ELON, N.C. -- Conservatives are not accustomed to being on the defensive. They have long experience with attacking the evils of the left and the abuses of activist judges. They love to assail "tax-and-spend liberals" without ever discussing who should be taxed or what government money is actually spent on. They expect their progressive opponents to be wimpy and … [Read more...] about When Liberals Stop Being Wimps
The Truth About Government
At the most fundamental level, lack of government results inexorably in violence, force, exploitation, and brutality. In any society larger than a small handful of people, government is the only thing that allows you to have any rights at all; properly structured, Government is the only thing that allows freedom and civilization to coexist. As Edmund Burke said, the restraints … [Read more...] about The Truth About Government
A Long Life with Racism
A British writer with an Asian wife scandalizes the Web with a “talk” to his children about American race, providing them with outlandish statistical reasons to fear and avoid black people. Such casual racism and paranoia rightly provoke outrage left and right and, in this old white heart, rouse...what? Disgust, sorrow and painful memories. I was born and spent my first … [Read more...] about A Long Life with Racism
Why The Volt Is The Wrong Horse In The Right Race: This Week’s Report From 20 Paws Ranch
The Driver in Chief tries a Chevy Volt on for size. Many automakers have been slow to embrace hybrids and for some who have the technology doesn't seem to run a whole lot deeper than a badge with a green leaf on the trunk lid. A conspicuous exception has been Toyota, which introduced the fuel stingy Prius in the U.S. in 2001 and now offers hybrids throughout its Lexus … [Read more...] about Why The Volt Is The Wrong Horse In The Right Race: This Week’s Report From 20 Paws Ranch
‘Hysteria’ over Romney’s ‘Naked Flattery’ of Russian Influence (Gazeta, Russia)
Are we living at a time in which politicians - American and non-American alike - need to choose their words more carefully? For Russia's Gazeta newspaper, columnist Semen Novoprudski writes of the dangers of fast-and-loose political rhetoric, and why, for the good of the world at large, all politicians, instead of using divisive Cold-War language, should from now on 'speak … [Read more...] about ‘Hysteria’ over Romney’s ‘Naked Flattery’ of Russian Influence (Gazeta, Russia)
Happy Easter 2 U
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Icky Ricky and Which Mitt: A Tale of Two Roosters (Guest Voice)
ICKY RICKY AND WHICH MITT: A TALE OF TWO ROOSTERS by Linda Gibson Once upon a time, a rooster named Which Mitt decided he would be a better barnyard leader than the Big Owl. But Icky Ricky, another rooster, also wanted to be the one in charge. They began crowing, loudly and nonstop, to see who had the scariest stories about each other and about Big Owl. “Which … [Read more...] about Icky Ricky and Which Mitt: A Tale of Two Roosters (Guest Voice)
Happy Passover 2 U
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Easter Cross
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Mike Wallace, the person, some facts about his life…
Mike Wallace was born Myron Wallace. His family's surname was originally Wallechinsky. He was born in Brookline, Massachusetts, to Russian Jewish parents Frank and Zina Wallace (neé Sharfman). His dad was hardworking and ambitious as a grocer and insurance broker. They sent their son through high school and then University of Michigan, where he graduated in 1939 with a Bachelor … [Read more...] about Mike Wallace, the person, some facts about his life…
Blessed Passover, Blessed Easter
Dear Brave Souls: That is just the signature greeting I use in my work as an author to speak to others on my facebook page and in my spoken word audio and books... because it is how I see most often, and also to offset the proliferation in our cultures of the too often seen, 'listen here you s.o.b.' Thus, Dear Brave Souls: There are many festivals and holy rituals at this … [Read more...] about Blessed Passover, Blessed Easter
Journalism Giant Mike Wallace, CBS Icon, Dead at 93
American journalism has lost one of its most iconic, journalistically reliable, often controversial and enduring figures: CBS News' Mike Wallace is dead at 93: Broadcasting legend Mike Wallace has died, CBS News announced on Sunday. He was 93. Host Charles Osgood broke the news on "CBS News Sunday Morning." The network did not announce when or where he died. CBS News … [Read more...] about Journalism Giant Mike Wallace, CBS Icon, Dead at 93
He Is Risen Today !
With nothing but respect for my non Christian friends, today I must share my own joy On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women took the spices they had prepared and went to the tomb. They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. While they were wondering about this, suddenly … [Read more...] about He Is Risen Today !
Let Us All Celebrate
To my Christian friends, let us celebrate for HE IS RISEN ! For my Jewish (and Christian) friends, I hope our Passover is blessed and joyful. For all of my friends, regardless of personal faith, let us all enjoy the spirit of love and family that joins these two celebrations. … [Read more...] about Let Us All Celebrate
Baseball Season Musical Classic: Damn Yankee’s “Six Months Out of Every Year”
Another baseball season is upon us. Here's a classic baseball number from the old musical "Damn Yankees" -- Six Months Out of Every Year, pitting the wives against the sports loving husbands. From a great high school production: And here's another EXCELLENT version, staged differently: King's Park High School Finally, here's the CD with the original cast … [Read more...] about Baseball Season Musical Classic: Damn Yankee’s “Six Months Out of Every Year”
National Review Axes Conservative Columnist , John Derbyshire for Racist Column
To all those who wonder if in this political climate where being over the top gets you attention, readship, invitations to be on cable, book and radio deals there are limits. Here's a development that underscores that there are limits, indeed. National Review has fired popular conservative columnist John Derbyshire over a column that was racist. The only question is whether … [Read more...] about National Review Axes Conservative Columnist , John Derbyshire for Racist Column
Obama’s Easter Ego
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NBC Fires Producer Over Misleading Zimmerman Tape Edit
On big stories the tendency is to try and "advance the story" and find a new twist or something someone else missed. Sometimes there are perils, sometimes there are errors and sometimes career heads roll. As here with NBC: NBC News has fired a producer who was involved in the production of a misleading segment about the Trayvon Martin case in Florida. The person was … [Read more...] about NBC Fires Producer Over Misleading Zimmerman Tape Edit
What Do You Think of the Election So Far?
What do you think of the election campaign so far? Election Inbox wants to know which hopes to be "the voters voice" wants to know. They announced: What It Is Election Inbox is a non-profit public forum where voters can message candidates and the community votes the best messages to the top. Candidates have the opportunity to connect their Twitter accounts to verify … [Read more...] about What Do You Think of the Election So Far?
Republicans Pull In More Money, “Nono-Target” and Suppress Potential Voters
The Republican National Committee has gone from rags to riches, from "teetering on the edge of bankruptcy and irrelevance" to building its reserves and adding $22 million to Romney's campaign. With the divisive and drawn-out Republican primary season moving toward a close, the committee reported more money in the bank at the start of last month than the Democratic … [Read more...] about Republicans Pull In More Money, “Nono-Target” and Suppress Potential Voters