Yes, federal law drives up the cost of food (with tariffs on lower-cost foreign supplies–also with Marketing Orders that limit production) and drives it down (with subsidies). Grok readers want the market to determine prices.
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Where the US Government Fails, New Hampshire Will Succeed
Amid these tumultuous times in the Middle East, I was pleased to learn that legislators in New Hampshire will be forming a new caucus in support of Israel, as described by founder representative James Spillane.
The Second Amendment – Natural Right or State Issued Privilege?
Recently, a Los Angeles resident defended himself against would-be home invaders. What happened after the attempted home invasion? The state rescinded his concealed carry permit. How does this make sense?
The Definition of “White people” From the National Association for the Education of Young Children …
I thought this needed to be sent to show how they are influencing our kids with this Woke garbage. This is just one example of thousands, and not many people have the time to do the deep dive.
Another Lousy Deal For America, Brought To You By John Kerry
It seems that any meeting between President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping inevitably presents another opportunity to render the U.S. increasingly reliant on China for its energy security. This week’s meetings at the APEC conference in a suddenly cleaned-up San Francisco were no exception. (RELATED: DAVID BLACKMON: What Does China Know That The Biden Admin Doesn’t?) … Read more
When You Ignore the Very Real Conduct Concerns Raised by the Public, You Indicate That Public Officials Simply Don’t Care
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In 2020, you ran for office on certain claims and promises. You were endorsed by an employee of Riverbend Mental Health Clinic, where the shooter, Madore, worked, according to earlier reports, as a mentor.
Flush with Our Money. The US Healthcare System has Never Cared Less.
The politician’s stump speech on how to control private healthcare costs began with the tired bromide that Americans spend 30% more per individual for private healthcare than the rest of the world and had worse outcomes. Fixing the problem required the use of “market forces”.
Night Cap: Abortion Is Not a Losing Issue for Republicans – But Ignoring the Abortion Issue Is a Losing Strategy
Inspired by an article about the recent elections in Virginia, it occurred to me that the same criticism could be made about the New Hampshire elections of 2022 or the recent special election loss in Rockingham County.
Devious Plans Dressed Up With Nice Words
The Climate zealots of Agenda 2030 have presented to the world devious plans dressed up with nice words in 17 basic goals. If only we surrender our liberties to total global government control, these goals will save the earth from climate change.
Vax Critic Not Giving Up, Even With His Medical License Hanging in the Balance
Last week, on November 10, 2023, the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario held a hearing as to whether the revocation of Mark Trozzi’s medical license was the correct penalty.
The Taxman Cometh
Philip Goff’s new book Why? The Purpose of the Universe is an outstanding investigation of cosmic purpose written from the author’s panpsychist point of view. It’s an impressive contribution to metaphysics, but, you may ask, why I am talking about it in this week’s column? The answer is that the author includes an appendix, “P.S. Is Taxation … Read more
Bans and High Taxes Fuel Black Markets for Tobacco & Vape Products
As the Biden administration gets closer to finalizing its proposed rule banning the sale of menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars nationwide, a well-known aphorism comes to mind: “The road to hell is paved with good intentions.”
Constitutional Crimes
Americans have been very lax with their Blessings. In a country that offers so much, how is it that we take it all for granted without caring to ensure its operational integrity? No wonder that today, we are on the precipice of joining the rest of the third-world inhabitants!
NewsGuard: Surrogate the Feds Pay to Keep Watch on the Internet and Be a Judge of the Truth
In May 2021, L. Gordon Crovitz, a media executive turned start-up investor, pitched Twitter executives on a powerful censorship tool. In an exchange that came to light in the “Twitter Files” revelations about media censorship, Crovitz, former publisher of the Wall Street Journal, touted his product, NewsGuard, as a “Vaccine Against Misinformation.”
Moving In and Moving Out
Two weeks ago, the US Census Bureau released data on where Americans are moving from and moving to. The states with the biggest moves are people leaving California (one million) and New York (half a million). Most Californians went to Texas, Arizona, Florida, and Washington State. Most New Yorkers went to Florida, New Jersey, and Connecticut.
A Post Veteran’s Day Observation from a Vietnam Vet
After well over fifty Memorial/Veterans Day observances, I finally figured out the “why” of omitting even the slightest reference to our Korean or Vietnam veterans during our patriotic observations on Veterans Day and Memorial Day.
Why Did Gordon MacDonald Not Recuse Himself?
The New Hampshire Supreme Court has just heard the appeal of Rep. Jon Stone regarding his request to keep private the records of police misconduct when he was a police officer. Gordon MacDonald and Barbara Hantz Marconi heard the oral arguments.
A Killer Worse Than COVID
On August 22, the DHHS announced its allocation of an additional $1.4 billion toward the development of new Covid treatments and vaccines. If good health is their purpose, that’s like pouring gasoline on a fire.
Night Cap: Gang Members Used COVID Relief Funds to Hire Hitmen
The Department of Justice recently charged 371 people with stealing a combined $836 million in funds that were meant to be used for Covid 19 relief, according to The New York Post.