Why are we so quick to dismiss the notion that crimes against humanity and genocide can happen in the United States of America? Would we recognize the events leading up to these crimes, or would we realize what was happening too late to effect change?
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The Antiquities Act: Its History and the Upcoming Battle for Our Lands
On June 8, 1906, the American Antiquities Act was approved and signed by President Theodore Roosevelt. The Act allowed the … More
A Brief History of America Abandoning the World
After President Trump had announced the US would be pulling out of the Paris Climate Agreement, the reaction on the … More
President or CEO?
From CNN– It seems that consumers, small businesses and corporate CEOs are in a better mood since Trump took office … More
President Trump Switches on NATO
From NPR- President Trump on Wednesday sharply reversed his 2016 campaign stance on NATO. “I said it was obsolete; it’s … More
A conversation re: American missile strikes on Syria on 4/6/17
The following conversation was between Bastiat and DSilva on FB messenger following the breaking news of the American missile strike … More
Trump and a new approach to North Korea
From NBC “If China is not going to solve North Korea, we will,” Trump told the newspaper. “That is what … More
Treason by Any Other Name
You may have seen or heard the word treason being tossed around lately in connection with Donald Trump and his … More
Immune Response
As an attorney, I have to be honest, I get where Michael Flynn is coming from. When you get advice … More