Want to Drain the Swamp?

The dirty (open) secret of influence peddling and one way to fix it. by James W. McConnell The current regulations governing the funding of federal campaigns disenfranchises and disillusions those eligible to vote, and fosters the view that our elected senators and...

Time to End Our 14 Year Middle East Misadventure

by James W. McConnell The United States invaded Iraq in March, 2003. Over the ensuing fourteen years we’ve done nothing of significance that hasn’t proven counterproductive. None of this should have been a surprise. Prior to invading Iraq, Lieutenant General Bill...