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by PAUL DAMIEN
University Professor–mathematics/data science, novelist, martial artist, independent thinker, Emily Dickinson fanatic, animal lover.
The MAGA Formula for Success
The GOP 2024 Platform details the vision the party has for America.
The graph below simplifies the vision into key bullet points under different groups. Each category is given an appropriate acronym which conveys the essence of that group’s goals.
The MAGA formula for success is the sum of these individual categories.
Equality Alert!
Like many of our left-leaning sports reporters, I rejoice at the news that LeBron James has engineered his son Bronny’s draft into the NBA by the Los Angeles Lakers.[1] Most of these sycophants call it historic and think that it is “cool”, though a brave few have expressed some doubts.
As a person of color, I also rejoice in the fact that we now know, in America, nepotism is color blind.
By all accounts, Bronny James is not the 55th (his draft position) best player in the draft. There are many, many more draft-able players better than him. Thus, as a result of the Lakers seemingly irrational decision to draft an inferior player, they have cost a more qualified player the joy and opportunity of being drafted into the NBA. Of course, the Lakers are free to draft who they want.
I’m just guessing here, but I have a hunch that some of these same far-left sports reporters have probably supported criticisms of college admissions where “Buffy” had a leg up on getting in because her dad, “Biff”, went there (legacy admissions). You know, white privilege.
Never mind that the college then indoctrinated Buffy into a raving, America-hating, gender studies major.
July 4th: Economic Freedom Day
It is Independence Day and we rightfully celebrate the beginning of this great nation. Often, the discussion of our independence and accompanying freedoms revolve around our political freedoms such as speech, assembly, religion, bearing arms, trial by jury, elections, etc.
But I believe we need to pay more homage and attention to our economic freedoms.
If it is true that we own ourselves, and are not slaves, then our ability to freely engage in economic activity is a prerequisite. If you can’t voluntarily engage in economic transactions involving your labor or property, then you are not free.
Political “freedom” without economic freedom amounts to only having the right to vote for who your masters are going to be!
Think about our Revolution. “No taxation without representation”; the Boston Tea Party—these related to economic as much as political freedom.
Today, we have lost large portions of our economic freedom…
Three Unwise Donkeys
Japanese Proverb: Three WISE monkeys—Mizaru (See no evil), Kikazaru (Hear no evil), Iwazaru (Speak no evil)
BOLD TOK Hindi Proverb: Three UNWISE donkeys—Andha (See no truth), Behara (Hear no truth), Joota (Speak no truth)
The BOLD TOK donkeys represent the U.S. Democrats, since their party’s symbol, aptly, is an ass.
Three recent examples of the Donkey Party in action illustrate the extent to which this party has already bent the law in order to interfere with the upcoming presidential elections.
Student Loan Forgiveness
Joe B circumvented the Supreme Court ruling that struck down student-loan forgiveness. [1] [2]
Why?
Even the most unwise donkey should recognize that this bribe by the Donkey President is to gain the votes…
Be Our Guest
Freedom lies in being bold. ~ Robert Frost
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