is filled with reunions these days. That’s a good thing, particularly being able to attend them. (Consider the alternative.) I had a dear colleague in the General Assembly of Virginia who, when addressed by another “Good to see you,” would respond, “Better to be seen than viewed.” So Read more…