You could almost hear the audible gasp by establishment Washington, D.C. when they learned that Florida Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz was going to be appointed attorney general by President Donald Trump. Truthfully my first reaction was not positive either. But sometimes first reactions are wrong. Three years…
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What if, in the wake of contentious election results, “civilian law enforcement” fears a possible “confrontation” with civilians — should highly sophisticated military intelligence capabilities be employed to spy on Americans? A Department of Defense directive (DODD) issued on Sept. 27 says yes. This question…
Read More Op-Ed: Biden-Harris Directive On Military Intelligence Support To Law Enforcement Raises Alarming Concerns
As Floridians prepare to vote, an issue looms that could forever alter the foundation of our state — Amendment 3, which would legalize recreational marijuana in the state without any protections for public spaces. Although this measure may appear to champion individual liberties, it poses grave…
Read More Op-Ed: Legalizing Pot In Florida Is A Bad Idea — Just Ask Colorado And California
Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) are pivotal players in today’s prescription drug landscape, managing the prescription benefits for diverse clients, including health insurance companies, large employers, governments, and Medicare Part D plans. While their role in negotiating discounts and streamlining drug plans was initially beneficial, a…
Read More Op-Ed: Reaffirming Free Market Principles In Pharmacy Benefit Management Reform
The Credit Card Competition Act (CCCA), currently being debated in Congress, is touted as a way to increase competition and lower costs for merchants by reducing interchange fees on credit card transactions. However, this legislation poses significant threats to key economic sectors, particularly tourism in…
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As hurricanes Helene and Milton pound the southern U.S., the devastating physical impact is undeniable—destroyed homes, widespread power outages, and entire communities displaced. Yet, amidst this destruction, there’s an opportunity for transformation. These relentless storms shine a bright spotlight on the urgent need to overhaul…
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“We are masters of unsaid words, but slaves to those we let slip out.” — Winston Churchill On Oct. 10, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz was with California Gov. Gavin Newsom when he said: “I think all of us know the Electoral College needs to go. We need,…
Read More Op-Ed: Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz Let Slip What We Knew About The Left All Along
As we rapidly approach the 2024 election, a critical issue demands our immediate attention: the pervasive and rapidly expanding influence of artificial intelligence, genAI, on our democratic process. Having spent over four decades at the intersection of technology and public policy, with a Ph.D. in…
Read More Op-Ed: The Urgent Need To Address AI’s Role In Shaping Our Democracy
During the ABC debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, the former president issued a warning that should terrify every American: “[President Joe Biden] had no idea how to stop [the war in Ukraine]. And now you have millions of people dead and…
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In Aug. 2012, a left-wing MSNBC aficionado named Floyd Lee Corkins armed himself with a handgun and extra magazines. He drove to the Washington, D.C., headquarters of the socially conservative Family Research Council, planning to shoot it up. Corkins, who later cited the Southern Poverty Law Center for the…
Read More Op-Ed: Why Are The Nutjobs Trying To Kill Political Opponents All Left-Wingers?