August 2008
8 posts
“In fact, given the Department of Education’s sorry record, if I truly...”
– Ron Paul
Change, My Ass!
This past year we have all heard Americans from across the board calling for change. The catchphrase has become so popular it has been used by our top Presidential candidates. But the promise for change is empty. “Change” is the worst possible battle-cry for American politics I have yet had the privilege (or misfortune) of befalling my ears. Not because America does not need change...
Flip-Flopping or Taking Advantage of the...
After staunchly refusing the right of Michigan and Florida delegates to have full votes in the Democratic National Convention after both states moved their primaries forward, Barrack Obama has had a reversal. He new believes both states should be allowed to have full votes at the upcoming convention.
During their heated contest, Hillary Clinton had always supported the seating of the delegates...
Who do your Congressmen serve?
No matter on which side of the aisle they sit, the large majority of Congressmen and women consistently vote to bolster and increase the size of our federal government. From national healthcare, gun control, to national security Congress continually make laws governing rights that are in reality, reserved to the states. Why does this happen? First off, it is human nature to protect your position...
To Protect and Serve
So tonight I visited the local county fair of which the main event was a destruction derby. Nothing is better than watching high-power cars smash into each other in a mess of carnage and destruction. It is ALWAYS a good time, no matter how down you may be feeling.
Naturally at such events, beer is a neccesity. We all drink it, we all get rather sloshed, and enjoy the event even more....
How Open is YOUR Congress?
Following the adjournment of Congress today, Republicans have refused to leave the premises. They are protesting the inaction of the House on addressing the issue of oil prices and domestic oil drilling. A issue they promised to review and resolve before leaving for their 5-week long vacation. The lights has been turned off, the air-conditioning is gone, and the Republicans has had no access to...
A Message from Barrett
Barret is an American rifle producer. When California banned civilian ownership of any powerful Barret rifles, Barret subsequently stopped all sales to California government agencies. The following is a letter from the President of Barret to the government of Hawaii, whom is considering a similar ban.
Original: http://www.barrettrifles.com/news_articles.aspx?id=50
Dear Chief Correa:
I am Ronnie...
July 2008
3 posts
Differing Viewpoints #1: Fannie Mae and Freddie...
A Free Market relies on its ability to balance and solve its own problems. Individual actors within the economy know best how to fulfill his or her needs, and at which price. This is what makes capitalism extremely efficient. Government regulation and interference in the economy only leads to impede the natural actions that produce the said efficiency. This interference is exactly what has caused...
In the immortal words of Charlton Heston...
The bill of rights did not give Americans certain rights, it reaffirmed ones we already had. Ones we had won from the English government. It was the infringement of these very rights that sparked the American Revolution.
Certain groups have always attempted to limit, or restrict American rights guaranteed by the Constitution. This is especially true when it comes to the Second Amendment, or the...
December 2007
6 posts
“I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from...”
– Thomas Jefferson.
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.
Can government become too helpful? Absolutely. Can it get too large? Absolutely.
The larger a government grows, and the more restrictions, laws, and expectations are placed on the people. These may be intended to increase our individual securities, but largely curb our personal liberties and rights, and are vastly unacceptable. Government is designed to serve two purposes. The first is to provide...
“The government that governs best governs least.”
– Thomas Paine
Random Thought #1
There is not a greater evil than one with sympathy tending to do good. We tend to forget that we learn best from doing ourselves. When others do for us, or help us out to the extent where we do not see what may be taking place, we learn nothing. I get tired of charity, and welfare. Although charity is good to an extent, it goes too far these days. I think the root of the problem exists because we...
“Make the most of yourself, for that is all there is of you.”
– Ralph Waldo Emerson