Monthly Archives: March 2010

Man's (still) natural instincts

Man’s (or mankind) ability to reason, to judge, and rely on prescription and prejudice as Russell Kirk put forth, “by which he meant the supra-rational wisdom of the species—into a conscious and imaginative defense of the traditional ways of society” … Continue reading

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The long economic and fiscal march.

I am usually not in the habit of picking on people who comment on our threads. I try and keep the argument or debate confined to the specific post and move on from there. However, on Jason’s post “The Obama … Continue reading

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Obama Crumbles: 43% approval according to Rasmussen

Read this from,Ed Morrissey, first as it has away putting this to proper terms. It took George Bush almost six years to get to this level of job approval. Obama’s managed it in 14 months. That’s change no one can … Continue reading

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On deficit-neutrality and 'crowding out'

A pretty good illustration of deficit neutrality given by Greg Makiw, Harvard Professor of economics. Friend: I am going to take off a few days from work and fly down to Bermuda for a quick vacation. You: But isn’t that … Continue reading

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Writing tips for bloggers

I came across this list and found it amusing. Thought I would share. 1. Avoid cliches like the plague 2. Be more or less specific 3. NEVER generalize 4. The passive voice is to be ignored 5. Never ever be … Continue reading

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A minority country

America may be changing faces soon according to information from the latest U.S. census projections WASHINGTON —  This year could be the “tipping point” when the number of babies born to minorities will outnumber that of babies born to whites, demographers … Continue reading

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Romney's skeletons

Everything wrong with the health care proposal that President Obama has been attempting to ram through Congress can be found in the current health care system in Massachusetts. A system that came into being during Romney’s time as governor. Ed … Continue reading

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Obama lone supporter for health care

The latest count according to all major polls is: the public 10, Obama zero. That’s right. The president or Democrats in Congress cannot point to one single major poll and say, “a-ha! — the forgotten and silent majority.” The fact … Continue reading

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Americanism trumps anti-Americanism on Oscar night

Nile Gardner | Telegraph UK I’m glad The Hurt Locker triumphed over Avatar at tonight’s Oscars. Not only is Hurt Locker a far superior film – with standout performances, an intelligent and brilliantly executed script, as well as three dimensional … Continue reading

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Breaking: Ahmadinejad a Liberal Progressive and 9/11 Truther

Iranian President Ahmadinejad said 9/11 was a “big fabrication” used to invade the Middle East. May we suggest regime change? Ahmadinejad, who often rails against the West and Israel, made the comment in a meeting with Intelligence Ministry personnel. It came … Continue reading

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Rethinking anti-Americanism

John Hinderaker over at Power Line has. In fact, I suspect this is just one of many ideas and expectations being reconsidered about President Obama by those who helped elect him. Though a lot of us at the time knew … Continue reading

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The Obama Deficits. They're his.

The Hill President Barack Obama’s budget will lead to deficits averaging nearly $1 trillion over the next decade, the CBO estimated Friday. The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) said President Barack Obama’s budget would lead to annual deficits averaging nearly $1 … Continue reading

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On Idaho.

Despite the mental image that most Americans have of the state of Idaho, which comprises potato raising militia members, the US’s 43rd state boasts some of the most beautiful natural wonders and the nicest people you can find west of … Continue reading

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