Category Archives: News Commentary

The Government Can’t/Won’t Protect You

  Loss Of Timber Payments Cuts Deep In Oregon : NPR. This story has been making the rounds over the last few days, with most commentary focusing on how terrible it is that funding for law enforcement was cut and … Continue reading

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In Support of Adam Kokesh and Civil Disobedience

  Libertarian activist Adam Kokesh is in the planning stages of a pro-gun protest that has many people (including self-identified libertarians, and other pro-gun conservatives) quite upset, worried, concerned, and generally shitting their pants.  Well, it’s not so much a … Continue reading

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Someone Should Explain To Bloomberg What “Interpret” Means

  Bloomberg Says Interpretation of Constitution Will ‘Have to Change’ After Boston Bombing | Politicker. This article is a few days old by now, and has already been thoroughly dismantled and mocked by writers much more talented than I.  But … Continue reading

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Three Things About Boston

I have yet to make any comments about the events in Boston.  Until we know more, these will likely be the only comments I make.  Just three quick observations about this incident (and similar incidents in the past). Sympathy as … 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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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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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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Notes on Costco vs Wal-Mart

A meme has been going around Facebook regarding one of the left’s favorite comparisons, Costco and Wal-Mart.  You see, Costco pays a “living wage” and offers generous benefits and its employees frolic in sunshine and fairy dust.  Evil Wal-Mart on … Continue reading

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Statist Senators Cannot Follow Simple Logic

During the Senate hearing on the new (if you haven’t yet suffered under it, it’s new to you!) proposed “assault weapons” ban, Ted Cruz asks a simple question:  Why can the government arbitrarily exclude certain weapons from second amendment protection, … Continue reading

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