USA Today, August 10, 2017 Hey, guess what? Donald Trump has a good foreign policy idea by James Bovard Let’s get our own house in order before we start imposing democracy on others. The Trump administration’s foreign policy often resembles a Mad Hatter’s Tea Party or a loose cannon on a ship deck. But every […]
Author Archive | Jim
FFF: Obamacare Reform and Paternalism’s Pratfalls
Future of Freedom Foundation Obamacare Reform and Paternalism’s Pratfalls by James Bovard One of Donald Trump’s first actions as president was to issue an executive order to reduce the regulatory burden of the Affordable Care Act. Obamacare has been intensely controversial since it was enacted in 2010. The battle over its reform or replacement will […]
The Hill: Did TSA Use My Opeds for Their Wacky Terrorist Profiles?
TheHill.com TSA justifies pat downs with op-eds — is my paper trail to blame? By James Bovard, opinion contributor – 07/29/17 01:35 PM EDT Americans love to grouse about the Transportation Security Agency. I have caterwauled as loudly as anyone over the years. But I learned last week that some of TSA’s absurdities might be […]
USA TODAY: Trump Jamboree Speech As Scouting Antidote
USA Today, July 28, 2017 Trump’s Boy Scout speech may have set kids on the right path by James Bovard President Trump telling Boy Scouts that Washington is a “sewer” could actually be an antidote to much of what they are taught on following authority. Much of the media was shocked and horrified by President […]
The Last Obamacare Reform Supporter in Washington?
I saw this guy Sunday morning near the National Cathedral in Washington. I forgot to ask why he was shirtless & shoeless, but he was thrilled to hear that I agreed with him on Obamacare. Unfortunately for the Trump administration, this dude doesn’t have a vote in the U.S. Senate.
FFF: Obama’s AWOL Anti-War Protesters
From the Future of Freedom Foundation Obama’s AWOL Anti-War Protesters by James Bovard July 14, 2017 Barack Obama campaigned for the presidency in 2008 as a peace candidate. He signaled that he would fundamentally change America’s course after the reckless carnage unleashed by the George W. Bush administration. However, by the end of Obama’s presidency, […]
Cynical Bastard Everywhere Except New Jersey
I am considered a cynical bastard everywhere except New Jersey, where I was lambasted today for my "high ideals" https://t.co/rBO9P18y02 — James Bovard (@JimBovard) July 15, 2017 I am accustomed to being denounced as a cynical bastard in response to my articles. But every now and then, someone throws a curveball. This letter in yesterday’s […]
Sean
I always thought the C couple in Romania were a ba
Mr Keebassa
After a string of Democrat mayors, "hope over