Musings on journalism, writing, politics and whatever amuses Thomas Mitchell for the nonce. President following BLM blueprint to grab Western land. Anti-SLAPP bill appears to be dead. In his committee today, which is the deadline to keep legislation alive in this session. Pooh-poohing it as a waste of time.

I am grateful to Chuck for his sound advice, his un-compromising loyalty, his political knowledge and judgment, his strategic thinking. John Phillip Sousa IV, 2016 Committee PAC. John Phillip Sousa IV, 2016 Committee PAC. I am grateful to Chuck for his sound advice, his un-compromising loyalty, his political knowledge and judgment, his strategic thinking and his never-ending willingness to roll up his sleeves to get the job done. Paul Smith, Policy Consulting Service, Falmouth, MA.

Facebook Facing Trillions in FTC Fines For Violating 2011 Consent Decree. By Roger Stone Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg is in the hot-seat this week as he gets grilled by Washington lawmakers about the privacy practices. The False Argument about Exorbitant Sugar Prices.

If ye love wealth greater than liberty, the tranquility of servitude greater than the animating contest for freedom, go home from us in peace. We seek not your counsel, nor your arms. Crouch down and lick the hand that feeds you; May your chains set lightly upon you, and may posterity forget that ye were our countrymen. Tuesday, August 11, 2015. Sunday, July 12, 2015. I have ordered a Confederate flag! It will remain upside d.