Cooperation – Granite Grok

Notable Quote – and proves that “Taxation is Theft” just like that!

Or, a bit longer with more words. But the conclusion is the same: Among the assumptions at the foundation of this article is that we human beings extend our ability to achieve our goals by cooperating with each other. And the greater is the number of individuals with whom we cooperate, the greater is the … Read more

Notable Quote – George Will

by Skip

[Welfare] states presuppose economic dynamism sufficient to generate investments, job creation, corporate profits, and individuals’ incomes from which come tax revenues needed to fund entitlements. But welfare states produce in citizens an entitlement mentality and a low pain threshold. That mentality inflames appetites for more entitlements, broadly construed to include all government benefits and protections … Read more

Trump Administration Can Withhold Money from Sanctuary Cities

by Percy Blakeney

Wednesday a federal appeals court ruled the Trump administration can withhold money from sanctuary cities. This gives the president and the rule of law a significant victory. The case was heard in the Second Circuit Court of Appeals this week.

The UN is on a Collision Course with the Self-Government of the American People

by Percy Blakeney

There are many issues before us today. The President has little to say about North Korea currently. But he does express hope for a diplomatic path towards denuclearization. President Trump said,”…I’ve told Kim Jong-un, what I truly believe, that like Iran, his country is full of untapped potential.

Disqus Doodlings – no, capitalism REQUIRES cooperation – LOTS of it Part 1 of ??

by Skip

Once again, trolling for material and doing so at probably one of the better sites at which to do it: Treehugger, that special brand that combines both “sustainable environmentalism” and socialism. This time, an article on how Albert Einstein hated Capitalism. It starts off with the senseless nod to the Noble Savage concoction and then … Read more