Let’s talk Senate and House rules. The US Senate is comprised of 100 members. To do business, a quorum of 51 Senators have to be present (50% + 1). To pass a vote, the same 50% +1 YAYS are needed from those present, thus with the minimum quorum of 51 members, 26 votes are neededContinue reading “Governance by Absenteeism”
Author Archives: Paul J DiBartolo
A Tax is a Tax is a Tax
Dick and Jane are hard-working American taxpayers, a married couple filing jointly and making $100,000.00, that think they’re in the 8% tax bracket… based on their 1040 and their adjusted gross income. Income Tax rate: 8.0 But…the Social Security Tax rate is 6.2% and Employer SS contribution is 6.2%. The Medicare Tax Rate is 1.45%Continue reading “A Tax is a Tax is a Tax”
The Fallacy of Birthright Citizenship
The whole Birthright-Citizenship argument is based upon ignorance and the lessons of history forgotten. It’s sad that America, and its legislators thought to be schooled in the Constitution and the Rule of Law, have fallen to the place where they do not understand its own laws or history. Let’s address the subject anecdotally first. YouContinue reading “The Fallacy of Birthright Citizenship”
Lawfare – What is it Good For? Absolutely Nothing!
I have this sneaking suspicion that none of what I see and hear going on around me is real. It’s kind of like living in a simulation except this is more bizarre, like a cross between a “Dick Tracey” and a “Li’l Abner” comic strip. The latest fear pervading the liberal mindset is that ifContinue reading “Lawfare – What is it Good For? Absolutely Nothing!”
It’s the Constitution, Stupid!
There is an increasing amount of angst amongst Progressive Leftists over the Electoral College, the US Senate, and the original method in which Senators were to be selected (by the state legislators, not the popular vote)… these fears are common amongst those who don’t understand that America was not established as one big federal state,Continue reading “It’s the Constitution, Stupid!”
If it Saves One Life…
No need to read the attached article at the end, it’s used only to make the point about illegal immigration and crime, unless you’re curious. One point it attempts to make, that illegals don’t commit more crime than legals, is, however, germane to my article, so… “If it saves one life…” I’m sure you’ve heardContinue reading “If it Saves One Life…”
No One is Above the Law & other ridiculous things we’re asked to believe
Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer, nor am I the son of a lawyer. I do believe, however, that I could play a good lawyer in a TV show. That established, what you are about to read is strictly the opinion of one who might possibly have unwisely left his eyes open for too long.Continue reading “No One is Above the Law & other ridiculous things we’re asked to believe”
Preterism Explained in Simple English or…”Soon” Means Soon.
One of the main tenets of preterist thought is to try to differentiate in the Scriptures between symbolism and literalism accurately. Some things lend themselves to symbolism because there’s no other way to interpret them. For instance, the Revelation offers a description of the New Jerusalem in these words: “And the city lieth foursquare, andContinue reading “Preterism Explained in Simple English or…”Soon” Means Soon.”
RFK, Jr., for POTUS?
3rd-party presidential runs, even moderately subscribed to, accomplish nothing but to serve as spoilers for the candidate that is philosophically nearest the rogue candidate. The only 3rd-party run in my lifetime, that had any significance, was waged by Ross Perot, in 1992. From everything I was able to deduce, at the time, he swayed aContinue reading “RFK, Jr., for POTUS?”
Deficits and Debt
OR “How I Came to Love Government Largesse.” Are you familiar with the oldest one in the book? It goes something like this: “Hey, lookest thou over there. Hah, madest thou to look.” FYI: “The CBO estimates the Fiscal Responsibility Act would reduce deficits by $1.5 trillion from 2023 to 2033.” (Deficits, not debt) Here’sContinue reading “Deficits and Debt”
Change My Mind! 