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Life and politics

Government neutrality

Faster than government could act, the internet grew up without much regulation. There is a variety of providers, and...

Jan 20, 2015

Advice to potential Republican presidential candidates

Dear Potential GOP Presidential Candidate, As the lineup is shaping up, it looks like it could be similar to...

Jan 15, 2015

Terror incident in France

It looks as though a few losers got their frustrations out. Usually for losers – Boston Marathon bombers are...

Jan 11, 2015

Will it be as always?

Thomas B. Reed, a Republican politician and Speaker of the House at the end of the 19th century, warned:...

Jan 5, 2015

Conservatives versus liberals

Judging by the tone of some political commentators, one might get an impression that the division between conservatives and...

Dec 24, 2014

One idea, many consequences

Let me begin with an introduction for readers outside of Illinois. In the last election, a political novice but...

Dec 4, 2014

Can Russians’ seizing of Crimea be legalized?

Drafting a contract converting a grab of Crimea into a sale gives an opportunity for forming a treaty resolving...

Mar 27, 2014

Net neutrality exposed

Internet service is not much different than other utilities, such as electricity, gas or water. Politicians and commentators focus...

Jan 17, 2014

Spherical heaters

The government decided that we should not use old-style incandescent bulbs due to their energy inefficiency. Only about 10%...

Dec 19, 2013

What do we have government for?

As frustrating as it is, the ongoing Washington stalemate on health care, immigration and almost any other essential issue...

Dec 2, 2013
Remark of the day

Will the U.S. endure for another 250 years?

July 05, 2025
Life and politics, Media

Instead of a celebratory commentary on Independence Day, Michael Smerconish reminded us that the 250th anniversary is coming next year. And he asked a provocative question: “Will the U.S. endure for another 250 years?” The answers are almost split in half, with “yes” prevailing slightly. A more interesting question would be: Do Americans today know what they need to do to keep America prosperous for the next 250 years? Do most of them even care? And those who care, do they agree on what they need to do? By looking around, one could worry if the U.S. will endure to its 250th anniversary.

Israel against Gaza and Iran

June 19, 2025
Life and politics

Gaza is a thorn in Israel’s politics. There are still speculations about why the attac...

Are comparisons to Hitler justifiable?

April 26, 2025
Life and politics, Media

In the criticism of the Trump administration’s concepts and methods of implementation, some see parallels to ...

When will DOGE be credible?

March 28, 2025
Life and politics

The interview at FOX sounded good. In the early 1990s, I was looking to expand my ...

It is much bigger than Ukraine

March 22, 2025
Ukraine

Donald Trump asks Ukraine to make territorial concessions because Russia is stronger. If we accept war as a way of resolving dispute...