I can’t take it anymore. Our elites are the most wretched elites the world has ever known. In their minds, America is all about “systemic racism” and “hate crimes.” And these failings only go in one direction. Systemic racism and hate never mean government or black or brown Americans being cruel to white Americans. They …
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In rural North Carolina, it’s not uncommon to see a dog running wild. Dog owners tend to keep their dogs outside, and some dog owners aren’t overly concerned about limiting their dog’s roaming activities to their own particular property (i.e., they don’t fence or tether their dog). So three months ago, when we woke up …
Last month, I began a continuing education welding course at my local community college. Eleven people signed up for the course—myself included—and to the casual observer, we represent a very diverse lot. Here’s a breakdown of our surface characteristics: 9 men 2 women 8 non-Hispanic whites 2 blacks 1 Hispanic white 7 high school graduates …
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Two weeks ago, the Iranians allegedly bombed Saudi oil facilities and put a big chunk of that country’s oil production offline. Also two weeks ago, the UAW went on strike against GM, our country’s largest auto manufacturer. When I was growing up in the 60s and 70s, similar disruptions would have rocked our economy and …
It’s been a lot of fun in Groovyland lately. Last week, Mrs. Groovy and I ventured up to Atlantic City to meet some New York relatives, particularly a 97-year-old aunt. And we had a blast. The casino we stayed at was a bit tired, but its staff—from the front desk people to the bartenders—was great. …