Jared Whitley, Author at The American Spectator | USA News and Politics
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Jared Whitley
Jared Whitley is a longtime D.C. politico. He has worked in the U.S. Senate, the White House, and the defense industry.
by | Nov 4, 2023

Whatever the government calls a piece of legislation or a program, it usually means the opposite. That used to be just plain ol’ American cynicism, but nowadays it’s pure Orwellianism. Case in point the so-called “Inflation Reduction Act,” the Biden…

by | Oct 26, 2020

There is a classic episode of Seinfeld where George visits postal worker Newman’s office to drop something off and is surprised that he’s not at work. “I don’t work in the rain,” Newman announces — much to the chagrin of…

by | Sep 18, 2020

“We’re having a, uh, a territorial dispute, hm? … You’ve taken offence at my presence and I can understand that. I mean, I wouldn’t want you people in my back yard either.” – Falling Down (1993) While the Trump-era violence…

by | May 14, 2020

Long before the coronavirus struck, the United States Postal Service (USPS) was languishing under systemic financial problems caused by its outdated business model. And with everyone seeking help during these trying times, the USPS is trying to exploit the coronavirus…

by | Oct 22, 2019

There’s a concept in business called the “decoy effect,” whereby crafty marketers present an unfavorable option to manipulate consumers toward a more profitable one. The classic business-school example is movie theaters providing three sizes of popcorn: the price of the…

by | Sep 16, 2019

Trump Derangement Syndrome is real. Its symptoms include emotional instability, delusional behavior, and foaming at the mouth. While it’s easy to diagnose, it’s hard to treat and — unfortunately — its treatment is currently covered by no major health-care providers….

by | Aug 16, 2019

In 1993’s Falling Down, Michael Douglas plays a Department of Defense engineer who rampages across Los Angeles after he’s laid off. When a cop finally catches him, he stammers, “I’m the bad guy? How did that happen? I did everything…

by | Jun 25, 2019

Boston is home to some of the greatest historical landmarks in American history, like the Old North Church where Paul Revere started his famous midnight ride. But walk around Boston these days and other churches tell a different story. Churches…

by | Jun 16, 2019

In one memorable scene from The Lord of the Rings, the shield-maiden Eowyn says, “The women of this country learned long ago, those without swords can still die upon them.” It’s written as a female-empowerment moment, but it’s also good…

by | Sep 18, 2018

Leaders always like having something new to brag about and put their own name on. You don’t get a lot of cheers by saying, “Let’s just keep doing what we’re doing,” even though sometimes staying the course is the best plan. Just…

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