Liberals today prefer to be called 'progressives.' But have you ever stopped to consider the history and goals of the progressive movement? It is an eye-opener.
I discuss this topic today at Columbia Conservative Examiner.
It is imperative that we consider the underlying philosophy of this movement as we fight the attempts of the big government statists to intrude in every aspect of our lives.
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Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Friday, May 22, 2009
Second Amendment News Roundup for 5/22/09
Focusing on guns, politics, and news of interest, here is today's Second Amendment News Roundup:
From Codrea's Gun Rights Examiner: 'More Gun Control Won't Stop Drug War Corruption and Violence.'
Say Uncle adds important commentary to the story reported yesterday that the Feds want to regulate bloggers.
Days of our Trailers says that if blogs are regulated, then liberal sites like HuffPo (and I will add Daily Kos) will be totally bereft of their main sources.
From Hofmann's St. Louis Gun Rights Examiner: 'New York City Synagogue Bomb Plot--Interesting Choice of Weapons.'
Tam blogs on a creepy politician in the news who benefits from being 'graded on the curve.'
Speaking of creepy politicians, Nicki has this interesting tidbit concerning Congressman John Murtha and his pork-fest.
Sipsy Street Irregulars provides excellent reading entitled, 'Progressive Narcissism.' This one nails it. Read it all.
Robb Allen rolls out his latest work for the unorganized militia--'be a domestic extremist.' Take a look.
From Conservative Libertarian Outpost: 'Politicians Hang Fire on Guns.'
Walls of the City has a must-read on America's descent into Marxism. And he quotes someone who has direct experience with the issue.
Mike McCarville reports breaking news from J.C. Watts.
JR gives us the breaking news on the employer parking lot bill in Texas.
Alphecca presents the 'idiot of the day.'
Sebastian comments on the smoking bans sweeping the nation. This is more than just a civil rights issue for smokers. It is a private property issue for business owners who would normally have the freedom to decide for themselves whether or not they want smoking in their place of business. Now the nanny-state decides.
Blogstitution posts essential reading on why the GOP is failing.
Pax Parabellum provides vigorous commentary on the Spanish government's attempt to prosecute former U.S. officials.
From Ride Fast and Shoot Straight: 'California--The Worse State on Freedom and Guns.'
Traction Control updates us on the continuing controversy swirling around the United Flight 93 Memorial in Pennsylvania, which has apparently been usurped by radical Muslims.
Standing By has some well-chosen sharp words concerning Obama and the nanny state with regard to the some of the latest regulations chained around the necks of the citizens.
Notoriously Conservative posts an interesting read and photos of the 'pepperbox pistol.' Take a look!
And now, for your Friday afternoon reading pleasure, An Ol' Broad's Ramblings presents the finest political cartoons on the Internet. This series is entitled, 'Obummer Motors.' Enjoy...
From Codrea's Gun Rights Examiner: 'More Gun Control Won't Stop Drug War Corruption and Violence.'
Say Uncle adds important commentary to the story reported yesterday that the Feds want to regulate bloggers.
Days of our Trailers says that if blogs are regulated, then liberal sites like HuffPo (and I will add Daily Kos) will be totally bereft of their main sources.
From Hofmann's St. Louis Gun Rights Examiner: 'New York City Synagogue Bomb Plot--Interesting Choice of Weapons.'
Tam blogs on a creepy politician in the news who benefits from being 'graded on the curve.'
Speaking of creepy politicians, Nicki has this interesting tidbit concerning Congressman John Murtha and his pork-fest.
Sipsy Street Irregulars provides excellent reading entitled, 'Progressive Narcissism.' This one nails it. Read it all.
Robb Allen rolls out his latest work for the unorganized militia--'be a domestic extremist.' Take a look.
From Conservative Libertarian Outpost: 'Politicians Hang Fire on Guns.'
Walls of the City has a must-read on America's descent into Marxism. And he quotes someone who has direct experience with the issue.
Mike McCarville reports breaking news from J.C. Watts.
JR gives us the breaking news on the employer parking lot bill in Texas.
Alphecca presents the 'idiot of the day.'
Sebastian comments on the smoking bans sweeping the nation. This is more than just a civil rights issue for smokers. It is a private property issue for business owners who would normally have the freedom to decide for themselves whether or not they want smoking in their place of business. Now the nanny-state decides.
Blogstitution posts essential reading on why the GOP is failing.
Pax Parabellum provides vigorous commentary on the Spanish government's attempt to prosecute former U.S. officials.
From Ride Fast and Shoot Straight: 'California--The Worse State on Freedom and Guns.'
Traction Control updates us on the continuing controversy swirling around the United Flight 93 Memorial in Pennsylvania, which has apparently been usurped by radical Muslims.
Standing By has some well-chosen sharp words concerning Obama and the nanny state with regard to the some of the latest regulations chained around the necks of the citizens.
Notoriously Conservative posts an interesting read and photos of the 'pepperbox pistol.' Take a look!
And now, for your Friday afternoon reading pleasure, An Ol' Broad's Ramblings presents the finest political cartoons on the Internet. This series is entitled, 'Obummer Motors.' Enjoy...
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Should There Be a Law Forcing Physical Exercise?
From Dr. Walter Williams:
The notion that government should require citizens to do whatever is 'for their own good' in the name of 'promoting the general welfare' is a common argument among statists.
But is this kind of government intrusion really what we want? Is this what the Founders envisioned?
Be sure to read the entirety of Williams' excellent essay here.
During winter months, I work out 10 minutes on the treadmill and lift weights at seven stations four mornings a week. Over the years, during the spring through fall months, I racked up about 2,000 miles on my road bike. This level of exercise helps account for why, at 73 years, I'm in such good health and physical fitness. So my question to you is whether you think regular exercise is a good idea. I think the answer is definitely yes, if nothing other than its beneficial effects on health care costs. Since exercise is a good idea, would you support a congressional mandate that all Americans engage in regular exercise?
The notion that government should require citizens to do whatever is 'for their own good' in the name of 'promoting the general welfare' is a common argument among statists.
But is this kind of government intrusion really what we want? Is this what the Founders envisioned?
Be sure to read the entirety of Williams' excellent essay here.
Saturday, March 07, 2009
Blood-Sucking Leeches
This is not for those who obtained a mortgage in good faith, knowing that they had the means at the time to make the monthly payments.
And let's not forget that the overwhelming majority of Americans are still paying off their mortgages on a monthly basis, just as always, even in this economic downturn.
But to those who fall into a different category, listen up.
If you obtained a mortgage knowing full well that you would not be able, in the long run, to afford to pay back the money you borrowed, and now you are expecting a government bailout, you are nothing more than a blood-sucking leech.
Why should I as a taxpayer have to pay for your mortgage just because you can't?
And get this. A study was recently conducted which shows that those who got into trouble a few months ago with their mortgage lenders and worked out a reduced interest rate and payment deal are now in trouble once again. Many of these are seeking yet another 'deal.'
Where does it end?
Personally, I don't want a bunch of blood-sucking leeches all over me, and I don't think most you do, either.
And let's not forget that the overwhelming majority of Americans are still paying off their mortgages on a monthly basis, just as always, even in this economic downturn.
But to those who fall into a different category, listen up.
If you obtained a mortgage knowing full well that you would not be able, in the long run, to afford to pay back the money you borrowed, and now you are expecting a government bailout, you are nothing more than a blood-sucking leech.
Why should I as a taxpayer have to pay for your mortgage just because you can't?
And get this. A study was recently conducted which shows that those who got into trouble a few months ago with their mortgage lenders and worked out a reduced interest rate and payment deal are now in trouble once again. Many of these are seeking yet another 'deal.'
Where does it end?
Personally, I don't want a bunch of blood-sucking leeches all over me, and I don't think most you do, either.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Second Amendment News Roundup for 1/29/09
Focusing on guns, politics, and news of interest, here is today's Second Amendment News Roundup:
Michelle Malkin says that House Republicans finally grew some brass ones in unanimously opposing the massive 1.1 trillion-dollar snake-oil stimulus plan that Obama and the Democrats have foisted on the taxpayers.
Gateway Pundit reports that in spite of an economic crisis, Obama and the Democrats voted to fund overseas abortions. Note the 4 Republicans who voted with them.
Western Rifle Shooters Association has the MUST-read of the day on Obama, entitled, 'This Emperor Has No Clothes; It Will All End in Tears.' This was written by a reporter in the U.K.
Via Matt Drudge, the founder of The Weather Channel has explosive information on 'the amazing story behind the global warming scam.' This is essential reading.
Armed Citizen wonders if there are any sons of liberty left.
JR comments on the fact that the Holder nomination has cleared the Senate Judiciary by a vote of 17-2. The confirmation vote now moves to the full Senate.
The Wandering Minstrel reports the explosive real story behind why the Holder confirmation is a done deal.
2A Musing issues an alert for Texas readers on a bill introduced in the legislature.
Alphecca reports that 'The Bastard' (NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg) is up to no good again, calling for an expansion of the nanny state. Wait till you see how.
Kurt Hofmann takes a deeper look at the government's monopoly on force.
Blogstitution crunches the numbers in showing us why the 1.1 trillion dollar bill approved by Democrats and Obama is the worst bill ever.
Pax Parabellum points to some reaction to the passing of the stimulus package.
Free in Idaho posts the words of one of the greats. Too bad his warnings are going unheeded.
David Codrea does some important interpreting of the 'newspeak' today in 'What The Brady Campaign Means by Home Rule.'
Mike Vanderboegh issues an important warning to the government powers that be, just in case they haven't gotten the message.
Kharma Futures provides good reading on Ayn Rand's libertarianism, in case you missed it.
Gun Pundit points out that a certain element of society already has national reciprocity, no permit needed...
Ride Fast and Shoot Straight blogs on the growing movement of the nanny state to ban smoking in the privacy of your own home. Tyranny is on the move with a vengeance.
Say Uncle has some good news on guns in San Francisco, of all places. Read it!
Sebastian provides an interesting read on home defense ammo.
Breda opines on elections and voter apathy. The latter is what our government thingies count on.
Traction Control has a photo you must see. I link to this because I love dogs, and, if you have one, don't forget to do what you must to protect them. They depend on us!
John Lott says that Barack Obama is arguing that FDR's New Deal was too small. Say what!? So, does this mean that we can now refer to him as 'the Idiot in Chief'?
Live from the Upper Texas Gulf Coast does a good job at taking apart a columnist over some blather concerning the 2nd Amendment and the U.S. Constitution.
The BoBo Files has an absolute must-see video of a woman's testimony on the 2nd Amendment.
Days of our Trailers posts 'Anatomy of an Online Gun Control Advocate.'
Walls of the City says he was wrong. Well, he may have been wrong on the timing, but not the prediction itself. Just give the Obamination time.
My favorite intellectual, the great Walter Williams, has a hum-dinger today entitled, 'There is No Santa Claus.' Do yourself a favor and read it all.
Michelle Malkin says that House Republicans finally grew some brass ones in unanimously opposing the massive 1.1 trillion-dollar snake-oil stimulus plan that Obama and the Democrats have foisted on the taxpayers.
Gateway Pundit reports that in spite of an economic crisis, Obama and the Democrats voted to fund overseas abortions. Note the 4 Republicans who voted with them.
Western Rifle Shooters Association has the MUST-read of the day on Obama, entitled, 'This Emperor Has No Clothes; It Will All End in Tears.' This was written by a reporter in the U.K.
Via Matt Drudge, the founder of The Weather Channel has explosive information on 'the amazing story behind the global warming scam.' This is essential reading.
Armed Citizen wonders if there are any sons of liberty left.
JR comments on the fact that the Holder nomination has cleared the Senate Judiciary by a vote of 17-2. The confirmation vote now moves to the full Senate.
The Wandering Minstrel reports the explosive real story behind why the Holder confirmation is a done deal.
2A Musing issues an alert for Texas readers on a bill introduced in the legislature.
Alphecca reports that 'The Bastard' (NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg) is up to no good again, calling for an expansion of the nanny state. Wait till you see how.
Kurt Hofmann takes a deeper look at the government's monopoly on force.
Blogstitution crunches the numbers in showing us why the 1.1 trillion dollar bill approved by Democrats and Obama is the worst bill ever.
Pax Parabellum points to some reaction to the passing of the stimulus package.
Free in Idaho posts the words of one of the greats. Too bad his warnings are going unheeded.
David Codrea does some important interpreting of the 'newspeak' today in 'What The Brady Campaign Means by Home Rule.'
Mike Vanderboegh issues an important warning to the government powers that be, just in case they haven't gotten the message.
Kharma Futures provides good reading on Ayn Rand's libertarianism, in case you missed it.
Gun Pundit points out that a certain element of society already has national reciprocity, no permit needed...
Ride Fast and Shoot Straight blogs on the growing movement of the nanny state to ban smoking in the privacy of your own home. Tyranny is on the move with a vengeance.
Say Uncle has some good news on guns in San Francisco, of all places. Read it!
Sebastian provides an interesting read on home defense ammo.
Breda opines on elections and voter apathy. The latter is what our government thingies count on.
Traction Control has a photo you must see. I link to this because I love dogs, and, if you have one, don't forget to do what you must to protect them. They depend on us!
John Lott says that Barack Obama is arguing that FDR's New Deal was too small. Say what!? So, does this mean that we can now refer to him as 'the Idiot in Chief'?
Live from the Upper Texas Gulf Coast does a good job at taking apart a columnist over some blather concerning the 2nd Amendment and the U.S. Constitution.
The BoBo Files has an absolute must-see video of a woman's testimony on the 2nd Amendment.
Days of our Trailers posts 'Anatomy of an Online Gun Control Advocate.'
Walls of the City says he was wrong. Well, he may have been wrong on the timing, but not the prediction itself. Just give the Obamination time.
My favorite intellectual, the great Walter Williams, has a hum-dinger today entitled, 'There is No Santa Claus.' Do yourself a favor and read it all.
Friday, November 07, 2008
Statism vs. Liberty
The notion of a big government nanny state takes on many forms. Big government Republicans can be just as dangerous as liberal Democrats. Both support big government and are therefore the purveyors of statism.
Despite their protests to the contrary, statists by their very nature oppose human liberty.
We have seen the work of so-called 'compassionate conservatives' in vastly expanding the size and scope of government. Liberty has suffered as a result.
To be sure, 'compassionate conservatives' compensate for their statism by supporting tax cuts. Big government liberals have never supported the idea that citizens get to keep more of their own money.
As Geraldine Ferraro told Bill O'Reilly recently when O'Reilly complained about Obama's possible hefty tax increases on his money, 'Just be glad you get to keep some of it.'
This is the liberal ideology in a nutshell. They think your money belongs to them and you get to keep some of it only by their good graces.
Ferraro is totally and absolutely wrong. She should just be glad we allow the government to take some of it.
After all, that money is ours, not the government's. We pay taxes only as the citizens allow government to collect it.
At least the big government conservatives agree with my view on taxes.
But I am greatly disturbed by recent trends among conservatives, especially within the GOP, to embrace and support the expansion of government. This is totally antithetical to the views of our Founders.
As someone stated recently as I was reading through blogs, perhaps the terms 'conservative' and 'Republican' have lost their significance. Perhaps better terms are 'statism' as propounded by big government statists, and 'liberty' as propounded by small government Jeffersonians.
An encouraging sign that the true conservatives, the small government Jeffersonians, have gotten the message is that a group within government made up of the guardians of liberty has been engaging in a series of meetings since the election.
This group maintains that they put no stock in the fact that a person may refer to themselves as 'Republican' or 'conservative.' The only thing that matters to them is whether or not the person is anti-statism and a guardian of liberty as envisioned by the small-government Framers of the Constitution.
And this is the best sign of hope I've seen in a long time.
Despite their protests to the contrary, statists by their very nature oppose human liberty.
We have seen the work of so-called 'compassionate conservatives' in vastly expanding the size and scope of government. Liberty has suffered as a result.
To be sure, 'compassionate conservatives' compensate for their statism by supporting tax cuts. Big government liberals have never supported the idea that citizens get to keep more of their own money.
As Geraldine Ferraro told Bill O'Reilly recently when O'Reilly complained about Obama's possible hefty tax increases on his money, 'Just be glad you get to keep some of it.'
This is the liberal ideology in a nutshell. They think your money belongs to them and you get to keep some of it only by their good graces.
Ferraro is totally and absolutely wrong. She should just be glad we allow the government to take some of it.
After all, that money is ours, not the government's. We pay taxes only as the citizens allow government to collect it.
At least the big government conservatives agree with my view on taxes.
But I am greatly disturbed by recent trends among conservatives, especially within the GOP, to embrace and support the expansion of government. This is totally antithetical to the views of our Founders.
As someone stated recently as I was reading through blogs, perhaps the terms 'conservative' and 'Republican' have lost their significance. Perhaps better terms are 'statism' as propounded by big government statists, and 'liberty' as propounded by small government Jeffersonians.
An encouraging sign that the true conservatives, the small government Jeffersonians, have gotten the message is that a group within government made up of the guardians of liberty has been engaging in a series of meetings since the election.
This group maintains that they put no stock in the fact that a person may refer to themselves as 'Republican' or 'conservative.' The only thing that matters to them is whether or not the person is anti-statism and a guardian of liberty as envisioned by the small-government Framers of the Constitution.
And this is the best sign of hope I've seen in a long time.
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