Progressive or Regressive …
The conceit of progressivism is that it is modern and scientific, ever improving the human condition through government action. In fact, it is neither. At its most basic level it is what Nietzsche called “the will to power;†and what the Founders recognized as the natural human desire for domination. They devised the separation of powers and federalism to protect individual liberty by imposing limits on government. It is no accident that Obama relentlessly attacks these limitations with executive orders and Obama Care.
September 18, 2012 1 Comment
We’re Sorry – For Bad Movies
Since we are officially apologizing for movies, I think we should really do it. It is time that America publicly and officially apologizes for Pluto Nash (or any other Eddie Murphy movie post-Beverly Hills Cop), Rocky III, IV and V, Gigli, anything starring Adam Sandler, the Expendables 2, Mars Needs Moms, the Scary Movie series and Deuce Bigelow. And we’re really, really sorry for Battleship – The Movie. If anyone ought to riot over a movie, the patrons who sat through that schlock should get first dibs.
September 17, 2012 2 Comments
Foreign Policy – What Foreign Policy?
In the imaginary world in which our president resides, all that is necessary to transform enemies into friends is understanding and empathy. In 2007 Obama intoned: “The day I am inaugurated Muslim hostility will ease. … If I’m reaching out to the Muslim world they understand that I’ve lived in a Muslim country and I may be a Christian, but I also understand their point of view… I think the world will have confidence that I am listening to them and that our future and our security is tied up with our ability to work with other countries in the world that will ultimately makes us safer…â€
September 17, 2012 No Comments
Recent Klavan Video
September 15, 2012 2 Comments
Saturday Links
This Saturday's roundup of conservative bloggers features an unusual new addition: Uncouth Reflections Politics and Economics
September 15, 2012 8 Comments
An Interesting Article From 1881
A good book challenges you to dig deeper. Destiny of the Republic is just such a book. Author Candice Millard mentioned that Garfield had been chosen to give an unprepared eulogy on the first anniversary of President Lincoln's assassination. The story is recounted in this New York Times article from 1881.
September 14, 2012 No Comments
Obama’s Responsibility
Harry Truman is famously known to have had a sign on his desk that said "The buck stops here." But that was when, Democrat or Republican, you could count on the president of the United States to be a patriotic American.
Those days are gone.
September 13, 2012 No Comments
It Would Be Funny If It Weren’t True
Dr. Barbara Bellar is a candidate for Illinois State Senate, District 18. This Doctor from the land of Obama sums up Obamacare in one long sentence.
September 12, 2012 1 Comment
Notable and Quotable
September 12, 2012 1 Comment
A Day That Will Live in Infamy – Not a Day of Service
Despite Mr. Obama's efforts to the contrary - today is not a day for service to the government. Two years ago our Dear Leader decided to do what he could to water down the emotion associated with loss of 3000 innocent Americans at the hands of (largely) Saudi terrorists.
September 11, 2012 No Comments
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