http://www.redstate.com/mustango Just another RedState: Where the VRWC Conspires Online weblog Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:00:44 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en In general I find the writing at the libertarian Cato Institute rather well-reasoned and frequently on target.  That is why I am highly agitated by a piece written by Dan Mitchell of the institute today, which seems to throw facts to the wind in order to very belatedly jump on ... http://www.redstate.com/mustango/2009/11/19/cato-institute-writer-declares-stimulus-bushs-fault/ Apologies in advance for this, but as a choral singer by way of hobby, the recent post by Congressman Frank Lucas inspired me to jot down new lyrics to the tune of one of my group's favorite songs, "Seasons of Love" from the Broadway play and movie Rent.  So without ... http://www.redstate.com/mustango/2009/10/23/our-countrys-financial-standing-rent-asunder/ Following CNBC and TheStreet.com's Jim Cramer can be a frustrating experience at times.  Just when you think he's onto something regarding what's wrong with the administration, like his proclivity for starting trade wars, the stock market decides to ignore the news, causing Cramer to decide there's no story there at ... http://www.redstate.com/mustango/2009/10/02/cramers-remorse-xiii-its-all-pelosi/ moar funny pictures http://www.redstate.com/mustango/2009/09/15/my-submission-to-graphjam/ It's been a while since Jim Cramer of CNBC fame has turned out to complain about the actions of Barack Obama, the man whose candidacy and election he whole-heartedly endorsed.  In fairness to Cramer, though, epic market rallies (over 50% in six months) will tend to mollify a person for ... http://www.redstate.com/mustango/2009/09/14/cramers-remorse-xii-the-trade-warmonger-in-the-white-house/ One of the sticking points for me on this whole healthcare debate has always how the left always comes back, "well where's your side's plan?"  Somehow responses of "stuck in committee" or "never to see the light of day while Pelosi is in charge" never seemed entirely satisfactory. But this morning ... http://www.redstate.com/mustango/2009/08/14/end-of-life-for-the-pretense-of-open-mindedness/ I'm very appreciative of the positive feedback I'm getting on this series, but I have to caution those optimistic that we are seeing a "conversion" in progress that we're a very long way away from that.  Case in point, Jim Cramer's morning article titled, "Don't Hit the Brakes on 'Cash ... http://www.redstate.com/mustango/2009/08/03/cramers-non-remorse-xi-clunk/ Show of hands, everyone who thinks Sarah Palin was the worst thing to happen to the Republican Party in a long time.  Okay, now put them down, because I have someone worse, far worse, in almost every way. His name is Patrick M. Byrne, and if the Daily Kos could have ... http://www.redstate.com/mustango/2009/07/28/patrick-m-byrne-will-you-please-go-away-now/ I haven't had a lot to report on the Jim Cramer front for a little while as the Mad Money host's mood seems to swing very much in line with the stock market.  When it's down, he's angry, when it's up, he's ebullient.  I suppose that's only natural for a ... http://www.redstate.com/mustango/2009/07/22/cramers-non-remorse-x-obamas-a-moderate/ A few things that I did not know about Pastor F, came to light as I took my turn to serve as scripture reader this morning.  A note on the wall indicated that he should be added to the prayer list because his "cancer has metastasized" (spread). I did not know ... http://www.redstate.com/mustango/2009/07/12/pastor-sandalista-update/