Whatever happened to grit? My dictionary defines it as, "firmness of character"... "pluck"... "indomitable spirit". In this week's syndicated column, I look at how America's welfare state robs us of grit... continue reading »

Grit is the stuff of life. Greatness is often achieved by overcoming obstacles.

Patrick Dorinson, a radio host who calls himself the cowboy libertarian, says the nanny state robs us of our grit.

Deneen Borelli , author of "Blacklash", says the left is driving Americans to a "government plantation."... continue reading »

Each state has different rules, regulations and taxes. It's confusing... but it's also a good thing. It creates competition. When one state does something stupid... people can leave that state and take their talent and money with them... continue reading »

New York City proposed to make it illegal to sell containers of soft drinks, sweetened coffee, and some fruit juices that are larger than 16 oz.

Give me a break. This infringes on my right to make my own contract with a merchant. It also doesn’t work. Americans have gotten fatter since the government launched its “war” on obesity... continue reading »

Food nannies have told us for years that poor people are overweight because they lack access to healthy foods.

First Lady Michelle Obama claimed that at the "Food Desert Summit" in Chicago a few months ago:... continue reading »

Michelle Obama unveiled her $3.2 billion plan to end childhood obesity. She wants regulations to reduce "fatty, salty, sugary foods" from public schools and replace them with mouthwatering items like "jicama," and Rachael Ray's "turkey tacos."

"We want the food they get at school to be the same kind of food we would serve at our own kitchen tables."... continue reading »