Checks, balances and the 50 sovereign states
The idea of checks and balances is integral to the existence of the geopolitical entity called the United States. The federal government is supposed to hold itself in check through various mechanisms,...
View ArticleFederal arrogance
The United States Constitution seems pretty clear to me most of the time. The federal government, on the other hand, has a lot of trouble interpreting and following the highest law of the land in a...
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‘Anonymous’ GPS data reveals speed habits
Based on this data, I tend to drive 9 or so percent faster than the average American. Except when I’m testing engineering limits of the various vehicles I drive, of course. Based on anonymous driving...
View ArticleFailure is an option
Seriously? The Department of Education estimates the percentage of schools not meeting yearly targets for their students’ proficiency in in math and reading could jump from 37 to 82 percent as states...
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I’ve given up on American politics but Ron Paul hasn’t
All I’ve ever wanted from my adopted nation is to see a resurgence in values aligned with individual liberty and freedom. Tragically, I do not see that happening anytime soon. I have given up on...
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