Author Archives: Glen Franklin Koontz

In innumerable ways, America is a great country. But in 1 important way, America finds itself in decline. That is, the decline of what was referred to as “The Protestant Work Ethic”. All over the United States, more and more people are refusing to work. Government has made being poor quite comfortable. Pursuits such asContinue reading “APRIL 22, 2026”

“90 percent of Virginians aren’t Democrats, that’s true, but about 100 percent of Virginians want election results to be respected.  We’re deeply worried that Donald Trump will try to interfere with the election results this November or in 2028, cause we saw him do it before.  And we have to have a Congress that willContinue reading “APRIL 21, 2026”

“We contend that for a nation to try to tax itself into prosperity is like a man standing in a bucket and trying to lift himself up by the handle.” –Winston Churchill. “The way to crush the bourgeoisie is to grind them between the millstones of taxation and inflation.” –Vladimir Lenin. “Congress can raise taxesContinue reading “APRIL 20, 2026”

Yesterday, after visiting the Spring market at Audley Farm, English and I went to The Locke Store in Millwood. While there, we purchased a lovely treat–a maple glazed rolled pastry stuffed with sausage, and garnished with sage leaves. Oh, my goodness! It was absolutely delicious. Thankfully, we only bought 1. Because this thing is addictive.Continue reading “APRIL 19, 2026”

Last evening English and I attended the Clarke County Historical Association’s semi-annual “Art At The Mill”. It is an art show held at the Burwell-Morgan grist mill, which was constructed by Revolutionary War hero Daniel Morgan. The opening night is a reception for the Mill’s patrons, and is always a festive event. Though built inContinue reading “APRIL 18, 2026”

The United States Navy imposed a blockade on naval traffic through the Straits of Hormuz. Iran is likely to starve to death, for lack of money. “I’m not going to speak for the President, I’m speaking for myself, a lifelong Catholic.  I would say [to the Catholic Church], stay out of immigration.  They don’t knowContinue reading “APRIL 17, 2026”

Maggie Thatcher’s Timeless Wisdom In the second half of the 20th century, she already had prescient insights into America, circa 2026. BY:          Vince Coyner, The American Thinker (April 11, 2026). Maggie Thatcher, easily one of the greatest leaders of the 20th century, was a no-nonsense woman. She became Prime Minister of the UK in 1979Continue reading “APRIL 16, 2026”

“I’m proud to pay taxes in the United States; the only thing is, I could be just as proud for half the money.” –Arthur Godfrey. “The purpose of a tax cut is to leave more money where it belongs: in the hands of the working men and working women who earned it in the firstContinue reading “APRIL 15, 2026”

“A house divided against itself cannot stand.” I believe this government cannot endure, permanently half slave and half free. I do not expect the Union to be dissolved — I do not expect the house to fall — but I do expect it will cease to be divided. It will become all one thing orContinue reading “APRIL 14, 2026”

Artemis II returned safely to Earth last Friday, splashing down in the Pacific Ocean off of the California coast. It was a marvel, as the astronauts flew further than any astronaut had ever flown before in space. I enjoyed watching the liftoff, the pictures taken in space, and the return to Earth. It is trulyContinue reading “APRIL 13, 2026”