An Unfortunate Outburst of Intense Patriotism

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Thursday, January 22, 2009

Change is Good, Even to a Cabinet This Corrupt!

President Obama has thus far nominated to his cabinet: A Secretary of State who, with her husband, has received millions of dollars in gifts from the nations to whom she is supposed to represent our interests; A Secretary of the Treasury who tried to screw the IRS out of tens of thousands of dollars... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Was Rush Wrong to Interrupt Obama’s Speech with His Own Comments?

Yesterday, President Obama’s inauguration coincided with the start of Rush Limbaugh’s radio show. Limbaugh announced in advance that he would carry the ceremony live, starting with the beginning of his program, and that he would comment on the President’s speech as it was delivered. Apparently, he’s... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Stock Market Tanks Following Inauguration

For the last I don’t know how long, we’ve had it drilled into our heads that President Obama’s ascension to power would be a great force of healing. Grave and virtue and good things would flow out to the world as he assumed the office of President. I can vouch for this happening. As the inauguration... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, January 19, 2009

Does Obama Inauguration Make it Cool to Wave the Stars and Stripes?

Yes, according to The New York Times. From a story at http://travel.nytimes.com/2009/01/18/travel/18hours.html?8dpc: “Washington is suddenly hip again, infused with the heady double-barreled combination of a new crowd of idealistic young political worker bees, who actually believe they can change... Sign in to see full entry.

Should Obama Inauguration Speech be Carved into Marble? Yes, says CNN story

A CNN story at http://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/01/19/obama.speech/.claims that many people think president-elect Obama’s inauguration speech should be “chiseled into marble some day.” And when it is, is someone going to carry the tablets into which they’re inscribed down Capitol Hill to bring the... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, January 15, 2009

Red Light Cameras: Safety Versus the Constitution

Red light cameras are making their insidious way into cities around America. It’s a perfect scheme. If your car – whether or not you are driving – is photographed going through an intersection when the software running the camera thinks it shouldn’t, you have to pay a nice, fat fine. You are denied... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Is Obama Inauguration Costing Too Much? Yes, by Standards Used on Bush

If the musings of the press are to be believed, then it is absolutely evil for a Presidential inauguration to cost $40 to $50 million, especially in a time of war, economic uncertainty and needy children. Oh, wait, that’s right – that’s only if it’s a Republican being inaugurated! If it’s a... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, January 12, 2009

What if Torturing a Terrorist Saves Just One Life?

Here are some additional thoughts to follow yesterday’s commentary on whether or not President-elect Obama’s election renders “24” pointless. A popular slogan among the liberals is, “If it saves just one life, it’s worth it.” This cliché has been applied to everything from government-mandated... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, January 11, 2009

Obama Has Made “24” Pointless?

So says Tim Goodman, a writer for the San Francisco Chronicle. Quoth Mr. Goodman: “Even before his inauguration, Barack Obama has brought change to America. He's made "24" pointless. Or more pointless, depending on how you look at it.” So how does Mr. Goodman look at it? After some fairly accurate... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, January 6, 2009

How Serious is Obama About Restoring Accountability to Washington?

Here’s another Obama promise that makes me wonder if he really meant what he said when he said it. “ Make no mistake: we need to end an era in Washington where accountability has been absent, oversight has been overlooked, and your tax dollars have been turned over to wealthy CEOs and well-connected... Sign in to see full entry.

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