Tag: politics

Too many cooks in the kitchen spoil the broth

From Southwest Ledger Last week after learning about America’s bombing of Iran, two debates emerged: Did we do the right thing? And did President Trump have the legal authority to attack Iran without congressional authority or input? The first question is difficult to answer, and we probably will not know until everything has played out. … Continue reading Too many cooks in the kitchen spoil the broth →

Army’s 250th Anniversary Celebration Overshadowed by ‘No Kings’ Protests

From Southwest Ledger I was disappointed June 14 as I saw several social media posts celebrating the low turnout at the military parade honoring of the 250th anniversary of the United States Army in Washington, D.C. Closer to home, Lawton/Fort Sill canceled their anniversary celebrations to ensure public safety following protests nationwide. I understand that … Continue reading Army’s 250th Anniversary Celebration Overshadowed by ‘No Kings’ Protests →

Constitution 101: Congressional Authority and the Quorum Clause

From Southwest Ledger In many ways, Article I, Section V of our Constitution is a continuation of Section IV in that it established the rules and powers of Congress. The first part gives Congress some judicial power while, at the same time, it eliminates one of the biggest tricks parties used to block legislation. Article … Continue reading Constitution 101: Congressional Authority and the Quorum Clause →

Discrediting Misinformation Concerning Our Nation’s Historic Tariffs

From Southwest Ledger There is a popular meme going around the internet. The caption to the picture reads, “We’ve done this mass tariff thing 3 times in American history. 1828, 1930, 2025. All spaced about a 100 years apart because everyone who remembers the last one needs to be dead for the next one to … Continue reading Discrediting Misinformation Concerning Our Nation’s Historic Tariffs →

Tariffs May Support America, But At What Cost?

From Southwest Ledger There are many like me who may be a bit confused about tariffs. In theory, tariffs, taxes on imported goods, seem like something I would support. After all, if nothing else, I am pro-America. And anything that gives Americans a leg up, I support. Now, if we can send aid to others, … Continue reading Tariffs May Support America, But At What Cost? →

To What Degree Should Judicial Review Extend to the Executive Branch?

From Southwest Ledger So far in President Trump’s short second term his greatest adversary has been the judicial branch. Some of his programs have been blocked by federal judges while others already have been overturned. This is nothing new. No matter which party the president has been there always seems to be a judge somewhere … Continue reading To What Degree Should Judicial Review Extend to the Executive Branch? →

Constitution 101: Senate Impeachment Clause

From Southwest Ledger A primary goal of the Founders was to protect the people from a strong federal government. They accomplished this with a series of checks and balances where all three branches received relatively equal strength and gave each branch the ability to check each other’s powers. As an additional check on the power … Continue reading Constitution 101: Senate Impeachment Clause →