Category Archives: Culture

GOP Re-brands as the New Coke

Posted on 11 May 2013 by

Here is an excellent YouTube video by Bill Whittle of PJTV Afterburner. Mr. Whittle makes quite valid points and we — as well as the Grand Obsolete Party (GOP) — should take them (and him) seriously. Will the GOP do … Continue reading →

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Freedom can be Taken. When Inherited or otherwise Given, does it Last?

Posted on 26 April 2013 by

If taken at great cost, it often lasts for quite a while. If inherited, not that long. If given, it is even more readily perishable.  The United States gained their freedom, by force and at great cost, from those who used … Continue reading →

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The Government’s in the Very Best of Paws.

Posted on 27 February 2013 by

Recognizing his superior wisdom, President Obama has delegated all tasks that involve governing to First Dog Bo. Peace in our time is finally coming. Down, Barry! I’ve got work to do. Anyone with two or more family dogs recognizes that, … Continue reading →

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The Libruls are Winning. How Can We Win Instead?

Posted on 25 February 2013 by

Offer free reverse-lobotomies? Probably not. This is a rant. So sue me. A Hell of a Lot! The problems An article at American Thinker is titled Three Reasons Conservatives are Losing the Battle for America. Although it struck me as … Continue reading →

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Having Tested One Nuclear Device this Month, What Might North Korea Do for an Encore?

Posted on 16 February 2013 by

More tests, probably, in partnership with Iran. Meanwhile, the U.S. and her allies want to limit North Korea’s access to gold while increasing Iran’s access, making them even happier sellers and buyers. On January 30th, I posted an article on … Continue reading →

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People Control, the First Amendment and Article V

Posted on 24 January 2013 by

Part II Part I dealt mainly with the Second Amendment. This Part II deals principally with the First Amendment and how the Constitution gets changed. Part III will deal mainly with the Bill of Rights in general. Introduction President Obama’s … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on the Anniversary of General Robert E. Lee’s Birth

Posted on 18 January 2013 by

This is a “revised and extended” re-post of an article I wrote in 2011 to mark an anniversary of General Lee’s death. It celebrates the two hundred and sixth anniversary of his birth on January 19, 1807, a happier occasion. … Continue reading →

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Cult of Personality: Who comes to mind?

Posted on 6 January 2013 by

North Korea, Venezuela and other countries have them. Instead of freedom they provide a benevolent hero to worship. The leader of a cult of personality has real power in his own right and/or is a front for others, some of whom … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year!

Posted on 31 December 2012 by

2012 was a grim year. There have been many others. May 2013 and all following years be far better! It’s pretty much up to us. There have been reasons for sadness. If we are to survive as a constitutional republic, … Continue reading →

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Taking Advantage of the Newtown Massacre

Posted on 17 December 2012 by

The spotlight brings glory, even posthumously. Glory is politically useful. There have been more “news” reports than there has been substantive, confirmed news about the Newtown, Connecticut massacre. That’s to be expected. At some level horror is relished — even … Continue reading →

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