The Slippery Slope to Authoritarianism: Lessons from History

| January 24, 2026

In an era of political polarization, it’s crucial to examine how nations can swiftly embrace socialist or communist systems, and how hard it is to reverse course without robust democratic mechanisms like free, fair elections. Historical examples from the USSR, Cuba, and Venezuela show how quickly charismatic leaders who promise equality and prosperity can consolidate […]

The Shutdown Charade: Broken Promises Demand a New Path

| November 9, 2025

Why do public schools, a college education, the social safety net and health care continue to need more money? Because government is inefficient and too heavily involved … especially at the Federal level.  Late last week I sent my right-leaning column commentary to TheHusting.news — we’ll see how it is received. No doubt those on […]

Desultory - des-uhl-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee

  1. lacking in consistency, constancy, or visible order, disconnected; fitful: desultory conversation.
  2. digressing from or unconnected with the main subject; random: a desultory remark.
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