Monthly Archives: October 2011

Have you seen the new proposed government disclosure disclaimer?

Earlier today, thanks to HotAir Headlines, I came across the following: THE DAILY CALLER Justice Dept. proposes lying, hiding existence of records under new FOIA rule  By C.J. Ciaramella 11:50 PM 10/24/2011 A proposed revision to Freedom of Information Act … Continue reading

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Is this just the darkness before our dawn? Or is the Fat Lady already singing?

Are we about to experience a revolutionary renewal of Truth, Justice and the American Way? Or must we now retire our global scepter, and settle in to our new place amongst the pantheon of imperial has-beens? If you’re one of … Continue reading

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Disestablishing the Republican Establishment: Too little, too late?

Yesterday, the following arrived from my old Air Force buddy and flight lead, FASTFAC, regarding the video clip of Prof. Richard Epstein that had appeared on these pages: Liked the Epstein commentary.  Since there appears to be more than one … Continue reading

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Panem, Circenses & Wall Street: Politics sure hasn’t changed much in 2000 years

Panem et circenses is Latin for “bread and circuses.” The phrase refers to the political practice of a ruling class providing the means of life and a little recreation to appease discontent amongst what might otherwise be the unruly mass … Continue reading

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Response to a “Court Says Marine Porn No Big Deal” e-mail

From a correspondent: Dennis, Ya brings new meaning to “proud”… I wonder how the straight soldier would feel if he found he was sharing his field tent with 4 gay brothers — just a thought. I have several gay friends … Continue reading

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Palestinians: Hatred Is Their Identity

Another sobering editorial video from Pat Condell: Hat Tip: David Horowitz at frontpagemag.com

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Underground Economizing: What’s in your panel truck? Garage? Basement? Health plan?

Very interesting post today over at babalú: The very real shackles on our economy By Henry Louis Gomez, on October 7, 2011, at 10:29 am I wanted to share a couple of anecdotes with you to illustrate the very real … Continue reading

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Open Homosexuality in the Military: Is Affirmative Action Next?

Combat readiness will be moving to the back of the bus. Repeal of the DADT (Don’t ask, don’t tell) policy regarding open homosexuality in the military seems to be transmogrifying into an affirmative action recruitment program for those with non-standard … Continue reading

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Smoot-Hawley vs. Journal-Boehner

Charging one more time into the Free-Trade breach, the Wall Street Journal sings the praises of House Speaker Boehner in today’s op/ed pages: Washington’s Free Trade Adult John Boehner acts presidential. President Obama is indulging Congress’s protectionist elements as the … Continue reading

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