WTNH -- As Hurricane Irene approaches, state lawmakers are reminding consumers that Connecticut's anti-price-gouging laws took effect after Gov. Dannel P. Malloy declared a state of emergency earlier this week. Under state law, no one is allowed to increase the price of any retail item during a … [Read more...]
Clowns and Nazis
August 26, 2011 by 15 Comments
If there is any wonder why conservatives use the term "Liberal Media", let me clear it up. I promise it wont take long. Washington Post - August 6, 2009 -- The new Obama poster has two basic thrusts. Obama is a socialist, or a crypto-socialist. And Obama is somehow like the Joker, unpredictable … [Read more...]
Gervais Christ
August 23, 2011 by 63 Comments
Atheist funny man Ricky Gervais is set to grace the cover of New Humanist magazine's September/October issue. Gervais is unapologetically an Atheist. And the cover is an obvious parody/mockery of Jesus' crucifixion. Is it meant to be offensive? Probably. You have the right to be offended, and I … [Read more...]
Proving The Myth
August 22, 2011 by 68 Comments
I though I'd try a little experiment. There is a growing trend that the idea that America was founded by Christians with the intent for Christianity to play a significant role on government and society is in some fashion revisionist. Was there the intent for religion generally, and Christianity … [Read more...]
The lesser of two evils is just fine
August 19, 2011 by 26 Comments
One cliché that absolutely rings true is "elections have consequences". I happen to take my job as a registered voter quite seriously. So much so that it bothers me when I hear people view the right so flippantly. What's worse is when people take a misguided "principled stand" by viewing the … [Read more...]
Fair Enough?
August 17, 2011 by 8 Comments
I think one of the most self-destructive mindsets a person can have is that of determined defeatism. We hear the phrase "that's not fair" often. I smile when I hear it from children, and sigh when I hear it from adults. It is a phrase uttered by a segment of the population who has become deceived … [Read more...]
All You Can Eat Buffett
August 15, 2011 by 24 Comments
In an op-ed piece penned in the New York Times, billionaire Warren Buffett perpetuates the liberal (self) hatred for the rich by complaining that the rich are not paying their fair share despite sitting atop their ranks. Buffett, and other liberals do not feel the wealthy are contributing their … [Read more...]
Undercover Christians
August 12, 2011 by 3 Comments
Sometimes religious organizations --usually Christians -- use outside secular facilities for social gatherings. Sometimes the venues are public school buildings. Many people mistakenly believe any iota of religion or a religious message being present on a public school campus is unconstitutional. … [Read more...]
[In]tolerance and Religious Freedom
August 10, 2011 by 23 Comments
Most people would support the idea of religious tolerance. After all, who would support intolerance, right? But when it comes time to practice tolerance, these days it seems to more closely resemble intolerance and hostility. Tolerance has traditionally been understood to mean … [Read more...]
Entitlement mentality
August 8, 2011 by Leave a Comment
This clip from the Judge Judy show is exactly what's wrong with government subsidies to begin with. This man has no clue what Judge Judy is talking about and seems to confused as to why Judge Judy is implying he is doing something wrong by pocketing the taxpayer's free government money. The … [Read more...]
Equal Outcome, Or Equal Opportunity?
August 7, 2011 by 4 Comments
A recent report from the Pew Research Center has surveyed the gap in wealth between racial groups and has found that the gap between whites and other minorities is as wide as it has ever been in 2009. The median wealth of white households is 20 times that of black households and 18 times that of … [Read more...]
Not Good Enough, But Why?
August 1, 2011 by 58 Comments
Previously I had put a question out there to those who profess to be pro-choice on the issue of abortion. I wanted to know if (in the opinion of someone who is pro-choice) there was ever a reason a woman offered for why she would want an abortion that was simply not a good reason. Regardless of … [Read more...]
Question For Abortion Advocates
July 26, 2011 by 37 Comments
Abortion is one of the hottest of hot button issues debated. Both sides of the issue can be thoroughly passionate in their stance. Whether you consider abortion to be morally right or wrong, women have many different reasons why they choose to abort. Those holding the pro-choice position support … [Read more...]
If the Government wont save us from ourselves, who will?
July 25, 2011 by 45 Comments
More and more States are taking legislative action on drivers using hand-held cell phones, presumably because cell phone use is wreaking havoc on our nation's highways. We are told how inherently dangerous it is to walk and chew gum drive and talk on a cell phone, and for our own good we must ban … [Read more...]
Safety First
July 14, 2011 by 16 Comments
It is not too often that I can report good news coming from the Guttmacher Institute who just recently reported the stark increase in the number of State laws restricting abortion on demand, but I'll take this news where ever I can get it. To those on the pro-life side of the debate this comes as … [Read more...]
Black children better off as slaves…maybe
July 8, 2011 by 63 Comments
Or so implies Daily Kos blogger, Lefty Coaster, of Republican Presidential hopeful Michele Bachmann in a piece titled: Michele Bachmann signs pledge that implies black children were better off under slavery. Lefty cites a Thinkprogress.org pdf link of “The Marriage Vow — A Declaration of Dependence … [Read more...]
Good Grades Not Good Enough
July 1, 2011 by 5 Comments
Merit based achievement is the pinnacle of success. To excel in a particular area due to personal performance is also the pinnacle of personal freedom. Affirmative Action stifles both true success and true personal freedom. It has outlived its noble purpose and has become what it was intended to … [Read more...]
Atheist billboard removed from church property
June 30, 2011 by 9 Comments
Freedom From Religion Foundation -- A billboard featuring a cheerful student saying, “I can be good without God,” was too much for the delicate sensibilities of the Rev. Waymon Malone, pastor of Christ Cathedral Church in Columbus, Ohio. Late last week, Malone insisted that a local billboard … [Read more...]
More taxes? Because they can afford it
June 28, 2011 by 18 Comments
When discussing taxes this past week with a co-worker, I had voiced my opinion that everyone ought to have some skin in the game. Namely, that everyone should bear some tax burden regardless of their income, even if it were only a hundred bucks a year. As it stands people whose income is not … [Read more...]
Shocking revelation: Businesses are in business to make money
June 23, 2011 by 8 Comments
I felt prompted to respond via comment on Ilovemygov's latest post about the recent discoveries in the Obamacare debacle. Namely that an "Obamacare loophole will allow an estimated 3 million more Americans to join the Medicaid rolls in 2014. This lucky group of people could be making as much as … [Read more...]
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