Backlashes

It’s still a long, strange trip

If I had a nickel for every inconsistency in public policies and strange decisions by seemingly educated people, I could retire, buy a hurricane-proof ocean-front home, and perhaps convince the wife to quit buying scratch-off lottery tickets. […]

Backlashes

Will the Navy roll over N.C.?

The concept of “eminent domain” has been in the news a lot the last two years. Eminent domain basically is a legal concept that allows government to take property — if it “needs” the land. […]

Backlashes

Being nibbled to death by ducks

When dealing with government, it’s almost certain somewhere along the line the public will be confused — and that confusion will benefit government and hit citizens in the pocketbook. […]