Fred Thompson delivers dose of common sense on the economy and our government's "spend yourself to prosperity plan". … [Continue reading] about Common Sense: Fred Thompson on the Economy
Mikheil Saakashvili: Georgia Acted in Self-Defense
There's always two sides to every story and unfortunately, for the most part the western new media has only told half story about the Russian invasion of Georgia. If you haven't read Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili's excellent Op Ed in today's … [Continue reading] about Mikheil Saakashvili: Georgia Acted in Self-Defense
Happy Thanksgiving
I'll be sepending tomorrow with family so I'd like to take a moment to wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving... To every Soldier, Sailor, Airman and Marine: Thank You and God Bless You. A Cowboy's Thanksgiving Prayer By Steve Lucas Dear Lord, I'm … [Continue reading] about Happy Thanksgiving
The $25 Billion Question
Holman W. Jenkins Jr. has an excellent Op Ed piece in today's Wall Street Journal. Mr. Jenkins ask the one question that no one Congress dares ask... Why is it Ford and GM can build viable auto businesses all over the world but not in North … [Continue reading] about The $25 Billion Question
Marine Makes Insurgents Pay the Price
"The deadliest weapon in the world is a Marine and his rifle!" - General "Black Jack" Pershing, USA I've seen this story on several blogs recently, it was first published on Marines.mil on November 16. Marines’ heroic actions at Shewan leave … [Continue reading] about Marine Makes Insurgents Pay the Price
Julie Amero’s Four Year Nightmare is Finally Over
Alex Eckelberry has the details. After 4 years and 2 months, Julie Amero is now free. You’ll recall that Julie Amero was convicted of 4 felony counts, each count carrying a maximum of 10 years, for exposing school children to pornography. The … [Continue reading] about Julie Amero’s Four Year Nightmare is Finally Over
Crime Doesn’t Pay: Carjacking Suspect Clubbed With Frozen Turkey
That's gonna leave mark! From Examiner.com: RALEIGH, N.C. - Stopped. Cold turkey. North Carolina authorities say a shopper clubbed an alleged carjacker with a frozen turkey as he tried to steal a woman's car in a grocery store parking lot … [Continue reading] about Crime Doesn’t Pay: Carjacking Suspect Clubbed With Frozen Turkey
Creeping Socialism: Bush Defends Citigroup Bailout
I'm at a loss for words here... From the AP via Michelle Malkin: President Bush argued Monday that the government’s dramatic rescue of Citigroup was necessary to “safeguard the financial system” and help the economy recover, and he said there could … [Continue reading] about Creeping Socialism: Bush Defends Citigroup Bailout
Here We Go Again: Feds Agree to Citibank Bailout
From the Wall Street Journal: The federal government agreed Sunday to take unprecedented steps to stabilize Citigroup by moving to guarantee close to $300 billion in troubled assets weighing on the bank's books. Treasury has agreed to inject an … [Continue reading] about Here We Go Again: Feds Agree to Citibank Bailout
Fred Thompson Drops RNC Bid for Return to Acting
Continuing with my catching up on things theme here... It looks like the race for RNC Chair has tightened a little more. I mentioned a few days ago that former House Speaker Newt Gingrich's bid for appeared to be losing steam and now comes word … [Continue reading] about Fred Thompson Drops RNC Bid for Return to Acting
Newt: Let’s Have a Real Middle-Class Tax Cut
I've been a little out of pocket over the last couple of days so guess you could say I'm playing a bit of catchup with this post. I suspect most of you read Newt Gingrich's Wall Street Journal Op Ed on middle class tax cuts: Let's Have a Real … [Continue reading] about Newt: Let’s Have a Real Middle-Class Tax Cut
Bleg: In Search of Gift Ideas
Hey Gang, I need some advice. I'm starting to think about my Christmas shopping and I'm having a tough time coming up with gift ideas for my niece (age 10) and my nephew (age 8). Part of my quandary comes from the fact that they have damn near … [Continue reading] about Bleg: In Search of Gift Ideas
Mitt Romney: Let Detroit Go Bankrupt
Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney has a must read Op Ed on troubles facing Chrysler, Ford and GM in today's New York Times. Let Detroit Go Bankrupt By Mitt Romney, New York Times Op-Ed, Wednesday, November 18, 2008 Boston IF General … [Continue reading] about Mitt Romney: Let Detroit Go Bankrupt
Just Go Already
It's over. Alaska Senator Ted Steven has lost his re-election bid... Steven's was defeated by Democrat Mark Begich after being convicted on corruption charges in October. Hey Ted, thanks for the memories Now just go... and good riddance. … [Continue reading] about Just Go Already
Shay Dillon “Wide Awake”
My musical tastes are eclectic to say the least... You'll find everything from Aaron Tippin to Winton Marsalis and Pete Fountain on my iPod. One of my favorite albums is "Through the Fire" from an incredibly soulful R&B singer named Shay … [Continue reading] about Shay Dillon “Wide Awake”