Why we don’t need teacher’s unions, reason #1419

Living in New England I have the unfortunate pleasure of living like many Floridians and Carolinians, in that my area of the country was directly hit by Hurricane Sandy.  So far the power has been out since mid-Monday with no real hopes of regaining electricity (which also translates into cable, … [Read more...]

Can America really go broke?

Sometimes liberal thinking leaves me scratching my head.  I'm going to give this contributor the benefit of the doubt and say he's at least 13 or 14 years-old: (Democratic Underground) -- Let's say that you have the ability to print your currency using your computer printer, and every merchant … [Read more...]

President Obama bets against free market capitalism

___________________________________________ PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA: [Comment at 1:47 mark] you're right, I mean, that's how our free market works, but I've made a different bet, on American workers. I get the overall point the president was making.  The problem is that he is able to recognize … [Read more...]

Blacks aren’t allowed to be Republicans

Many on the left hurl criticism at the right for being the party of old white men.  And they're right.  Blacks aren't just allowed to be in the Republican party.  But not because of Republicans or conservatives, that is.  No, the reason they aren't allowed is because of Liberals and … [Read more...]

Week in Review

Now just saying voter fraud is illegal is...wait for it...Racist An election-related billboard in Cleveland's Ward 5 has caused a stir, prompting some complaints that it discriminates against minority groups and felons. The advertisement, posted at the intersection of Community College Avenue and … [Read more...]

Why raising taxes on the wealthy doesn’t increase revenue

There will always be people who are envious of those who have more than they do.  Some people, such as the president, believe taxes ought to be raised on the wealthy even though he knows it has a negative effect on the tax revenues to the government.  As we speak, the amount of government debt is … [Read more...]

Why we don’t need teacher’s unions: reason #1301

As the member of a large national government employment union I can say public employment unions are a cancer to their employers.  75% of the function of a public employee union's role is ensuring inept employees don't get fired for their incompetence.  The other 25% of their time is consumed … [Read more...]

Pulling an end-around on the Hatch Act

For those readers who don't already know, I work with the Federal Government.  Thanks to the Hatch Act I am limited in my political activity and expression during political campaign season.  Today an announcement was made regarding those limitations on federal employees, including the USPS regarding … [Read more...]

The freedom to offend religious sensibilities

Popular Atheist Sam Harris has commented on the recent uprisings in the Middle East against American Embassies with some glib but true observations: (SamHarris.org) -- The latest wave of Muslim hysteria and violence has now spread to over twenty countries. The walls of our embassies and consulates … [Read more...]

It’s a good thing we have Obamacare

(Washington Times) -- Congress‘ official scorekeeper said Wednesday  that 30 million people will be uninsured when President Obama’s health care law  goes fully into effect, including six million Americans who are expected to pay  a tax penalty — about two million more than originally forecast when … [Read more...]

Whose Body Is It?

If I was to suppose as to the most popular defense of elective abortion, it would be some variation of bodily autonomy -- It's a woman's body to do with what she chooses.  A British woman made news by being sentenced to eight years for self-inducing a late-term abortion in order to hide an … [Read more...]

WWJD about the Muslim uprisings?

Sometimes when confronted with a difficult moral decision which might require action, people ask themselves "what would Jesus do?".  I think it's a good question, but I don't think it's answered accurately very often.  Perhaps the confusion lies in what might seem to be conflicting messages.  What … [Read more...]

The headlines of September 11th

Eleven years since the hijacked airliners razed the World Trade Center buildings.  The event was so sobering, its unifying effect on all Americans was powerful.  And to a degree, most Americans still feel the sense of national camaraderie, especially on its anniversary.  Below is a small sample of … [Read more...]

Drew Peterson and the New Testament

Drew Peterson, a former Illinois police officer, has been convicted of murdering his third wife, Kathleen Savio.  While a man being convicted of murder isn't normally noteworthy on a blog such as this, Peterson's case is.  Peterson was convicted based nearly entirely on witness testimony, and much … [Read more...]

How do you know when something’s racist?

Democrat cheerleaders have taken the line that criticism of President Obama is laced with racism.  We cannot discuss that welfare spending has skyrocketed, that's racist.  We cannot discuss that the number food stamp recipients has skyrocketed, that's racist.  We cannot make sure voters are who they … [Read more...]

Life is a coin-flip for some

I'm not quite sure how to approach this issue so I'll just be blunt.  I don't see how blacks can so adamantly support Democrats given how pro-abortion the party is.  If you are black in America, your being born is virtually a coin-flip, and Liberal politicians seem to consider it their duty to … [Read more...]

The political season is upon us

I would consider myself a political junkie. I have been for some time now. I really look forward to political ad campaigns: complaining about the ones with which I disagree, and nodding along with the one in line with my views. In fact I have to race my wife to the phone so she can't hang up on a … [Read more...]

Hostility Toward Religion In America

For years religious Americans -- specifically Christians -- have been complaining that the government has been increasingly hostile toward religious expressions of their faith at the behest of a small group of angry people who find such expressions repugnant.  More often than not the incidents … [Read more...]

Is Christianity really the problem?

Judging by the outrage and accusations of persecution being perpetuated by Christians who are on a mission to institute a theocracy, you'd think there was a serious epidemic of Christian tyranny afoot.  But let's be honest, is Christianity really the problem? (FreeBeacon) -- A prominent Saudi … [Read more...]

Mitt Romney Chooses Paul Ryan

(Chicago Tribune) -- Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney has picked Congressman Paul Ryan as his vice presidential running mate, the Romney campaign confirmed on Saturday. Despite the left's attempts to demonize Paul Ryan by depicting him throwing elderly people off a cliff, he is wholly … [Read more...]