Important Old News

Dissecting Propaganda: Misinformation About Unions

Addressing inaccuracies about unions in an article written by Thomas Sowell in the New York Post.

Why Don't We Use the Word 'Drug' When We Discuss Alcohol?

Adjust your volume accordingly for this video. New computer, dusty mic, and me whispering due to living in close proximity to my neighbor.    In this video I discuss a Facebook post about the end of Prohibition that reminded me that as a society, we never use the word "drug" when we discuss alcohol. Why is that?

Doing Less Time for a Murder than for a Non-Violent Crime

In today's episode we discuss the cases of Renisha McBride, Walter Scott and Aaron Swartz. We discuss that the sentences imposed for the two second degree murder cases involve less time served in prison for the perpetrators than the proposed sentence for the non-violent alleged crime in the third case.

Senator Ted Cruz Plays Dumb

In today's episode of Important Old News, we talk about Senator Ted Cruz's proposal to stop future school shootings, and why his proposals lake practicality and effectiveness.

Marine Corps General Loses Command After Reacting to a Hip Hop Song

In the summer of 2020, a United States Marine Corps General is relieved of his command after saying the n-word while criticizing a rap song.