Tag: Consequences

The Price of Eliminating Consequences

Commentary Recently there were some remarkable online videos of a Portland, Oregon good Samaritan confronting shoplifters and forcing them to dump loads of their pilfered goods. More stunning, however, was the sheer outrage—of the thieves! They pouted. They screamed. They resisted. How dare anyone stop them from stealing anything they wished. The criminals entertained no…


Democrat Rep. Ted Lieu Warns of ‘Consequences’ From Speakership Delays

Rep. Ted Lieu (D-Calif.), vice chair of the House Democratic Caucus, weighed in on the continued delays in selecting the next speaker of the House, saying the wait will have “real-world consequences” for members of Congress. The House has held six votes on Tuesday and Wednesday to select the next speaker, but in each case, the…