Author Archives: Jim
The Next Govt Shutdown Crisis
Given news reporting about Republicans causing a government shutdown at the end of the month as a Trump election strategy, I decided to check the progress on passing appropriation bills for FY25. Progress on annual appropriation bills is tracked by … Continue reading
Civil War Statues Revised
Several years ago, the Left was excited by tearing down Civil War memorial statues; this year they have so far made two assassination attempts against a presidential candidate as if the US were Mexico. Last year, I drafted a few … Continue reading
Abortion in 2024 Election
As a pro-choice independent voter I got hassled the other day for not supporting Kneepads Harris. “Abortion rights are important but they are not the only rights being restricted. I am pro-choice on all issues not just one. An election … Continue reading
Israel Should Defer Direct Retaliation Against Iran
Many people that I respect are calling for a massive retaliation from Israel against Iran after Iran’s missile and drone attack on April 13. While I disagree, Israel will do what it will do. I think that context has been … Continue reading
Israel Ending Hamas Is in US Vital Interests
Since Israel invaded Gaza in response to Hamas’ 10/7/2023 terrorist attack, many Americans have been questioning the US role in the war. Specifically, why should we be involved at all? So far, US support to Israel has been limited to … Continue reading
Posted in Foreign Policy
Tagged Gaza, Hamas, Israel, middle-east, nuclear non-proliferation, palestine, terrorism
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Selfish Citizenship 