Links for 8-26-24
limit misuse of gov’t spy technology
👀 Limit government's use of surveillance technology before it's too late. From: Steven Greenhut/Reason. We can't stop technological advancement, but we should limit government misuse of it.
Democrats and the media are reinventing history in Congress and the courts. From: Jonathan Turley/The Hill. Many in the media are reinventing history to appeal to citizens who want more moderation in government.
👉 Yes, we Kenn. Trump vows release of JFK Assassination docs as part of deal with RFK. From: Off the Press. As a “tribute” to RFK, Trump announced that if elected he would establish a commission on assassination attempts that would release all federal records related to JFK’s murder.
The Left’s swift shift after RFK Jr.’s Trump endorsement. From: Roger Kimball/American Greatness. Kennedy’s indictment of his former party, along with his endorsement of Donald Trump, has sent shock waves through the chambers of the self-appointed elite who would rule us.
🚬 Southern California city bans smoking and vaping in apartments, condos. From: Jill McLaughlin/The Epoch Times. The new law in Carlsbad applies to all multi-unit housing and includes marijuana.
The corrupting influence of DEI on military education. From: J A Cauthen/James G. Martin Center. A new report from Arizona State University’s Center for American Institutions provides a stark warning.
🤐 SCOTUS versus free speech. From: Jayanta Bhattacharya/Brownstone Institute. In a 6 to 3 ruling on the Murthy v. Missouri case, the Supreme Court ruled against me and my fellow co-plaintiffs, in effect rendering the US First Amendment a dead letter in the social media age.
Majority of Americans expect large numbers of illegal aliens to unlawfully vote this election. From: Misty Stewart/Just the News. The poll found that 54% of respondents said they believe illegal immigrants will vote in November, and 75% of respondents said they do not support allowing illegal immigrants to vote in federal elections.
🤥 It’s my party and I’ll lie if I want to. From: Bill O’Reilly. Kamala’s acceptance speech at the Democratic Convention was largely based on false assertions when she spoke of policy.
Kamala Harris' ‘price gouging' ban is a new idea that has failed for thousands of years. From: Jacob Sullum/Creators. The Vice President is counting on voters who like what she says but do not consider the predictable consequences.
⭐️ The necessity of making a meaningful life: people, power, and freedom. From: Barry Brownstein/AIER. People who lack meaningful fulfillment in their lives seek to exercise power over others as a distraction.
The luxury of owning a V6. From: Eric Peters Autos. If you’ve bought any packaged foods lately you already know what this column is about. There’s less in the box – but the price has gone up. It’s a similar situation under the hood.