It seems simple enough. Students in high school take introductory courses at nearby state colleges for dual credit. But what is the dividing line between high school and college these days? Should we really rely on assumptions in place from…
Not Quite President
Barry Goldwater was an outspoken opponent of big government. That didn’t get him elected President. Whether he was more right, than wrong, history will continue to judge him. Regardless, as a US Senator, he was a fierce defender of freedom…
Republican Values
The Republican party platform is a good reflection of values embraced by rank and file party members. Unfortunately, many ELECTED Republicans don’t see any reason to follow the direction given by their own party platform. Bob Ellis and Gordon…
Killing Obamacare
When I introduced the Health Care Freedom Act in the 2010 session of the South Dakota State Senate, establishment Republicans and Democrats joined forces to kill the bill. It would have stopped Obamacare in South Dakota. Why, you may ask,…
No Cow Justifies Federal Heavy-Handedness
Evoking memories and comparisons to the Ruby Ridge debacle in 1992, a Nevada rancher is going head-to-head with federal thugs in Nevada–where 85% of the state is controlled by the federal government. Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval (Photo credit: Brian Sandoval)…
Will Strong Families or Equal Pay Better Restore America?
“More women staying home with young kids” the headlines now proclaim across the country. Just plug the phrase into any search engine. Decades of social engineering finally are being reversed. Divorces and sulking Adam Lanza-type children will hopefully become less common.…