Or so says Donna Brazile: https://twitter.com/donnabrazile/status/306778350574260224 Those who know better -- those on the political Right -- have been saying since Obamacare's inception, that the program would indeed raise premiums even while the President himself has not only denied premiums … [Read more...]
Fun with Twitter: Fellow socialists come to Bernie Sanders’ aid
February 27, 2013 by 28 Comments
Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont), an an admitted socialist tweeted about unequal wealth distribution: a notion I find sinister. The complaint rests on a presumption that wealth is distributed, and not earned. It's almost as though Sanders and other like-minded socialists believe everyone is … [Read more...]
Sequestration cuts will cut deep
February 27, 2013 by 2 Comments
Despite the reality that President Barack Obama is being untruthful about the Republican's role in the sequestration budget cuts (the cuts were his idea and insisted on them), they will have a nasty effect on government (List via Nuking Politics): Biden will have to pay for his own hair plug … [Read more...]
President just kidding when he said he wouldn’t sign a health care bill which adds to the debt
February 27, 2013 by 1 Comment
In September 2009, President Barack Obama said this to a joint session of Congress: And here's what you need to know. First, I will not sign a plan that adds one dime to our deficits -- either now or in the future. I will not sign it if it adds one dime to the deficit, now or in the future, … [Read more...]
Department of Peacebuilding
February 26, 2013 by 18 Comments
I almost don't even know how to start this. Democrat Barbra Lee (D-California) has proposed a bill to create a federal Department of Peacebuilding. And no, I haven't been taken in by the Onion or the Daily Current. (The Hill) -- House Democrats led by Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Calif.) have introduced … [Read more...]
University shocked when Muslim espouses Islam’s view of homosexuals
February 26, 2013 by 10 Comments
For all that is accused of Christians and Christianity about their view on homosexuality, the political left and academia almost universally ignore what the religion of peace has to say about it. In nations run by Muslims with heavy Islamic foundations for their rule of law, homosexuality is … [Read more...]
Perhaps the govt shouldn’t give advice on what’s best to defend one’s self
February 26, 2013 by 8 Comments
This man beclowns himself every time he opens his mouth. … [Read more...]
Caption This…
February 26, 2013 by 5 Comments
Below is a photo of President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden that is simply begging to be captioned. Have at it. … [Read more...]
History: One Person At A Time
February 25, 2013 by 1 Comment
I have always been interested in local history -- community history. Of course national and world history is important, but I find the small histories which invoke nostalgic emotions and memories to be captivating. The histories which exist only in the recollection of those who experienced them … [Read more...]
Should we say “the N-word”?
February 25, 2013 by 5 Comments
My 12 year-old daughter was telling me of a book she was reading in her Language Arts class: Warriors Don't Cry. The book is set in Arkansas during the era of segregation as the integration of schools is implemented due to Brown v Board of Education. So while riding in the car she blurts out, "The … [Read more...]
Obama Administration: “Criminal” = “Minority”
February 22, 2013 by 5 Comments
Even though most employers ask applicants about their criminal history, I'm not sure how many actually conduct a criminal background check. As far as I'm concerned, employers ought to be permitted to hire any individual they deem most qualified, and reject any individual they deem unqualified. … [Read more...]
Are Democrat Politicians just bad with money?
February 21, 2013 by 3 Comments
The debt has increased under President Barack Obama's watch by 60% to $16 trillion. As bad as that is, it seems that it's a problem which seems to follow Democrats. (Politico) -- [The] Democratic Party ended the 2012 cycle with a debt of $21.5 million, according to a new filing with the Federal … [Read more...]
Gays more equal than straights
February 21, 2013 by 19 Comments
How does homosexuality affect straight people? I suppose it all depends on who you ask. If you ask a military member, the answer might be: significantly. In the wake of the administration's lift on the ban of openly gay and lesbian men and women serving in the military, the Department of Defense … [Read more...]
Legitimate rapist?
February 20, 2013 by 32 Comments
Don't worry ladies, if you think you're about to be raped just use your whistle, a call box, or a safe zone. You shouldn't be permitted to carry a gun because you don't know if you're about to be a victim of a legitimate rape. Hey, remember when the media and the political Left went nuts when the … [Read more...]
Musings of a low info voter: Some things that should NEVER be “PRIVATIZED” in a Democracy
February 19, 2013 by 1 Comment
I don't know how many of you are familiar with the Democratic Underground, but it's hilarious! I swear, if I didn't already know these were real people who actually believe the things they write, you couldn't convince me it wasn't a satire site like the Onion, or the Daily Currant -- you know, the … [Read more...]
Obama’s oil buddies
February 18, 2013 by 6 Comments
Anyone with a car knows the financial pain of having to fill their gas tanks. The cost of gasoline has been rising for what seems to be forever. I remember when gas prices were high like this some time back when George W. Bush was president. It was said that the cost of oil and gasoline were … [Read more...]
I am a Constitution Voter?
February 18, 2013 by 31 Comments
Living in New England I'm used to being surrounded by those on the opposite end of the political spectrum from myself. Liberals, more often than Conservatives, like to advertize their liberalism in the form of bumper stickers. Here's one such self-congratulating Liberal I found while at … [Read more...]
Roscoe and Archie
February 17, 2013 by 6 Comments
I grew up with dogs, they were a family fixture. When my wife and I bought our first home, I wasn't sure I wanted to take on a dog of my own. The barking, the walking, the not being able to be away from the home for long periods... you know, all the inconveniences of owning a dog. Eventually my … [Read more...]
Proof and evidence
February 15, 2013 by 9 Comments
What are we to do when we religious believers -- Christians specifically -- are asked by a skeptic for evidence or proof for the veracity of our convictions? Well, there's two ways to respond. First, we could assert our convictions. This doesn't do much to advance a dialogue though, nor does it … [Read more...]
Question for Atheists…
February 14, 2013 by 54 Comments
I am under no illusion that the majority of Atheists believe that religious adherents are at least a little crazy. They believe in -- as George Carlin put it -- an invisable man in the sky. Some Atheists even refer to God as the invisable sky daddy. Christians believe a man named Jesus came back … [Read more...]
Sifting Reality 
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