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 What is qualified immunity?  Qualified immunity is a legal doctrine that shields government officials from liability for civil damages in cases where they violate someone's constitutional rights. The doctrine was created by the Supreme Court in the 1960s, and it has been used to protect police officers, prison guards, and other government officials from being held accountable for their actions. Why We Should End Qualified Immunity. There are a number of reasons why we should end qualified immunity. First, the doctrine allows government officials to violate people's rights with impunity. If a government official violates someone's constitutional rights, they can simply claim qualified immunity and avoid any legal consequences. This means that there is no real accountability for government officials who abuse their power. Second, qualified immunity allows government officials to get away with even the most egregious acts of misconduct. In recent years, there have been numero...

 Let's come back to reality again. The real issue is reform, and how open the law should be. I think that immigration should be open as it has been for most of our history, and particularly the most prosperous points in our history.  I suspect that many of you would want something more constricting, like only Nobel Prize winners who have been neutered and would work for free and still pay taxes. The Trump system was working toward and had the effect of zero legal immigration and that is insanity.  Immigration prohibition like all forms of prohibition, produces bad results: You still have immigration, and you are likely to get a higher concentration of more desperate people using much more risky methods of entry. If restrictions are few, no one will hire a coyote to get them across, and that business model dies! The same was true of alcohol prohibition and is true of drug prohibition. I can see an immigration policy that allows anyone to come in and apply for citizenship i...

 What is the True Crime Related to TikTok? What should concern us about TikTok? Chinese intelligence gathering? The corruption of our youth? Or, stay with me here, the one actual crime: The Congressional usurpation of your right of free expression? Why Congress Banning TikTok is a Violation of the First Amendment Amendment 1 "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech , or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances ." Congress should not be making laws limiting ( abridging ) free speech by limiting our use of platforms! Congress can not tell you which soapboxes you can stand on to deliver your message or dissent! The First Amendment of the United States Constitution guarantees freedom of speech. This means that the government cannot restrict what people say, write, or publish. A ban on TikTok wou...

    Iran and Saudi Arabia Restore Ties Iran and Saudi Arabia agreed on Wednesday to restore diplomatic ties seven years after severing them, a landmark deal brokered by China that could have major implications for the Middle East. The agreement, announced by the Iranian and Saudi foreign ministers in a joint statement, came after months of secret talks between the two countries. It is a significant step toward ending a long-running proxy war between the two regional rivals that has fueled the conflict in Yemen and contributed to the rise of the Islamic State. The deal includes a commitment by Iran to end its support for Houthi rebels in Yemen, who have been fighting a Saudi-led coalition for more than six years. It also includes a pledge by Saudi Arabia to end its boycott of Iranian goods and services. The agreement is a major coup for China, which has been seeking to expand its influence in the Middle East. The deal could also help to ease tensions between the United States a...

 We don't have workers to fill all the available jobs in the United states.  Some politicians on both sides want to use big government to bring jobs back from other countries.  Anyone see an issue here? There are actually several. First, perhaps, we should allow workers from other countries in to fill the jobs we have.  This would accomplish a lot more than we see at the surface level.  It would solve the immigration issue and the inflation issue for starters.  First immigration and labor: A lot of folks are trying to get into the country for work, and a lot of jobs are looking for workers. What a great opportunity to solve both problems at the same time! Second, inflation: we have inflation for the same reason we always have inflation. There are too many dollars chasing too few goods. That is the classic definition of inflation. The Fed answer to inflation is to slow down the money by increasing interest rates. Wouldn't it be much smarter to increase the n...

  Tucker Carlson's Questionable Connections to Viktor Orbán Tucker Carlson, an American conservative nationalist political commentator, and Viktor Orbán, the Prime Minister of Hungary, have a controversial relationship that has garnered attention from both sides of the political spectrum. Carlson has been accused of having ties to Orbán and being sympathetic to his far-right policies, while Orbán has been accused of cracking down on democratic institutions in Hungary. Tucker Carlson is the host of "Tucker Carlson Tonight," a popular Fox News show that often features conservative commentary and controversial guests. Carlson has been known for his criticism of immigration and globalism, as well as his support for President Donald Trump. In recent years, Carlson has also been accused of promoting far-right and white nationalist rhetoric on his show, which has led to boycotts and calls for his firing. Viktor Orbán, on the other hand, is a Hungarian politician who has been the...

  National Conservatism Movement: A Definition National Conservatism is a political and social movement that seeks to promote traditional values and national identity, while also advocating for economic nationalism and a stronger role for the state in the economy. It is a relatively new term and has gained momentum in recent years, particularly in Europe and the United States. The movement is often associated with a rejection of globalization, immigration, and multiculturalism, and it seeks to preserve the cultural and national identity of a country. It also often emphasizes the importance of strong families, local communities, and traditional gender roles. National Conservatives typically support protectionist economic policies and state intervention in the economy to promote domestic industries and protect jobs. They also tend to be skeptical of international institutions and agreements, and may support policies that prioritize national sovereignty over international cooperation....