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Spending other people’s money

I can’t blame them, really. It’s human nature to want something for nothing. I speak of two tenants who recently moved into a rental unit I own. I made the mistake of renting the unit for one flat rate that included “free” utilities.

The Marks Post: The Great Flood of 2013

The area has been impacted it seems by one flood after another since last August. Thursday of this week was the fourth anniversary of a lesser known flood in Baton Rouge where the only victim was my 2009 Dodge Avenger.

Never forget: Muslim hate crime hoaxes

Another year. Another Sept. 11 anniversary. Another opportunity for grievance-mongering Muslim agitators to decry the imagined “epidemic” of “Islamophobia.”

Should you have the right to die?

We pride ourselves as Americans in our lifestyle choices. The right to freedom of choice, protecting our individual assertion of free will, and deciding just how we want to live our lives. And yes, we have the right to excess. You can live a gluttonous life by overindulging in many personal hazards.

Loving Trump’s U.N. speech

Donald Trump’s speech to the United Nations on Tuesday was not just great, it was totally refreshing. The president’s address to the U.N. General Assembly was so perfect it almost made me forget all the horrible speeches his predecessor gave to that corrupt, bloated and anti-American body.

Show biz meltdown: Bombs away!

The numbers don’t lie. Across the entertainment industry, viewers and fans are tuning out. It’s no coincidence ratings are cratering as unhinged celebrities crank up their anti-Trump and anti-American antics.

20 trillion reasons to address national debt right now

“The federal government is how deep in debt?” “Extremely deep. Last week, our country passed a regrettable milestone when we exceeded $20 trillion in debt.” “How the heck did we get ourselves into such a hole?”

Hillary and company should chill

My message to certain Democrats, starting with Hillary Clinton: Don’t go away mad, just go away. Harsh as that seems, the nation’s progressive-minded citizens have enough on their hands with Donald Trump in the White House and Republicans in control on Capitol Hill.

Desperate for tax reform that simplifies

“Help!” said the fellow, surrounded by a pile of papers. “I don’t think I’m going to make it through this 1040 tax form.” “Why is that?” I said. “The 2016 tax extension I filed is due by Oct. 15. But it is so complicated, I don’t see how I can possibly figure it.” “Millions feel your pain,” I said.

Humbled by Harvey, Americans provide help

It makes me feel guilty for complaining about any little problems that I am facing. Ah, yes, I’m certain you are talking about the massive impact of Hurricane Harvey and the tremendous suffering it is causing for untold numbers of Americans. That’s right.