On a clear and cool November morning, while accompanying my dog on our daily circuit of his considerable territory in this southern California suburb, I passed a house that had a flag hung above the garage door. It was at an angle, so I couldn’t see it very well, but then I got it: It…
Donald Trump and the Return of the Luddites
In his Inaugural Address, President Donald Trump began with what seemed to be a libertarian statement, “We are transferring power from Washington, D.C. and giving it back to you, the American People.” His agenda of cutting taxes and deregulating the economy – two topics he emphasized during his campaign but failed to mention in his…
…And That’s Why There’s a Bucket in my Bathtub
Nothing feels so good as stepping into a hot steamy shower on a cold winter day, especially when you’re experiencing the fever and chills of a cold. Unless you’re living in California, that is. There’s no such thing as a “hot steamy shower” here. Not with all the regulations that govern the distribution and delivery…
New Frontiers in Technology: How has Technology Affected Your Life?
As is the custom in many homes, our Thanksgiving meal ended with each of us at the table expressing what we’re most grateful for this year. One of our guests, whose wife is expecting their second child, said, “I’ll go first!” Then he smiled and said, “I’m grateful for my DVR.” We all laughed, but…
The Trump Revolution and Eliminating Cronyism
The following article is reprinted by permission from Ed Hudgins and The Atlas Society. Don’t miss The Atlas Society Summit at FreedomFest this year! The morning after Donald Trump’s presidential victory, I attended the weekly Wednesday Meeting hosted by Americans for Tax Reform, as I have for nearly two decades. Two decades ago, when then-First…