End Of An Era
By A.F. Branco on Jul 22, 2011 in Political Cartoons
Tag: "liberty"
Oh Say Can You See
I remember several years ago while looking to buy a house the realtor kept bring up properties that had HOA’s (Home Owners Association). I told her don’t even worry about pulling the files on the properties. I knew then that it would just cause grief and trouble if someone tried to tell me what I [...]
John Stossel’s Evolution to Liberty
By R. Mitchell on Jun 12, 2011 in Politics
Stossel demonstrates how he started his career with a jaded view of capitalism and business, but came to realize that the government didn’t actually make things better. John makes the point that the government’s regulatory interventions come in after things were already getting better. This might be a great video to share if you know [...]
A Deeper Look at Dangerous Streamlining Bill S.679 – Chief Scientist of NOAA
A Deeper Look into the Troublesome Aspects of “The Presidential Appointment Efficiency and Streamlining Act of 2011″… * * * Pay no attention to the men behind the curtain… What’s the worst that could happen?… There really are no ‘important positions’ that would be affected by S.679… Don’t worry your pretty little head… Supporters of [...]
“Bipartisan” doesn’t make S.679 right, just a two-partied wrong
By TJ Thompson on May 21, 2011 in Politics
Response from Tennessee’s U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander on S.679 not encouraging… On April 29, I sent the following letter of concern and disapproval to my U.S. Senator, Lamar Alexander (Read here…) over his co-sponsoring of Senate bill S.679, or “The Presidential Appointment Efficiency and Streamlining Act of 2011.” If you haven’t heard of this insidious [...]
Streamlining Our Freedom Away… S.679 Must Not Pass!
By TJ Thompson on May 21, 2011 in Politics
Following is an open letter to Tennessee’s Senator Lamar Alexander, who has chosen to co-sponsor this piece of dangerous legislation. For details of the appointments the Senate would no longer bother to approve, click here. For the list of Senators sponsoring S.679, click here. If either of your senators is a co-sponsor, please contact them, [...]
Osama bin Laden dies an Ignoble Death but Lady Liberty lives on
By CDN Contributor on May 09, 2011 in Opinion
Once upon a midnight dreary, Osama pondered, weak and weary, Over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore, While he plotted, clearly scheming, suddenly there came a tapping, As of some SEAL gently rapping, rapping at his chamber door. “‘Tis some visitor,” he muttered, “tapping at my chamber door – Only this, and [...]
In Praise of Free Enterprise
By R. Mitchell on Mar 23, 2011 in Politics
My life was turned upside-down on the morning of February 12, 2011. The previous evening my wife and I went through a city that is blessed with the presence of a Der Weinerschnitzel. I have worshipped many times at the altar of this wonderful hotdog emporium featuring my all-time favorite chili cheese dogs and Polish [...]
The Importance of The Constitution of the United States
By R. Mitchell on Mar 14, 2011 in Politics
The Constitution of The United States of America is under attack from the left. They accurately view it as an obstacle to their designs for an America remade in their own image. That is exactly what the founders intended – no wonder the left despises the document that places limits on the role of government [...]
Group Pushes to Limit Steak Consumption
A group founded on dietary safety and health has started a new campaign against steak. The group isn’t asking for an outright banning of steak by the FDA, but would support the idea. Jenna Smith-Johnson from the group commented that they aren’t trying to keep people from eating beef, just trying to limit its availability. [...]
