Daniel in the Lion’s Den: Fighting for Liberty at the United Nations
I posted yesterday about visiting the United Nations to participate in “The High Level Thematic Debate on the State of the World Economy.” There were five speakers on my panel, including yours truly. Here are my thoughts on what the others said. Dr. Supachai Panitchpakdi, Secretary-General of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, must have been part of the buzz-word contest I mentioned yesterday. Lots of rhetoric that theoretically was inoffensive, but I had the feeling that it translated into a call for more government. But maybe I’m paranoid SOB, so who knows. Professor Dato’ Dr. Zaleha Kamaruddin, Rector of the International Islamic University of Malaysia, was an interesting mix. At some points, she sounded like Ron Paul, saying nice things about the gold standard and low tax rates. But she also … Read entire article »
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Global Bondageddon?
For some EU countries (i.e. Spain, Italy, Greece) the Doomsday Clock is ticking towards midnight! Not the nuclear Doomsday Clock leading to global armageddon, but the Bondageddon of the financial kind. This potential outcome crosses the mind when you realize the type of political buffoons and supposed financial markets gurus who are running the show in Europe as well as here in the United States. The terms Doomsday Clock and Bondegeddon conjure up images of a potential global financial disaster the likes of which have not been seen since the last actual global financial disaster back in 2008. This is the one that supposedly, at least according to the pundits, has been over for a few years with the U.S. economy in some type of expansion! But then, when you look at the 10-year … Read entire article »
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Paulers for Pat Anderson
First, I’ll start by saying I don’t consider Pat Anderson the enemy. There’s just an issue where the two of us disagree philosophically. In fact, this post is mostly about philosophical differences. In fact, that’s all this is. At a State Convention gathering, more than a few people were talking about “the Stebbins email.” One of the people talking about it forwarded it to me. Here’s the text of the email: From: Marianne Stebbins To: Marianne Stebbins Sent: Wed, May 16, 2012 8:52 pm Subject: Don’t forget that State Central immediately follows the convention on Saturday Up for election are the National Committeeman and National Committeewoman positions. The primary contest there is for Committeewoman, where both Pat Anderson, current Committeewoman is being challenged by Janet Beihoffer. I take care to not twist arms, but would like … Read entire article »
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Michigan-01: Liberty Or Tyranny?
Gary McDowell is attempting another run at Congress from the Congressional District once represented by Democrat Bart Stupak. Bart Stupak, who marketed himself as fiscally conservative and pro-life. As a Democrat in Congress, though, he supported the agenda of the Democrat Party. Mr. Stupak will always be remembered for his betrayal of the unborn – when he gave up all pretense of conservatism and voted for Obamacare, which allowed federal monies for abortion. Does Mr. McDowell think that a district as conservative as the 1st would ever trust a Democrat to vote against the Democrat Party? Has this country seen any Democrats vote against their left-leaning leaders? No, they have not. When Democrats decide to take away your doctors, and your health insurance … Read entire article »
Biden parades around Ohio attacking coal & taking credit where none is due
@vp, namely Vice President Joe Biden, paid another visit to Ohio today and yesterday. How many is that Joe? Combined with the number of visits from Obama you two should take up residence here. In response to Biden parading around Ohio claiming credit for Ohio’s comeback, Gov. Kasich does a perfect job explaining how the federal government is stifling job creation and holding job creators back: Ohio is 1st in the Midwest and 5th in the nation in job creation since the Governor took office. We did it by eliminating our $8 billion budget shortfall, cutting taxes by more than $800 million, reforming government to be more efficient, and streamlining overburdensome regulations. This led to Moody’s and S&P upgrading Ohio’s credit outlook while lowering that of the United States. But Ohio still … Read entire article »
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The Broken Window By Frederic Bastiat
Below, is a classic chapter from Frederic Bastiat‘s classic essay, “That Which Is Seen, and That Which Is Not Seen,” called The Broken Window: Enjoy! “Have you ever witnessed the anger of the good shopkeeper, James B., when his careless son happened to break a pane of glass? If you have been present at such a scene, you will most assuredly bear witness to the fact, that every one of the spectators, were there even thirty of them, by common consent apparently, offered the unfortunate owner this invariable consolation: “It is an ill wind that blows nobody good. Everybody must live, and what would become of the glaziers if panes of glass were never broken?” Now, this form of condolence contains an entire theory, which it will be well to show up … Read entire article »
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Soccer Dad’s Mideast Media Sampler, 5/17/12
Today’s sampler and analysis of Mideast media content from my pal Soccer Dad: 1) The man who swallowed Gaza is targeted AP reports Arafat’s moneyman targeted in corruption probe: Anti-corruption campaigners lauded the case against the shadowy former aide, Mohammed Rashid, as a sign of the maturing of the Palestinian political system, although the probe also appeared to be tinged with political intrigue. Rashid, who has in the past denied wrongdoing, made veiled threats on a website to disclose purported secrets about the rise to power of Arafat’s successor, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. And Palestinian watchdogs, while praising growing government vigilance about corruption, expressed concern that such investigations are at times being used selectively to settle personal scores. The tall, dark-haired Rashid left the … Read entire article »
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Toronto Police as Aggressors at G-20 Summit
Police employees “ignored basic rights,” jailed people illegally, used excessive force and escalated violence at protests surrounding the G-20 meeting in Toronto in 2010, according to the Office of the Independent Police Review Director. The report could lead to charges against police employees and strengthen the hand of civil lawsuits filed against the police department. Because the police employees acted with an attitude of impunity, anything less than stiff prison sentences would be insufficient as a deterrent. After a small group of violent protesters went on a “looting rampage” through Toronto’s shopping district without being confronted by police, the department’s deputy chief ordered his subordinates on the force to “take back the streets.” The incident commander in charge at the time told investigators that the deputy chief “wanted the streets that … Read entire article »
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We Are In Big Trouble
The President is a liar, and we are in big trouble. (No, really, I mean it!) In case anyone is not paying attention, we are in the process of fighting a major battle for the future of America. When I would read this kind of opening statement I would roll my eyes and say to myself, “OK …. let’s not get carried away here. Yes, we have issues, but it’s not helpful to have this kind of wild hyperbole or generic panic messaging. It doesn’t help to win hearts and minds to go over the top.” OK, that’s what I used to say. Now I am the one writing. And forget the generic panic. Let’s be specific. What is “fast and furious” but an attack on the rule of law? What is the … Read entire article »
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Jews, history repeating and hatred! I can name that tune in four (make that five) links!
I present to you four links: One that discusses a woman’s survival from one of the worst episodes in human history and three that look at the darkness of the present day! If you are a believer in the fact that history tends to repeat itself then these articles will serve as validation of a sickening cycle of hatred and anti-Semitism! If you don’t believe in the repetition of history then these articles, particularly if you are Jewish, will simply serve to scare the living crap out of you! The Fascist Boogie Fever A French-Greek wake-up call The BBC and “The Jews” My Mother’s Loving Silence Links courtesy of the Watcher’s Council Make that five links: Govt condemns Golden Dawn leader’s Holocaust denial Picture Source Tweet // Follow @Halthouse1 // Authored By Michael Haltman The Political Commentator … Read entire article »
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Governor Moonbeam Does It Again!
Official gubernatorial portrait of Jerry Brown painted by Don Bachardy (Photo credit: Wikipedia) I don’t know how many of you remember the 1992 Democrat Presidential Primary Debates, but I would like to take you briefly back to that era. There were a bunch of candidates in that race…no particularly good ones, please understand…but what they lacked in political quality they made up for in sheer quantity. I remember watching one of the early debates on television. There were six or seven or eight men on the stage ranting, railing, and flailing their arms about as they disparaged the other candidates and, of course, President Bush (the first). I don’t even remember the names of most of the candidates, but two stand out in my mind… Bill Clinton, who was governor of Arkansas … Read entire article »
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Guess the political party affiliation (hint – Corruptocrat)
As this is about corruption, if you guessed that John Noguez, current LA County Assessor, was likely a Democrat, you get a cookie: Los Angeles County Dist. Atty. Steve Cooley said Tuesday that the corruption investigation of Assessor John Noguez has grown to include multiple targets and that he intends to seek grand jury indictments in the near future. In his first public comments about the expanding criminal probe, Cooley also accused the union that represents assessor’s office employees of interfering with the investigation by ordering members to refuse to cooperate without permission from Noguez’s office. “They’re telling potential witnesses that, until they get permission from the No. 1 target, they can’t talk,” said Cooley, waving a copy of the memo at a conference table in his office. He added that whoever issued … Read entire article »
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Confessions of a Would-Be Anarchist On Election Day
by Colin Miller [Editors note: Here are some comments on first time election day activities from my son. For those who have never spent part of election day passing out literature or knocking on doors for your favorite candidate, you will see that it is not so frightening... in fact it can be fun. Whoever you support... get out and support your man or woman.] Last week I got a call asking if I would help Ron Paul by working a poll on election day handing out little cards promoting the delegates who support Dr. Paul at the convention. It was not something I was planning on doing and that sort of political activity is not something toward which I am naturally inclined. There were things I really should get … Read entire article »
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Several routes to take if you want to start a business in California
All of them AWAY from California. Authored By Erick Brockway A TowDog … Read entire article »
Christianity and the Intolerant Left
Christianity and the Intolerant LeftBy: Amy Lutz You know what I don’t like? Tolerance. Ok, no I’m not opposed to the idea of accepting and respecting everyone. I’m opposed to the word “tolerance” itself, for it has become nothing but a politically correct tool in the hands of intolerant leftists. Yes, intolerant leftists. For many liberals today, the word “tolerance” does not mean what it is intended to mean. Rather, it means being “tolerant” of everything…except things that disagree with the liberal ideology. When liberals preach “tolerance” under the guise of Christianity, it is particularly frustrating. While many liberals claim to be preaching the “words of Jesus,” they scoff at Christians who still support ideas like traditional marriage and the sanctity of life. Of course, both of these issues are core values in the Christian … Read entire article »
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First, Let’s Kill All The Businessmen
The title of this essay would be a more accurate slogan for the Obama re-election campaign than “Forward,” the one selected. Of course, this proposal is not to be taken literally. Despite the carnage wreaked on business and industry by Obama surrogates, the intent is not to kill them off (with the possible exception of those who donate to the Romney campaign). They have been targeted because, as Willy Sutton once explained, “That’s where the money is.” The more successful (read profitable) the more likely it is that the taxman cometh outfitted with a new pair of hobnail boots. The administration wants to levy an “excess profits” tax (whatever that means) on oil companies. A 5/11/12 WSJ article entitled “ObamaCare’s Killer Device Tax” is another example. “Medical device manufacturing is one of the … Read entire article »
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Who’s the extremist: Paul Begala or the TEA Party?
Twenty years ago, Paul Begala had a moment in the sun. He’s lived off that moment for the last 2 decades. It’s time to end the charade that he’s part of the mainstream of American politics. He isn’t. Begala’s latest temper tantrum is proof of that. Here’s a perfect example of Begala’s immoderation: Today’s Republicans are different. They truly have put partisanship ahead of patriotism, as the political scientists Norman Ornstein and Thomas Mann document in their book, Even Worse Than it Looks. “The GOP,” they write, “has become an insurgent outlier in American politics. It is ideologically extreme; scornful of compromise; unmoved by conventional understanding of facts, evidence, and science; and dismissive of the legitimacy of its political opposition.” Let’s explode this myth into tiny bits by asking Mr. Begala some … Read entire article »
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What Will They Say To Shadrach, Meshach, And Abednego?
Let me start with a story. A man who had survived the great Johnstown flood died and went to Heaven. And not long after, all of the inhabitants of Heaven were allowed to take center stage and tell everyone about the most significant event that had happened to them while on Earth. The man couldn’t wait to tell everyone about his surviving the great Johnstown flood. After a long wait in line, it was finally his turn. The man was so excited to tell everyone his story. But just as he was climbing the stairs to the platform, an angel leaned over to him and whispered, “Don’t forget; Noah is in the audience.” I am reminded of that story when I read the Scriptural passage in Hebrews 12: “Wherefore seeing we … Read entire article »
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This year’s swing voter
Each election, the media latches onto a group of voters who tipped the election for this candidate or that. In 1996, soccer moms were the group that tipped the election in Clinton’s direction. In 2004, security moms and NASCAR dads tipped the election in George W. Bush’s direction. In 2010, Momma Grizzlies led to the biggest up- and down-ticket trouncing in modern political history. It isn’t surprising that Salena Zito’s latest column has identified this year’s swing voters: CANTON, Ohio — Rudy is the quintessential average white guy, right down to his last name. “It literally is Guy,” he said, laughing at the irony. Born in New Eagle and raised in Charleroi in Pennsylvania’s Monongahela Valley, Guy comes from a long line of Democrats. “My grandfather worked at Corning Glass, my father worked … Read entire article »
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Tsipras against Austerity: Achilles in Greece?
Under pressure to join a unity government in Greece with the New Democracy and Socialist parties, Tsipras of a “radical left”Syriza party was holding firm as of May 13, 2012. Even as the resulting prospect of new elections and a possible reneging on the agreement by Greece, there is something to admire in Tsipras’ position. Greek president Karolos Papoulias meeting with leaders of the three main parties (Tsipras on right) AP After meeting the president of Greece, who as an elder statesman was presiding as the partisan leaders tried to form a government, Tsipras said that his party, “does not say one thing to voters before elections and another afterward.” Just in case anyone might miss the point, he added, “We will not betray you.” The polling at the time showing Tsipras’ … Read entire article »
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Women of the Ron Paul Revolution
Got profiled in the Business Insider. They chose a goofy picture of me http://www.businessinsider.com/meet-the-women-of-the-ron-paul-revolution-2012-5#julie-borowski-4 Authored By julieborowski julieborowski.wordpress.com … Read entire article »
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Not That We Loved God, But That He Loved Us
Some wisdom from one of our Catholic brothers, Father Frank Pavone. It puts things in perspective as we did nothing to warrant the love of God. He loves us because of who He is. It kind of sets the example for a mothers love. Related Posts: Our Christmas Present To You Netanyahu Sets The Record Straight Sanctity of Life Month Those Voices Don’t Speak for the Rest of Us Wisdom From The Past Authored By Larry Miller Political Christian … Read entire article »
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Happy Mother’s Day
In case I do not get to post tomorrow, Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there. And especially to my mom. Incoming search terms:happy mothers day to all the moms out theremothers day for allhappy mothers day to all moms out thereHappy Mothers day 3 timesHappy mothers Day to allhappy mother\s day to all the moms out there especially to my momhappy mothers day to the moms that do it allhappy mothers day to someone specialhappy mothers day to all the momshappy mothers day to all mothers Authored By stix1972 Stix Blog … Read entire article »
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