Unfortunately that seems to be the unofficial new motto of the Democratic house leadership and by press reports, the new administration. What we need right now is thoughtful, calm, and quiet leadership. I pray, and would encourage our leadership, at every step of the way your goal should be to defuse the tensions in our […]

And sometimes it’s really hard to know which of the two roads you follow. One of the contractors I used to work with years ago used to routinely quip, “what good is that going to lead to?” It’s a reasonable quip for us today. There is so much we could say about Mr. Trump, his […]

“It is over…[Biden] is the legitimate President of the United States.” Lindsey Graham (R-SC) “The voters, the courts, and the states have all spoken…If this election were overturned by mere allegations from the losing side, our democracy would enter a death spiral.” Mitch McConnell (R-KY) “There is no evidence of significant fraud, conspiracies, or even […]

The FDA announced Friday that after an intensive, year-long review process, it would be approving 2021 for immediate release. The approval of 2021, part of the Operation Warp Speed initiative by the Trump administration, was met with enthusiasm by investors, as stocks surged on the premise of finally finding a cure for 2020. Several policymakers […]

Dr. Haymond referred to the dollar as, “The cleanest dirty shirt,” in a comment on my last post (note the shameless plug). I think he is correct, and I have heard him use similar terminology before to refer to a variety of policies and institutions in our imperfect world. We may not have the best […]

Then Pilate said to him, “So you are a king?” Jesus answered, “You say that I am a king. For this purpose I was born and for this purpose I have come into the world—to bear witness to the truth. Everyone who is of the truth listens to my voice.” Pilate said to him, “What is truth?” Pilate’s question is still the […]

Since 1964, Ohio had always voted for the winning presidential candidate. In 2020, that streak stopped, with Donald Trump winning the Buckeye State 53.3% to 45.2%.* This could be a one time thing, but I doubt it. Just as Republicans have dominated the state’s politics in recent history, so are they beginning to control presidential […]

The Senate confirmed Christopher Waller to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors last week, leaving only one slot left open which is unlikely to be filled by Judy Shelton.* Any spot on the Board is significant; however, it is unlikely that Waller will push for any changes to the Fed’s policies. The Federal Reserve Board […]

I’ve missed theaters this year. I saw Christopher Nolan’s Tenet earlier, but I’ve grown accustomed to a steady diet of Sour Patch, comfortable seats, and creative expression. Habits though, like ideas, have consequences. Many of my trips to the cinema over the years have been tiny investments in an economic and cultural system empowering a […]

President Trump continues to insist he won the 2020 presidential election. Courts, so far, disagree. While many of Trump’s allegations are aired on Twitter, he has also found platforms on FoxNews and other outlets. In his most recent interview with Maria Bartiromo, Trump said not only the election was rigged, but the F.B.I. and D.O.J. […]