Author: Richard A Reagan

By now most people realize that we live in the era of “woke” capitalism. Businesses will trip all over themselves to demonstrate how supportive they are of the latest idiocy embraced by social justice warriors. Whether it’s the right of men pretending to be women to use the bathroom of their choice, the right of […]

One of the bedrock principles underlying the world order is that actors are rational, that is, they’re always going to act in their own self-interest. But while that may be the case, there are certainly times in which their actions don’t always result in things helping their self-interest. Due to pride, arrogance, or miscalculation, leaders […]

The antibiotic era has been a wonderful one for human beings, who no longer have to fear dying from infections caused by minor cuts or scratches. From penicillin to cephalexin to doxycycline, there is an antibiotic for just about every possible bacterial infection. But overuse and especially misuse of antibiotics has led to bacteria developing […]

It’s amazing how many people in recent years consider themselves to be experts in election law. They’re absolutely certain that they know that President Trump has violated federal election laws, seeking electoral assistance from foreign countries. Even those who should know better, such as members of the Federal Election Commission (FEC), make similar mistakes. So […]

Maybe you’re a hobby gardener looking to supplement your dinner table with fresh home-grown vegetables. Or maybe you have a patch of survival land and want to grow your own food for when the stuff hits the fan. But in many areas of the country your efforts may be stunted by poor quality soil. With […]

Some professional sports teams are just perennial cellar dwellers, unable to get their acts together no matter what. Others are dynasties that seem to turn everything they touch to gold. And others have storied histories but fall into mediocrity through years of mismanagement. Into that last category fall the Washington Redskins, one of the most […]

If Democrats thought that their impeachment inquiry of President Trump would be an easy road to political success, they made a major miscalculation. With pushback both from the President and from House Republicans, it will be anything but easy. What Nancy Pelosi and company thought was a slam dunk case might end up coming back […]

The visceral reaction of the deep state to President Trump’s election in 2016 has colored political discourse for the past three years. And the quality of that discourse is, sad to say, abysmal. It’s certainly possible to take Trump to task for his failures on policy issues, particularly his launching of the trade war with […]

If you love onions, garlic, and other members of the allium family, you may not love some of their side effects, such as their smell. From garlic breath to onion-scented sweat, it’s not unusual to smell the remnants of garlic- and onion-heavy meals for hours or days to come. But if you needed a reason […]

Fall is here, and with it come colder temperatures and less sunlight. The long summer nights are now gone, and nightfall comes earlier and earlier every day. For gardeners this time of year is bittersweet, as we’re reaping the rewards of our summer labor, but we know that harvest time will soon come to an […]