Lies we have been told (and how they affect policy)
What is a lie? One meaning is, “a statement that creates a false or misleading impression.” By this definition it is fair to say that our government “lies” to us all of the time.… Read More
Author: Dave Clark
We need to be realistic about regionalism if it is to succeed
There is another fledgling push towards regionalism. I applaud the concept. It is too long in coming even if the forces of inertia mitigate against what is undoubtedly the tide of the future. It… Read More
America is being ruled by Executive Order and Judicial Decree
Recently, I had a discussion with a colleague about the American landscape. In this I do not mean the “purple mountain’s majesty” and “amber waves of grain.” Rather, the political and policy environment and… Read More
We find happiness when we least expect it
There is growing momentum to rethink the saga of our country. This “Revisionist History” is the reinterpretation of orthodox views on evidence, motivations, and actions surrounding past events. This development has both ardent proponents… Read More
I’m an Analog Guy in a Digital World
I am an analog guy in a digital world. The simpler things become, the more complex it seems to be. I am surrounded by technology more sophisticated than me: a phone the size of… Read More
Healthcare has become a game with few winners
I am about to dip my toe into some very murky water indeed. It is deeply influenced by the government and manipulated by major corporations. It is required by virtually every person (citizen or… Read More
Foreign Influence in Domestic Affairs is part of the Game
The Russians are trying to influence American elections. What? No way! How dare they do such a dastardly thing. Apparently, the fact that one nation would try to influence the leadership and character of… Read More
Should Immigration Policy be based on Quantity or Quality?
For the most part, the immigration debate in America is predicated on different fundamental assumptions. Because the start-points are starkly different, coherent discussion seems impossible. One side, call them the pro-immigration group, appears to… Read More
It is hard to live an examined life
Life is never stable. If things went according to plan, in line with our desires, we would rarely feel the need to make New Year’s resolutions. Yet, here it is, the beginning of another… Read More
What has happened to the American Dream?
The American Dream is enshrined in the Declaration of Independence, “that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and… Read More
