I must tell you, I get a great deal of satisfaction when a story surfaces that tends to validate an opinion that I have previously stated in this blog. Continue reading
A fresh look at Mitch McConnell
I have not been very kind to Sen. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell in this blog and in previous op-eds. I was disappointed with his inability to accomplish things Republicans singled out in the 2012 election. It’s what angered voters, who now believe Donald Trump will be successful in making America great again. Continue reading
A victory for tradition over political correctness
Arizona African-American sets example; named class valedictorian, going to Harvard
A scary proposition; many low-information individuals are voters
Hillary may wish she hadn’t opened the housing crisis door for Trump
Another liberal failure
Obama wants shareholders to bite the hand that feeds them in effort to push his climate change agenda
On Wednesday, I wrote about auto manufacturers having second thoughts about the EPA’s 2025 fuel efficiency standard they signed-on to in 2011, and the result of getting in bed with big government. They are forecasting difficulty in selling their cars – expected to cost some $6,000 more – in a market where low fuel prices prevail.
Now President Obama and his EPA have their sights set on the fossil fuel industry itself, making it even more difficult for auto makers to sell their cars. Continue reading
State Department Inspector General issues critical report of Hillary Clinton’s e-mail practices
Auto manufacturers are having second thoughts on EPA’s 2025 fuel efficiency standard
“Auto manufacturers … you made your bed, now you have to lie in it.” – Eldon Kramer
For years I have written op-eds and posts to this blog criticizing weak-kneed auto manufacturers for caving to the demands of the EPA and mandated Café Standards for miles per gallon under administrations of both parties. Now they are voicing concern over their ability to meet the target 54.5 mpg by 2025, citing their belief that cheaper gas will reduce the demand for more fuel efficient cars. Continue reading