Etcetera, World

How Soros Used US Tax Dollars to Consolidate Power in Colombia

In a recent letter to Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, six U.S. Senators asked for an investigation into whether the United States Agency for International Development was promoting the Open Society Foundations’ left-wing policies abroad. State Department career officials gave the senators the runaround, but if Tillerson does launch the probe, he need look no further … Continue reading How Soros Used US Tax Dollars to Consolidate Power in Colombia

Economy, Washington

Here Are 6 Reasons to Lower the Corporate Tax Rate Immediately

At close to 40 percent when including state rates, the U.S. corporate tax rate is one of the highest in the world. By comparison, the average corporate tax rate among nations in the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development stands at 25 percent. Politicians and pundits often talk about companies moving operations to more friendly … Continue reading Here Are 6 Reasons to Lower the Corporate Tax Rate Immediately

Economy, Liberty, Washington

23 Ways Big Government Is Hurting the Poor

Advocates for big government often equate expanding government with concern for the poor. But reality speaks to the contrary: Expanding government often has very harmful effects on the poor. This reality is precisely what is addressed in a forthcoming special report from The Heritage Foundation, “Big Government Policies That Hurt the Poor and How to … Continue reading 23 Ways Big Government Is Hurting the Poor

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Here’s the Key to Urban Prepping That Most People Don’t Consider

If you live in a rural or suburban area, you have a very distinct advantage over your fellow preppers who are living in densely populated cities. It’s not that you don’t have to worry about hordes of desperate, hungry violent people. It’s not that you’re more likely to live near a wilderness with fresh game, … Continue reading Here’s the Key to Urban Prepping That Most People Don’t Consider

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Aiming is useless. World champion shooter tells you 3 secrets about handguns.

Shooting a handgun is an activity that looks really easy, but definitely is not. It’s a skill that requires more focus and dexterity than using a rifle or a shotgun, and I’d wager that for most people, it takes a bit longer to master the basics too. That’s why if you’ve never fired a handgun … Continue reading Aiming is useless. World champion shooter tells you 3 secrets about handguns.

Guns

Is this the most versatile firearm for a SHTF scenario?

Invented by Phil Sharpe and Elmer Keith, the .357 magnum (hereafter referred to in this piece as the “.357”) is a very versatile and highly-dependable cartridge that has been around for almost one hundred years.  Introduced in 1935, it is an “evolution,” so to speak from the .38 caliber round.  It has an interesting history … Continue reading Is this the most versatile firearm for a SHTF scenario?

Economy, Washington

America’s Fiscal Outlook in 6 Sobering Charts

I sometimes feel like a broken record about entitlement programs. How many times, after all, can I point out that America is on a path to become a decrepit European-style welfare state because of a combination of demographic changes and poorly designed entitlement programs? But I can’t help myself. I feel like I’m watching a … Continue reading America’s Fiscal Outlook in 6 Sobering Charts

World

You’ve blown up North Korea’s nuclear facilities. Now what?

OK. You've launched missiles at North Korean nuclear facilities. Now what?   They still have the knowledge, and the country has its own reserves of uranium, plutonium and rare earth minerals. You've certainly delayed their WMD program, but you haven't ended it.   Invade? Iraq's been a 14-year slog, and that's only 375,000 soldiers from … Continue reading You’ve blown up North Korea’s nuclear facilities. Now what?