Politics

The president is chosen by the states to administer for a limited time (thank God) the Office of the President, the head of the Executive Branch. He doesn’t run the country, control the economy, create jobs, set the price of eggs or the rate of inflation, determine the course of the nation, or serve as the Tribune of the People or the Soul of the Nation. At least that’s what the Constitution says.

Supplier: "Hey, John, we’ve got your order in, but I’m going to have to send you a replacement invoice."

John: "Why?"

Supplier: "Well, I have to add a 25% surcharge to the order."

Because tariffs, by design, raise the price of imported goods, tariffs are paid by U.S. consumers and businesses. It’s not inflation, since inflation is about the money supply, but it’s a price increase nonetheless—call it “tarifflation.”

The most important thing the Republican majority in Congress can do to restore confidence in government is return to regular order. 

Lies that could have broad political, financial and international implications required Biden’s closest aides and supporters to perpetuate them and the mainstream media to largely ignore them.

The incoming Trump administration should not violate the constitution’s checks and balances by attempting to avoid the Senate’s duty of advice and consent.

A Gaetz confirmation will be a distraction and constant headache for Donald Trump and the country. Better to lose this short-term battle now so Trump can win the long-term war. 

Election fraud does occur, but be careful about attributing to conspiracy what can just as easily be attributed to incompetence or stupidity. 

According to a Gallup poll many Americans say, "no." 

The government could significantly downsize if Trump, through Musk’s efficiency efforts, were to eliminate unneeded agencies and employees, combine agencies where duties and responsibilities overlap and slash regulations and red tape, something Trump did in his first term and promises to do again.