Andy Adams
December 31st, 2020
It is probably safe to say that most of us will not think fondly on the calendar year of 2020. "Annus horribilis" is the Latin term for a horrible year we would rather forget. Now we look forward to 2021 in the hope that...
June 30th, 2017
This is what defeat looks like. Exhausted, bleeding, and encrusted in the gore of the battlefield, the soldiers have fought a good fight, but all hope has left them. Enemies surround them and now press in for the kill. It’s...
May 9th, 2012
The May 29th, 2012 Republican primary will offer Texans an opportunity to send to Washington, D.C. something America desperately needs right now: a true defender of the Constitution.Here are ten reasons Ted Cruz deserves...
April 8th, 2012
I don't exactly have fond memories of my constitutional law ("con law" in law student speak) classes at the University of Texas. Ironically for everyone except lawyers, you don't spend a lot of time reading the Constitution...
March 2nd, 2012
The slow moving, quiet waters of the Brazos must have been a stark contrast to the raised voices coming from inside the log cabin just a few yards from its banks. Inside the wood cabin, the Republic of Texas was born. It...
December 25th, 2011
December 1776 seemed far removed from July's Declaration of Independence. July's promise was unlikely to survive to see the Spring. Washington's army had been forced to retreat to New Jersey from New York. What had been a...
November 24th, 2011
Did you know that the very first Thanksgiving in America took place right here in Texas, in Palo Duro Canyon to be exact? Read the story and our prayer here. Happy Thanksgiving!President Obama pardoned two turkeys this...
September 11th, 2011
You can find thousands of different 9/11 tributes on the web. Here are some we found to be most moving. God bless the men and women killed that day and the families who still miss them. God bless our troops who avenged us...
August 13th, 2011
The 11th Circuit has found that Obamacare's mandate to force Americans to purchase health insurance is unconstitutional. The 11th Circuit panel of three judges upheld (2 to 1) a Florida District Court's decision that the...
November 2nd, 2010
The reports of the death of conservatism have been greatly exaggerated. I voted for Gov. Rick Perry today without any hesitation. I must admit that I thought my 2006 vote for Perry would be my last. The guy just keeps on...
October 28th, 2020
This is not a plea intended for anyone with MAGA gear! I feel pretty confident those folks have revealed their voting preferences. Instead, this is a plea to someone who cannot stand Donald Trump and has decided he is not...
November 9th, 2012
The last clear chance to disrupt the full implementation of Obamacare slipped by last night. Despite the fact that a majority of Americans oppose it, the Affordable Care Act will be fully implemented with occasional...
April 9th, 2012
Massachusetts has been the prime example for the pitfalls of health care reform mandates. However, Washington State provides the perfect example of what we might expect if the Supreme Court strikes down the mandate but...
March 26th, 2012
Chuck Devore was in the CA state assembly from 2004 to 2010 and ran for US Senate in 2010. He has now moved to Texas. He wrote an article in National Review Online on reasons why Texas is succeeding as California is...
February 14th, 2012
You may recall that an earlier article reported on the demise of the CLASS act portion of Obamacare back in October. Actually, CLASS was not really killed. Rather, it was sort of frozen in carbonite by HHS. Like Han Solo...
December 22nd, 2011
The California Insurance Commissioner has approved a 37% rate increase for 2012. This move is being made in spite of the fact that Governor Jerry Brown vetoed several legislative measures that would have increased workers...
November 24th, 2011
Please do not hold us responsible for any political fights that break out over Thanksgiving dinner. However, you may want to review the latest news about Obamacare so you don't pull a "Perry" while trying to prove your in-...
August 15th, 2011
Health and Human Services announced an amendment to its final regulations for preventive care under the "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act" (PPACA or "Obamacare" for short). As you may know, Obamacare requires all...
May 31st, 2011
Did Texas just adopt a loser-pays rule for all lawsuits? Not quite, but it is a good start!HB 274 will now head to the Governor's desk for signature. It is officially known as the 2011 Omnibus Tort Reform Bill and makes...
October 13th, 2010
This is a classic ad from Washington State’s 1053 initiative! Apparently, this is referendum requiring a 2/3rds majority or voter approval to raise taxes in Washington State. However, the ad could be run anywhere and most...