So I got this email a while back from Gun Owners of America, one of the many gun rights groups that has been building a name for itself now that the National Rifle Association is faltering. Going out over the signature of Executive Vice President Erich Pratt, it's an amazing bit of fantasy:Mark - President Trump has made it crystal clear: he’s committed to restoring and … [Read more...] about GOA on Trump
Yes, It’s a Bribe
I've been taking a break from posting for the last few weeks. I'd like to get posting again, so I thought I'd start with an easy one.I spent several years working for a defense contractor, during which time I sometimes had to meet with our points-of-contact in the Department of Defense. We'd usually end up going out to lunch, and one thing I learned pretty quickly is that … [Read more...] about Yes, It’s a Bribe
Talking to my fellow libertarians about DOGE
I was listening to Reason's Just Asking Questions podcast episode about the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), and I thought host Liz Wolf was too willing to accept Elon Musk and DOGE at face value. I'd noticed a similar attitude at the Reason Roundtable last week. I get where they're coming from. After years watching people suffer at the hands of government employees, … [Read more...] about Talking to my fellow libertarians about DOGE
Late night thoughts on the current crisis
I've been watching what's happening in the U.S. government with growing dismay. Trump and Musk seem determined to destroy the government's ability to perform certain functions, some of which are very important to the United States, and some of which are very important to the world. And it turns out that many of the safeguards against this destruction are controlled by the … [Read more...] about Late night thoughts on the current crisis
Joining The Cult
I've been curious about 3D printing for years. It's cool technology that looks like fun to play with. The problem was that I didn't have many ideas about what sorts of things to make with a printer. I'd feel pretty silly if I spent hundreds of dollars on a printer and then didn't use it for anything after the first week. For that reason, I could never justify the cost enough to … [Read more...] about Joining The Cult