On his blog, Dr. Joseph Mercola explains broccoli’s potential ability to help humans fight antibiotic-resistant bacteria with its cruciferous compound. He writes” Cruciferous vegetables have long been cherished for their health benefits. Broccoli, cabbage, collards, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, kale and bok choy, just to name a few, contain several plant compounds that are important for […]
Archives for August 2022
Young’s Retirement Compounders
Two decades ago, I developed the Retirement Compounders (RCs) as a portfolio to hold through thick and thin. Concentration is on dividends and on compound interest. Expectations are justifiably modest. The Prudent Man Rule overrides all.
Is Any Part of East Asia Worth Protecting with American Lives?
What is it in East Asia that is worth protecting with American lives? That’s one question asked by Pat Buchanan, writing on his blog, Buchanan.org. Just the loss of one U.S. aircraft carrier would leave the U.S. with casualties akin to those of Pearl Harbor or 9/11. Is there anything in Taiwan worth all those […]
Democrats Are in a Bind
Democrats do not want voters to forget Donald Trump’s boorish side – his nonstop chaos during his administration, his Twitter rants, his “debasing the presidency.” Lower Taxes, Lighter Regulations Democrats also want voters to forget the success of Trump’s pre-pandemic economy – his advancement of the traditional Republican agenda of lower taxes and lighter regulations, writes […]
Field of Dreams: You Too Can Live Like a Billionaire
Did you miss Major League Baseball’s trade deadline? Who could blame you? Let the billionaires have their fun. Let the Washington Nationals’ Lerner family squabble with agent Scott Boras over what generational player Juan Soto is worth. Will his new home with the San Diego Padres land him that $500 million deal in a couple […]
Why You Can’t Always “Trust the Science”
Throughout the Covid pandemic and climate change scare campaign you’ve been urged to “trust the science.” Despite your gut instincts that tell you certain things are wrong, you are hammered with a media barrage that demands compliance. In his regular letter to subscribers, Tom Woods explains that “science” is not always right, and he outlines […]
THE KING OF OILS: Have You Tried Frankincense Oil for Health?
Not all health supplementation needs to be swallowed. Frankincense oil, writes Dr. Joseph Mercola on his blog, Mercola.com, “stands out above the crowd,” among other essential oils. He writes: Scents can have a powerful influence on your well-being. Aromatherapy, which uses concentrated essences of various botanicals, allows you to harness the olfactory power of plants […]
Estonia’s Outsized Commitment to Ukraine
In National Review, Jay Nordlinger details the outsized commitment to Ukraine’s war efforts against the Russian invasion by Estonia, a small Baltic country that used to be part of the Soviet Union. Debbie and I have visited Estonia and have long been fans of the country. Nordlinger writes: Here is an article about Estonia — […]
WORST NAMED BILL EVER: Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
When Chuck Schumer and Joe Manchin decided to call their tax and spending bill the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, they must have had a laugh. Of course, the joke is on the American taxpayers, who will be footing the bill for Chuck and Joe’s spending bonanza. At the Ron Paul Institute, former congressman and […]
The Father of Scientific History Would Be Shocked
Leftists, advises Victor Davis Hanson, should reread Thucydides on the stasis at Corcyra. Thucydides warned (about 400 BC) that zealots who destroy laws, customs, and traditions for short-term gain soon rue the day they began making such changes. In vain, they seek refuge in the very sanctuaries of behavior that they have destroyed, VDH reminds […]