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Fixing the Replication Crisis

Published on August 2, 2026 By sirrahc

Are you familiar with Dr. Jay Bhattacharya? Bhattacharya was a professor of medicine at Stanford University, where he received both an MD and a PhD in economics. He has held positions at the National Bureau of Economic Research, the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research, the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies, and the Standford […]

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 […]

Zany Radicalism and the Imposition of Human Will

Published on January 25, 2026 By sirrahc

Larry Arnn, author and president of Hillsdale College, delivered remarks at a reception at the college last November. The speech — or, at least, the adaptation printed in Imprimis — was titled “Today’s Firestorm and the Declaration”. The titular “firestorm” can be seen as resulting from contrary winds, the first being President Donald Trump and […]

Revelations from the Russia Hoax Documents

Published on October 12, 2025 By sirrahc

Definition of “The Russian Collusion Hoax”: “The widespread and ultimately unfounded narrative that Donald Trump and his 2016 presidential campaign conspired with Russia to influence the outcome of the election…. The claims originated from a dossier compiled by ex-British intelligence officer Christopher Steele, which was indirectly funded by Hillary Clinton’s campaign and the Democratic National […]

We Must Not Disrespect the Past

Published on August 3, 2025 By sirrahc

“So often in the age of presentism, we in our narcissism and arrogance confuse our technical and material successes with automatic moral progress.” — Victor Davis Hanson I know, I know. I just had a post not long ago in which I quoted the author/commentator Victor Davis Hanson, a respected classicist and military historian. Normally, […]

Can We Trust the January 6th Committee and Its Official Report?

Published on March 30, 2025 By sirrahc

“Until we know all the basic facts about that day, Americans will have no reason to be confident that justice has been served.” — John Daniel Davidson, Senior Editor at The Federalist The events that occurred on Capitol Hill on Jan. 6, 2021, and the question of who is to blame is a divisive and […]

A Controlled Burn to a Better Future

Published on January 26, 2025 By sirrahc

“If we thoughtfully and tenaciously combine populist energy with conservative principles, it is a fight we can win.” — Kevin D. Roberts Kevin D. Roberts, president of The Heritage Foundation and former CEO of the Texas Public Policy Foundation, gave a talk at Hillsdale College last October. As usual, the folks at Hillsdale have adapted […]

Disparate Impact Thinking in Medicine Puts Lives at Risk

Published on May 5, 2024 By sirrahc

“[I]t is the progressive elites, not their conservative opponents, who are engaging in cultural revolution!” — Heather Mac Donald, Manhattan Institute As you may know, I often share excerpts from relevant articles at other publications. One semi-regular source is Imprimis — the newsletter from Hillsdale College, which adapts presentations from their seminars and lecture series […]

A Plan for Fixing the CIA

Published on January 21, 2024 By sirrahc

“The only organization that has a prayer of providing the necessary insight into [the multiple international threats we face today] is the CIA. We have no time to waste in returning it to fighting form.” — Charles ‘Sam’ Faddis, author and 20-year veteran as a CIA operations officer You might remember that I wrote a […]

A Look at the “Transgender Empire”

Published on December 17, 2023 By sirrahc

Transgender activism is everywhere these days. If we aren’t careful, we can get inured to this aspect of the Leftist agenda. We can forget what it is they promote — what they do and why they do it. Yes, I know some think that talking of such things is conspiracy-minded nuttiness. So, allow me to […]