Category Archives: Politics

How is this hard?

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Jay

Saw the other day an article about the latest intentions by the USPS to review and possibly close thousands of unprofitable branches. But we need the services they offer! But it’s the central focus of the village! Wail. Gnash. How … Continue reading →

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Amazing Calvin Coolidge Speech

Posted on October 18, 2010 by Jay

Amazing due to the content. Amazing due to being the first sound film of a President. Via Cato

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The Mosque

Posted on August 15, 2010 by Jay

I just can’t believe the furor over the mosque planned near Ground Zero. Well, I can. What I can’t belive is how obscenely misguided so many people are on the topic, and that some of the statements made by one … Continue reading →

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The Problem With Social Conservatives

Posted on June 20, 2010 by Jay

Are they de facto socialists? (This is a video, well worth watching, linking gay marriage, corporate welfare, etc.)

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It’s About Trust

Posted on June 29, 2009 by Jay

Via Glenn Reynolds, an interesting look at what we think of adultery in politicians, and in general, given the Mark Sanford political suicide. I’d never really thought about it, but it makes sense that we elect people based on integrity … Continue reading →

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Cuba

Posted on April 18, 2009 by Jay

I just noticed a brief commentary by someone I respect on the libertarian right, and I know there are many others, absolutely vehement against trade with Cuba. On some level, I can see that. However, I can also see what … Continue reading →

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Unconstitutional

Posted on November 7, 2008 by Jay

Unconstitutional. Just like McCain-Feingold. Just like the Kelo taking. Not like the “conservative” Court is going to save us. At least the draft can be reasonably argued as a sometimes necessary evil, despite it being the also unconstitutional slippery slope … Continue reading →

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Perfectly Fair

Posted on October 2, 2008 by Jay

If Gwen Ifill were moderating the Obama/McCain debate, then that would make her impossibly partisan. This is merely the Palin/Biden debate. How could she be impartial if her buddy isn’t in it? Not like the appearance of impropriety matters. And … Continue reading →

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What the hell year is this again?

Posted on August 16, 2008 by Deb

What, exactly, do the freaking Russians think they’re up to? I mean, this? Forfuckssake. Reads like a bad joke. What a bunch of assholes.