Author Archives: Chris Ladd

About Chris Ladd

Chris Ladd is a Texan living in the Chicago area. He has been involved in grassroots Republican politics for most of his life. He was a Republican precinct committeeman in suburban Chicago until he resigned from the party and his position after the 2016 Republican Convention. He can be reached at gopliferchicago at gmail dot com.

I Only Let Republicans Grope Me

Posted on Tuesday, July 5, 2011 by Chris Ladd

One of Presidential hopeful Rick Perry’s favorite distractions in the last Texas legislative session was a bill that proposed a stop to all those perverted TSA federales at the airport from feeling up passengers for entertainment.  Perhaps you’re unfamiliar with this outrage.  … Continue reading →

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Remembering Who We Are on Our Independence Day

Posted on Monday, July 4, 2011 by Chris Ladd

Most nations are built around a culture.  They evolve through the ages via a natural process. Even in countries like France and Russia, which were shaped by ideological revolutions, a national identity is defined by a shared language, history and religion. Not … Continue reading →

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Raise My Taxes, but First…

Posted on Saturday, July 2, 2011 by Chris Ladd

Right from the beginning, I’ll be clear how I feel about the debt ceiling negotiations.  I’m ready to write a check to help fix America’s financial problems.  That’s right, I’ll do it, but… Some of my more zealously Republican readers might … Continue reading →

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Rick Perry and Texas’ Real Economic Advantage

Posted on Monday, June 27, 2011 by Chris Ladd

As Governor Rick Perry positions for his big run, it’s worth examining the accomplishments he can and can’t take credit for.  The importance of this exercise stretches beyond his campaign.  You can expect that other states might try to duplicate Texas’ … Continue reading →

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What the Tea Party Gets Right

Posted on Friday, June 17, 2011 by Chris Ladd

“I think we have to blow up the place.” — Retiring Sen. George Voinivich on how to fix Congress Source: goplifer, chron.com It’s not easy to glean a coherent message from the raspy bullhorns of the Tea Party Movement. I get the … Continue reading →

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Thomas Friedman and the Liberal Apocalypse

Posted on Sunday, June 12, 2011 by Chris Ladd

Deep in the Bible Belt, folks know the comfort of the coming Apocalypse.  Most have enough sense not to try to predict its exact date, but just about everyone can appreciate its appeal.  The End of Days is an escapist/revenge … Continue reading →

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Star Wars Episode VII: Managing Currency Fluctuation for the Maximization of Galactic Trade Efficiencies

Posted on Tuesday, June 7, 2011 by Chris Ladd

In 1960 when Barry Goldwater was writing Conscience of a Conservative, the world was in the throes of a massive transition which, though it is continuing today, is much easier to recognize in our time.  It is a move from … Continue reading →

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