My grandfather, Paul G. Bovard, was drafted in 1918. He was in the Army but the war ended before he was deployed to France. The following story, written by my father, captures the only story from his military time that I have heard from family. Dad’s Company Commander, in going over the new recruits’ prior […]
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Baltimore Sun: On Veterans Day, I Remember “Bobie” of Baltimore
Baltimore Sun, November 9, 2018 On Veterans Day, I remember ‘Bobie’ from Baltimore by James Bovard Veterans Day is a time for parades and tributes to those who served in America’s armed services. But most celebrations ignore the human carnage that inevitably follows when politicians send their fellow citizens off to foreign wars. Considering the […]
25 Years of Voting Epigrams
Here’s a round-up of my epigrams on voting from my books and articles since 1993: *Politicians are dividing America into two classes – those who work for a living and those who vote for a living *Nowadays, we have elections in lieu of freedom. *What government abuses and crimes can we expect to cease as […]
Mid-Term Mania Antidote: “V for Vendetta”
It is appropriate that ‘V for Vendetta’ Day – “Remember, remember, the fifth of November….” – would fall on the eve of congressional midterm elections which are turbocharging sales of alcohol and antidepressants. If I had a six-pack of good beer for every time I’ve heard this is “the most important election in your lifetime,” […]
Podcast: How the Government Ruined my Work Ethic
Here’s the story of how my summer on the payroll of the Virginia Highway Dept. ruined me for life – I’ve had PTSD regarding hard work ever since. At least I learned how not to shovel. The 6 minute spiel concludes with Labor Secretary Elizabeth Dole evicting me from her office after I asked too […]
Needed: #MeToo for Political Consent
Mises Institute, November 1, 2018 We Need a #MeToo Movement for Political Consent by James Bovard The #MeToo movement is spurring millions of Americans to reconsider the meaning of consent in sexual relations. But there is another realm where far too much has been presumed because of often token gestures. Political consent is defined radically […]
FBI’s Biggest Disgrace? Whitey Bulger and Official Uncontrolled Wickedness
Whitey Bulger, the FBI’s most notorious informant, was found dead in prison today. He lived to be 89 – unlike the 20 people whose murder he was connected to. The FBI knew of his role in killings but lied in court to protect him. The FBI even helped send innocent men to prison for life […]
Tennessee Budd
You forgot the lie of 1861. Some Americans, seeing