Opinion

The founding fathers are a font of wisdom. Since a new year is upon us, when we resolve to turn over a new leaf, I thought it might be good to list some of their advice on various subjects.   ECONOMIC ADVICE Don’t spend more than you make is wise advice, no matter what century […]

[Pictured: Handel] One of the greatest Christmas carols involves the contributions of three men, with the first two working independently of each other. The first was the great 17th-century British hymn writer, Isaac Watts. The second was the great 18th-century German-British composer, Handel. The third was an American musician who later married a poem by […]

Topic: Communism and America’s Youth. The founders of America said that our rights come from the Creator. Communism declares there is no Creator. America’s largest city just recently voted in a socialist, really a communist, to be their next mayor. Critics note that socialism and communism do not have a good track record. Yet, millions […]

Topic: Government—the Solution or the Problem? Recently, in a column I wrote warning against socialism: NYC Mayor-elect Mamdani sees big government as the solution. He said, “We will prove that there is no problem too large for government to solve, and no concern too small for it to care about.” Instead, I agree with President […]

Topic: The Chain of Command in the Military. The Constitution declares that the goals of the federal government include to “insure domestic tranquility” and to “provide for the common defense.” Of course, within the military there is a chain of command. About a month ago, there was a viral video where some politicians encouraged military […]