To the Wheel
Putting my shoulder to the wheel in support of democracy. Functionally Republican until 2016. LDS for life.
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Purged Inspectors General
On Friday night, President Trump fired several Inspectors General. At least 12. These independent inspectors are responsible "to detect and deter waste, fraud, abuse, and misconduct in the Department of Justice, and to promote economy and efficiency in the...
Where it Began
2016. I called myself an independent but, more often than not, I voted for conservatives. I really had always thought that was the LDS/Christian thing to do. I couldn't bring myself to vote for most Democrats because of abortion and fiscal responsibility and I was...
Released Hundreds of Criminals into Our Country
President Trump signed an executive order to release hundreds of criminals, many violent toward police officers, into the country. During his campaign, he expressed concern that violent criminals were being set loose in our country. That did not stop him from...
Nominated Dangerous and Unqualified Cabinet Members
Donald Trump nominated several unqualified and dangerous people to cabinet positions. Here are a few examples: Pete Hegseth - Secretary of Defense - This is generally an easy bi-partisan position to confirm. In his case, the vote was tied, several Republicans voting...
News and Podcast Recommendations
There is a way to find truth. Media literacy is a crucial skill and can lead us closer to a clear picture of what’s happening in American government. Click below for a list of several voices that, taken together, help me piece things together.