The president of the National Border Patrol Council is angry and fighting back. Brandon Judd accused freshman Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D–N.Y.) of trying to “dehumanize” Border Patrol agents with her inflammatory remarks in recent weeks surrounding the freshman congresswoman’s trip to detention facilities on the U.S-Mexican border. “I am personally and professionally offended by Rep. […]
Archives for July 2019
A Scorched Earth Investment Landscape: FIRE! (Part V)
“Never forget what I’m telling you here” -Dick Young When it comes to living off a portfolio for a lifetime, the word lifetime can mean different stretches of time for different investors. As you read in parts I, II, III and IV, I’ve been studying the FIRE movement—Financial Independence, Retire Early—to help teach the next […]
Is Your Portfolio Balanced Like a Harley?
With over 100,000 miles of Harley touring behind me, I can assure you of the value of a smooth ride. No one enjoys being jolted and jarred, not on the road or in securities markets. When markets become volatile, every investor is looking for smoother performance. In August 2013 I explained that the key to […]
The Truth about U.S. Detention Centers
Contrary to what anyone listening to or reading mainstream media would believe, Custom and Border Protection (CBP) detention centers are not operating any differently today than they were during the Obama administration. What is different from the Obama years is that these centers are now more overcrowded and undermanned, causing problems at some of the […]
Busing? It’s Sooo 70s
Unlike mood rings, polyester bell-bottoms, pet rocks, busing is back in the news, thanks to Sen. Kamala Harris. I support busing, Listen, the schools of America are as segregated, if not more segregated, today than when I was in elementary schools. Where states fail to do their duty to ensure equality of all people, and […]
Red Line for War? Iran Blows Through Enrichment Limits
Scott Ritter of The American Conservative writes (abridged): The International Atomic Energy Agency announced this week that Iran has exceeded the amount of low-enriched uranium permitted under the nuclear agreement—the one President Donald Trump withdrew from, but which our coalition partners are committed to keeping. While Iran defends its actions by noting it is simply responding in […]
Democrats Raise Hands Against Veterans and Middle Class
Betsy McCaughey of RealClear Politics writes (abridged): It’s official. Democratic Party Chair Tom Perez confirms the party fully endorses free healthcare for illegal immigrants. That puts illegals ahead of veterans struggling to qualify for civilian care, middle class working stiffs priced out of Obamacare, and baby boomers facing the likelihood of Medicare cuts. At last Thursday’s […]
Will You Outlive Your Money? FIRE! (Part IV)
In parts, I, II, and III you learned about those who have embraced the FIRE lifestyle—Financial Independence, Retire Early—and the ways it can help you in your own life. One of the things I think you and I will learn from this movement is if it’s truly feasible to live off a portfolio for 60-plus […]
Tucker Carlson: John Bolton is a ”Bureaucratic Tapeworm”.
John Jiang of The American Spectator writes (abridged): Donald Trump surprised the world on Sunday when he arrived on the Korean peninsula for a meeting with Kim Jong-un, becoming the first sitting U.S. president to set foot in North Korea. The 45-minute meeting ended with a promise to resume talks on denuclearization and lifting sanctions. Almost […]
Boris Johnson Set to Take Over as PM
Lara Prendergast of The American Conservative writes (abridged): The mood changed in Britain as summer began. Theresa May resigned as prime minister at the end of May (quite fitting) and a leadership contest got underway. Two weeks ago, the contenders were whittled down to two: Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt. […] Brexit is boring. Leadership […]