Posted in Constitution 101, Economy on Apr 12th, 2012
The problem I have with the demise of Solyndra is not that our government invested in a company that failed but that the failure is emblematic of a failed decision making process that transcends this investment. Unfortunately for everyone according to the Post politics played a key role the decision making process both in the [...]
Posted in Constitution 101 on Mar 6th, 2012
I have been toying with the idea that our modern form of federal government has expanded its power beyond its ability to make good governing decisions on several issues that used to be the responsibility of states. One of the key problems at the federal level is the disconnect between tax revenue and government benefits. [...]
Posted in Constitution 101 on Feb 19th, 2012
Last week I signed up for the Hillsdale online course called Constitution 101 and purchased a copy of the The U.S. Constitution: A Reader. One of the commenters on the Powerline Blog mentioned the course and considering my recent fascination with our founders arguments in the process of writing the Constitution. Over the last two [...]
On this day, the Virginia Tech community reflects on the vibrant lives of the 32 students and faculty who were tragically taken from us a year ago. Through light, art, and music we pay tribute to each and every person we lost. We gather to honor our friends, colleagues, and family members. We will never forget.