National Popular Vote Interstate Compact: WHY?!

Sixteen states have signed the NVPIC, including the tiniest ones: Rhode Islnd, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey. This means they green to give their electoral votes to the winner of the National popular vote. Once the total electoral votes of signatories reaches 270, presidential,elections will be determined by the National popular vote total alone. Of course … Continue reading National Popular Vote Interstate Compact: WHY?!

Deed Men Walkin’ Can HOAs Save Single-Family Dwelling Districts? Part 1 of 3

In Village of Euclid, Ohio v.Ambler Realty Co., 272U.S. 365 (1926), JusticeGeorge Sutherland wrote:“With particular referenceto apartment houses, it ispointed out that the development of detached house sectionsis greatly retarded by the comingof apartment houses, which hassometimes resulted in destroyingthe entire section for privatehouse purposes; that in suchsections the apartment house isa mere parasite constructed … Continue reading Deed Men Walkin’ Can HOAs Save Single-Family Dwelling Districts? Part 1 of 3

Coronation Of Emperor Xi and The World Thereafter

A few days ago, Chinese President Xi Jinping‘s arrest news took social media by storm. The atmosphere was jubilant as if the whole world looked forward to Xi’s exit. The rumor turned out to be fake news; Xi’s third term looks secured. So, what would the world & China look like after Xi’s coronation. My … Continue reading Coronation Of Emperor Xi and The World Thereafter

Preface: LtCol S.x MacTemplar -Shadow Warrior

Where to begin? It seems that war is just too big of a topic for Hollywood to handle in 90-110 minutes. Go figure. I know I can’t do it justice in 300-plus pages, either, but it will be more accurate than anything Hollywood can dish up. I suspect what people want from Hollywood is to … Continue reading Preface: LtCol S.x MacTemplar -Shadow Warrior

Ah Ha!

It took a long time but I have finally figgered out how the Left (American and international) can keep on calling Trump a “fascist”. Here are the hallmarks of fascism: Centralized autocratic government. Trump didn’t expand federal power; during the height of the pandemic he was excoriated for refusing to usurp the power of the … Continue reading Ah Ha!

Winning the Peace (Ch. 5) Redux

A feel good but secondary mission is to promote life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness for the citizens of the various Partner Nations. Winning the Peace (WtP) Foreign Area Officers (FAOs) may support when feasible, freedom of religion with the end-state being that a Muslim could convert to Christianity and not face death for … Continue reading Winning the Peace (Ch. 5) Redux