The Global Deep State: Funded by the American Taxpayer
The debate over U.S. foreign aid is a distraction. That’s not to say that the amount of taxpayer money flowing to foreign countries in the form of military and economic assistance is insignificant. Even at less than 1% of the federal budget, the United States...
States Must Check DC’s “Fourth Branch”
Every election cycle, the press drives America to obsession with the rise and fall of politicians in the District of Columbia. Many pin their hopes for change on these individuals. Even the best among them, however, become mere speedbumps to the destruction of our...
Why a Standing Army and a Welfare State?
One of the major distinguishing characteristics, philosophically speaking, between our American ancestors and today’s Americans is with respect to the national-security establishment. Our ancestors fiercely opposed that type of governmental structure. Today’s...