A new poll is showing that a majority of people don’t think President Obama is being tough enough on North Korea. Could this be an early indication that the “change” people were seeking in the last election wasn’t in favor … Continue reading
“Of such sort are the wizards who now run the country. Here is the perfect pattern of a professional world-saver. His whole life has been devoted to the art and science of spending other people’s money … Such is government … Continue reading
We keep hearing about how “green” jobs are jobs that will make the economy boom, starting in 2010 and beyond. Does anyone know what “green” jobs actually are? Assuming they ever materialize, we’ll have to await the specifics. Will you … Continue reading
“In a new overture to Iran, the Obama administration has authorized U.S. embassies around the world to invite Iranian officials to Independence Day parties they host on or around July 4.” (AP Report) Maybe Iran can provide the nuclear fireworks.
Obama is the shepherd I did not want. He leadeth me beside the still factories. He restoreth my faith in the Republican party. He guideth me in the path of unemployment for his party’s sake. Yea, though I walk through … Continue reading
Our politicians and so-called leaders are always bragging about how they are “not ideological” and care about “actions, not principles.” This is true of the current President as well as the last one, so it’s not a partisan issue. It’s … Continue reading
Democracy isn’t supposed to be about the mob ruling over the individual. It also isn’t supposed to be about a political pressure group overriding the will of the majority — or the rights of a minority, either. The point of … Continue reading
Colin Powell has blasted the Republican Party for failing to be more like Democrats. He says that Americans want more government, not less. “Americans do want to pay taxes for services,” he said. “Americans are looking for more government in … Continue reading
If we’re going to “reach out” and act as “equal partners” with dictators like Hugo Chavez and Fidel Castro, who enslave, kill and otherwise terrorize their victims, what, exactly will be our common ground? Is it that being nice to … Continue reading
Says the President of the United States: “If were going to rebuild our economy on a solid foundation, we need to change the way we do business in Washington. We need to restore the American people’s confidence in their government … Continue reading
These are Dr. Hurd’s comments on Ronald Reagan, from a review of a book on Reagan found on this site at the Booklist under Society/Culture. These comments seem relevant at a time when the current American President has a set … Continue reading
Tea parties to protest government spending and taxation are fine. But be careful. Make sure you’re clear on what you support, and why. An anarchist could support a tea party because he doesn’t want any government. A socialist could support … Continue reading