Japan hasn’t waged war since 1945. Eighty years after its role as one of the two leading Axis powers the World War II, the island nation is keeping a close eye on China’s saber-rattling. The unprecedented threat to Taiwan from Beijing has Toyko seriously considering the prospect of facing off militarily against its chief rival […]
What Went Wrong Tuesday? A Post-Election Autopsy
Washington, D.C. – The results of Tuesday’s election were, in a word, odd. Almost no one, except perhaps for those who were cheering the Democrats on to a big win, conceded in advance of the counting that such an outcome was possible. A book can, indeed probably will be written about all the things that went […]
Democrats’ Foreign Donation Loophole Still Not Fixed
Almost all online transactions require customers to enter their credit card’s customer verification value (CVV). It’s standard when buying or selling — or donating — online to minimize fraud and potentially unlawful foreign transactions. However, the Democrats’ largest online fundraising platform, ActBlue, does not require the submission of this basic fraud tool (the three or […]
Police Hit With Major Blow – Where Do We Go From Here?
Given that not even the pundits and people paid to prognosticate got it right on the midterms, I’m hesitant to add amateur analysis to the mix. That said, I do have some thoughts about what the elections mean for police and public safety and where we go from here. I’d love to hear your thoughts, […]
Dangers Abound in Clean Energy Supply Chain
Inside the batteries that go into our electronic toys, computer workstations, cars and so much more are raw materials that come from mines and manufacturers in some fairly dodgy and dangerous places. And it’s those dodgy, dangerous places that are emerging as choke points – or if you prefer, weak links – in the clean […]
Best .380 Auto Pistols: Ultimate Pocket Pistols? [2022]
9mm and .45 ACP are probably the most popular concealed carry rounds out there, but there are definitely other cartridges that are worth considering. Among those, one of my favorites is .380 ACP, also called .380 Auto. This round may not get as much attention as others, but it, along with the pocket pistols it […]
GOP House Conference Chair Endorses Trump Ahead of Official 2024 Announcement
While conservatives seem to be abandoning former President Donald Trump ahead of his potential 2024 bid House Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik (R-Ny.) is doubling down on the former president. In a statement to The New York Times, Rep. Stefanik said that she’s “proud” to endorse the former President despite the fact he hasn’t officially […]
These Veterans Flipped House Seats This Week, Will Now Serve in Congress
The number of veterans serving in the United States Congress has steadily been declining for several decades since the Greatest Generation entered retirement age. There have been a number of groups across the political spectrum that have worked to remedy this issue in the past several electoral cycles. One such group is With Honor, which […]
Republican Senators Call to Postpone GOP Leadership Vote in Apparent Dig at McConnell
Republican infighting seems to be echoing throughout every chamber of Congress. On Friday, two Republican Senators called to push the Senate GOP’s leadership elections a day. Florida Republican Marco Rubio initially pushed to postpone the vote saying the next Senate GOP Leader should be “genuinely committed” to defending conservative values. “The Senate GOP leadership vote […]
Unassuming Career Shortage Portends Increasing Danger
Ask someone what the greatest threat facing the country is, and you’ll get a host of answers generally aimed at making your hair stand on end. But what if someone said the greatest threat facing the U.S., and capitalism as a whole, is a lack of accountants? That might seem like a non-starter. No accountants? […]