The Declaration of Independence of July 4, 1776, embraces two value sets. The first is natural rights, and the second is limited government.

“The war of aggression against Iran was ‘a bridge too far‘ for the U.S. empire.”

Its ability to wage war and occupy more territory in Lebanon — and for how long — certainly comes into question.

Oracle cut thousands of jobs in order to have more readily available cash it can use for its AI data center buildouts.

Tokyo also wants more spending, and it will be hard to keep control of yields while further increasing Japanese deficits. 

Against the odds, the Memorandum of Understanding signed by the US and Iran appears to be holding, after threats and counter-threats. It may collapse, but it has survived a first round of talks between the two sides in Switzerland over the weekend.

President Trump started a war on Iran against all sober guidance and in violation of the US Constitution’s requirement that only Congress can declare war. There must be a reckoning for our elected leaders who violate their oath of office, the Constitution, and simple common sense.

Yogi Berra, Hall of Fame catcher with the New York Yankees, used to say, “Always go to other people’s funerals. Otherwise, they won’t come to yours.” Dad grew up a Brooklyn Dodgers fan and hated the Yankees, but he loved Yogisms.