So, Trump is firing Inspector Generals again. Second verse, same as the first. I’ve addressed this specific problem with the U.S.’ concept of executive oversight here several times; see the search. There’s a wrinkle that I hadn’t mentioned before, at…
Prosecuting Former Presidents: Don’t Threaten Me With A Good Time
So, Trump thinks it’s not possible to be President without breaking the law? He may very well be correct. Bush took the country into a war under false pretenses, and Obama certainly broke the law forbidding assassinations. Trump broke that…
Legal Zombies: Laws Should Not Come Back From The Dead
When the courts declare a law to be unconstitutional, it should actually be removed from the books. It shouldn’t just be ignored. If I understand correctly, the actual term is “unenforceable”, but it’s the same thing. The courts will ignore…
Escrow: Keep The “Cloud” Honest
So, I work with computers and online hosting systems; this will be relevant … There is no cloud. There are just computers that other people control. This matters when manufacturers decide to start making and selling products that refuse to…
He’s Repressing Me: Freedom Of Conscience In An Age Of Anti-Discrimination Laws
Come and see the violence inherent in the system! Fine; I’ve got that out of my system. We can start the actual post now. Anti-discrimination laws are … problematic. By definition, they are an attempt to force citizens to behave…