Drone strikes in Yemen suggest that we have the right to strike anywhere. We have no right to do this, and should fear the long term consequences.
We must follow the law, but the law requires us to act against our interests. What is to be done?
Lawlessness close to home, and in plain sight.
Rep. Joe Atkins gives constituents a short update on the upcoming Special Session and next year's "Unsession."
Governor Dayton is taxing the poor to subsidize the well connected. Where does this lead?
Politicians often brag about the things that they "give" us, but seldom talk about the costs. Is it right to take from our neighbors? (This is a repost of a blog lost in early June)
President Obama likes to compare himself to Abraham Lincoln. I think Andrew Jackson might be a better match these days.
More news on the unpleasant consequences of the PPACA
The PPACA may be a train wreck, but we must never underestimate the ability of people to solve problems, no matter how daunting.
Some "death panels" take action through incompetence.
The promises are broken, the unions want out, and the costs keep going up.
The Minneapolis City Council is seriously considering buying the electric infrastructure within Minneapolis to be run by the city, so they can achieve "green", and other goals.
Rep. Atkins writes about potential property tax relief and other news from the Capitol.
What role does the truth play when speech offends?
Thomas Sowell's writes of third world opportunity, and his own youthful struggles, and the truth about "exploitation" and minimum wage laws.
Anthony Weiner is the poster child for the ethical calculus of the left.
It's time we did ours.
What price are we willing to pay to keep immigrants "under control"?
The US Supreme Court's DOMA decision reviewed.
It is hard to overstate the case - unlimited debate is the essence of the senate. I agree with Barack Obama, Joe Biden and Lyndon Johnson.
George Bush did it explicitly. Barack Obama is doing with a different spin. What is it?