Tag Archives: government

Do we still have a government of, by and for the people?

Posted on April 6, 2013 by paulbrodie

I’ve got the so-called conservative slant in my thinking. Perhaps I’m prone to so-called conspiracy theories as well. Whatever. I am an intelligent, educated person who seeks to further my learning and consider all things rationally before drawing conclusions. I … Continue reading →

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Monday Morning Make Me Laugh 2

Posted on March 25, 2013 by paulbrodie

Here are my comics since last Monday, enjoy: (link to gallery)

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Gun Control: Satire

Posted on March 16, 2013 by paulbrodie

Last night I began thinking that maybe the anti-gun politicians aren’t so wrong after all. Hear me out! See, guns are used to injure and hurt people, so naturally people shouldn’t have access to them. Anything than can hurt someone … Continue reading →

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Will Senator Feinstein’s gun ban bill make America safer?

Posted on February 28, 2013 by paulbrodie

Yesterday Senator Diane Feinstein (D-CA) opened a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Senate Bill 150, or “how I learned to stop living rationally and hate the semi-automatic firearm,” also known as “assault weapons ban of 2013.” Seven months have passed … Continue reading →

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Government transparency and national security

Posted on February 19, 2013 by paulbrodie

Where is the line drawn between government information being made public and the need for secrecy in the interest of national security? On one hand there is information that might pose a threat to U.S. citizens if it were obtained … Continue reading →

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Encouraging self-governance: Part II

Posted on February 4, 2013 by paulbrodie

Does a man govern himself better under heavy external influences of control or by his own will? In general man will fare better when governing himself. This is the natural course, that man governs himself by the laws of nature … Continue reading →

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Encouraging self-governance: Part I

Posted on February 1, 2013 by paulbrodie

In order to survive people need at a bare minimum food and water. Shelter from natures elements or dangerous animals in the form of buildings and clothing are also very important. These are required for survival. Survival is the foundation … Continue reading →

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What did I really learn in history class?

Posted on January 31, 2013 by paulbrodie

At times I feel as though I’m experiencing a great awakening. It isn’t often, but i’ve had my share of moments of clarity and epiphany. Sadly I’ve probably forgotten some of them, which is a good reason for me to … Continue reading →

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Public officials: To pay or not to pay?

Posted on January 26, 2013 by paulbrodie

My last post quoted Benjamin Franklin regarding people filling the roles of public officials, specifically elected ones, along with the topics of salary and warnings of monarchy. In this post I’d like to address those quotes. I believe our government is … Continue reading →

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Guest Blogger: Benjamin Franklin

Posted on January 24, 2013 by paulbrodie

I don’t remember a lot from elementary school, at least, not consciously as being a memory from elementary school. I’m sure a lot of what I know is what I learned during elementary school, but I don’t have memories of … Continue reading →

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