When I first heard it suggested that equal opportunity is incompatible with freedom, I literally shook my head. I said to myself, "self, that's preposterous!" This seemingly counterintuitive notion was offered in the comment section of an economics blog I highly recommend: Economics For … [Read more...]
Sunday Fun: You know the economy is bad when…
May 19, 2013 by 1 Comment
You the economy is bad when even the toy vehicles are being stripped in the hood. Feel free to comment with your own 'you know the economy is bad when...' joke. … [Read more...]
Poverty: A learned and tolerated comfort
May 17, 2013 by 100 Comments
Admittedly many of my opinions are controversial. When it comes to my views on poverty and the poor, I tend to come across as heartless. Perhaps it is my ability to remove my emotions from situations and look at the principles behind the ideas. Or maybe I simply refuse to view the adult poor as … [Read more...]
An animated metaphor for Obamacare
April 27, 2013 by 1 Comment
Even Democrat legislators who voted for Obamacare are seeing the logistical dangers of it. From implementation to unintended financial burdens, it is becoming apparent all that what will become President Obama's legacy is a disaster. Flags should have been raised when unions and large corporations … [Read more...]
Save Medicare: Vote Democrat (Alternate title: Uninformed and proud)
April 8, 2013 by 1 Comment
Here's a woman who is announcing to the world that she is uninformed and proud of it. The nation's top Democrat President Barack Obama, with the help of all the Democrats in the House and Senate at the time passed the Affordable Care Act, affectionately referred to as Obamacare. In order … [Read more...]
I told you so: McDonald’s requiring bachelor’s degree for cashiers
April 4, 2013 by 21 Comments
Back in December I warned fast food workers seeking to unionize and demand a "living wage" that they were asking for trouble. If wages and benefits reach the levels which were being demanded, does anyone really think these restaurants will continue to hire the same kinds of people they currently … [Read more...]
The American moral trajectory
March 20, 2013 by 5 Comments
There isn't much substance I could add to this post from American Creed. Whenever anyone attempts to link the moral decay of America to the nation's resistance to God they are branded a fanatic of one stripe or another, mostly by those who are resisting God and His moral standard. Moral short … [Read more...]
The Sky Is Falling In Europe..
March 18, 2013 by Leave a Comment
European markets plummeted today as news spread of a new bailout plan that includes taxing bank deposits. LONDON (Reuters) - The surprise decision by euro zone leaders to part-fund a bailout of Cyprus by taxing bank deposits sent shockwaves through financial markets on Monday, with shares and the … [Read more...]
Yet another reason why Blacks aren’t allowed to be Republicans
March 17, 2013 by 39 Comments
Dr. Ben Carson made news not too long ago when he was invited to speak at an event which was attended by President Barack Obama. What made it news-worthy was his criticism of the way President Obama has handled his time in office. Ordinarily mere criticism of a sitting President isn't much to talk … [Read more...]
The difference between Red and Blue politics
March 15, 2013 by 5 Comments
It's no surprise that states which have the good fortune (read: informed voters) to have their governments led by Republicans are much better off than those who squandered their opportunity. But here's a little story which aptly explains why in terms anyone should be able to understand. (The … [Read more...]
What kind of Conservative are you?
March 15, 2013 by 9 Comments
Take the Buzzfeed quiz. What kind am I you ask? … [Read more...]
The US Government is not broke: The proof!
March 12, 2013 by 16 Comments
Republicans and Conservatives are flooding their constituents and certain media outlets with the insane notion that the Obama administration is spending money we don't have. I used to believe this rumor too, and in fact I have erroneously perpetuated it here. (CNS News) -- The National Institutes … [Read more...]
For the Obama Administration, the sky is always falling
March 4, 2013 by 2 Comments
Anyone ever notice that President Barack Obama always makes a case that unless we ask the more wealthy among us to pay a little more, their fair share, disastrous things will happen? Emergency personnel and teachers will be laid off, school lunch programs will be halted, single mothers will become … [Read more...]
My premiums went up for no good reason!
February 28, 2013 by 24 Comments
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...]
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...]
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...]
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