Category: Government

The League of Cities: The Mafia of Cities

Your Property Taxes Are Being Used to Promote Raising Your Property Taxes and people are getting rich doing it.– YNOT! There is a special kind of government magic trick where they take your money, spend your money, waste your money, and then use what is left of your money to convince you that they need more of your money. That, my friends, is not public service. That is organized government self-preservation. And in Florida, one of the groups sitting in the middle of this little circus is the Florida League of Cities — a nonprofit organization that represents hundreds of … Continue readingThe League of Cities: The Mafia of Cities

Solyndra: The Green Dream That Burned Through Half a Billion Dollars

Solyndra did not fail because the future was fake. It failed because politicians confused hope with economics — and reality always sends the bill. — YNOT! There is an old rule in business that politicians learn only after they have spent someone else’s money: A government can print dollars. It cannot print wisdom. Back around 2009, America was told it stood on the edge of a green-energy revolution. The future would be powered by sunlight, electric dreams, and federal subsidies large enough to make accountants weep openly into their coffee. One of the shining stars of that revolution was … Continue readingSolyndra: The Green Dream That Burned Through Half a Billion Dollars

What did 9/11 FBI–CIA Chasm Teach Us About Corporate Structure and AI?

  How did one of the most watched, funded, and confident systems in the world manage to miss the one thing it existed to prevent? That question has haunted governments for years. It should haunt CEOs, boards, and anyone rushing to bolt “AI” onto a broken organization even more. Because 9/11 was not a failure of intelligence. It was a failure of structure. The Myth of the All-Seeing Organization We like to believe big institutions are omniscient. Governments. Corporations. Platforms. AI systems. They want us to believe that too. It keeps everyone calm, productive, and obedient to the process. … Continue readingWhat did 9/11 FBI–CIA Chasm Teach Us About Corporate Structure and AI?

How Does Welfare Fraud Work?

If a “childcare center” has no children, no facility, and the owner arrives in a Lamborghini— you’re not funding care. You’re funding crime. — YNOT! Welfare fraud has existed since welfare began. It happens in every state, in every administration, and under every political party. Today, out of roughly $1 trillion spent annually on welfare programs, an estimated $250 billion is lost to fraud. That is one dollar out of every four—about 25% —never reaching the people it was meant to help. Let me start with what this is not. This is not an attack on Minnesota. This is … Continue readingHow Does Welfare Fraud Work?

How to Influence People, Policy and get Rich – Become a Lobbyist

“Why fight the system when you can own it? Become a lobbyist — power, profit, and plausible deniability included.” If you ever wondered how the world really works, it’s a lot less “Schoolhouse Rock” and a lot more “Sopranos in Suits.”Turns out, if you want to change the world, you don’t need a revolution — you just need a revolving door, a checkbook, and a well-polished grin.Forget about voting harder or writing earnest letters to your congressman; real power is wielded behind closed doors, with a wink, a fundraiser, and a promise of a six-figure job once the ink … Continue readingHow to Influence People, Policy and get Rich – Become a Lobbyist

You don’t know Jack, but they Know, and for the bargain price of $90 billion yearly.

America, my friends, is a land of many wonders. We have more varieties of potato chips than some nations have laws, more reality shows than we have reality, and—most impressively—we have enough intelligence agencies  to make a paranoid feel downright justified. Eighteen of them, to be exact. Yes, in the great wisdom of our republic, we did not settle for just one shadowy cabal peering into the world’s secrets—we built a whole league of them. Nine answer to the Department of Defense, two to Homeland Security, two to Justice, and even the Department of Energy gets its own set … Continue readingYou don’t know Jack, but they Know, and for the bargain price of $90 billion yearly.

📉 Stagflation in a Modern World: How Stocks, Bonds, Gold, Real Estate, and Wars Fit In

History may not repeat itself, but it sure does like to clear its throat and hum a familiar tune. And if you listen closely, you can hear the faint strains of disco, bell-bottom jeans, polyester, platform shoes, tie-dye, oil shocks, and bad economic policy echoing from the 1970s — that most colorful of economic catastrophes — drifting back into the air like a bad cologne. Once again, we find ourselves standing at the corner of Stagnation Avenue and Inflation Boulevard, wondering how we got here and whether the light will ever turn green. The old villains have returned — … Continue reading📉 Stagflation in a Modern World: How Stocks, Bonds, Gold, Real Estate, and Wars Fit In

Checks from the Crypt: How Washington Became the Dead’s Favorite ATM

Ladies and gentlemen, gather around, for I have a tale as American as apple pie and as absurd as a screen door on a submarine. I may have to add a section to this blog called Believe it or Not!. It’s a story about money—your money—taking a scenic tour through the great bureaucracy of Washington, only to land squarely in the hands of folks who, I assure you, have no use for it. Why? Because they’re dead. Yes, in this fine land of ours, we have managed the remarkable feat of keeping the dead on payroll. While most of … Continue readingChecks from the Crypt: How Washington Became the Dead’s Favorite ATM

The Price of Remembrance: How War Enriches the Crown

Upon researching another post on how Great Britains Gold ended up in Fort Knox., I can across this story.  It is quite dark but really true and goes on today. You ever notice how kings and queens are real sentimental about war—until it’s time to count the money? They stand somber, heads bowed, laying wreaths for the dead, all while their pockets jingle with the coins of the fallen. It’s a neat little trick, like weeping at a funeral while checking the will. Now, I ain’t saying royalty is in the business of collecting corpses like a banker collects … Continue readingThe Price of Remembrance: How War Enriches the Crown

Who Moved My Cheese? The Great Political & Economic Shake-Up

Nobody likes their cheese being moved. That’s just human nature. When we get comfortable—whether in our jobs, our routines, or the systems that govern us—we resist change. But change comes anyway, and we can either adapt or be left behind. Right now, we’re witnessing some of the biggest cheese-moving moments in politics and economics that we’ve seen in decades. Whether it’s about efficiency in government, shifts in industry, or global economic changes, the old way of doing things is being shaken up. Maybe it’s necessary. No—it is necessary—because this cheese has been sitting in the same place for far … Continue readingWho Moved My Cheese? The Great Political & Economic Shake-Up

Why Do People Accept Poverty?

Poverty is a persistent condition that has plagued societies for centuries, yet its grip is not absolute. Many people remain in poverty, not because they lack intelligence or opportunity, but often because they have, consciously or unconsciously, accepted it as their reality. At the same time, a striking contrast emerges: most wealthy individuals today are self-made, first-generation success stories. They come from poverty or modest beginnings, yet decide to break free and live differently. What sets them apart? Why do some accept poverty while others reject it? The Mindset of Acceptance For many, poverty becomes a cycle that is … Continue readingWhy Do People Accept Poverty?

INFLATION – The Fine Art of Taking Without Asking

Imagine a magician who promises to make your money disappear, not in one grand swoop, but a penny at a time, so slow and deliberate that you hardly notice. That magician, my friend, goes by the name of inflation. The government, bless their hearts, figured out long ago that the easiest way to take from you isn’t with a taxman knocking on your door but by sneaking through the back window. They inflate the money supply, leaving the same number of dollars in your bank account, but suddenly, those dollars don’t stretch as far as they used to. Prices … Continue readingINFLATION – The Fine Art of Taking Without Asking

Doublespeak

DANGER – this post may make your head explode. I started and it got out of control. Doublespeak is a form of language that deliberately distorts, obscures, or reverses the meaning of words to mislead or manipulate people. It often involves euphemisms, jargon, or ambiguous phrasing to disguise the truth or make unpleasant realities sound more palatable. For example: Saying “downsizing” instead of “firing employees.” Calling civilian casualties in war “collateral damage.” Using “enhanced interrogation” to refer to torture. Doublespeak is commonly associated with politics, advertising, and propaganda, where it is used to shape perception, avoid accountability, or soften … Continue readingDoublespeak

A Time for Choosing and Today’s Challenges

Let me tell you a story about a man who stepped onto a stage in 1964 and didn’t just give a speech—he gave a warning, a promise, and a challenge. Ronald Reagan called it ‘The Speech,’ but it might as well have been titled ‘The Wake-Up Call,’ because its echoes still ring true today. Reagan spoke of freedom under siege, government growing like a weed in a farmer’s field, and a nation at a crossroads. Sound familiar? It should. The questions he asked back then—about government overreach, fiscal responsibility, and the enduring strength of individual liberty—are the same ones … Continue readingA Time for Choosing and Today’s Challenges

2025 – The year for Freedom from Government?

What is the role of government! Today, we explore a bold vision for simplifying government operations, inspired by the ideas of renowned economist Milton Friedman from 16 years ago. What happens when we rethink the core functions of government and challenge the status quo? Join us as we break down each department—what stays, what goes, and why. This is a conversation about freedom, efficiency, and the balance of power. Has anything he says changed today. Is government more or less efficient today than two decades ago? The answer is no, it is a bigger bloated mess. BTW if you … Continue reading2025 – The year for Freedom from Government?