15 Essential Maxims for Those Who Love Truth
By BILL RICE, JR. 1. Conventional Wisdom (aka the “authorized Narrative”) is almost always wrong … or dubious. This maxim actually provides the sole reason I started this Substack. My “mission statement” or newsletter description reads: “Topics ignored by the... read more
Australia: How Domestic Violence is Destroying Our Police Force
By BETTINA ARNDT “The system is broken. Police face an impossible situation. Officers are caught between political pressure, risk-averse policy, and media narratives that punish them no matter which way they respond. It is no wonder so many leave the job.” Our law... read more
The Decay of America (and Australia)
By ROMAN BYSTRIANYK The Systemic Implosion of a Nation’s Resilience The Rot from Within The end of an empire is rarely heralded by dramatic invasions or sudden economic collapses. Instead, its decline is a subtle, steady, corrosive implosion of the society’s... read more
How You Can Enjoy Family Holiday Dinners
1. It’s not about you. In practical terms, it’s primarily about the family getting together and catching up with each other. Let all the personal issues go for the day; it costs you literally nothing to be civil and put on your best Stepford face for the six or so... read more