http://www.redstate.com/ Sat, 25 May 2013 04:50:48 +0000 http://www.redstate.com/rottdawg/2013/05/24/wh-planted-the-code-pink-protester/ http://www.redstate.com/rottdawg/2013/05/24/wh-planted-the-code-pink-protester/#comments Fri, 24 May 2013 20:43:04 +0000 RottDawg (Diary)RottDawg (Diary)
C’mon now that is just one of those vast right-wing conspiracy theories to get you to come read my blog… Really? This one pretty much wrote itself. Yesterday, I came across this tweet… honestly, how does Medea Benjamin get into anything anymore. the CIA’s russia operation should have her teach classes — john r stanton (@dcbigjohn) May 23, 2013 How does she get in? That’s | Read More »]]> RottDawg (Diary)
C’mon now that is just one of those vast right-wing conspiracy theories to get you to come read my blog… Really? This one pretty much wrote itself. Yesterday, I came across this tweet… honestly, how does Medea Benjamin get into anything anymore. the CIA’s russia operation should have her teach classes — john r stanton (@dcbigjohn) May 23, 2013 How does she get in? That’s | Read More »]]> http://www.redstate.com/mvespa/2013/05/24/shhh-doj-appealed-federal-court-to-keep-james-rosen-investigation-secret/ http://www.redstate.com/mvespa/2013/05/24/shhh-doj-appealed-federal-court-to-keep-james-rosen-investigation-secret/#comments Fri, 24 May 2013 18:13:34 +0000 Matt Vespa (Diary)Matt Vespa (Diary)
Ryan Lizza at the New Yorker, who’s been doing some great reporting on the government’s monitoring of Fox News’ James Rosen, has a new bombshell development that nicely compliments Holder’s alleged perjury: the DOJ tried to keep the search secret.  Lizza wrote today that the Obama administration argued that the warrant be kept secret since they would need to monitor Rosen’s private emails for an extended period of time. | Read More »]]> Matt Vespa (Diary)
Ryan Lizza at the New Yorker, who’s been doing some great reporting on the government’s monitoring of Fox News’ James Rosen, has a new bombshell development that nicely compliments Holder’s alleged perjury: the DOJ tried to keep the search secret.  Lizza wrote today that the Obama administration argued that the warrant be kept secret since they would need to monitor Rosen’s private emails for an extended period of time. | Read More »]]> http://www.redstate.com/repsandyadams/2013/05/24/standing-up-for-the-whole-bill-of-rights/ http://www.redstate.com/repsandyadams/2013/05/24/standing-up-for-the-whole-bill-of-rights/#comments Fri, 24 May 2013 16:31:24 +0000 repsandyadams (Diary)repsandyadams (Diary)
As I travel throughout Central Florida, people often stop and ask me my thoughts on the Second Amendment and the reforms proposed by President Obama and the Senate. As a former law enforcement professional for seventeen years and a legislator at both the state and federal level, including service on the committees dealing with firearms and constitutional issues, I feel I have some good insight | Read More »]]> repsandyadams (Diary)
As I travel throughout Central Florida, people often stop and ask me my thoughts on the Second Amendment and the reforms proposed by President Obama and the Senate. As a former law enforcement professional for seventeen years and a legislator at both the state and federal level, including service on the committees dealing with firearms and constitutional issues, I feel I have some good insight | Read More »]]> http://www.redstate.com/mbiron/2013/05/24/conservative-support-for-gay-scouts/ http://www.redstate.com/mbiron/2013/05/24/conservative-support-for-gay-scouts/#comments Fri, 24 May 2013 12:14:10 +0000 mbiron (Diary)mbiron (Diary)
The Boy scouts of America have voted to admit openly gay youths into their ranks and I (knowing full well that I stand alone amongst Conservatives) support their decision. Before you grab your pitchforks and petition Erick Erickson to remove me from Red State, I would respectfully request that you take the time to understand why I take this position. This may initially confuse you, | Read More »]]> mbiron (Diary)
The Boy scouts of America have voted to admit openly gay youths into their ranks and I (knowing full well that I stand alone amongst Conservatives) support their decision. Before you grab your pitchforks and petition Erick Erickson to remove me from Red State, I would respectfully request that you take the time to understand why I take this position. This may initially confuse you, | Read More »]]> http://www.redstate.com/realquiet/2013/05/24/special-prosecutor-is-now-necessary-holder-and-lerner-are-criminal-investigation-targets/ http://www.redstate.com/realquiet/2013/05/24/special-prosecutor-is-now-necessary-holder-and-lerner-are-criminal-investigation-targets/#comments Fri, 24 May 2013 13:58:05 +0000 RealQuiet (Diary)RealQuiet (Diary)
There is a strong reason Lois Lerner took the Fifth.  She was directly involved in targeting conservative groups.  From National Review: A series of letters suggests that senior IRS official Lois Lerner was directly involved in the agency’s targeting of conservative groups as recently as April 2012, more than nine months after she first learned of the activity. Lerner, the director of the IRS exempt | Read More »]]> RealQuiet (Diary)
There is a strong reason Lois Lerner took the Fifth.  She was directly involved in targeting conservative groups.  From National Review: A series of letters suggests that senior IRS official Lois Lerner was directly involved in the agency’s targeting of conservative groups as recently as April 2012, more than nine months after she first learned of the activity. Lerner, the director of the IRS exempt | Read More »]]> http://www.redstate.com/dpayton/2013/05/24/the-consider-this-podcast-episode-42-the-root-issue-of-the-irs-scandal-and-conservative-drive-by-graphics/ http://www.redstate.com/dpayton/2013/05/24/the-consider-this-podcast-episode-42-the-root-issue-of-the-irs-scandal-and-conservative-drive-by-graphics/#comments Fri, 24 May 2013 12:11:59 +0000 Doug Payton (Diary)Doug Payton (Diary)
The latest episode of the “Consider This!” podcast is out. Conservative commentary in 10 minutes or less. The root of the issue with IRS scandal is the size of government. Yes, this happens under any administration, because the government is too big, and things can go on without the proper people being aware of it. Yes, man is sinful and all Presidents fail in this respect, but a big | Read More »]]> Doug Payton (Diary)
The latest episode of the “Consider This!” podcast is out. Conservative commentary in 10 minutes or less. The root of the issue with IRS scandal is the size of government. Yes, this happens under any administration, because the government is too big, and things can go on without the proper people being aware of it. Yes, man is sinful and all Presidents fail in this respect, but a big | Read More »]]> http://www.redstate.com/dloesch/2013/05/24/progressives-blame-wa-bridge-collapse-on-gop/ http://www.redstate.com/dloesch/2013/05/24/progressives-blame-wa-bridge-collapse-on-gop/#comments Fri, 24 May 2013 02:00:45 +0000 Dana Loesch (Diary)Dana Loesch (Diary)
Yes, they did. (Thankfully there were no fatalities from the bridge collapse and my prayers are with the inured.) Washington Department of Transportation blamed an oversized load. But back to the leftist narrative. Facts are fun: - $8.4 billion dollars in stimulus awarded to Washington for 3,723 jobs created at an astronomical cost of $2,256,244.96 per job. - Here is the jobs list for WSdot. Perhaps I’ve | Read More »]]> Dana Loesch (Diary)
Yes, they did. (Thankfully there were no fatalities from the bridge collapse and my prayers are with the inured.) Washington Department of Transportation blamed an oversized load. But back to the leftist narrative. Facts are fun: - $8.4 billion dollars in stimulus awarded to Washington for 3,723 jobs created at an astronomical cost of $2,256,244.96 per job. - Here is the jobs list for WSdot. Perhaps I’ve | Read More »]]> http://www.redstate.com/plumely/2013/05/24/apple-computer-boo-hoo/ http://www.redstate.com/plumely/2013/05/24/apple-computer-boo-hoo/#comments Fri, 24 May 2013 10:49:13 +0000 plumely (Diary)plumely (Diary)
There are definate comparisons to what is happening to Apple to the great book Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand, one of the best American authors of our time. It can also be described as Orwellian and almost Kafkaesque to call the CEO’s before Congress to testify about legal financial practices. I think I would throw Dr. Seuss into the mix. As a strident Conservative, I find this | Read More »]]> plumely (Diary)
There are definate comparisons to what is happening to Apple to the great book Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand, one of the best American authors of our time. It can also be described as Orwellian and almost Kafkaesque to call the CEO’s before Congress to testify about legal financial practices. I think I would throw Dr. Seuss into the mix. As a strident Conservative, I find this | Read More »]]> http://www.redstate.com/davenj1/2013/05/24/stupid-liberal-quote-of-the-day-may-23rd-edition/ http://www.redstate.com/davenj1/2013/05/24/stupid-liberal-quote-of-the-day-may-23rd-edition/#comments Fri, 24 May 2013 07:20:31 +0000 davenj1 (Diary)davenj1 (Diary)
In today’s installment of stupid liberal quote of the day, one is attempted to give that award to automaton that parades around the halls of Congress as the House Minority Leader- one Nancy Pelosi. In response to questions about the IRS scandal she defended Obama with the statement that, “…Obama doesn’t know about everything happening in the government.” Once again, the stupidity defense is trotted | Read More »]]> davenj1 (Diary)
In today’s installment of stupid liberal quote of the day, one is attempted to give that award to automaton that parades around the halls of Congress as the House Minority Leader- one Nancy Pelosi. In response to questions about the IRS scandal she defended Obama with the statement that, “…Obama doesn’t know about everything happening in the government.” Once again, the stupidity defense is trotted | Read More »]]> http://www.redstate.com/griffinelection/2013/05/24/close-guantanamo/ http://www.redstate.com/griffinelection/2013/05/24/close-guantanamo/#comments Fri, 24 May 2013 06:21:07 +0000 Griffin@griffinelection (Diary)Griffin@griffinelection (Diary)
Plagued by scandal and the most severe corruption in any recent White House, the President has decided to lead on issues that play to the people that campaigned for his re-election.  As Americans, we have to believe in a multiple party system.  The best of the Democrat party has always been reflected in their Civil Rights turn since the days of Franklin D. Roosevelt.  But | Read More »]]> Griffin@griffinelection (Diary)
Plagued by scandal and the most severe corruption in any recent White House, the President has decided to lead on issues that play to the people that campaigned for his re-election.  As Americans, we have to believe in a multiple party system.  The best of the Democrat party has always been reflected in their Civil Rights turn since the days of Franklin D. Roosevelt.  But | Read More »]]> http://www.redstate.com/stridentconservative/2013/05/24/john-mccain-this-isnt-the-maverick-youre-looking-for/ http://www.redstate.com/stridentconservative/2013/05/24/john-mccain-this-isnt-the-maverick-youre-looking-for/#comments Fri, 24 May 2013 02:57:16 +0000 stridentconservative (Diary)stridentconservative (Diary)
In December, 2012, the Strident Conservative enshrined John McCain (Rino-AZ) as a member of its G.O.P (Gutless On Principles) Hall of Shame. Our decision was made, in part, as a result of his tirade from the Senate floor when he railed against Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) for having the audacity to use the Senate filibuster on a spending bill in order to protect the Constitutional | Read More »]]> stridentconservative (Diary)
In December, 2012, the Strident Conservative enshrined John McCain (Rino-AZ) as a member of its G.O.P (Gutless On Principles) Hall of Shame. Our decision was made, in part, as a result of his tirade from the Senate floor when he railed against Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) for having the audacity to use the Senate filibuster on a spending bill in order to protect the Constitutional | Read More »]]> http://www.redstate.com/mitrebox/2013/05/23/obama-heckler-invited/ http://www.redstate.com/mitrebox/2013/05/23/obama-heckler-invited/#comments Thu, 23 May 2013 22:43:30 +0000 mitrebox (Diary)mitrebox (Diary)
The President spoke at the National Defense University on Fort McNair. Not your typical Obama college rally, this was one of the most secure speaking events off Whitehouse grounds excepting the SOTU. How did known heckler Medea Benjamin get in? She was invited. Hat Tip @ernestine1006 The University has released a statement. This speech was not open to the general public. Attendance for non-media was limited to | Read More »]]> mitrebox (Diary)
The President spoke at the National Defense University on Fort McNair. Not your typical Obama college rally, this was one of the most secure speaking events off Whitehouse grounds excepting the SOTU. How did known heckler Medea Benjamin get in? She was invited. Hat Tip @ernestine1006 The University has released a statement. This speech was not open to the general public. Attendance for non-media was limited to | Read More »]]> http://www.redstate.com/lakeworthcane/2013/05/23/old-line-republicans-in-action/ http://www.redstate.com/lakeworthcane/2013/05/23/old-line-republicans-in-action/#comments Thu, 23 May 2013 17:35:34 +0000 lakeworthcane (Diary)lakeworthcane (Diary)
Credit as due: this was inspired by, and originally appeared as a (much shorter) comment after, Daniel Horowitz’ 5/22 RedState diary entitled “It’s the Wacko Birds vs the Wackos Again.” Two pieces of information from a Huffington Post Article article (to which Mr. Horowitz also provided a link) tell the story. First, the Huffington Post writer, Michael McAuliff, referred to Senators John McCain (AZ) and Susan Collins (ME) as “old-line republicans.” I don’t know | Read More »]]> lakeworthcane (Diary)
Credit as due: this was inspired by, and originally appeared as a (much shorter) comment after, Daniel Horowitz’ 5/22 RedState diary entitled “It’s the Wacko Birds vs the Wackos Again.” Two pieces of information from a Huffington Post Article article (to which Mr. Horowitz also provided a link) tell the story. First, the Huffington Post writer, Michael McAuliff, referred to Senators John McCain (AZ) and Susan Collins (ME) as “old-line republicans.” I don’t know | Read More »]]> http://www.redstate.com/bbowen7/2013/05/23/the-irs-special-counsel/ http://www.redstate.com/bbowen7/2013/05/23/the-irs-special-counsel/#comments Thu, 23 May 2013 21:51:06 +0000 RightinSanFrancisco (Diary)RightinSanFrancisco (Diary)
There is much logic to calls by Rob Portman, Mitt Romney, and others for a special counsel to investigate the IRS’ assault on conservative organizations. Unfortunately this tool to restore the public’s trust will most likely not be used. A brief history: During the Watergate scandal in 1973, Attorney General Elliot Richardson appointed Archibald Cox as special prosecutor to investigate the break-in. When Nixon demanded | Read More »]]> RightinSanFrancisco (Diary)
There is much logic to calls by Rob Portman, Mitt Romney, and others for a special counsel to investigate the IRS’ assault on conservative organizations. Unfortunately this tool to restore the public’s trust will most likely not be used. A brief history: During the Watergate scandal in 1973, Attorney General Elliot Richardson appointed Archibald Cox as special prosecutor to investigate the break-in. When Nixon demanded | Read More »]]> http://www.redstate.com/chrisshugart/2013/05/23/a-warped-history-of-hillary-clinton/ http://www.redstate.com/chrisshugart/2013/05/23/a-warped-history-of-hillary-clinton/#comments Thu, 23 May 2013 19:57:39 +0000 chrisshugart (Diary)chrisshugart (Diary)
GREAT MOMENTS IN AMERICAN HISTORY! “Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead!” - Admiral David Farragut “Don’t fire until you see the whites of their eyes!” - Attributed to Colonel William Prescott “I have not yet begun to fight!” - Captain John Paul Jones “What difference does it make?” - Secretary of State Hillary Clinton I used to think that Hillary Clinton was a pretty smart | Read More »]]> chrisshugart (Diary)
GREAT MOMENTS IN AMERICAN HISTORY! “Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead!” - Admiral David Farragut “Don’t fire until you see the whites of their eyes!” - Attributed to Colonel William Prescott “I have not yet begun to fight!” - Captain John Paul Jones “What difference does it make?” - Secretary of State Hillary Clinton I used to think that Hillary Clinton was a pretty smart | Read More »]]> http://www.redstate.com/pweldon/2013/05/23/cfbp-protect-us-from-state-lotteries/ http://www.redstate.com/pweldon/2013/05/23/cfbp-protect-us-from-state-lotteries/#comments Thu, 23 May 2013 13:01:27 +0000 pweldon (Diary)pweldon (Diary)
The recently formed Consumer Protection Bureau (CFBP) has regulations concerning disclosures on bank teller machines, Loan Originator Compensation Requirements, and credit card fees, among many others. Isn’t it about time that those purchasing lottery tickets had the same protections?! By God! I recently filed the following complaint with CFPB here (its the only complaint category that seems to apply) on behalf of those who buy | Read More »]]> pweldon (Diary)
The recently formed Consumer Protection Bureau (CFBP) has regulations concerning disclosures on bank teller machines, Loan Originator Compensation Requirements, and credit card fees, among many others. Isn’t it about time that those purchasing lottery tickets had the same protections?! By God! I recently filed the following complaint with CFPB here (its the only complaint category that seems to apply) on behalf of those who buy | Read More »]]> http://www.redstate.com/4billlewis/2013/05/23/over-300-republicans-attend-2013-broward-lincoln-day-dinner/ http://www.redstate.com/4billlewis/2013/05/23/over-300-republicans-attend-2013-broward-lincoln-day-dinner/#comments Thu, 23 May 2013 13:44:42 +0000 William E. Lewis Jr. (Diary)William E. Lewis Jr. (Diary)
View slideshow: Over 300 Republicans attend 2013 Broward Lincoln Day Dinner Living up to his commitment for unity within the Broward Republican Party, recently elected Chairman Tom Truex announced Wednesday that over 300 Republicans attended the annual Lincoln Day Dinner at the Westin Beach Resort & Spa in Fort Lauderdale on Monday. Florida Governor Rick Scott was the featured keynote speaker at the Broward Republican Party event. Republican National Committee co-chair Sharon Day was introduced as special | Read More »]]> William E. Lewis Jr. (Diary)
View slideshow: Over 300 Republicans attend 2013 Broward Lincoln Day Dinner Living up to his commitment for unity within the Broward Republican Party, recently elected Chairman Tom Truex announced Wednesday that over 300 Republicans attended the annual Lincoln Day Dinner at the Westin Beach Resort & Spa in Fort Lauderdale on Monday. Florida Governor Rick Scott was the featured keynote speaker at the Broward Republican Party event. Republican National Committee co-chair Sharon Day was introduced as special | Read More »]]> http://www.redstate.com/wilsonwrs/2013/05/23/scandals-bode-ill-for-dems/ http://www.redstate.com/wilsonwrs/2013/05/23/scandals-bode-ill-for-dems/#comments Thu, 23 May 2013 13:39:20 +0000 Chris Wilson (Diary)Chris Wilson (Diary)
Jonathan Weisman and Matthew Wald write in The New York Times, “Since last year’s elections, Republicans in Congress have struggled for traction on their legislative efforts, torn between conservatives who drove the agenda after the 2010 landslide and new voices counseling a shift in course to reflect President Obama’s re-election and the 2012 loss of Republican seats in the House and the Senate.” Enter the | Read More »]]> Chris Wilson (Diary)
Jonathan Weisman and Matthew Wald write in The New York Times, “Since last year’s elections, Republicans in Congress have struggled for traction on their legislative efforts, torn between conservatives who drove the agenda after the 2010 landslide and new voices counseling a shift in course to reflect President Obama’s re-election and the 2012 loss of Republican seats in the House and the Senate.” Enter the | Read More »]]> http://www.redstate.com/goppolitx/2013/05/23/did-lerner-waive-her-fifth-amendment-rights/ http://www.redstate.com/goppolitx/2013/05/23/did-lerner-waive-her-fifth-amendment-rights/#comments Thu, 23 May 2013 13:04:19 +0000 Politix Fireball (Diary)Politix Fireball (Diary)
Wednesday after Lois Lerner gave her introductory statement and invoked her right to not testify under the fifth amendment, Congressman Goudy of South Carolina raised a question when he stated that Lerner had in fact waived her fifth amendment right when she stated she had done nothing wrong and insisted she was innocent.  Watch video for more: Congressman Issa, Chairman of the House Oversight Committee, | Read More »]]> Politix Fireball (Diary)
Wednesday after Lois Lerner gave her introductory statement and invoked her right to not testify under the fifth amendment, Congressman Goudy of South Carolina raised a question when he stated that Lerner had in fact waived her fifth amendment right when she stated she had done nothing wrong and insisted she was innocent.  Watch video for more: Congressman Issa, Chairman of the House Oversight Committee, | Read More »]]> http://www.redstate.com/patrickmillsaps/2013/05/22/an-open-letter-to-doj-attorney/ http://www.redstate.com/patrickmillsaps/2013/05/22/an-open-letter-to-doj-attorney/#comments Wed, 22 May 2013 13:21:39 +0000 patrickmillsaps (Diary)patrickmillsaps (Diary)
Dear Department of Justice Attorneys: Working for the Department of Justice has to be a rewarding experience for an attorney.  Your country is your client.  But now, you find yourself working for an Attorney General who puts the president’s political aspirations above truth.  Understanding that you have nothing to do with who your boss is, I feel its my obligation, as a fellow member of | Read More »]]> patrickmillsaps (Diary)
Dear Department of Justice Attorneys: Working for the Department of Justice has to be a rewarding experience for an attorney.  Your country is your client.  But now, you find yourself working for an Attorney General who puts the president’s political aspirations above truth.  Understanding that you have nothing to do with who your boss is, I feel its my obligation, as a fellow member of | Read More »]]> http://www.redstate.com/johng405/2013/05/23/mcconnell-and-immigration-reform-chicken-and-waffles/ http://www.redstate.com/johng405/2013/05/23/mcconnell-and-immigration-reform-chicken-and-waffles/#comments Thu, 23 May 2013 10:19:58 +0000 johng405 (Diary)johng405 (Diary)
First, I want to add my name to the list of those who resent being painted as anti-immigrant or anti-immigration reform just because we don’t support the damaged “Gang of 8″ bill being fast tracked by the Schumer-McCain wing of the Senate, the bill that is taking both the name and credibility of Marco Rubio for a ride.  Daniel Horowitz nails it in his RedState | Read More »]]> johng405 (Diary)
First, I want to add my name to the list of those who resent being painted as anti-immigrant or anti-immigration reform just because we don’t support the damaged “Gang of 8″ bill being fast tracked by the Schumer-McCain wing of the Senate, the bill that is taking both the name and credibility of Marco Rubio for a ride.  Daniel Horowitz nails it in his RedState | Read More »]]> http://www.redstate.com/6755mm/2013/05/22/2008-campaign-flashback-obama-is-the-biggest-celebrity-in-the-world-but-is-he-ready-to-lead/ http://www.redstate.com/6755mm/2013/05/22/2008-campaign-flashback-obama-is-the-biggest-celebrity-in-the-world-but-is-he-ready-to-lead/#comments Wed, 22 May 2013 15:00:07 +0000 Myra Adams (Diary)Myra Adams (Diary)
Do you remember this controversial John McCain presidential campaign television spot targeted against then-Senator Barack Obama in the middle of the heated 2008 election? Here’s the script: Announcer: He’s the biggest celebrity in the world. But, is he ready to lead? With gas prices soaring, Barack Obama says no to offshore drilling. And, says he’ll raise taxes on electricity. Higher taxes, more foreign oil, that’s | Read More »]]> Myra Adams (Diary)
Do you remember this controversial John McCain presidential campaign television spot targeted against then-Senator Barack Obama in the middle of the heated 2008 election? Here’s the script: Announcer: He’s the biggest celebrity in the world. But, is he ready to lead? With gas prices soaring, Barack Obama says no to offshore drilling. And, says he’ll raise taxes on electricity. Higher taxes, more foreign oil, that’s | Read More »]]> http://www.redstate.com/ronbayjr/2013/05/22/doctors-of-death/ http://www.redstate.com/ronbayjr/2013/05/22/doctors-of-death/#comments Wed, 22 May 2013 21:45:12 +0000 ronbayjr (Diary)ronbayjr (Diary)
“Mengele ran a butcher shop-major surgeries were performed without anesthesia. Once, I witnessed a stomach operation- Mengele was removing pieces from the stomach, but without any anesthetic. Another time, it was a heart that was removed, again without anesthesia. It was horrifying.” -Auschwitz survivor Alex Dekel The trial of Kermit Gosnell, abortion provider, has concluded, and a conviction for multiple murders was rendered. But the atrocities that | Read More »]]> ronbayjr (Diary)
“Mengele ran a butcher shop-major surgeries were performed without anesthesia. Once, I witnessed a stomach operation- Mengele was removing pieces from the stomach, but without any anesthetic. Another time, it was a heart that was removed, again without anesthesia. It was horrifying.” -Auschwitz survivor Alex Dekel The trial of Kermit Gosnell, abortion provider, has concluded, and a conviction for multiple murders was rendered. But the atrocities that | Read More »]]> http://www.redstate.com/jefflandry/2013/05/22/why-jindal-is-right-to-reject-medicaid-expansion/ http://www.redstate.com/jefflandry/2013/05/22/why-jindal-is-right-to-reject-medicaid-expansion/#comments Wed, 22 May 2013 14:33:17 +0000 jefflandry (Diary)jefflandry (Diary)
Right now, the Louisiana Legislature is considering legislation to force Governor Jindal to accept the Medicaid expansion portion of Obamacare, and some Republican legislators are supporting it. While I may not agree with our governor 100 percent of the time, Gov. Jindal is 100 percent right in rejecting the expansion. Over time, the Medicaid expansion will impose a greater financial burden on Louisiana’s state government, | Read More »]]> jefflandry (Diary)
Right now, the Louisiana Legislature is considering legislation to force Governor Jindal to accept the Medicaid expansion portion of Obamacare, and some Republican legislators are supporting it. While I may not agree with our governor 100 percent of the time, Gov. Jindal is 100 percent right in rejecting the expansion. Over time, the Medicaid expansion will impose a greater financial burden on Louisiana’s state government, | Read More »]]> http://www.redstate.com/miamidave/2013/05/22/why-ricky-gervais-is-wrong-about-prayer/ http://www.redstate.com/miamidave/2013/05/22/why-ricky-gervais-is-wrong-about-prayer/#comments Wed, 22 May 2013 14:31:02 +0000 MiamiDave (Diary)MiamiDave (Diary)
In the aftermath of the devastating tornadoes which ripped vast swathes of Oklahoma from the earth and left almost two-score dead, folks across the nation have responded both by opening their wallets, and by lifting their hearts in prayer. Yesterday, almost 75,000 people used hastagged #PrayForOklahoma. Some of them were celebrities, but most were ordinary people who felt compelled to reach out and express their | Read More »]]> MiamiDave (Diary)
In the aftermath of the devastating tornadoes which ripped vast swathes of Oklahoma from the earth and left almost two-score dead, folks across the nation have responded both by opening their wallets, and by lifting their hearts in prayer. Yesterday, almost 75,000 people used hastagged #PrayForOklahoma. Some of them were celebrities, but most were ordinary people who felt compelled to reach out and express their | Read More »]]> http://www.redstate.com/tomjeffersonsghost/2013/05/22/is-god-for-america/ http://www.redstate.com/tomjeffersonsghost/2013/05/22/is-god-for-america/#comments Wed, 22 May 2013 13:58:51 +0000 tomjeffersonsghost (Diary)tomjeffersonsghost (Diary)
Proverbs 14:34 I think lays it out perfectly: “Righteousness exalts a nation but sin condemns any people”  Where is she this, righteous and perfect America that shining city on a hill? Why is America exceptional but so utterly unbalanced within its own borders? Does the world still believe we’re the model nation or are we trying to play the same old record in an iPod | Read More »]]> tomjeffersonsghost (Diary)
Proverbs 14:34 I think lays it out perfectly: “Righteousness exalts a nation but sin condemns any people”  Where is she this, righteous and perfect America that shining city on a hill? Why is America exceptional but so utterly unbalanced within its own borders? Does the world still believe we’re the model nation or are we trying to play the same old record in an iPod | Read More »]]> http://www.redstate.com/ausonius/2013/05/22/leftists-socialists-communists-lend-me-your-liberals/ http://www.redstate.com/ausonius/2013/05/22/leftists-socialists-communists-lend-me-your-liberals/#comments Wed, 22 May 2013 13:31:07 +0000 Ausonius (Diary)Ausonius (Diary)
I remember the time when books in America could be banned for “offensive content,” when “banned in Boston” Yes!  BOSTON!) was a badge of honor for authors pushing for realism in their novels (realism = sex scenes or filthy language) or for the freedom to discuss potentially offensive topics in non-fiction. Liberals were the ones pushing for nearly absolute FREEDOM OF SPEECH because they were | Read More »]]> Ausonius (Diary)
I remember the time when books in America could be banned for “offensive content,” when “banned in Boston” Yes!  BOSTON!) was a badge of honor for authors pushing for realism in their novels (realism = sex scenes or filthy language) or for the freedom to discuss potentially offensive topics in non-fiction. Liberals were the ones pushing for nearly absolute FREEDOM OF SPEECH because they were | Read More »]]> http://www.redstate.com/chrisversace/2013/01/20/powertalk-the-fiscal-cliff-debt-ceiling-the-economy-the-mood-on-the-floor-of-the-nyse/ http://www.redstate.com/chrisversace/2013/01/20/powertalk-the-fiscal-cliff-debt-ceiling-the-economy-the-mood-on-the-floor-of-the-nyse/#comments Sun, 20 Jan 2013 10:13:34 +0000 Chris Versace (Diary)Chris Versace (Diary)
This week’s PowerTalk interview is with Keith Bliss, Senior Vice President at Cuttone and Company, one of the largest floor brokers on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Keith is an old friend of mine, and he shares what he sees from the trading floor these days. He starts the conversation off by saying 2013 is shaping up to deliver a lot more of the | Read More »]]> Chris Versace (Diary)
This week’s PowerTalk interview is with Keith Bliss, Senior Vice President at Cuttone and Company, one of the largest floor brokers on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Keith is an old friend of mine, and he shares what he sees from the trading floor these days. He starts the conversation off by saying 2013 is shaping up to deliver a lot more of the | Read More »]]> http://www.redstate.com/gamecock/2013/05/22/prayer-and-daniel-in-obamas-democrat-irs-lions-den/ http://www.redstate.com/gamecock/2013/05/22/prayer-and-daniel-in-obamas-democrat-irs-lions-den/#comments Wed, 22 May 2013 10:40:17 +0000 Mike gamecock DeVine (Diary)Mike gamecock DeVine (Diary)
An Obama Administration that first sought to limit freedom of religion to worship also solicited the content of the prayers of political opponents whose free political speech rights they denied in the Election of 2012. When Democratic Party-like “satraps” sought to eliminate King Darius’s favorite Jew from influencing the Mede then ruling Persia, they conspired to appeal to the King’s vanity with an ordinance that: | Read More »]]> Mike gamecock DeVine (Diary)
An Obama Administration that first sought to limit freedom of religion to worship also solicited the content of the prayers of political opponents whose free political speech rights they denied in the Election of 2012. When Democratic Party-like “satraps” sought to eliminate King Darius’s favorite Jew from influencing the Mede then ruling Persia, they conspired to appeal to the King’s vanity with an ordinance that: | Read More »]]> http://www.redstate.com/garygrw/2013/05/22/the-irs-weaponized/ http://www.redstate.com/garygrw/2013/05/22/the-irs-weaponized/#comments Wed, 22 May 2013 02:07:52 +0000 garygrw (Diary)garygrw (Diary)
The right must bring focus to the IRS abuses. As long as the issue is discussed in vague terms no traction will be gained. ”The government is too big”. “The rules are too vague”. “No one can control an agency so vast”. “Obama  cannot be connected to the  IRS problems”. All of these issues are distractions to conceal the true story; the Democrat Party has weaponized | Read More »]]> garygrw (Diary)
The right must bring focus to the IRS abuses. As long as the issue is discussed in vague terms no traction will be gained. ”The government is too big”. “The rules are too vague”. “No one can control an agency so vast”. “Obama  cannot be connected to the  IRS problems”. All of these issues are distractions to conceal the true story; the Democrat Party has weaponized | Read More »]]> http://www.redstate.com/vangoghssister/2013/05/20/prayer-request/ http://www.redstate.com/vangoghssister/2013/05/20/prayer-request/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 21:00:41 +0000 vangoghssister (Diary)vangoghssister (Diary)
Many of you may be aware of the devastating tornadoes that ripped through Oklahoma yesterday and today. As of this time, approximately 40 people have lost their lives and unfortunately that number will be rising. I know that there are hundreds of good Redstaters who are members of faith communities. If you are a member of a prayer chain, I would like to ask that | Read More »]]> vangoghssister (Diary)
Many of you may be aware of the devastating tornadoes that ripped through Oklahoma yesterday and today. As of this time, approximately 40 people have lost their lives and unfortunately that number will be rising. I know that there are hundreds of good Redstaters who are members of faith communities. If you are a member of a prayer chain, I would like to ask that | Read More »]]> http://www.redstate.com/jimmygee/2013/05/22/2014-when-will-the-federal-government-dump-federal-employees-into-obamacare/ http://www.redstate.com/jimmygee/2013/05/22/2014-when-will-the-federal-government-dump-federal-employees-into-obamacare/#comments Wed, 22 May 2013 00:07:09 +0000 JimmyGee (Diary)JimmyGee (Diary)
According to FedScope, as of 2012, there are just over 2.1 million federal employees. With 2014 just over six months away, one has to ask themselves when Obama is going to dump the federal employees that he oversees (if you could call it that) into Obamacare? Like the scene from the classic movie “Jaws” where the mayor begs people to go into the water to | Read More »]]> JimmyGee (Diary)
According to FedScope, as of 2012, there are just over 2.1 million federal employees. With 2014 just over six months away, one has to ask themselves when Obama is going to dump the federal employees that he oversees (if you could call it that) into Obamacare? Like the scene from the classic movie “Jaws” where the mayor begs people to go into the water to | Read More »]]> http://www.redstate.com/davidadamsinky/2013/05/21/kentucky-governor-steve-beshear-shows-america-why-he-doesnt-belong-to-mensa/ http://www.redstate.com/davidadamsinky/2013/05/21/kentucky-governor-steve-beshear-shows-america-why-he-doesnt-belong-to-mensa/#comments Tue, 21 May 2013 19:23:42 +0000 davidadamsinky (Diary)davidadamsinky (Diary)
Kentucky is the only state in the nation to vote against Obama in 2012 and then adopt both major optional provisions of ObamaCare. Fortunately, Kentucky’s Constitution prohibits the governor from unilaterally creating new bureaucracies such as a state-run health benefit exchange. So that’s why some Kentucky tea partiers are suing to cancel his actions. In the first court hearing yesterday, Beshear’s attorney called into question | Read More »]]> davidadamsinky (Diary)
Kentucky is the only state in the nation to vote against Obama in 2012 and then adopt both major optional provisions of ObamaCare. Fortunately, Kentucky’s Constitution prohibits the governor from unilaterally creating new bureaucracies such as a state-run health benefit exchange. So that’s why some Kentucky tea partiers are suing to cancel his actions. In the first court hearing yesterday, Beshear’s attorney called into question | Read More »]]> http://www.redstate.com/jamesmpratt/2013/05/19/white-house-or-theres-no-theyre-there/ http://www.redstate.com/jamesmpratt/2013/05/19/white-house-or-theres-no-theyre-there/#comments Sun, 19 May 2013 23:31:05 +0000 jamesmpratt (Diary)jamesmpratt (Diary)
White House or “There’s No They’re There” We have entered the most dangerous period of time America has ever known, and our adversaries are taking note. Men who believed somebody was there in the White House when they called for help died in what Mr. Obama declared this week to be a Republican party, “side show.” Like a juvenile might do in seeking to deflect | Read More »]]> jamesmpratt (Diary)
White House or “There’s No They’re There” We have entered the most dangerous period of time America has ever known, and our adversaries are taking note. Men who believed somebody was there in the White House when they called for help died in what Mr. Obama declared this week to be a Republican party, “side show.” Like a juvenile might do in seeking to deflect | Read More »]]> http://www.redstate.com/dhorowitz3/2013/05/21/mitch-mcconnell-supports-schumers-amnestyimmigration-deform-bill/ http://www.redstate.com/dhorowitz3/2013/05/21/mitch-mcconnell-supports-schumers-amnestyimmigration-deform-bill/#comments Tue, 21 May 2013 15:43:31 +0000 Daniel Horowitz (Diary)Daniel Horowitz (Diary)
It looks like Mitch McConnell’s pass from Chuck Schumer to publicly remain silent on the amnesty bill has expired. While McConnell has come out of the witness protection program to attack the ‘low-hanging fruit’ IRS scandal with alacrity, he has remained silent on the most profound threat to our Republic – the Schumer immigration reform bill.  How can the sitting GOP leader remain silent on | Read More »]]> Daniel Horowitz (Diary)
It looks like Mitch McConnell’s pass from Chuck Schumer to publicly remain silent on the amnesty bill has expired. While McConnell has come out of the witness protection program to attack the ‘low-hanging fruit’ IRS scandal with alacrity, he has remained silent on the most profound threat to our Republic – the Schumer immigration reform bill.  How can the sitting GOP leader remain silent on | Read More »]]> http://www.redstate.com/2013/05/21/immigration-and-immigration-reform-with-former-secretary-of-commerce-carlos-gutierrez/ http://www.redstate.com/2013/05/21/immigration-and-immigration-reform-with-former-secretary-of-commerce-carlos-gutierrez/#comments Tue, 21 May 2013 11:58:55 +0000 Chris Versace (Diary)Chris Versace (Diary)
As you know, there is a lot going on in the press these days — with the IRS targeting conservatives, federal officials scandalously obtaining the phone records of AP journalists and the killing of four Americans by terrorists at the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, to name a few. Another key concern is immigration and immigration reform. Joining me this week on PowerTalk to sort | Read More »]]> Chris Versace (Diary)
As you know, there is a lot going on in the press these days — with the IRS targeting conservatives, federal officials scandalously obtaining the phone records of AP journalists and the killing of four Americans by terrorists at the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya, to name a few. Another key concern is immigration and immigration reform. Joining me this week on PowerTalk to sort | Read More »]]> http://www.redstate.com/bobgoodlatte/2013/05/20/we-must-ensure-this-never-happens-again/ http://www.redstate.com/bobgoodlatte/2013/05/20/we-must-ensure-this-never-happens-again/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 14:42:24 +0000 Bob Goodlatte (Diary)Bob Goodlatte (Diary)
Justice was served in Kermit Gosnell's recent conviction, but it comes too late for the woman he killed in his clinic, the newborn babies who survived his abortions only to be murdered at his hands, and the countless unborn children lost in abortions he performed. The crimes Gosnell committed against the most innocent and vulnerable among us are unconscionable and have shocked us to our core.]]> Bob Goodlatte (Diary)
Justice was served in Kermit Gosnell's recent conviction, but it comes too late for the woman he killed in his clinic, the newborn babies who survived his abortions only to be murdered at his hands, and the countless unborn children lost in abortions he performed. The crimes Gosnell committed against the most innocent and vulnerable among us are unconscionable and have shocked us to our core.]]> http://www.redstate.com/cheesycon/2013/05/20/does-impeachment-wait-until-2014-or-after/ http://www.redstate.com/cheesycon/2013/05/20/does-impeachment-wait-until-2014-or-after/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 08:02:55 +0000 cheesycon (Diary)cheesycon (Diary)
UPDATE: I ave no clue why I wrote my “graduation” below. I just finished my freshman year, I didn’t graduate. Calling that a graduation is incredibly lame. Sorry about that I think my brain went awol while writing!   Some of my family came up from Texas for my graduation and man did we have a blast!   Apart from the plinking and the swimming | Read More »]]> cheesycon (Diary)
UPDATE: I ave no clue why I wrote my “graduation” below. I just finished my freshman year, I didn’t graduate. Calling that a graduation is incredibly lame. Sorry about that I think my brain went awol while writing!   Some of my family came up from Texas for my graduation and man did we have a blast!   Apart from the plinking and the swimming | Read More »]]> http://www.redstate.com/joesquire/2013/05/21/rabbit-hole-begins-with-wrestler/ http://www.redstate.com/joesquire/2013/05/21/rabbit-hole-begins-with-wrestler/#comments Tue, 21 May 2013 00:30:58 +0000 Joe Cunningham (Diary)Joe Cunningham (Diary)
You may be one of the, like, two people who read this post about a professional wrestler who called a politician out about his lies concerning the Internet Sales Tax. Well, after that story broke, people started circulating the rumor that Glenn Jacobs – better known to wrestling fans as Kane – was considering a bid for the Tennessee senate. While I really, really hoped this | Read More »]]> Joe Cunningham (Diary)
You may be one of the, like, two people who read this post about a professional wrestler who called a politician out about his lies concerning the Internet Sales Tax. Well, after that story broke, people started circulating the rumor that Glenn Jacobs – better known to wrestling fans as Kane – was considering a bid for the Tennessee senate. While I really, really hoped this | Read More »]]> http://www.redstate.com/dominicmoore/2013/05/20/lets-take-the-long-view/ http://www.redstate.com/dominicmoore/2013/05/20/lets-take-the-long-view/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 23:20:34 +0000 Dominic Moore (Diary)Dominic Moore (Diary)
Another tropical storm is heading for the East Coast as we speak.  Hurricane Scandy has enveloped the skies above the Obama White House.  The President is being buffeted with the IRS scandal, the AP scandal, the Sebelius fundraising scandal and the whole Obamacare implementation imbroglio, the illegal appointments of the NLRB commissioners and Richard Cordray, and of course Benghazi. The second term curse is coming | Read More »]]> Dominic Moore (Diary)
Another tropical storm is heading for the East Coast as we speak.  Hurricane Scandy has enveloped the skies above the Obama White House.  The President is being buffeted with the IRS scandal, the AP scandal, the Sebelius fundraising scandal and the whole Obamacare implementation imbroglio, the illegal appointments of the NLRB commissioners and Richard Cordray, and of course Benghazi. The second term curse is coming | Read More »]]> http://www.redstate.com/creinstein/2013/05/20/other-scandals-we-have-forgotten/ http://www.redstate.com/creinstein/2013/05/20/other-scandals-we-have-forgotten/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 18:40:35 +0000 Michael Harrington (Diary)Michael Harrington (Diary)
It is of my interest to remind people of scandals and issues of the Obama Administration that have gotten little light in the recent media storm. Perhaps if we talk of them now AP and other media groups will open their eyes to it and give it the light of day. EPA There was the Email Scandal This where Lisa Jackson did everything she could | Read More »]]> Michael Harrington (Diary)
It is of my interest to remind people of scandals and issues of the Obama Administration that have gotten little light in the recent media storm. Perhaps if we talk of them now AP and other media groups will open their eyes to it and give it the light of day. EPA There was the Email Scandal This where Lisa Jackson did everything she could | Read More »]]> http://www.redstate.com/imperfectamerica/2013/05/20/will-big-government-be-felled-by-big-government-overreach-arrogance-and-overconfidence/ http://www.redstate.com/imperfectamerica/2013/05/20/will-big-government-be-felled-by-big-government-overreach-arrogance-and-overconfidence/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 10:05:56 +0000 imperfectamerica (Diary)imperfectamerica (Diary)
One of my favorite shows is a program called “Person of Interest’ on CBS. The story revolves around a government computer that knows when someone somewhere is in danger and passes that information along to a team of ex government types who go on to save that particular Person of Interest. The show’s device is that the machine can tap into virtually every piece of | Read More »]]> imperfectamerica (Diary)
One of my favorite shows is a program called “Person of Interest’ on CBS. The story revolves around a government computer that knows when someone somewhere is in danger and passes that information along to a team of ex government types who go on to save that particular Person of Interest. The show’s device is that the machine can tap into virtually every piece of | Read More »]]> http://www.redstate.com/gawken/2013/05/20/an-open-letter-to-george-will-time-to-save-your-reputation-and-possibly-your-soul-and-quit-this-week/ http://www.redstate.com/gawken/2013/05/20/an-open-letter-to-george-will-time-to-save-your-reputation-and-possibly-your-soul-and-quit-this-week/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 09:56:39 +0000 gawken (Diary)gawken (Diary)
Dear George, I like you. I really do. I’ve long admired your intellect, your historical perspective on current events, your superb gifts as a writer. And the bow-ties. And of course, your passion for baseball, the one truly great American past-time. I know that you occasionally ( or perhaps more often than that) exasperate many of my fellow conservatives, but I’m inclined to cut you | Read More »]]> gawken (Diary)
Dear George, I like you. I really do. I’ve long admired your intellect, your historical perspective on current events, your superb gifts as a writer. And the bow-ties. And of course, your passion for baseball, the one truly great American past-time. I know that you occasionally ( or perhaps more often than that) exasperate many of my fellow conservatives, but I’m inclined to cut you | Read More »]]> http://www.redstate.com/setonmotley/2013/05/20/the-left-feeble-arguments-weak-shots-conspiracy-theories-and-zero-debate/ http://www.redstate.com/setonmotley/2013/05/20/the-left-feeble-arguments-weak-shots-conspiracy-theories-and-zero-debate/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 08:46:24 +0000 Seton Motley (Diary)Seton Motley (Diary)
Last Monday here at Red State, I wrote: How Ridiculous is Net Neutrality? Let the Left’s ‘Consumer’ Groups Demonstrate In which I referenced a bit of good news on the Internet front.  In a possible deal between ESPN and AT&T (at least), the sports network would pick up some of the tab for the delivery of its content.  Which would be outstanding news for consumers.  | Read More »]]> Seton Motley (Diary)
Last Monday here at Red State, I wrote: How Ridiculous is Net Neutrality? Let the Left’s ‘Consumer’ Groups Demonstrate In which I referenced a bit of good news on the Internet front.  In a possible deal between ESPN and AT&T (at least), the sports network would pick up some of the tab for the delivery of its content.  Which would be outstanding news for consumers.  | Read More »]]> http://www.redstate.com/caseywest7/2013/05/20/the-heckler-and-the-commentators/ http://www.redstate.com/caseywest7/2013/05/20/the-heckler-and-the-commentators/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 08:13:50 +0000 Paul Dragu (Diary)Paul Dragu (Diary)
  My brother is a recruiter for the army. He works one of the most difficult areas in the country: San Marino, California. It turns out that area is very liberal, and liberals are not a big fan of war. At least that’s the way they like to put it. I guess they think everyone who joins the army does so to invade small countries | Read More »]]> Paul Dragu (Diary)
  My brother is a recruiter for the army. He works one of the most difficult areas in the country: San Marino, California. It turns out that area is very liberal, and liberals are not a big fan of war. At least that’s the way they like to put it. I guess they think everyone who joins the army does so to invade small countries | Read More »]]> http://www.redstate.com/fredccox/2013/05/20/68/ http://www.redstate.com/fredccox/2013/05/20/68/#comments Mon, 20 May 2013 01:48:18 +0000 fredccox (Diary)fredccox (Diary)
For a period spanning 2 years, 2011 – 2012,  I had the best floor attendance record for floor votes in the entire Utah legislature. I wanted to hear what Rep. King, Rep. Powell, Rep. Bird, and Rep. Noel were going to say. Even though I had read the bills in advance, discussing them could cause me to change my mind or figure out a better | Read More »]]> fredccox (Diary)
For a period spanning 2 years, 2011 – 2012,  I had the best floor attendance record for floor votes in the entire Utah legislature. I wanted to hear what Rep. King, Rep. Powell, Rep. Bird, and Rep. Noel were going to say. Even though I had read the bills in advance, discussing them could cause me to change my mind or figure out a better | Read More »]]> http://www.redstate.com/alaskanangle/2013/05/19/scars-and-stripes-the-boston-bombing-unfurled/ http://www.redstate.com/alaskanangle/2013/05/19/scars-and-stripes-the-boston-bombing-unfurled/#comments Sun, 19 May 2013 22:42:27 +0000 alaskanangle (Diary)alaskanangle (Diary)
Boston has always maintained a sense of autonomy. Annexed by America’s epic battles for self-governance, the city remains an industriousness co-mingling of old and new world identity. Gem of the sea Irish pride still pervades Southie, while Dorchester, as distant from rice fields wide enough for a flock of storks to spread their wings across, is home to a new generation of Vietnamese émigrés. On | Read More »]]> alaskanangle (Diary)
Boston has always maintained a sense of autonomy. Annexed by America’s epic battles for self-governance, the city remains an industriousness co-mingling of old and new world identity. Gem of the sea Irish pride still pervades Southie, while Dorchester, as distant from rice fields wide enough for a flock of storks to spread their wings across, is home to a new generation of Vietnamese émigrés. On | Read More »]]> http://www.redstate.com/politicalwoman/2013/05/19/abuse-of-power-dereliction-of-duty-if-the-shoe-fits-wear-it-mr-president/ http://www.redstate.com/politicalwoman/2013/05/19/abuse-of-power-dereliction-of-duty-if-the-shoe-fits-wear-it-mr-president/#comments Sun, 19 May 2013 12:28:57 +0000 politicalwoman (Diary)politicalwoman (Diary)
What do you think Americans would say if they learned that while Tyrone Woods and Glen Doherty were fighting for their lives atop the US Consulate in Benghazi, that their President was on the phone with campaign donors, or prepping for his Las Vegas fundraiser the next day.  Throughout all the hearings and testimony thus far, the one fact we do know is this,  not | Read More »]]> politicalwoman (Diary)
What do you think Americans would say if they learned that while Tyrone Woods and Glen Doherty were fighting for their lives atop the US Consulate in Benghazi, that their President was on the phone with campaign donors, or prepping for his Las Vegas fundraiser the next day.  Throughout all the hearings and testimony thus far, the one fact we do know is this,  not | Read More »]]> http://www.redstate.com/huizingadanny/2013/05/18/economics-is-too-focused-on-math/ http://www.redstate.com/huizingadanny/2013/05/18/economics-is-too-focused-on-math/#comments Sat, 18 May 2013 19:01:20 +0000 huizingadanny (Diary)huizingadanny (Diary)
Does economics rely too much on math? A fellow blogging friend recently pointed me to a scholarly article discussing the increasing reliance of economics on mathematical models. Dr. Gibson, an engineering and economics expert, takes a strong stance against the “allure” of mathematical models, arguing that they offer no significant contribution if the importance of common sense and human interaction is ignored. He argues, “But while the mathematicians, some | Read More »]]> huizingadanny (Diary)
Does economics rely too much on math? A fellow blogging friend recently pointed me to a scholarly article discussing the increasing reliance of economics on mathematical models. Dr. Gibson, an engineering and economics expert, takes a strong stance against the “allure” of mathematical models, arguing that they offer no significant contribution if the importance of common sense and human interaction is ignored. He argues, “But while the mathematicians, some | Read More »]]> http://www.redstate.com/longtimeconservative/2013/05/18/obama-benefitted-from-lies-and-deception/ http://www.redstate.com/longtimeconservative/2013/05/18/obama-benefitted-from-lies-and-deception/#comments Sat, 18 May 2013 18:22:14 +0000 longtimeconservative (Diary)longtimeconservative (Diary)
It is naïve to believe Barack Obama was unaware of his own campaign team’s re-election strategies. Foremost, was preventing the Tea Party and conservatively oriented groups from raising money for advertising and discussing critical issues like unemployment, deficit spending and ObamaCare. Second, was ignoring those actually responsible for the attacks at Benghazi, Libya that killed four Americans. Being truthful concerning both issues would have compromised | Read More »]]> longtimeconservative (Diary)
It is naïve to believe Barack Obama was unaware of his own campaign team’s re-election strategies. Foremost, was preventing the Tea Party and conservatively oriented groups from raising money for advertising and discussing critical issues like unemployment, deficit spending and ObamaCare. Second, was ignoring those actually responsible for the attacks at Benghazi, Libya that killed four Americans. Being truthful concerning both issues would have compromised | Read More »]]> http://www.redstate.com/cmndr45/2013/05/18/the-company-you-keep-common-sense-choices-for-those-who-lawfully-carry-a-gun/ http://www.redstate.com/cmndr45/2013/05/18/the-company-you-keep-common-sense-choices-for-those-who-lawfully-carry-a-gun/#comments Sat, 18 May 2013 15:19:38 +0000 cmndr45 (Diary)cmndr45 (Diary)
Those of us who regularly carry firearms for self-defense are generally well aware of the need to avoid confrontations. Whether using inappropriately provocative speech, or being foolish enough to become involved in something as dangerous as a road rage incident, we know only too well that any misstep by us will more than likely be exploited by some future prosecutor. But in the quest to | Read More »]]> cmndr45 (Diary)
Those of us who regularly carry firearms for self-defense are generally well aware of the need to avoid confrontations. Whether using inappropriately provocative speech, or being foolish enough to become involved in something as dangerous as a road rage incident, we know only too well that any misstep by us will more than likely be exploited by some future prosecutor. But in the quest to | Read More »]]> http://www.redstate.com/stevem/2013/05/18/the-collapse-of-a-narrative/ http://www.redstate.com/stevem/2013/05/18/the-collapse-of-a-narrative/#comments Sat, 18 May 2013 14:22:51 +0000 SteveM (Diary)SteveM (Diary)
If there’s a profession in America that enjoys less respect than “journalist”, I don’t know what it is.  Oh, yeah I do – sorry. “IRS examiner”. You can read below what the media is saying to an Ohio Tea Party leader.  I say BFD the guy apologized: that’s like the ombudsmen at the various Obama oral service stations saying, yeah, we know we’re biased from | Read More »]]> SteveM (Diary)
If there’s a profession in America that enjoys less respect than “journalist”, I don’t know what it is.  Oh, yeah I do – sorry. “IRS examiner”. You can read below what the media is saying to an Ohio Tea Party leader.  I say BFD the guy apologized: that’s like the ombudsmen at the various Obama oral service stations saying, yeah, we know we’re biased from | Read More »]]> http://www.redstate.com/montani/2013/05/18/time-to-start-talking-about-a-flat-tax/ http://www.redstate.com/montani/2013/05/18/time-to-start-talking-about-a-flat-tax/#comments Sat, 18 May 2013 09:25:10 +0000 montani (Diary)montani (Diary)
If we think two seconds about it, we can all figure out where Benghazi, Fast and Furious, IRS intimidation and the AP wiretapping are going. Government is corrupting. Our founding fathers knew this. Conservatives know this. The vast majority of Americans know this. In fact, even the Left knows this and has created Critical Legal Theory to explain how human nature manifests itself into objectively | Read More »]]> montani (Diary)
If we think two seconds about it, we can all figure out where Benghazi, Fast and Furious, IRS intimidation and the AP wiretapping are going. Government is corrupting. Our founding fathers knew this. Conservatives know this. The vast majority of Americans know this. In fact, even the Left knows this and has created Critical Legal Theory to explain how human nature manifests itself into objectively | Read More »]]> http://www.redstate.com/kybo/2013/05/18/the-great-wall-of-obama/ http://www.redstate.com/kybo/2013/05/18/the-great-wall-of-obama/#comments Sat, 18 May 2013 06:32:11 +0000 kybo (Diary)kybo (Diary)
After the ex-IRS Commissioner dodged his way through his Congressional Hearing Friday, Congressional Select Committees are all but certain to be convened to investigate the IRS scandal.  We could also see a House Select Committee on Benghazi.  It’s still too early to tell what will happen with the AP scandal. What we can be sure of is that in all three scandals, the Obama Administration | Read More »]]> kybo (Diary)
After the ex-IRS Commissioner dodged his way through his Congressional Hearing Friday, Congressional Select Committees are all but certain to be convened to investigate the IRS scandal.  We could also see a House Select Committee on Benghazi.  It’s still too early to tell what will happen with the AP scandal. What we can be sure of is that in all three scandals, the Obama Administration | Read More »]]> http://www.redstate.com/socrates/2013/05/17/is-the-hhs-director-illegally-campaigning-again/ http://www.redstate.com/socrates/2013/05/17/is-the-hhs-director-illegally-campaigning-again/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 21:23:23 +0000 Loren Heal (Diary)Loren Heal (Diary)
Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius has run afoul of the law again, urging companies whose future she controls to donate to do work her agency lacks the funds to do. Congress has asked the Government Accountability Office to investigate. Secretary Sebelius has been shaking down the industry she controls, raising funds for Enroll America, an alliance of community organizers and health sector businesses. This is not | Read More »]]> Loren Heal (Diary)
Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius has run afoul of the law again, urging companies whose future she controls to donate to do work her agency lacks the funds to do. Congress has asked the Government Accountability Office to investigate. Secretary Sebelius has been shaking down the industry she controls, raising funds for Enroll America, an alliance of community organizers and health sector businesses. This is not | Read More »]]> http://www.redstate.com/viet71/2013/05/17/172/ http://www.redstate.com/viet71/2013/05/17/172/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 17:42:12 +0000 Viet71 (Diary)Viet71 (Diary)
Oswald was convicted in the public mind on Friday, November 22, 1963. Newspaper reports said a sniper killed the President from 100 yards using a high-powered rifle. Other newspaper reports said Oswald killed Officer J.D. Tippett and then fled to the Texas Theater, where he was arrested See the newspaper front papes found at Robin Unger’s JFK Assassination Research Photo Galleries. Some of the November | Read More »]]> Viet71 (Diary)
Oswald was convicted in the public mind on Friday, November 22, 1963. Newspaper reports said a sniper killed the President from 100 yards using a high-powered rifle. Other newspaper reports said Oswald killed Officer J.D. Tippett and then fled to the Texas Theater, where he was arrested See the newspaper front papes found at Robin Unger’s JFK Assassination Research Photo Galleries. Some of the November | Read More »]]> http://www.redstate.com/frang8c/2013/05/17/wwdd/ http://www.redstate.com/frang8c/2013/05/17/wwdd/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 16:41:40 +0000 frang8c (Diary)frang8c (Diary)
What Would Democrats Do if roles were reversed in scandalpalozza? They would start holding hearings now and space them out so they lasted until 2014 elections. They would argue, no they would demand special prosecutors for Benghazi and IRS scandals. They would call EVERY Tea Party group that was audited by IRS and let America hear their stories with special emphasis on Women. They would | Read More »]]> frang8c (Diary)
What Would Democrats Do if roles were reversed in scandalpalozza? They would start holding hearings now and space them out so they lasted until 2014 elections. They would argue, no they would demand special prosecutors for Benghazi and IRS scandals. They would call EVERY Tea Party group that was audited by IRS and let America hear their stories with special emphasis on Women. They would | Read More »]]> http://www.redstate.com/conservativewanderer/2013/05/17/democrat-senator-baucus-more-to-come-on-irs-gate/ http://www.redstate.com/conservativewanderer/2013/05/17/democrat-senator-baucus-more-to-come-on-irs-gate/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 15:14:30 +0000 ConservativeWanderer (Diary)ConservativeWanderer (Diary)
One would think that when a Democratic Senator speaks out about IRS-gate, he’d be covering his own tail. Max Baucus, however, has a newfound reputation for calling a spade a spade, so when he says there’s more and possibly worse revelations about the IRS coming, I tend to sit up and listen. Paul Bedard writes in the Washington Times: Senior Democratic Sen. Max Baucus, who | Read More »]]> ConservativeWanderer (Diary)
One would think that when a Democratic Senator speaks out about IRS-gate, he’d be covering his own tail. Max Baucus, however, has a newfound reputation for calling a spade a spade, so when he says there’s more and possibly worse revelations about the IRS coming, I tend to sit up and listen. Paul Bedard writes in the Washington Times: Senior Democratic Sen. Max Baucus, who | Read More »]]> http://www.redstate.com/toddeherman/2013/05/16/white-house-all-americans-can-opt-out-of-obamacare/ http://www.redstate.com/toddeherman/2013/05/16/white-house-all-americans-can-opt-out-of-obamacare/#comments Thu, 16 May 2013 21:33:44 +0000 @toddeherman (Diary)@toddeherman (Diary)
Believe it or not, RedStaters, the White House has just announced that every American with private health insurance can opt-out of ObamaCare! Yes. In a response to my petition on the White House website, the administration states very clearly: “If you currently have private health insurance, you should be able to keep it, and that’s exactly what the health care law says. It’s not a | Read More »]]> @toddeherman (Diary)
Believe it or not, RedStaters, the White House has just announced that every American with private health insurance can opt-out of ObamaCare! Yes. In a response to my petition on the White House website, the administration states very clearly: “If you currently have private health insurance, you should be able to keep it, and that’s exactly what the health care law says. It’s not a | Read More »]]> http://www.redstate.com/drrobertowens/2013/05/16/a-nickel-isnt-worth-a-dime-today%e3%80%80/ http://www.redstate.com/drrobertowens/2013/05/16/a-nickel-isnt-worth-a-dime-today%e3%80%80/#comments Thu, 16 May 2013 23:05:23 +0000 drrobertowens (Diary)drrobertowens (Diary)
On Sept. 22, 2011 in a speech to business executives Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said, “Debt is the biggest threat to U.S. national security.”　 When the leader of the people famous for $800 hammers and $640 toilet seats has to lecture business leaders about the perils of deficit spending we know capitalism in America has jumped the track. After World | Read More »]]> drrobertowens (Diary)
On Sept. 22, 2011 in a speech to business executives Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said, “Debt is the biggest threat to U.S. national security.”　 When the leader of the people famous for $800 hammers and $640 toilet seats has to lecture business leaders about the perils of deficit spending we know capitalism in America has jumped the track. After World | Read More »]]> http://www.redstate.com/marie_a/2013/05/16/commoncorega/ http://www.redstate.com/marie_a/2013/05/16/commoncorega/#comments Thu, 16 May 2013 10:34:22 +0000 Cee Marie Hinkle (Diary)Cee Marie Hinkle (Diary)
On the Wednesday after Mother’s Day, Governor Nathan Deal (GA-R) seemed to offer mothers, caregivers, and parents of students a belated gift. Deal signed an executive orders statement on Georgia education and Common Core. The Governor appeared to affirm state and local BoE controls over Georgia school standards and curriculum. His May 15th executive order wording seemed a slap down of the notion that his | Read More »]]> Cee Marie Hinkle (Diary)
On the Wednesday after Mother’s Day, Governor Nathan Deal (GA-R) seemed to offer mothers, caregivers, and parents of students a belated gift. Deal signed an executive orders statement on Georgia education and Common Core. The Governor appeared to affirm state and local BoE controls over Georgia school standards and curriculum. His May 15th executive order wording seemed a slap down of the notion that his | Read More »]]> http://www.redstate.com/ocleverone/2013/05/16/keeping-the-constitutions/ http://www.redstate.com/ocleverone/2013/05/16/keeping-the-constitutions/#comments Thu, 16 May 2013 19:42:24 +0000 Danielle Davis (ocleverone) (Diary)Danielle Davis (ocleverone) (Diary)
“The constitutions of most of our States assert that all power is inherent in the people; that they may exercise it by themselves in all cases to which they think themselves competent, or they may act by representatives, freely and equally chosen; that it is their right and duty to be at all times armed; that they are entitled to freedom of person, freedom of | Read More »]]> Danielle Davis (ocleverone) (Diary)
“The constitutions of most of our States assert that all power is inherent in the people; that they may exercise it by themselves in all cases to which they think themselves competent, or they may act by representatives, freely and equally chosen; that it is their right and duty to be at all times armed; that they are entitled to freedom of person, freedom of | Read More »]]> http://www.redstate.com/repjimbridenstine/2013/05/16/finally-a-bi-partisan-solution-on-term-limits/ http://www.redstate.com/repjimbridenstine/2013/05/16/finally-a-bi-partisan-solution-on-term-limits/#comments Thu, 16 May 2013 21:45:19 +0000 Jim Bridenstine (Diary)Jim Bridenstine (Diary)
Congressman Jim Bridenstine (R-OK) written with Congressman Beto O’Roarke (D-TX) Many in our country and in the districts we represent feel that Congress is out of touch and that members are more focused on re-election than on providing real solutions to our nation’s biggest challenges. We hear from constituents all the time that there is a lack of urgency and focus when it comes to | Read More »]]> Jim Bridenstine (Diary)
Congressman Jim Bridenstine (R-OK) written with Congressman Beto O’Roarke (D-TX) Many in our country and in the districts we represent feel that Congress is out of touch and that members are more focused on re-election than on providing real solutions to our nation’s biggest challenges. We hear from constituents all the time that there is a lack of urgency and focus when it comes to | Read More »]]> http://www.redstate.com/checkmate2012/2013/05/16/the-thrill-is-gone-and-the-wheels-have-come-off/ http://www.redstate.com/checkmate2012/2013/05/16/the-thrill-is-gone-and-the-wheels-have-come-off/#comments Thu, 16 May 2013 00:29:55 +0000 checkmate2012 (Diary)checkmate2012 (Diary)
  When the president loses "I get a thrill up my leg" Chris Matthews, then the writing is on the wall: this president is toast. I sometimes Lefty lurk on MSNBC to hear what the latest nonsense they are spewing and just happened to watch the 7:00-8:00am hour today. I'm glad I have a DVR because I was so shocked at some of the statements, I had | Read More »]]> checkmate2012 (Diary)
  When the president loses "I get a thrill up my leg" Chris Matthews, then the writing is on the wall: this president is toast. I sometimes Lefty lurk on MSNBC to hear what the latest nonsense they are spewing and just happened to watch the 7:00-8:00am hour today. I'm glad I have a DVR because I was so shocked at some of the statements, I had | Read More »]]> http://www.redstate.com/dalders/2013/05/16/yes-we-are-doomed-but-why/ http://www.redstate.com/dalders/2013/05/16/yes-we-are-doomed-but-why/#comments Thu, 16 May 2013 14:50:44 +0000 dalders (Diary)dalders (Diary)
This article was originally posted on my personal site: http://rpcforum.com The stories making the headlines around the country ought to make Americans pretty ashamed of ourselves. We ought to be humbled by our mistakes and failures. We ought to admit where we have gone wrong and be seeking to right the ship and set sail on a true-er course. But no, how do we respond? “America is the greatest | Read More »]]> dalders (Diary)
This article was originally posted on my personal site: http://rpcforum.com The stories making the headlines around the country ought to make Americans pretty ashamed of ourselves. We ought to be humbled by our mistakes and failures. We ought to admit where we have gone wrong and be seeking to right the ship and set sail on a true-er course. But no, how do we respond? “America is the greatest | Read More »]]> http://www.redstate.com/senmikelee/2013/05/16/the-obama-scandals-arent-about-bad-government-but-big-government/ http://www.redstate.com/senmikelee/2013/05/16/the-obama-scandals-arent-about-bad-government-but-big-government/#comments Thu, 16 May 2013 12:42:55 +0000 Senator Mike Lee (Diary)Senator Mike Lee (Diary)
When scandal rocks any administration, its partisan opponents smell blood in the water and move in to inflict as much political damage on the president as possible. Consultants assure us it’ll “gin up the base.” It makes headlines. And it’s always easy to kick someone when he’s down. But for conservatives, especially in the case of the various scandals enveloping the Obama Administration this month, | Read More »]]> Senator Mike Lee (Diary)
When scandal rocks any administration, its partisan opponents smell blood in the water and move in to inflict as much political damage on the president as possible. Consultants assure us it’ll “gin up the base.” It makes headlines. And it’s always easy to kick someone when he’s down. But for conservatives, especially in the case of the various scandals enveloping the Obama Administration this month, | Read More »]]> http://www.redstate.com/toddstarnes/2013/05/16/report-university-commencement-speakers-lean-left/ http://www.redstate.com/toddstarnes/2013/05/16/report-university-commencement-speakers-lean-left/#comments Thu, 16 May 2013 11:58:42 +0000 toddstarnes (Diary)toddstarnes (Diary)
When it comes to selecting a commencement speaker, the nation’s top 100 universities lean decidedly left, according to a new survey by the Young America’s Foundation. FOLLOW TODD ON FACEBOOK FOR CULTURE WAR NEWS. CLICK HERE TO JOIN! Of the top 100 universities listed by U.S. News and World Report, 62 have selected liberal commencement speakers and only 17 selected conservatives. “It goes to show you | Read More »]]> toddstarnes (Diary)
When it comes to selecting a commencement speaker, the nation’s top 100 universities lean decidedly left, according to a new survey by the Young America’s Foundation. FOLLOW TODD ON FACEBOOK FOR CULTURE WAR NEWS. CLICK HERE TO JOIN! Of the top 100 universities listed by U.S. News and World Report, 62 have selected liberal commencement speakers and only 17 selected conservatives. “It goes to show you | Read More »]]> http://www.redstate.com/derkrieger/2013/05/16/why-the-irs-will-never-be-brought-to-heel/ http://www.redstate.com/derkrieger/2013/05/16/why-the-irs-will-never-be-brought-to-heel/#comments Thu, 16 May 2013 11:18:11 +0000 DerKrieger (Diary)DerKrieger (Diary)
John Marshall in the Supreme Court case, McCulloch v. Maryland: Daniel Webster, in arguing the case, said “An unlimited power to tax involves, necessarily, a power to destroy.” What we are seeing from the eruption of the TEA Party IRS scandal is the taxing power, or the taxing authority’s power, being used to destroy the political opponents not just of the Democrat party but of | Read More »]]> DerKrieger (Diary)
John Marshall in the Supreme Court case, McCulloch v. Maryland: Daniel Webster, in arguing the case, said “An unlimited power to tax involves, necessarily, a power to destroy.” What we are seeing from the eruption of the TEA Party IRS scandal is the taxing power, or the taxing authority’s power, being used to destroy the political opponents not just of the Democrat party but of | Read More »]]> http://www.redstate.com/f35jsf/2013/05/16/photo-f-35a-weapons-separation-test/ http://www.redstate.com/f35jsf/2013/05/16/photo-f-35a-weapons-separation-test/#comments Thu, 16 May 2013 10:47:22 +0000 F35.com (Diary)F35.com (Diary)
On Monday, April 29, an Air Force F-35A performs a weapons separation test with a 4G load factor.]]> F35.com (Diary)
On Monday, April 29, an Air Force F-35A performs a weapons separation test with a 4G load factor.]]> http://www.redstate.com/kipling/2013/05/15/proposed-changes-at-the-boy-scouts-of-america-will-place-a-gag-order-on-faith-based-organizations/ http://www.redstate.com/kipling/2013/05/15/proposed-changes-at-the-boy-scouts-of-america-will-place-a-gag-order-on-faith-based-organizations/#comments Wed, 15 May 2013 13:23:12 +0000 kipling (Diary)kipling (Diary)
Late next week, May 22-24, the Boy Scouts of American will hold their National Annual Meeting in Grapevine, Texas.  The main item on the agenda is the new Membership Standards Resolution that will overturn the current BSA policy against homosexual members and allow youths who identify as homosexual to become members.  The ban on adult homosexuals will remain in place for now. One of the | Read More »]]> kipling (Diary)
Late next week, May 22-24, the Boy Scouts of American will hold their National Annual Meeting in Grapevine, Texas.  The main item on the agenda is the new Membership Standards Resolution that will overturn the current BSA policy against homosexual members and allow youths who identify as homosexual to become members.  The ban on adult homosexuals will remain in place for now. One of the | Read More »]]> http://www.redstate.com/hammer2008/2013/05/16/the-globalization-of-the-redstate-gathering/ http://www.redstate.com/hammer2008/2013/05/16/the-globalization-of-the-redstate-gathering/#comments Thu, 16 May 2013 08:23:11 +0000 Hammer2008 (Diary)Hammer2008 (Diary)
I’ve succumbed to The TRANSOM… now for a RedState Gathering money making suggestion! Erick and other RedState directors, As much as I was looking forward to attending #RSG2013 alas I cannot… as flight fare from Her Majesty’s disjointed kingdom (plus duties) preclude me from what I dare say will be the most important RedState Gathering since a young Florida state representative came to speak. I | Read More »]]> Hammer2008 (Diary)
I’ve succumbed to The TRANSOM… now for a RedState Gathering money making suggestion! Erick and other RedState directors, As much as I was looking forward to attending #RSG2013 alas I cannot… as flight fare from Her Majesty’s disjointed kingdom (plus duties) preclude me from what I dare say will be the most important RedState Gathering since a young Florida state representative came to speak. I | Read More »]]> http://www.redstate.com/ajshea/2013/05/16/who-gave-the-order-to-stand-down-and-denied-aid-to-benghazi/ http://www.redstate.com/ajshea/2013/05/16/who-gave-the-order-to-stand-down-and-denied-aid-to-benghazi/#comments Thu, 16 May 2013 01:11:22 +0000 ajshea (Diary)ajshea (Diary)
The question that I don’t see getting asked often enough* in the #Benghazi affair: Who gave the stand-down order to security forces who were prepared to aid those under attack in Benghazi? This goes beyond the lies about an internet video** — regardless of the cause of the attack, ordering forces that were prepared to assist during an on-going attack to stand down is not | Read More »]]> ajshea (Diary)
The question that I don’t see getting asked often enough* in the #Benghazi affair: Who gave the stand-down order to security forces who were prepared to aid those under attack in Benghazi? This goes beyond the lies about an internet video** — regardless of the cause of the attack, ordering forces that were prepared to assist during an on-going attack to stand down is not | Read More »]]> http://www.redstate.com/gyakuzuki/2013/05/16/10-questions-for-obamas-thursday-press-conference/ http://www.redstate.com/gyakuzuki/2013/05/16/10-questions-for-obamas-thursday-press-conference/#comments Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:54 +0000 gyakuzuki (Diary)gyakuzuki (Diary)
1. Did the White House receive letters, phone calls, emails, or other pressure from Democrat lawmakers demanding audits of “tea party” groups? Obviously, leading Democrats were calling for audits. How did the Administration handle the pressure … or was it colluding with them? 2. If so, which Democrat lawmakers and what was the White House’s response? We need names, emails, visitor logs, phone records, etc. | Read More »]]> gyakuzuki (Diary)
1. Did the White House receive letters, phone calls, emails, or other pressure from Democrat lawmakers demanding audits of “tea party” groups? Obviously, leading Democrats were calling for audits. How did the Administration handle the pressure … or was it colluding with them? 2. If so, which Democrat lawmakers and what was the White House’s response? We need names, emails, visitor logs, phone records, etc. | Read More »]]> http://www.redstate.com/ulyssesarn/2013/05/15/broke-illinois-looking-to-tax-deliveries/ http://www.redstate.com/ulyssesarn/2013/05/15/broke-illinois-looking-to-tax-deliveries/#comments Wed, 15 May 2013 17:12:26 +0000 Ulysses Arn (Diary)Ulysses Arn (Diary)
The state of Illinois is broke(not to mention broken).  The corporate and individual income tax increase of two years ago has been insufficient to make a dent in the states backlog of nearly $10 billion in unpaid bills let alone any of our other fiscal problems(like the nearly $100 billion in unfunded pension obligations).  But, don’t worry the Illinois Department of Revenue has an idea, | Read More »]]> Ulysses Arn (Diary)
The state of Illinois is broke(not to mention broken).  The corporate and individual income tax increase of two years ago has been insufficient to make a dent in the states backlog of nearly $10 billion in unpaid bills let alone any of our other fiscal problems(like the nearly $100 billion in unfunded pension obligations).  But, don’t worry the Illinois Department of Revenue has an idea, | Read More »]]> http://www.redstate.com/newsninja2012/2013/05/15/naacp-julian-bond-once-again-blames-another-organization-for-his-organizations-failings-and-shortcomings/ http://www.redstate.com/newsninja2012/2013/05/15/naacp-julian-bond-once-again-blames-another-organization-for-his-organizations-failings-and-shortcomings/#comments Wed, 15 May 2013 11:59:33 +0000 newsninja2012 (Diary)newsninja2012 (Diary)
One of the largest RACIST organizations in this country is the NAACP and yes I said so. Sure that is my opinion.  The NAACP doesn’t want racism to go away, they perpetuate it because it keeps them in existence. Julian Bond and the rest of the old Congressional Black Clan from the late 60s, you know the ones..they are easy to spot. They are all | Read More »]]> newsninja2012 (Diary)
One of the largest RACIST organizations in this country is the NAACP and yes I said so. Sure that is my opinion.  The NAACP doesn’t want racism to go away, they perpetuate it because it keeps them in existence. Julian Bond and the rest of the old Congressional Black Clan from the late 60s, you know the ones..they are easy to spot. They are all | Read More »]]> http://www.redstate.com/fmeekins/2013/05/15/irs-conducts-inquisition-against-tea-party-activists/ http://www.redstate.com/fmeekins/2013/05/15/irs-conducts-inquisition-against-tea-party-activists/#comments Wed, 15 May 2013 20:17:06 +0000 FMeekins (Diary)FMeekins (Diary)
At a press conference, President Obama remarked that the IRS harassing the Tea Party and Patriot movements to determine if these organizations were sufficiently non partisan is “contrary to our traditions”. The President’s assertion is, in fact, what’s to the contrary. These invasions of privacy could very well be the next link forged in the shackles of tyranny, but they may have more than likely | Read More »]]> FMeekins (Diary)
At a press conference, President Obama remarked that the IRS harassing the Tea Party and Patriot movements to determine if these organizations were sufficiently non partisan is “contrary to our traditions”. The President’s assertion is, in fact, what’s to the contrary. These invasions of privacy could very well be the next link forged in the shackles of tyranny, but they may have more than likely | Read More »]]> http://www.redstate.com/candicelanier/2013/05/14/a-flurry-of-hearings-probes-litigation-awaits-the-irs/ http://www.redstate.com/candicelanier/2013/05/14/a-flurry-of-hearings-probes-litigation-awaits-the-irs/#comments Tue, 14 May 2013 19:16:23 +0000 Candice Lanier (Diary)Candice Lanier (Diary)
On Monday, the American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ) sent the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) a letter demanding that it immediately grant tax-exempt status to 10 Tea Party groups which have been zeroed in on for additional review.  The ACLJ represents 27 Tea Party organizations nationwide. Of those, only 15 have been granted the tax-exempt status they applied for. The focus of the demand | Read More »]]> Candice Lanier (Diary)
On Monday, the American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ) sent the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) a letter demanding that it immediately grant tax-exempt status to 10 Tea Party groups which have been zeroed in on for additional review.  The ACLJ represents 27 Tea Party organizations nationwide. Of those, only 15 have been granted the tax-exempt status they applied for. The focus of the demand | Read More »]]> http://www.redstate.com/alanjoelny/2013/05/14/the-barack-h-obama-foundation-received-tax-exempt-status-in-30-days-in-mayjune-2011/ http://www.redstate.com/alanjoelny/2013/05/14/the-barack-h-obama-foundation-received-tax-exempt-status-in-30-days-in-mayjune-2011/#comments Tue, 14 May 2013 10:49:41 +0000 alanjoelny (Diary)alanjoelny (Diary)
A fresh Op-Ed this morning by IRS head Steven Miller reveals the lengths to which the IRS and the White House are going to spin the on-going scandal. “The agency was simply trying to manage the explosive growth in applications for 501(c)(4) status that started pouring in to the IRS in 2010. The Internal Revenue Service recognizes that we should have done a better job of handling | Read More »]]> alanjoelny (Diary)
A fresh Op-Ed this morning by IRS head Steven Miller reveals the lengths to which the IRS and the White House are going to spin the on-going scandal. “The agency was simply trying to manage the explosive growth in applications for 501(c)(4) status that started pouring in to the IRS in 2010. The Internal Revenue Service recognizes that we should have done a better job of handling | Read More »]]> http://www.redstate.com/kfobbs/2013/05/14/does-dr-gosnell-deserve-death-penalty-for-baby-abortion-murders/ http://www.redstate.com/kfobbs/2013/05/14/does-dr-gosnell-deserve-death-penalty-for-baby-abortion-murders/#comments Tue, 14 May 2013 15:11:52 +0000 kfobbs (Diary)kfobbs (Diary)
Dr. Gosnell was an abortionist who not only murdered the innocents with a passion that can only have been replicated during the dark days of Nazi Germany’s practice of eliminating the Jewish people during World War II. Now with Gosnell’s conviction, this dark pathological practice can no longer be ignored by the media and even those who claim to support abortion rights.]]> kfobbs (Diary)
Dr. Gosnell was an abortionist who not only murdered the innocents with a passion that can only have been replicated during the dark days of Nazi Germany’s practice of eliminating the Jewish people during World War II. Now with Gosnell’s conviction, this dark pathological practice can no longer be ignored by the media and even those who claim to support abortion rights.]]> http://www.redstate.com/kforti/2013/05/14/great-education-colorado-lines-employees-pockets-while-pushing-for-higher-taxes/ http://www.redstate.com/kforti/2013/05/14/great-education-colorado-lines-employees-pockets-while-pushing-for-higher-taxes/#comments Tue, 14 May 2013 15:00:12 +0000 Kyle Forti (Diary)Kyle Forti (Diary)
Progressive nonprofit Great Education Colorado claims to be the most effective education advocacy group in the state, but less than 30 percent of Great Education’s funding actually finds its way to education campaigns and issues. The small amount spent on education has supported initiatives that would drastically raise taxes on Coloradans. According to Great Education Colorado’s publicly available IRS 990 reports, $120,000 – 55 percent | Read More »]]> Kyle Forti (Diary)
Progressive nonprofit Great Education Colorado claims to be the most effective education advocacy group in the state, but less than 30 percent of Great Education’s funding actually finds its way to education campaigns and issues. The small amount spent on education has supported initiatives that would drastically raise taxes on Coloradans. According to Great Education Colorado’s publicly available IRS 990 reports, $120,000 – 55 percent | Read More »]]> http://www.redstate.com/erinmist/2013/05/14/lets-all-gather-as-we-watch-nothing-happen/ http://www.redstate.com/erinmist/2013/05/14/lets-all-gather-as-we-watch-nothing-happen/#comments Tue, 14 May 2013 14:20:11 +0000 erinmist (Diary)erinmist (Diary)
I renounced RedState before the election because everyone seemed determined to defeat whoever the nominee was at the expense of purity. I predicted what that would lead to. Welcome to the world you invited into your life – Obama’s second term. We now have not one, not two…but FOUR major, impeachable, indictable scandals that even the spin master Carney cannot contain.  “Bush’s fault”, “Romney’s fault”, | Read More »]]> erinmist (Diary)
I renounced RedState before the election because everyone seemed determined to defeat whoever the nominee was at the expense of purity. I predicted what that would lead to. Welcome to the world you invited into your life – Obama’s second term. We now have not one, not two…but FOUR major, impeachable, indictable scandals that even the spin master Carney cannot contain.  “Bush’s fault”, “Romney’s fault”, | Read More »]]> http://www.redstate.com/biggator5/2013/05/14/im-prolife-and-support-the-deathpenalty-why-do-you-ask/ http://www.redstate.com/biggator5/2013/05/14/im-prolife-and-support-the-deathpenalty-why-do-you-ask/#comments Tue, 14 May 2013 10:16:41 +0000 BigGator5 (Diary)BigGator5 (Diary)
Last night, after the Gosnell verdit, I had an intellectual debate with myself to see if being Pro-Life and supporting the Death Penalty can be cabatiable with each other. I normally do this when the debate about both seem to come up. Not often in the same debate, but I think Gosnell case is a reason to call attention to how a lot of conservatives | Read More »]]> BigGator5 (Diary)
Last night, after the Gosnell verdit, I had an intellectual debate with myself to see if being Pro-Life and supporting the Death Penalty can be cabatiable with each other. I normally do this when the debate about both seem to come up. Not often in the same debate, but I think Gosnell case is a reason to call attention to how a lot of conservatives | Read More »]]> http://www.redstate.com/digitalboss/2013/05/14/fair-tax-abolish-the-irs/ http://www.redstate.com/digitalboss/2013/05/14/fair-tax-abolish-the-irs/#comments Tue, 14 May 2013 08:58:10 +0000 digitalboss (Diary)digitalboss (Diary)
The perfect answer to the latest IRS actions is to implement the Fair Tax. The Fair Tax calls for, and requires the abolition of the IRS. The government should not have the ability to know where I work and how much money I make. It is an invasion of my privacy. They just use the information to put us in groups and play us against | Read More »]]> digitalboss (Diary)
The perfect answer to the latest IRS actions is to implement the Fair Tax. The Fair Tax calls for, and requires the abolition of the IRS. The government should not have the ability to know where I work and how much money I make. It is an invasion of my privacy. They just use the information to put us in groups and play us against | Read More »]]> http://www.redstate.com/quill67/2013/05/14/reject-these-voices-that-warn-of-big-government-an-tyranny/ http://www.redstate.com/quill67/2013/05/14/reject-these-voices-that-warn-of-big-government-an-tyranny/#comments Tue, 14 May 2013 09:18:04 +0000 quill67 (Diary)quill67 (Diary)
Just one week ago President Obama urged the students to “reject these voices” that warn of the evils of government, saying: Still, you’ll hear voices that incessantly warn of government as nothing more than some separate, sinister entity that’s the root of all our problems, even as they do their best to gum up the works; or that tyranny always lurks just around the corner. | Read More »]]> quill67 (Diary)
Just one week ago President Obama urged the students to “reject these voices” that warn of the evils of government, saying: Still, you’ll hear voices that incessantly warn of government as nothing more than some separate, sinister entity that’s the root of all our problems, even as they do their best to gum up the works; or that tyranny always lurks just around the corner. | Read More »]]> http://www.redstate.com/greycloak/2013/05/14/a-christmas-carol/ http://www.redstate.com/greycloak/2013/05/14/a-christmas-carol/#comments Tue, 14 May 2013 03:44:45 +0000 GreyCloak (Diary)GreyCloak (Diary)
We interrupt this program, off season … While America is in political tumult, something amazing just happened.  We watched Monday efficient, effective, and smiling Russians help a Russian, an American, and a Canadian out of a space capsule of most ancient design, returning them from the International Space Station (ISS) to Earth after well-over a hundred days in space. Commander Chris Hadfield of Canada recorded | Read More »]]> GreyCloak (Diary)
We interrupt this program, off season … While America is in political tumult, something amazing just happened.  We watched Monday efficient, effective, and smiling Russians help a Russian, an American, and a Canadian out of a space capsule of most ancient design, returning them from the International Space Station (ISS) to Earth after well-over a hundred days in space. Commander Chris Hadfield of Canada recorded | Read More »]]> http://www.redstate.com/mlgoodell/2013/05/13/shocked-shocked/ http://www.redstate.com/mlgoodell/2013/05/13/shocked-shocked/#comments Mon, 13 May 2013 17:38:10 +0000 mlgoodell (Diary)mlgoodell (Diary)
Shocked, Shocked! By Michael Goodell http://www.mlgoodell.webs.com When President Barack Obama weighed in today on the rapidly unfolding IRS scandal, I was reminded of the classic film, “Casablanca.” “If in fact IRS personnel engaged in the kind of practices that have been reported on and were intentionally targeting conservative groups, then that’s outrageous,” declared the scandal-plagued Obama. “And there’s no place for it.” You may recall | Read More »]]> mlgoodell (Diary)
Shocked, Shocked! By Michael Goodell http://www.mlgoodell.webs.com When President Barack Obama weighed in today on the rapidly unfolding IRS scandal, I was reminded of the classic film, “Casablanca.” “If in fact IRS personnel engaged in the kind of practices that have been reported on and were intentionally targeting conservative groups, then that’s outrageous,” declared the scandal-plagued Obama. “And there’s no place for it.” You may recall | Read More »]]> http://www.redstate.com/karenmartin/2013/05/13/the-irs-targeted-laurens-county-tea-party-sc/ http://www.redstate.com/karenmartin/2013/05/13/the-irs-targeted-laurens-county-tea-party-sc/#comments Mon, 13 May 2013 16:19:51 +0000 karenmartin (Diary)karenmartin (Diary)
Laurens County Tea Party President Dianne Belsom has given me permission to post their account of struggling with the IRS since July 2010. You can visit their Facebook page here. ================ Laurens County Tea Party, after incorporating with the State of SC in March of 2010, filed for 501c4 status with the IRS on July 22, 2010. I called the IRS approximately a year later, | Read More »]]> karenmartin (Diary)
Laurens County Tea Party President Dianne Belsom has given me permission to post their account of struggling with the IRS since July 2010. You can visit their Facebook page here. ================ Laurens County Tea Party, after incorporating with the State of SC in March of 2010, filed for 501c4 status with the IRS on July 22, 2010. I called the IRS approximately a year later, | Read More »]]> http://www.redstate.com/scipio62/2013/05/13/breaking-news-justice-served-gosnell-guilty-of-1st-degree-murder-open-thread/ http://www.redstate.com/scipio62/2013/05/13/breaking-news-justice-served-gosnell-guilty-of-1st-degree-murder-open-thread/#comments Mon, 13 May 2013 14:36:54 +0000 scipio62 (Diary)scipio62 (Diary)
Here’s an open thread to say what you want. Gosnell is guilty of 1st degree murder of 3 babies; he was originally hit with charges against 7 babies, but 3 of the charges were dropped and apparently he was acquitted on the remaining. But he is guilty of 1st degree murder. He was also found guilty of manslaughter on the woman he killed while doing | Read More »]]> scipio62 (Diary)
Here’s an open thread to say what you want. Gosnell is guilty of 1st degree murder of 3 babies; he was originally hit with charges against 7 babies, but 3 of the charges were dropped and apparently he was acquitted on the remaining. But he is guilty of 1st degree murder. He was also found guilty of manslaughter on the woman he killed while doing | Read More »]]> http://www.redstate.com/reincepriebus/2013/05/13/a-verdict-doesnt-end-the-gosnell-story/ http://www.redstate.com/reincepriebus/2013/05/13/a-verdict-doesnt-end-the-gosnell-story/#comments Mon, 13 May 2013 15:27:54 +0000 Chairman Reince Priebus (Diary)Chairman Reince Priebus (Diary)
The horrors that unfolded in the clinic of Dr. Kermit Gosnell have rightly shocked and appalled the nation. Such were the atrocities committed in his office that even abortion advocates have recoiled in horror. And today, a Philadelphia jury finally brought Dr. Gosnell to justice, finding him guilty of first degree murder. This monstrous individual–to call him a doctor is no longer fitting–got what he | Read More »]]> Chairman Reince Priebus (Diary)
The horrors that unfolded in the clinic of Dr. Kermit Gosnell have rightly shocked and appalled the nation. Such were the atrocities committed in his office that even abortion advocates have recoiled in horror. And today, a Philadelphia jury finally brought Dr. Gosnell to justice, finding him guilty of first degree murder. This monstrous individual–to call him a doctor is no longer fitting–got what he | Read More »]]> http://www.redstate.com/firstchevalier/2013/05/13/benghazi-and-reddit/ http://www.redstate.com/firstchevalier/2013/05/13/benghazi-and-reddit/#comments Mon, 13 May 2013 09:08:51 +0000 firstchevalier (Diary)firstchevalier (Diary)
I’ve been reading the Politics /r on Reddit.com and I am amazed at redditor’s willingness to ignore the new testimony from the three ‘whistle blowers’ outlining how we could have made a military response and possibly saved lives in Libya. They even acknowledge the assault had vehicle mounted anti aircraft (a fact I cannot coroborate) and yet still cannot embrace the idea that America soil | Read More »]]> firstchevalier (Diary)
I’ve been reading the Politics /r on Reddit.com and I am amazed at redditor’s willingness to ignore the new testimony from the three ‘whistle blowers’ outlining how we could have made a military response and possibly saved lives in Libya. They even acknowledge the assault had vehicle mounted anti aircraft (a fact I cannot coroborate) and yet still cannot embrace the idea that America soil | Read More »]]> http://www.redstate.com/cheetah772/2013/05/11/personhood-issue-aggravated-murders-vs-abortions/ http://www.redstate.com/cheetah772/2013/05/11/personhood-issue-aggravated-murders-vs-abortions/#comments Sat, 11 May 2013 18:12:45 +0000 Cheetah772 (Diary)Cheetah772 (Diary)
Ariel Castro is being charged with multiple counts of aggravated murders for each time a pregnancy resulted in miscarriage by physically abusing 3 women held in captivity for a decade.  Ohio has a provision in its law that allows the prosecutor to charge a person with a count of aggravated murder if done with the intent of forcing a pregnant woman to terminate her pregnancy | Read More »]]> Cheetah772 (Diary)
Ariel Castro is being charged with multiple counts of aggravated murders for each time a pregnancy resulted in miscarriage by physically abusing 3 women held in captivity for a decade.  Ohio has a provision in its law that allows the prosecutor to charge a person with a count of aggravated murder if done with the intent of forcing a pregnant woman to terminate her pregnancy | Read More »]]> http://www.redstate.com/steven_willis/2013/05/11/irs-apology-misleading/ http://www.redstate.com/steven_willis/2013/05/11/irs-apology-misleading/#comments Sat, 11 May 2013 16:17:09 +0000 Steven Willis (Diary)Steven Willis (Diary)
Lois Lerner blamed a “local career employee” of the Cincinnati office. That is disingenuous for at least two reasons: 1. All applications for exempt status are mailed to Covington, KY, which is across the river from Cincinnati. The Cincinnati IRS office handles applications for exempt status from all states. This is true for both 501(c)(3) and (c)(4) applications. As the Director of the Exempt Organization | Read More »]]> Steven Willis (Diary)
Lois Lerner blamed a “local career employee” of the Cincinnati office. That is disingenuous for at least two reasons: 1. All applications for exempt status are mailed to Covington, KY, which is across the river from Cincinnati. The Cincinnati IRS office handles applications for exempt status from all states. This is true for both 501(c)(3) and (c)(4) applications. As the Director of the Exempt Organization | Read More »]]> http://www.redstate.com/ratio/2013/01/23/confessions-of-a-racist/ http://www.redstate.com/ratio/2013/01/23/confessions-of-a-racist/#comments Wed, 23 Jan 2013 08:26:23 +0000 ratio (Diary)ratio (Diary)
The 2012 presidential election taught me a lot about myself. I was surprised to learn that I’m a rabid racist. Many respected civil rights leaders, and really smart actors and other intellectual giants, pointed out that people supporting voter ID were racists. Apparently, the multistate convictions of ACORN and other purveyors of voter fraud, the books demonstrating a plethora of examples of election fraud (contrary | Read More »]]> ratio (Diary)
The 2012 presidential election taught me a lot about myself. I was surprised to learn that I’m a rabid racist. Many respected civil rights leaders, and really smart actors and other intellectual giants, pointed out that people supporting voter ID were racists. Apparently, the multistate convictions of ACORN and other purveyors of voter fraud, the books demonstrating a plethora of examples of election fraud (contrary | Read More »]]> http://www.redstate.com/runner12/2013/05/11/in-memorium-dallas-willard-1935-2013/ http://www.redstate.com/runner12/2013/05/11/in-memorium-dallas-willard-1935-2013/#comments Sat, 11 May 2013 12:25:58 +0000 runner12 (Diary)runner12 (Diary)
Among all of the busyness of this week’s news cycle came the sad news that Dallas Willard passed away on Wednesday of pancreatic cancer. Dallas Willard was a professor of philosophy at USC and at one time was the director of  that department. He was also one of the greatest Christian thinkers/theologians to emerge within the last fifty years. He has been described  by many | Read More »]]> runner12 (Diary)
Among all of the busyness of this week’s news cycle came the sad news that Dallas Willard passed away on Wednesday of pancreatic cancer. Dallas Willard was a professor of philosophy at USC and at one time was the director of  that department. He was also one of the greatest Christian thinkers/theologians to emerge within the last fifty years. He has been described  by many | Read More »]]> http://www.redstate.com/andrewhyman/2013/05/10/anthony-kennedy-on-adolf-hitler/ http://www.redstate.com/andrewhyman/2013/05/10/anthony-kennedy-on-adolf-hitler/#comments Fri, 10 May 2013 19:57:21 +0000 AndrewHyman (Diary)AndrewHyman (Diary)
A few days ago, U. S. Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy gave an interview with Ray Suarez of  PBS.  The interview is both illuminating (about Kennedy), and depressing.  Here’s a link. Among other things, Kennedy discusses the Nazi-era rule requiring that yellow stars be worn by Jews, which Kennedy says was so awful as to be inconsistent with the “Rule of Law” — meaning that | Read More »]]> AndrewHyman (Diary)
A few days ago, U. S. Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy gave an interview with Ray Suarez of  PBS.  The interview is both illuminating (about Kennedy), and depressing.  Here’s a link. Among other things, Kennedy discusses the Nazi-era rule requiring that yellow stars be worn by Jews, which Kennedy says was so awful as to be inconsistent with the “Rule of Law” — meaning that | Read More »]]> http://www.redstate.com/freedomworks/2013/05/09/adventures-into-the-alcohol-nanny-state/ http://www.redstate.com/freedomworks/2013/05/09/adventures-into-the-alcohol-nanny-state/#comments Thu, 09 May 2013 16:19:59 +0000 freedomworks (Diary)freedomworks (Diary)
Around the time that most college and graduate school kids were off enjoying Spring Break, I attended the Alcohol Policy 16 Conference held just outside of the Beltway in northern Virginia. For three excruciatingly long days, attendees heard from presenters from across the globe on a variety of alcohol-related topics, ranging from “Preventing binge drinking on college campuses” to “Pricing alcohol to offset social costs.” | Read More »]]> freedomworks (Diary)
Around the time that most college and graduate school kids were off enjoying Spring Break, I attended the Alcohol Policy 16 Conference held just outside of the Beltway in northern Virginia. For three excruciatingly long days, attendees heard from presenters from across the globe on a variety of alcohol-related topics, ranging from “Preventing binge drinking on college campuses” to “Pricing alcohol to offset social costs.” | Read More »]]> http://www.redstate.com/wyatt/2013/05/13/lets-talk-gay-marriage-part-1/ http://www.redstate.com/wyatt/2013/05/13/lets-talk-gay-marriage-part-1/#comments Mon, 13 May 2013 07:00:10 +0000 S. Wyatt Young (Diary)S. Wyatt Young (Diary)
Let’s talk gay marriage. This is the first in a yet-to-be-determined-part series on an issue that matters dearly to me. I believe in marriage. I believe that marriage is the sacred union of one man and one woman, and it devastates me to no end both that liberals believe government is capable of simply changing that definition on a whim, and that many state governments | Read More »]]> S. Wyatt Young (Diary)
Let’s talk gay marriage. This is the first in a yet-to-be-determined-part series on an issue that matters dearly to me. I believe in marriage. I believe that marriage is the sacred union of one man and one woman, and it devastates me to no end both that liberals believe government is capable of simply changing that definition on a whim, and that many state governments | Read More »]]> http://www.redstate.com/clmyers/2013/05/22/conservatism-and-small-business/ http://www.redstate.com/clmyers/2013/05/22/conservatism-and-small-business/#comments Wed, 22 May 2013 04:30:16 +0000 Chris Myers (Diary)Chris Myers (Diary)
Just some quick thoughts on why I think conservatives should support small business: 1. Private property gives a person a measure of economic power (i.e., the power to access and use his own resources as he sees fit), and thus a measure of freedom. This power can be used to achieve one’s ends in cooperation with others, or by coercing others. 2. A person who | Read More »]]> Chris Myers (Diary)
Just some quick thoughts on why I think conservatives should support small business: 1. Private property gives a person a measure of economic power (i.e., the power to access and use his own resources as he sees fit), and thus a measure of freedom. This power can be used to achieve one’s ends in cooperation with others, or by coercing others. 2. A person who | Read More »]]> http://www.redstate.com/benjaminhodge/2013/02/22/ku-law-professor-stephen-ware-interviewed-on-wichita-tv-about-kansas-unaccountable-judiciary/ http://www.redstate.com/benjaminhodge/2013/02/22/ku-law-professor-stephen-ware-interviewed-on-wichita-tv-about-kansas-unaccountable-judiciary/#comments Fri, 22 Feb 2013 23:00:12 +0000 Benjamin Hodge (Diary)Benjamin Hodge (Diary)
KU professor Stephen Ware:  ”This violates basic equality among citizens, the principle of one-person, one-vote. The current system elevates one small group and treats everyone else like second-class citizens.” Kansas is the only state in the union that grants lawyers a majority control of the judicial selection process.  I can’t imagine how it’s constitutional.  10,000 lawyers control 2.8 million Kansans.  In short, it doesn’t matter | Read More »]]> Benjamin Hodge (Diary)
KU professor Stephen Ware:  ”This violates basic equality among citizens, the principle of one-person, one-vote. The current system elevates one small group and treats everyone else like second-class citizens.” Kansas is the only state in the union that grants lawyers a majority control of the judicial selection process.  I can’t imagine how it’s constitutional.  10,000 lawyers control 2.8 million Kansans.  In short, it doesn’t matter | Read More »]]>