Facts, Politics, and the Media

By John F. Di Leo January 18, 2019 A.D. As schoolchildren, we were told “Thank Heaven for the First Amendment!” Our free press ensures that we know what’s going on, and guarantees that we can make informed choices on Election […]

The Wall Isn’t Just About Immigration; It’s About Everything.

By John F. Di Leo January 9, 2019 A.D. With some share of non-essential government services in shutdown mode (at this writing), the nation is talking about the southern border – specifically, about the President’s small funding request for a […]

Sparkling Wine and the Regulatory State

By John F. Di Leo January 4, 2019 The kids are heading back to school, and a new Congress is taking their seats (well, technically, our seats, though many of them quickly forget that fact). This means the holiday party season of […]

Mitt Romney and the Misguided Op-Ed

by John F. Di Leo January 2, 2019 A.DB Mitt Romney is 71 years old. Let’s lead with that. One of the big things America is talking about today is Mitt Romney’s op-ed in the Washington Post this week, a […]

What a Difference Does a Date Make?

by John F. Di Leo December 25, 2018 A.D. Reflections on December 25 and our celebration of holidays… In recent years, there has been a good deal of exposition – particularly on social media – taking issue with the date […]

What’s Twenty or Thirty Cents Among Friends?

By John F. Di Leo December 17, 2018 A.D.   The bankrupt city of Chicago’s outgoing Mayor, Rahm Emanuel, and the bankrupt state of Illinois’ incoming governor, J.B. Pritzker, are calling for a huge increase in Illinois’ gas tax, ostensibly to […]

Great Britain’s Brexit Challenges, and a Lesson for Americans

By John F. Di Leo December 12, 2018 A.D. Have you ever hired a militant vegetarian chef to cook you a steak? Would you hire a pacifist as Commander-in-Chief during wartime?  Or a 600 lb personal trainer to supervise your […]

By Unanimous Vote, Delaware Set the Stage for Success

by John F. Di Leo December 7, 2018 A.D. Reflections on the anniversary of the first ratification convention’s conclusion… On December 7, 1787, at Elizabeth Battel’s Golden Fleece Tavern in Dover, Delaware, the state of Delaware became the first state to ratify the new […]

Perfect Timing for Corrections in International Trade

By John F. Di Leo November 30, 2018 A.D. Reflections on the latest summit in the southern hemisphere… The heads of state of the USA, Mexico and Canada signed the new NAFTA 2.0 – the USMCA – early Friday morning […]

Immigration, Past and Present – One by One, and Into the Millions

By John F. Di Leo  November 21, 2018 A.D. Reflections on Immigration at a time of Thanksgiving Immigration looms large on the public consciousness these days, with daily news stories about the cultural, economic, and historical effects of mass immigration […]