“Peaceful transition of power” – This phrase has been uttered countless times over the last several months in relation Joe Biden’s election to replace President Donald Trump. Probably most of you have read, or even said, that phrase with emphasis on the peaceful part. I like peace. With respect to … Continue reading
Intro and Disclaimer Hi! again from quarantine. This is the second of two overviews of my thoughts about the COVID-19 crisis. If you haven’t already, I’d encourage you to watch or read the first as I think it’s more important than this one. Today, I’ll talk specifically about COVID-19 and … Continue reading
Intro Hi again from quarantine! This is the first of two installments containing a few of my thoughts about the COVID-19 crisis – both the disease itself, and the response to it. In this one, I’ll share things that are generally applicable, at all times, and in any sort … Continue reading
Introduction In my previous post, I compared specific qualifications for four major Healthcare Cost Sharing Ministries (HCSMs). In addition to knowing what the qualifications are, several people have asked about what happens when its time to actually share expenses. For some, the question is simply whether any expenses are ever … Continue reading
Introduction Rapidly rising health insurance costs and, for the last several years, the penalty tax provisions of the Affordable Healthcare Act (ACA) have generated considerable interest in alternatives to health insurance. One alternative that is exempt from penalty under the ACA is participating in a religious healthcare cost sharing ministry … Continue reading
The 2016 U.S. presidential election is unique in this unfortunate way: the two major party candidates are the most unpopular candidates in (at least modern) American history. Their unpopularity is for good cause in both cases. Yet many people are likely to vote for one or the other, thereby imposing … Continue reading
This is Part 1 of 2 of what I have to say about the 2016 election. The major political parties have made foolish choices in nominating Presidential candidates, and I expect most American voters to make more foolish choices next week. Even so, I want to share a couple of … Continue reading
In the course of criticizing the Free State Project (FSP) and its participants, some people have claimed that the FSP is a secessionist organization or that Free Staters are secessionists. In response, I’ll summarize the FSP’s actual position, why some Free Staters do favor secession, and why I don’t. I … Continue reading
Occasionally I am asked, “what brought you to New Hampshire?” I can never seem to give a quick enough but good enough answer. Saying, “The Free State Project,” is inadequate, though true. After moving back to California in 1999, it didn’t take long to figure out that living in California … Continue reading
Earlier this week, I filed to run for State Representative here in Keene. Several Keene residents have asked me to run and/or indicated they thought I would be a good candidate. After much consideration, I have decided to offer to serve in that position. I am running for one of … Continue reading
