Yes, I’ve been a fan of the rule and tradition in United States Senate of a “governor” to slow down the legislative process in order to assure that policy and proposed legislation were thoroughly deliberated and enjoyed at least some bipartisan support. That day is gone. It is now a matter of priority. Which is more sacred, Fellow American, an age-old, 60-vote requirement in the Senate to end debate or the Constitution? I’ll opt for the Constitution . For the judicious and ev

This should be no hand-wringing philosophical dilemma, People. It’s the Constitution versus the filibuster in Fall, 2025, and it is a far greater priority to defend the former than the Senate’s  self-imposed  rule dating centuries back. The filibuster, almost as old as the Republic itself, has morphed in recent years to become the weapon of choice to thwart majority rule itself instead of the exception. That is what brings an American supportive of the filibuster his entire l

The death of Charlie Kirk foists upon society the need for introspection — and action. We owe it to him.   Kirk, in scant years before a public to whom he gave cause, did nothing more than encourage education and dialog because he believed deeply that most seek truth.   With open debate and discussion, he grasped, truth can be discovered, people’s perspectives changed for the better and their actions would follow suit. Heavy chains of ignorance and deceit would be lifted, he

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We’ve heard the dictum that there is “strength in diversity” so many times that we virtually accept it as incontrovertible. Move over,...

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