Category Archives: Politics
S.B. 1070
Introduction There has been a lot of talk around the state, the nation, and the world about S.B. 1070, Arizona’s recent illegal immigration bill (note that it’s a bill, not a law… there is a difference). Most of that talk … Continue reading
#104995
Tonight, I shook the hand of one of the most amazing humans I’ve ever met in my life. I finished a bit of work this afternoon and, with nothing better to do, decided to wander around. On my way home, … Continue reading
Holocaust Denial
According to a story at MSNBC.com, “Limbaugh, Glenn Beck, Sarah Palin and the rest of the loud-mouthed right wing are… engaged in the vile evil of Holocaust denial” when they protest against Obama’s healthcare initiative.* Huh? I get that MSNBC … Continue reading
What Would Sharpton Do?
The above cartoon appeared in the New York Post earlier today, immediately giving now-Irrelevant Race-Bater Al Sharpton a massive chub: The cartoon in today’s New York Post is troubling at best given the historic racist attacks of African-Americans as being … Continue reading
WWJAD?
“We have no government armed with power capable of contending with human passions unbridled by morality and religion. Avarice, ambition, revenge, or gallantry, would break the strongest cords of our Constitution as a whale goes through a net. Our Constitution … Continue reading
ObamaWatch 2008: WTF??? Edition
We cannot continue to rely only on our military in order to achieve the national security objectives that we’ve set. We’ve got to have a civilian national security force that’s just as powerful, just as strong, just as well-funded. Exactly … Continue reading
State of the State
So… how is America doing? Take this little quiz and see for yourself! Answer yes, no, or somewhat to the following: Abolition of property in land and application of all rents of land to public purposes. A heavy progressive or … Continue reading
Palin-drome
In the spirit of fair play, here is a leaked excerpt from VP candidate Sarah Palin’s upcoming RNC speech. Disclaimer: this might also be real. On her experience as a public servant: “I had the privilege of living most of … Continue reading