Archive for the 'Politics' Category



The SEC wouldn’t allow Obama’s claims.

Published on February 25, 2009

From:  Chicago Tea Party: CNBC’s Rick Santelli Defends the Common Man This is the big question on everyone’s mind now: “Will the second stimulus package work?” It would be very easy to say: “I hope so.” Obama’s claim that it “will create 3 million jobs” could never be claimed in a financial setting. The SEC [...]


The Wonderful Magic Money Machine

Published on February 9, 2009

According to Bloomberg.com there is enough money in the bailout, bank guarantees, and stimulus packages to pay off 90% of the nation’s mortgages. It is enough money to send a $1,430 check to  every man, woman, and child in existence. President Obama spoke last week regarding the opposition to his plan.  He explained, “So then [...]


Tyranny on a small scale is still tyranny

Published on February 5, 2008

When restaurant owner Danny Falcone wanted to put up an awning with the colors of the Italian flag, the Edmond Planning Commission voted against it. The city council then voted against it. They didn’t object to the awning itself. They objected to the colors. The awning at Falcone’s is now a single shade of red. Below it, the lower-quarter of his [...]


The Light Bulb Goes Off

Published on January 11, 2008

An energy bill signed by President Bush eliminates the incandescent light bulb from our store shelves in 2012, four years from now. It has had a long life since Thomas Edison invented the first practical one in 1879. That invention was described by Paul Harvey as the day when Edison “turned off the dark.” As [...]


The Youselessness of YouTube Debates

Published on November 29, 2007

YouTube driven debates are an interesting reflection of the Internet Age.  The idea is that any American can ask a candidate any question… It reflects that American ideal that any person from any background can become President.  Imagine, you can ask them anything – ANYTHING! - and the candidates feel the fire. It’s a warm and snuggly feeling for [...]