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We’re Overdue for More Constitutional Amendments

John English

As America gets further and further divided, it seems like we’re overdue for some Constitutional amendments to at least try to fix some of what’s broken about Washington. The Supreme Court Amendment XXVIII – 1. The Supreme Court shall be comprised of nine jurists, each appointed by the President of the United States, appointed to one eighteen-year term, with the advice and consent from Congress. 2. This will take effect on the first January after mid-terms upon passing of this Amendment. 3. Of the current jurists, the appointee who has…

Bait and Switch

David Rogers

The national presidential tickets are set and we amble with wobbly legs towards a November election. The 2020 elections will be historic for a number of reasons. One significant reason revolves around the curious origins of the Democratic presidential ticket. We finally have a vice-presidential candidate, but the choice is curious. As another proof that the Democratic Party pays absolutely no attention to their constituency whatsoever, we have Senator Kamala Harris. Her nomination may go down as the biggest bait and switch political event to date. Turn back the clock…

It’s not the People, it’s the Premise

David Rogers

My latest post on the NBA has generated a tremendous amount of controversy. That is not unexpected. Race has been brought to the forefront in America as it often is. Strong feelings run in both directions on the issue. I have great affection for many people in the NBA and sports in general. I am well acquainted with past team presidents, current general managers, and several current and retired players. The tenor of the article may have caused many to miss the point. The attitude of players is sympathetic to…

Why I Support the NBA

John English

I’ve been a Jazz fan since I moved to Utah in 1989. Been there for Stockton-to-Malone, the NBA Finals, the 2003 season when everyone predicted it would be the worst team in the NBA and they went 42-40 behind Andrei Kirilenko and a ragtag bunch of misfits, through Deron Williams and Carlos Boozer, through the Coach Ty Corbin years, the Stayward campaign, the rocket-launch rise of Donovan Mitchell, and everything in between. I’ve written on sports sites about them, appeared on TV and radio to talk about them, do my…

Why I am Done with the NBA

David Rogers

Professional sports has had a rough go of things in the last few years. An old truism dictates that too much money and power tend to ruin just about anything, and professional sports could qualify as Exhibit A. In a direct reflection of the state of our society as a whole, professional sports are in decline. After the postponement of their season, the NBA is back for an abbreviated season and playoffs. I, and apparently many others according to the ratings, will not be tuning in. There are several reasons…

Demise of Democrats, Inauguration of Independents

David Rogers

“There will be two great political parties in this country. One will be called the Republican, and the other the Democrat party. These two parties will go to war and out of these two parties will spring another party which will be the Independent American Party.” – Joseph Smith Jr., June 18, 1844. It is not typical to begin a political commentary with an obscure prophetic reference. Except, in this case, the groundwork for the fulfillment of said reference is now being laid. The current state of the Democrat Party…

Road to Anarchy

David Rogers

It is not well known outside of family circles, but I married into a long history of law enforcement. My wife’s grandfather was the San Pete County Sherriff for ages, back in the day. My father-in-law and his brother were the cornerstones of the Provo City Police Detective Department for over twenty-five years. My oldest daughter married the son of a notable career Orem City officer. In our family, ethical law enforcement and the people that participate in it are personal. When we hear some of the absolute insanity circulating…

Mary Trump’s ‘Too Much And Never Enough’ – Book Review

John English

The full title of Mary Trump’s book is Too Much and Never Enough: How My Family Created the World’s Most Dangerous Man. Truth is stranger than fiction, and here, the truth is no matter how many shows I’ve seen about dysfunctional, obscenely wealthy families, none of them quite line up with the cruelty and corruption of the Trump family. It makes the Roys from HBO’s Succession look like the Waltons. The granddaughter of Fred Trump and niece of Donald Trump writes a family history, one to help readers understand a…

What is next for Huntsman?

David Rogers

The primaries are over and we are left with few questions to ask. Spencer Cox is in and will likely win the gubernatorial race. Jon Huntsman, at least for the moment, is out. We no longer need to explore the why’s of the Huntsman campaign. Why did he feel the need to step back in as Governor when he so quickly bailed for the national stage last time? Why, with all of his national and international experience, did he focus back on our state? The whole “service” ethic does not…

America’s Moral Dilemma

David Rogers

Another Fourth of July has come and gone. It is moving to see the flag flown and traditional values reinforced. Sometimes we lose sight of just what those values are, misplaced in a cacophony of voices decrying the evils of the American system. When it comes to leadership in a free society, a strong moral compass is essential. Our current crisis reflects moral breakdowns being inappropriately framed as political or systemic issues. In order to successfully maintain our liberties, it is important to be able to tell the difference. America…