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My name's Matt and I love Freedom.

Gay Marriage Already Resulting In Less Freedom

Florist sued for refusing service to gay couple | Local & Regional | KEPR CBS 19 – News, Weather and Sports – Pasco, WA. One of the primary objections to gay marriage from social conservatives has long been that, once … Continue reading

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We Have To Balance Our Commitment To Freedom Of Speech With…

Whenever you hear this phrase, you can be sure that you are listening to someone doesn’t actually believe in free speech whatsoever.  Because usually, the thing they have to balance their “commitment” to freedom of speech with is their desire … Continue reading

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Portman, Palin, and the Newtown Parents

By now, this is an old story, so I’m not going to spend all that much time on this post.  The long and short of it is, Rob Portman, a GOP Senator, recently changed his mind and came out in … Continue reading

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Holmes’ doctor warned police before Colo. movie attack

Holmes’ doctor warned police before Colo. movie attack. Stories like this bother me.  A lot. Putting the issue of gun control aside for a moment, the unstated implication here is that the police “should have known” this would happen because … Continue reading

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Global Warming Saves Lives

It’s the cold, not global warming, that we should be worried about – Telegraph. This just in – cold temperatures kill far more people than warm temperatures do.  This isn’t news in the sense that it is new information, but … Continue reading

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Income Doesn’t Matter

A few weeks ago, you couldn’t swing a stick without hitting on a discussion about raising the minimum wage.  One of the more nuanced arguments coming from those in favor of raising it involved how productivity has risen, but the … Continue reading

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Retailers Use Technology To Improve Your Shopping Experience

How Stores Spy On You – Consumer Reports Of course, the leftists are outraged.  This article from Consumer Reports paints a picture of evil corporations blatantly invading your privacy for undoubtedly sinister purposes.  How dare they! But let’s stop for … Continue reading

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Your Feedback Is Important To Us

Last weekend, while I was running errands, I noticed something I found particularly interesting.  Three separate establishments sought out my opinion on their level of service.  Two were giant corporate behemoths.  The clerks at both Wal-Mart and Taco Bell made … Continue reading

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Amnesty: Still A Loser For Republicans

  Sorry, GOP! Immigration Reform Won’t Win You The Latino Vote | Mediaite. AJ Delgado of Mediaite offers a very comprehensive argument for why immigration reform is still a huge loser for the GOP.  I’ve made many of these points … Continue reading

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NYT Begrudgingly Admits: Being Raised By A Single Mom Is Awful

As Men Lose Economic Ground, Clues in the Family – NYTimes.com. I’ve written about a lot of controversial topics over the years, but the only time I’ve ever received threats of physical violence was when I made a message board … Continue reading

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