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Treasury Takes Over Student Loans from Education Dept.

Published on March 29, 2026 By sirrahc

“[This] announcement continues to build on the department’s promise to streamline federal education functions and cut red tape.” — Madison Marino Doan and Jonathan Butcher, The Heritage Foundation A little over a year ago, President Trump issued an executive order calling for the end of the U.S. Dept. of Education, which has existed only since […]

Five Things Trump Did Right in 2025

Published on March 15, 2026 By sirrahc

There is so much negative news out there, including in-fighting among politicians that are supposedly “on the same side”. President Trump is, of course, the subject of much of the complaints and controversy. But, instead of going that direction myself, I decided to post a reminder of some positive things that Trump accomplished in 2025. […]

Is Trump Illegally Using the Military in the U.S.?

Published on February 15, 2026 By sirrahc

“Many today claim that the Posse Comitatus Act of 1878 (PCA) prohibits the use of the military in domestic affairs. But they completely misunderstand that law.” — Mackubin Thomas Owens, author and expert on national security affairs This past week I read a very good article by Mackubin Thomas Owens in Hillsdale’s Imprimis newsletter. I […]

Are Illegal Immigrants Owed Due Process in the U.S.?

Published on November 23, 2025 By sirrahc

“Large numbers of aliens who are illegally in the country fail to appear for their scheduled hearings, most likely because they know they have no valid reason for overcoming removal and remaining in the country legally.” — Hans von Spakovsky, Senior Legal Fellow and specialist in civil rights, civil justice, the First Amendment, immigration, et […]

Mission Continues at Alligator Alcatraz

Published on September 7, 2025 By sirrahc

“Alligator Alcatraz is in fact, like we’ve always said, open for business.” — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis To refresh your mind about this “Alligator Alcatraz” business, this is the nickname for the recently opened immigration detention facility being built at an isolated, unused airfield in the Everglades. It is a project undertaken by the State […]

Illegal Immigrants Should NOT Be Counted in Census

Published on August 31, 2025 By sirrahc

When President Trump announced earlier this month that he wanted the Census Bureau to conduct a new, national census that would not include illegal immigrants, there was a bit of an uproar — mostly on the political Left. But, why is the President pushing for this (again)? And why is the Left so worked up? […]

Trump Continues to Defy the “Experts”

Published on July 13, 2025 By sirrahc

“The first six months of the Donald Trump administration have not been kind to the experts and the degree-holding classes.” — Victor Davis Hanson I initially became aware of Victor Davis Hanson roughly 20 years ago when he occasionally guested on a radio show I listened to back then — iirc, it was the Hugh […]

Can We Make the Power Grid Great Again (MPGGA)?

Published on July 6, 2025 By sirrahc

“The path to a reliable energy future lies not in top-down mandates, but in innovation, cooperation, and respect for the institutions that safeguard our freedoms.” — Diana Furchtgott-Roth, Director of the Center for Energy, Climate, and Environment at The Heritage Foundation This is not an article about technology but about policy, which allows, disallows, promotes, […]

Can Trump’s Tariff Diplomacy Actually Work?

Published on June 15, 2025 By sirrahc

In past writings and conversations, I have been candid about my dislike for tariffs in general, quoting sources like Thomas Sowell and the Cato Institute. With President Trump’s use of tariffs in economic policy, we see a mix of support and complaint from Republicans and conservatives these days. One voice I have found worth listening […]

Corruption in the Scientific Research Industry

Published on April 13, 2025 By sirrahc

“Indirects are just ways for wealthy academic hospitals to pocket money that their investigators won and then create slush for those who are incapable of getting funded on their own. It’s a huge grift and great place for cuts.” — David Whelan, a healthcare consultant and former healthcare writer for Forbes Last week, I wrote […]