I couldnt help but repost this after seeing it on National Review Online. There are a lot of good quotes in in a monologue scene out of Dragnet regarding our nation. I cant help but wonder how many people dont know how good we have it and are willing to [...]
Many times it helps when we look to history when trying to understand the present. This can be applied to the current “health insurance reform” debate.
Democrats and socialist then were trying to pass much of what is being attempted now, but in a more mild form.
The principles and dangers which [...]
Sorry thats its been a week in between post. I hope to have a lot more forth coming and have really slacked. Most of my time has been spent on twitter and to be frank, a lot has really happened over the past month which I hope to explain in [...]
While I am highly critical of many policies pushed by our governor Jay Nixon, I do believe he should be given a bonus point or two for visiting our troops abroad.
Nixon could simply have opted to stay in state. Instead he decided to visit our men and women serving abroad [...]
This video explains the direction President Obama and Democrats are taking concerning our national debt. It should be noted that this does not include proposals such as providing universal health care or a second stimulus bill.
[...]Like many people I am sure, I was struck side ways by Sarah Palin’s announcement that she would be resigning from the governor’s office effective July 26, 2009.
Going through the various posts, thoughts and speculations I would say Charles Krauthammer comes the closest to how I feel things panned out. [...]
I will be, with any luck, far away from the keyboard over the next couple of days.
I did want to wish everyone a happy fourth and to remind people that we broke from the British for freedom and liberty.
I pray that people remember the roots of our great nation.
[...]After debating for the past week or so whether to just let the Sanford event go by without comment or not I decided to at very least post a few things Ive been twittering about.
At first I thought people might have been too hard on Sanford who came out of [...]
With events in Iran heating up I would advise people to watch the following channels/twitters:
[twitter.com] (thats #iranelection)
[...]Gotta love it. Lets see more of this.. and more talk about what Republicans can and will do to return us to our greatness (and I dont mean more government programs).
[...]Wanted to make a quick note here about where a lot of my time and quick thoughts have been shared: Via Twitter.
Used to be, blogs were *the* place to post if you have a thought.
Truth is, however, they are at the moment very cumbersome to maneuver around and fill out. [...]
Today we commemorate D-Day, the beginning of the end for Hilter’s fascist regime and the liberation of Europe.
The price paid to preserve freedom and liberty then and now still cannot be measured.
[...]A few weeks ago I posted a piece regarding candidate demagoguery of the entire earmark issue. I predict that the issue will be raised repeatedly in the Seventh Congressional District (Missouri) primary.
To that end, Chad Livengood’s piece today is a home run and must read.
Why? Because it provides at [...]
In a press release yesterday Congressman Roy Blunt made note of an award given to him last week by the ACU noting his commitment to grass root concerns. Only Representatives receiving an ACU rating of 80 or higher received the award.
Blunt’s record for the 2008 congress stood at 88. [...]
Democrats apparently are looking at adding a regressive tax to fund a trillion dollar experiment in nationalization of health care.
The tax, traditionally know as a VAT (Value added tax), would be a tax on all goods and services. This is not to be confused with the fair tax which [...]
I will flesh out a lot of these points, but let me note a few:
The media coverage is disgustingly one sided with no analysis of Sotomayor’s actual case work. Much of which apparently is shoddy work at best (only recieving 11 out of 44 possible votes from justices).
Bush ‘41 [...]
The Associated Press reported today that the dollar is declining because of worries regarding the trillions of dollars America is in debt for (and which will become worse in the forth coming future).
What about this? How does such a move impact your personal pocket book?
There are two direct ways [...]
As both a business and political consultant I get queried a lot about Facebook, Twitter, Myspace and YouTube.
Well, while I maintain accounts to tinker with and make sure I stay atop new media technology - I never really took time to flesh out my own accounts beyond what was needed [...]
I got to view the new Star Trek movie over the week end with the expectation that it would be nothing more than a poke in the eye of the old series. After all, creator JJ Abrams went out of his way to prove that “this was not your father’s [...]
After doing some reading this afternoon I feel compelled to make an observation regarding a post made by David Catanese over at the KY3 “Political Notebook.”
There is a very good reason why James Carville’s Democracy Corps pushed the poll and all but wrote a press release for Sarah Steelman. [...]
I wanted to post a simple comment regarding the passing of Jack Kemp.
The man was more than just your run of the mill politician. He was someone who young people could look up to and say - there stands someone who understands policy and addresses it head on. I [...]
Sorry guys, wanted to let you know I am still out here and really do exist. Honest!!
Ive been up to my eyeballs in real life stuff in addition to a whole host of political issues which are beyond troubling.
If I were to write my complete thoughts on the subject of [...]
Today I wanted to make a quick follow up note regarding the media coverage of the “tea parties” which were held not just here, but across the nation.
Words cannot describe the lack of professionalism, mean spiritedness, and down right out lies which were portrayed both nationally and on the local [...]
Enough with the depressing news for the past few weeks. I hope everyone will enjoy this little bit of entertainment as presented by my favorite Muppet - Beaker.
[...]To be sure, the Missouri Information Analysis Center’s report is troubling in many aspects. Whether one focuses on its apparent mention of conservative and Christian icons as being a sign of being a potential terrorist or the lack of research supporting the document - bottom line is that its a [...]
Just a heads up for those of you who arent following the budget battle in Congress as our children’s future (and their kids) is being spent. Congress apparently is moving to a system in which Horde and Alliance Republicans and Democrats might be able to resolve their differences in a [...]
10. Timing of the news conference conflicts with family DVD night.
9. Watching paint dry is more interesting. For those who want to be more “environmentally friendly” grass growing is an EPA acceptable alternative (to this point).
8. WWE offers better acting. The entire event including questions and answers are scripted [...]
In a poll that is certainly going to change between now and November 2010, Republicans took a slight two percent (within the margin of error) lead.
The significance is not so much the lead, is that the ballot is so close and the mood of the country still may be in [...]
Obama FY2010 Budget View more presentations from RobertBluey.
For those who believe President Obama and Democrats in Congress are some sort of God send and fiscally responsible, the Congressional Budget Office has some news for you - the United States is 11 trillion [...]
As I plow through various tid bits of work a few stories caught my attention which I feel need a little pointing out.
Carville wanted Bush to fail: In an interesting story just now emerging - Democrat strategist James Carville stated on the morning of September 11 (before the terrorist [...]
With some of the comments swimming around the media over the last few days over the recently passed budget, I would like to air a couple concerns of mine.
First, I believe that Bond could have made a larger impact by voting against the budget as proposed.
The budget as released by [...]
Normally I dont repost chain email or press releases, but in this case the analogy regarding the stimulus bill (aka porkulus) is so telling that I felt it needed reprinting. Keep in mind this is a fictional story, but states many truths.
Shortly after class, an economics student approaches his economics [...]
Any reasonable observer of our political system will tell you that the earmark process needs honest reform. From the notorious bridge to no where to money spent on various home district pet projects.
Still, while proven reformers like Representative Jeff Flake and Senator John McCain from Arizona lead the way, others [...]
The Associated Press reported that HB496 was defeated on the floor of the Missouri State Senate 18-6 yesterday.
The bill would make Sudafed a controlled substance and require a doctors visit before people could purchase it.
While I understand the reasoning behind the effort to combat meth, to me the piece [...]
Its not often I give media outlets kudos because, to be honest, there is so much intellectually wrong about them.
I am going to step out on a limb here and point to a lot of work Chad Livengood is doing over at the News-Leader.
While I still loath the editorial department [...]
Roy Blunt got to comment yesterday on the Fox Business network and debated issues ranging from the current economic situation to government provided health care. I highly advise people to watching this exchange. Lots of substance.
Is there any wonder Robin Carnahan refuses to meet Congressman Blunt at any type of [...]
If reports from the Wall Street Journal and the Hill are correct, then the Obama administration will be making unprecedented grabs of power in depth, breadth and perhaps most concerning the speed at which the expansion of government control will increase.
To start off, Obama is promising unions that the Orwellian [...]
For those who havent taken notice yet, several politicians in Jefferson City are seeking to make Sudafed a controlled substance in Missouri.
Yeah, I aint kidding either.
I understand the logic behind the bill in making an effort to take away pseudoephedrine, the key ingredient to making meth.
However, to force people [...]
Remember during the campaign when Senator Claire McCaskill and Barack Obama visited Springfield, Missouri and announced that he wasn’t a gun grabber?
Similarly, anyone remember when people such as my self warned other wise pointing to Obama’s record when he voted on matters in the Illinois state legislature which proved other [...]
Can you dig it? I can.
Scott Adams absolutely nails the truth with this publication regarding the bail out hearings which Congress held (and is still holding).
[...]Many times you will see me post about political media bias in the national, state and even local media outlets. It used to not be so bad, especially on the local level. Recently, however, this has changed for the worse.
Perhaps what is most perplexing is how some “journalist” whine when [...]
I will explain more on this tomorrow when I digest things a bit more, but the bottom line to me is this - Obama claims that he is not for big government, yet what he proposes and what was passed in HR 1 (aka porkulus) proves otherwise. The bill President [...]
Earlier today I posted that KY3’s “political blog” was more gossip and rumor than hard news. Well, staying true to his modus operandi, Catanese decided tonight to play the yellow journalism card.
Whether Catanese is only trying to create news, incite problems within the Republican party or just trying [...]
If multiple Missouri media outlets (including the St. Louis Post Dispatch) are correct in that Roy Blunt will be making his entrance into the race tomorrow I will make sure to post a few thoughts and over all analysis. Here are a few tid bits on the matter to tide [...]
There is a reason why bank nationalization was a core tenet of Marxism and the old Soviet model of government. Those who control the central flow of money also control a large tool which will either empower or enslave the population.
What do I mean by this?
Lets look at the recently [...]
On today’s docket of things to do include a list of judging assignments ranging from the Blogaronis (local blog awards) to doing my bit for the Polly Awards, which I will be again judging for this year.
The one thing which stands out for the Blogaronis is the lack of [...]
The question I would like to pose to those who read this blog revolves around honest policy discussion. How many bills in American history with such a range of implications were passed in a mere ten hours, no committee work and with no review from members of Congress.
Were there not [...]
Readers of this blog know how much I loathe Barry Bonds because of his use of steroids. Similarly, I offer no such reprieve for A-Rod after the recent revelation of his taking PEDs.
Do I give him props for being a man and owning the problem? Yes.
However both Rodriguez and [...]
While most people in Missouri aren’t even thinking about the U.S. Senate race for Missouri in 2010, those in political operation and media are certainly chomping at the bit for any piece of news. Most are simply reporting news and by passing up on gossip opportunities.
This certainly is not the [...]
Following a personal link to Arizona Cardinal’s offensive coordinator, newly minted general manager Scott Pioli tapped Todd Haley for head coaching responsibilities for the Kansas City Chiefs.
Haley claims he knew about the job opening the day after the Super Bowl ended (this last Monday).
As a Chiefs fan I dont [...]
The Politico is reporting tonight that the Senate is trying to push through a last minute deal. Of course to me the whole bill is nothing more than a 900 billion dollar slush fund for various projects which are meant to keep Democrats in office through lining their friends [...]
You read that correctly.
House Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank is reported as saying that restrictions on executive pay “would apply to all financial institutions and might be extended to include all U.S. Companies.”
If you believe this is limited to solely Congressman Frank, think again.
Financial weekly says that Frank [...]
I wonder if Senator Claire McCaskill is feeling some heat or understands how truly sinister her plan to regulate executive pay is?
If there wasnt some sort of back lash or remorse, then why claim some sort of populist mandate while introducing a measure which President Obama apparently approves of?
To [...]
Tired of law makers like Charlie Rangel of New York and Obama Administration Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner getting off scott free with tax evasion while you and I are required by law to pay our taxes? Then be sure to contact your Congressman and get them to support H.R. [...]
In case you haven’t heard - the Kansas City Chiefs fired coach Herm Edwards yesterday after three absolutely abysmal seasons.
The question becomes, are the rumors regarding Mike Shanahan taking the helm true?
Chief officials are saying no way, but there are various sources which point to owner Lamar Hunt being [...]
I want to start an educational series of sorts which focus on the foundations of our nation and what make it great. For those who might think it involves some fundamental insertion of government into our lives, you would be wrong.
In fact each and every time government has asserted its [...]
I read some where this morning that we Americans take the switching of power from one party to another too lax, and I would agree with them.
No matter how much we might disagree with whomever won in November I firmly believe that we as Americans should be proud tomorrow because of [...]
It seems that the New York governor is going to select Caroline Kennedy as senator for the state of New York.
Outside of her name, what type of experience does she bring to the office of Senator? Absolutely none.
Apparently the only reason she is being considered for the job is [...]
For those who thought election talk revolving around Obama being a Marxist was off kilter, I offer you the latest in a line of evidence which proves other wise and should be raising red flags all over America.
Instead we are about to enter a seventy two hour media orgasm [...]
Rasmussen Reports: Most Americans Say Leaders Clueless On The Economy - 58% of Americans lack confidence in their leaders on the economic crisis. I would agree with this whole heartedly.
I run a small business and I always hate seeing a chunk of my hard earned money getting sucked into [...]
I am sure some of us read the headline over the past couple of days about Democrat chairman in the House of Representatives getting steamed and so forth, but did anyone read the article?
Whats more, do people really understand what the underlying problem is and why it is so [...]
Wanted to make a quick comment regarding U.S. Airways flight 1549: Thank God for miracles.
Very few water landings ever are successful. Fewer have everyone come out alive and in relatively good condition.
To that degree, we should all thank God for his hand of mercy in protecting those individuals.
Dont [...]
I dont mind telling you guys out there, some of this is down right out bone chilling.
First there is a story burried in a story regarding Charlie Rangel’s proposal to bring back the draft. You heard me right, Charlie Rangel is trying to push a bill to bring back the [...]
A couple of days ago I carped a bit about the media being in love with Nixon, to which I am sure a few reporters either laughed off the comment or just cursed underneath their breath in disagreement. To which I would point to the coverage of the current fee office [...]
By now most people who are like my self and addicted to news probably knows about the little stunt pulled by Governor Nixon’s administration today where they sought to confiscate cell phones. While the media objected, Nixon still got his way by getting reporters to turn off the phones.
So [...]
Remember all the reports earlier this year that the polar ice caps were melting worse than ever before and it wouldnt be too long before they completely disappeared? Well, um, it looks like reality is something different.
According to current data the ice levels are now back to the same place [...]
Quick Sunday note. I ran across a thread on Redstate.com which pointed to a quote from Ann Coulter regarding why Sarah Palin should not run for president in 2012.
“If I were Sarah Palin’s adviser I would strongly advise her to not run in 2012. She’s very young.”
Instead, Palin [...]
Senator Durbin of Illinois apparently admitted that mailing billions of dollars to Americans last year in an effort to “stimulate” the economy failed.
Once we are past the “master of the obvious” moment for the thought, I would like to commend him on pointing out that targeted tax cuts might [...]
Just a couple of late night notes here regarding the Obama stimulus “plan” and the various reactions to it.
Simply put, there is no plan. At least we are not seeing a lot of details, just broad strokes with more of the same “hope, faith, change” rhetoric.
Whats more, dont be fooled [...]
In what can only be described as a jaw-dropping piece written by CNN Money writer Steve Hargreaves explores and advocates radical energy taxes which could permanently cripple our nation’s economy.
In the piece Hargreaves takes up the case that American needs to significantly increase our gas taxes in an effort [...]
With unemployment at 7.2% this morning and employers cutting jobs left and right, how wise does it look to have forced a raise in the minimum wage with no cap? Hm?
If I lost my job and wanted to start my own business or simply wanted to hire someone for extra [...]
A news story which hasnt made any news at all, but is of utmost importance is the Democrats doing away with “prompt” Motion to Recommits.
Not only did this motion break with more than a hundred years of tradition in the House of Representatives, but it severly restricts any voice or rights which [...]
This is a very bad thing. Bond is a class act. Somone that younger politicians from both sides of the isle could learn from.
However he apparently believes his time is past. It reminds me a lot of Virginia Senator Warner’s retirement which surrendered a very important seat to Democrats.
Similarly, with [...]
Its the day of the national title game for college football and Alabama is sitting at home after an embarassing loss to Utah. Barack Obama and Democrats are espousing the need for massive government entitlements while shutting out the ability for dissent or questions to be asked of their proposals. [...]
In one of those all too predictable moments it looks as if another ACORN worker has been indicted for voter registration fraud here in the state of Missouri.
Of course there is spin on both sides of the isle regarding the matter but the following facts remain:
Democrats want people to [...]
Wanted to post a quick thought on the silence of Barack Obama on Isreal’s response to Hamas attacks on its territory.
Obama’s silence is defeaning.
Even though American policy is in the hands of the Bush administration still, the least thing Obama could do is offer some sort of statement of support [...]
I am going to make a quick note regarding the recent news story coming out of Minnesota where Al Franken - comedian turned politician wannabe might be announced as the winner of the U.S. Senate seat held by Norm Coleman.
The lesson which should be learned here is that Democrats will [...]
During the past eight years on the national level the media at large used many “unnamed sources” to make many sweeping accusations against the Bush administration and Republicans in general. While the headlines stuck for a while, many of the charges fell apart once the allegations were looked into. It [...]
These news stories happened a while back with little or no fan fare, but if appointed these people will have significant impacts upon our society in what promises to be a most negative and undemocratic fashion.
Remember the warnings running up to the election about an Obama administration taking away the [...]
Yes, I am still here and kicking. I am simply needed to take a much needed break.
There are many things which are on my mind in the forthcoming 2009 year including who Americans will turn to in their time of need: Government, or God.
This may sound like a silly question, [...]
For years whether in church (or yes, dare I say elementry school programs) when we would sing “Gloria in Excelsis Deo,” we would pronounce excelsis as it sounded and was spelled in english. You know, the same way us Star Trek Fans would pronounce the name of Sulu’s shop, the Excelsior.
Out of no [...]
Yeah, I know we had a bit of an active weather week, but in all it wasnt that bad. At least not as bad as other parts of the country.
If you believe this week was rough, talk to me again when we have a qaurter inch of ice on the [...]
If his commentary and near word for word regurgitation of Jay Nixon talking points wasnt enough, KY3 “political reporter” David Catanese decided to interview local democrat Doug Harpool on a couple of issues.
This isnt the first time, and probably wont be the last that we see Catanese try to throw Harpool at [...]
Dont say you couldnt see this coming, because the writing was already on the wall earlier this year when the Obama campaign replaced two reporters on his airplane with members of media who were more favorable to him.
In this particular case, Time magazine’s bureau chief Jay Carney will be [...]
As I sit behind my keyboard this morning ramping up for another day of business I cannot help but wonder where the Christmas spirit is this year. I can count on one hand the number of times I have heard some one say “merry Christmas” to someone - and that [...]
After reading Jay Nixon’s proposal to “reform” the fee office over at life of Jason I must ask the question whether what we are seeing is any sort of substanative change at all.
What exactly are the points? Well, according to Jason the are as follows:
*Points will be awarded for [...]
I recieved a note yesterday from Chad Livengood over at the News-Leader.
Starting today and running through Januar third, the News-Leader will be posting Southwest Missouri legislator profiles, starting with Delbert Scott.
This is an excellent opportunity for all of us to get to know our elected officials and understand precisely what [...]
This is one of the funniest (or most sad, take your pick) statements I’ve read in ages.
Apparently President Elect Obama is either concerned about people stocking up on guns and ammunition to the point of commenting on the recent phenomenon.
“I believe in common-sense gun safety laws, and I believe [...]
Regardless of what the talking heads said about Saturday’s game against Florida, it was a close game and if it were not for last year’s Hiesman award winner taking charge and a critical mistake by a Alabama freshman, things could have turned out differently.
To be sure, this year was a [...]
Dont say some of us didnt warn people about government grabbing power and welding it over the individual, because now it is happening. Until people decide they want to take responsibility back and wont stand for this type of life style look for situations like these to only get worse.
The big hubub across the Missouri media recently was a budget estimate by incoming Governor Elect Jay Nixon’s point man, State Senator Wayne Goode. It is estimating that there will be a $340 million short fall in the state budget.
Budgets that come up short usually result from someone not living [...]
If there is any question on whether the United States should still persue a drill here, drill now policy; this should answer. OPEC is looking to cut production further in an effort to shock oil prices back to the $70 to $90 a dollar barrel range.
Khelil, who is also [...]
Senator Saxby Chambliss won a run off against Obama Backed Democrat Jim Martin by twenty points.
The victory is worth noting for a couple of reasons. One would be because Obama and Sarah Palin both campaigned for their perspective candidates in addition to the various grass roots efforts which were [...]
This is a must watch video in which Fred Thompson points out the perils and traps of what Democrats (including president-elect Obama) is currently proposing on how to get us out of our current financial situation.
If you believe Democrats are proposing tax cuts and other supply side motivations which got [...]
This story is a little relieving to me in that it appears on the surface we (the United States) got wind of something and warned India not once, but twice. In fact details of the tip appear to have mirrored at least some of what happened.
Why is this important?
It [...]
With all the troubles experienced by the Kansas City Chiefs this season it seems like some sort of a miracle that they (the Chiefs) would win one, let alone two games. Yet that is exactly what happened yesterday.
Keep in mind I am not sure it would not have happened if [...]
Its Thanksgiving and its been a wonderful one at that.
With this short post I am going to point to the terrorist attacks currently going on in india (Ive read various estimates on how many terrorist and to what extent operations are ongoing), but lets just say its been very “spectacular” [...]
As Indicated before, I would note when Obama is right. These two selections, if confirmed, are examples of that.
Many people I talk to and read agree the selection of Volker to head Obama’s economic board is a solid one. While not being the Treasuring Secretary, Volker does bring many [...]
