The Electoral College is comprised of 638 elected representatives who individually vote their choice for President of the United States. It is these representatives who actually determine the who will become President. Each State is apportioned a certain number based on population. The original intent for the Electoral College was to act as a “sanity … Continue reading
Scooter Store is perpetuating entitlement mentality
Nearly every day I see the commercial for “The Scooter Store” where the spokesperson all but guarantees that if you need a scooter because you are disabled in some fashion, The Scooter Store can get it for you for FREE!!! Nothing is free, but if people think it is free then they are inclined to … Continue reading
Cable TV is a rip-off!
I can remember the day when cable was truly a novelty. Further, in those days cable was commercial free after all you were paying to watch TV. Nowadays we not only pay for cable we get bombarded with stupid inane intellectually insulting commercials. In any given hour we are exposed to at least 15 minutes … Continue reading
Socialisms tipping point nearing for U.S.
Socialism is defined as government ownership of the means of production. Marxism’s guiding principle is: from each according to their ability; to each according to their need. While people tend to scoff at the notion the United States is heading toward a more socialist form of government, it is clear that is the direction this … Continue reading
The world is awash in oil… but we’ve been led to believe otherwise
As a former geologist and current energy executive, I want you to know that oil is plentiful. By every measure we have plenty of oil to last for decades. And as I watch exploration for oil worldwide, I expect a dramatic change in the current perception of oil shortage to oil surplus. For example Amoco … Continue reading
Trickle up economics?
All I hear these days are politicians talking about how so-called “trickle down” economics hasn’t worked and that we have to “change” our ways. Okay… what is the alternative? Trickle up economics? How about “trickle sideways”? Wealth is created when people create jobs… and whether we like it or not, those people with wealth are the … Continue reading
Chuck Tyson's Texas Tea 