Breaking: New $500 Million Government Study Finds Government Employees Oppose Cutting Government Jobs By: Matthew Hayward WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a shocking revelation that absolutely no one saw coming, a newly released $500 million government-funded study has found that government employees are overwhelmingly against cutting government jobs, reducing waste, or making government more efficient. The 10-year study, commissioned by a bipartisan coalition known as the Committee to Study Studies About Studies , spent a decade analyzing the complex question of whether bureaucrats enjoy having taxpayer-funded jobs. The answer, after extensive focus groups, surveys, and catered team-building retreats? A resounding “No” to anything that might involve layoffs, accountability, or a world where they have to produce measurable results. “This data is crystal clear,” said Dr. Preston Bloatworthy, lead researcher on the study, while adjusting his government-issued ergonomic office chair. “Government emp...

 By Matthew Hayward In a world where superficiality often overshadows substance, I have chosen to define my life by depth and purpose. This blog is not just a reflection of who I am but a testament to the principles and passions that drive me forward. From navigating challenges to embracing triumphs, every facet of my journey has been shaped by a commitment to integrity, intellect, and impact. Here, I invite you into my world—a place where character, ambition, and a relentless pursuit of meaning converge. Together, let’s explore the qualities and experiences that have not only defined my life but can also inspire others to live with greater purpose and intentionality. (Please don't get me wrong; I am far from perfect and have made many mistakes, but this is who I am today and how I try to live.) Character and Values I am driven by purpose, not by money or materialism. I have an overdeveloped sense of justice and a relentless pursuit of fairness. I am unwaveringly trustworthy and lo...

These poems were inspired by Matthew Hayward's blog post The Quiet Surrender Of Liberty and brought to life with the help of modern AI tools. Erosion of Freedom In shadows deep, where freedoms wane, A silent thief extends its reign. Through quiet nods and soft consent, Our liberties, unguarded, went. The watchful eye begins to close, As apathy in silence grows. What once would spark a fervent stand, Now slips away like grains of sand. The scanners hum, the laws expand, Encroachments on our cherished land. Yet voices fade, resistance thins, As tyranny, unchallenged, wins. Awake, arise, let courage flame, Reject the quiet slide to shame. For freedom's light, though dimmed, can shine, When hearts and minds with truth align. Awaken the Flame In shadows deep, where freedoms wane, Complacency forges tyranny's chain. Silent surrenders, liberties lost, Apathy's toll, a grievous cost. Vigilance fades, oppression ascends, Rights erode as indifference extends. Yet within hearts, ...

 By Matthew Hayward The slow poison of complacency is the death of the fighting spirit. History is filled with examples of once-free people who gradually surrendered their liberty, not in a single stroke but through a series of quiet concessions. Tyranny often doesn’t arrive with the sound of thunder; it creeps in like a thief in the night, taking advantage of human complacency. The most maddening aspect of this process is not the power-hungry forces behind it—it is the passive, apathetic acceptance by the very people it seeks to control. Complacency is the death knell of liberty. It dulls the senses, erodes vigilance, and normalizes oppression over time. What once sparked outrage and resistance becomes routine, accepted as the new normal. The body scanners at TSA checkpoints, the Patriot Act, the ever-expanding surveillance state—each started with public protests and fiery debates. Now, these violations of privacy and freedom are woven into the fabric of everyday life. Why do peop...

By Matthew Hayward Introduction When investing in cryptocurrency, many newcomers assume a lower price tag means a better opportunity. It’s tempting to think a coin like Dogecoin, priced under a dollar, has more growth potential than Bitcoin, which costs tens of thousands per coin. However, this common assumption can lead to costly mistakes. Let’s uncover why price isn’t the whole story. The Price of a Share Doesn’t Equal Value Think of stock prices like slices of pizza. A $300 share is just one slice from a company, while a $150 share is another slice from a different company. The price of the slice tells you nothing about the size of the pizza (the company’s value). A smaller pizza might have expensive slices, and a giant pizza might have cheap slices. Why Two Shares of $300 Can Beat Six Shares of $150 Owning more slices of a weaker pizza doesn’t mean you’re getting more food. If the $300 company is growing faster, making better profits, and has strong prospects, its slices are worth ...

 By Matthew Hayward The Census: From Counting People to Collecting Control The Constitution established the census as a straightforward tool for representation—nothing more, nothing less. Article I, Section 2 mandates an enumeration every ten years to determine how many representatives each state is allotted. That’s it. Simple. Effective. Proportional representation was the goal, and the census was designed to achieve it. So how did we end up here—with government agents asking about the number of bathrooms in our homes, our ethnic identities, and everything in between? This is the creeping hand of central planning at work. What began as a tool to empower individual representation has been twisted into a mechanism to empower bureaucrats, planners, and those who believe they know better than free individuals how to run their own lives. Central Planning: The False Promise of Data The justification for prying into the most intimate details of our lives is always the same: “We need the ...