The gang that Mark Twain called “America’s only native criminal class” has returned to Washington. Get ready for a lot of bad news. So long as Congress remains in session, everyone’s life, liberty, and property will be in heightened jeopardy. In a government of divided powers, our national legislature is the most craven and irresponsible branch. Congress attracts a special breed of men and women. They are ambitious to get and to keep their offices. They are willing to do almost anything, so long as it is dishonorable, to remain in their positions. Think of Congress as a glorified brothel, … Continue reading An Auction of Stolen Goods