Author Archena Posted on July 15, 2022July 14, 2022Categories FridayTags , , , , , ,

Use It or Lose It – Freedom of Speech

When I was a girl, shortly after the Earth cooled, it became fashionable for people to chide others that ‘politics and religion were not topics for polite company’. The trend became an adage – don’t talk politics or religion. After all, it’ll only start a fight. You know how Uncle Rodger is at Thanksgiving! Now, every nutjob on the street could mouth off about whatever he pleased -we just weren’t supposed to talk about the topics with him, other people, … Continue reading “Use It or Lose It – Freedom of Speech”

Author Archena Posted on July 13, 2022July 12, 2022Categories Current, WednesdayTags , , , , , ,

Ending Immunity – Constitutional Amendment

One of the things that makes America truly great is that we are ALL equal before the law. That’s the very bedrock of American Constitutional law – without equality before the law, the Constitution is about as effective as a Hallmark card versus the flu. Lovely sentiment, pass the cold medicine, thanks. We make way too many excuses for the use of immunity. Prosecutors can’t get convictions without it. Companies won’t take risks without complete indemnity. Yada, yada, yada. We … Continue reading “Ending Immunity – Constitutional Amendment”

Author Archena Posted on July 11, 2022July 11, 2022Categories Current, MondayTags , , , , , ,

Who’s Winning? Ukraine Versus Russia

No one, yet. All right, already, here’s the long version: We’re not even through the first quarter yet. Russia scored big at the kickoff but couldn’t hold out. Ukraine came back with a massive wave, taking the lead. But Russia went back to its old playbook and has started to gain yardage. It only took Russia three months to get a first down. If wars had nice, clean rules like football, we still wouldn’t be sure who was really doing … Continue reading “Who’s Winning? Ukraine Versus Russia”

Author Archena Posted on July 8, 2022July 6, 2022Categories Current, FridayTags , , , , , ,

A Nation of Laws Doesn’t Need Immunity to Those Laws

This should be the height of ‘self evident’ but here we are anyway. We’re told it’s bad to be the most litigious nation on Earth – and that’s nonsense. We’re the most litigious nation on Earth because we have the best access to the courts. This is a pro, not a con. Better to fight it out in court than to fight it out on the street because you can’t get into court. Courts are lazy by nature. Ever see … Continue reading “A Nation of Laws Doesn’t Need Immunity to Those Laws”

Author Archena Posted on July 6, 2022July 6, 2022Categories CurrentTags , ,

Elections Aren’t Our Only Weapon

No, no, I don’t mean get out the pitchforks. Your computer is all you need – that and a little effort. Here’s the thing. No matter how much money a lobbying group or corporate lobbyist can supply to Congressman Bob’s campaign, that lobbying can’t vote. I’m not suggesting that money is not important but think about what Congressman Bob wants to use it for; that’s right, getting more votes! Corporations can’t vote. Most lobbyists don’t even live in the district … Continue reading “Elections Aren’t Our Only Weapon”

Author Archena Posted on July 5, 2022July 5, 2022Categories CurrentTags , , , , , ,

Happy Birthday, America!

Two hundred and forty-six years young today! You don’t look a day over two hundred! Wow, it’s been a wild ride, hasn’t it? You started off by declaring your independence from the world’s most powerful empire. It took eight years of blood, sweat and tears but you finally won. You drove out the mighty British Empire – no mean feat even if they were distracted with things they thought more important like war with France. Eleven years under the Articles … Continue reading “Happy Birthday, America!”

Author Archena Posted on July 1, 2022July 1, 2022Categories CurrentTags , , , , , , ,

Winning Graciously

After the jumping up and down, fist bumping and squealing in delight, there comes that awkward moment of looking your losing opponent in their tear filled eyes. The poor heartbroken things are the same jerks that have been treating us like dirt literally for years. Wouldn’t a good fat lip go great with those tears? At the very least, they need their noses rubbed in it, right? One good snarky remark? Aww, come on, you’re not saying we should be … Continue reading “Winning Graciously”

Author Archena Posted on June 29, 2022June 24, 2022Categories CurrentTags , , , , ,

Nobody Loves Science

No one. At all. Not even the geekiest science nerd ever actually likes science. But, but,’ you say, ‘all the science shows and magazines and books and all the media talk about what science says! Surely that’s proof we’re in love with science!’ Nope. It proves that we love the stuff we study with science. Hey, planets, galaxies, dinosaurs and explosions are COOL! What’s not to love about astrophysics, paleontology, and good old fashioned chemistry? I mean, besides all the … Continue reading “Nobody Loves Science”

Author Archena Posted on June 27, 2022June 22, 2022Categories CurrentTags , , , , , , , , , ,

The Left After Wokeness

Sigh, unfortunately, it’s not likely to go peacefully into that good night. Or even just get off the stage. The inmates are running the asylum on the left and the Republican leadership has let them take this country along for the ride. That is about to come to a screeching halt as there won’t be another chance to interfere in the elections like in 2020. The midterms are promising to be a bloodbath for the Democrats. They have already seriously … Continue reading “The Left After Wokeness”

Author Archena Posted on June 24, 2022June 24, 2022Categories CurrentTags , ,

Roe V Wade has been STRUCK DOWN!

I don’t do multiple posts on a given day – but today is very, very special. After 50 years the worst Supreme Court decision EVER is GONE. Roe V Wade and its sister decision, Casey v. Planned Parenthood , have both been struck down in a historic, landmark, AWESOME decision today in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization will go down in history alongside Brown v Board of Education of Topeka Kansas as one of the … Continue reading “Roe V Wade has been STRUCK DOWN!”