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ShaunKenney.com is one of Virginia’s oldest political blogs, focusing on the role of religion and politics in public life. Shaun Kenney, 34, lives in Kents Store, Virginia and is Supervisor for the Columbia District of Fluvanna County, Virginia.
Author Archives: Shaun Kenney
Atlantic: Americans Who Actually Make Things
ShareGreat piece in the Atlantic this morning on the state of American manufacturing: Of course, the United States still produces a huge amount of food, but we do it far more efficiently and with far fewer people. Similarly, America still makes a … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Economics, Self-Sufficiency
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Mother Russia, May I?
ShareYou know it’s a sad day when an American President begs a Russian president for permission to wait on missile defense negotiations. …and what’s worse, when the Russian president condescends to pass that request on to the Russian prime minister, … Continue reading
Posted in National Politics
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WaPo: Can The President Reduce Gas Prices?
Share The answer to this question is an immediate no. The POTUS couldn’t do it in 2008; the POTUS couldn’t do it in 2012 (at least to an immediate effect). Republicans this morning are gleefully sharing how the Democrats are … Continue reading
Posted in Economics, National Politics
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Allen on Hannity: “#1 In The World When It Comes To Energy Resources”
Share I love listening to George Allen talk about energy policy — absolutely spot on when it comes to drilling domestic oil, using coal, etc.
Posted in Video, Virginia Politics
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Calculated Risk: New Home Sales Decline, Housing Market Recovered?
ShareSeems like the glut of new homes on the market has finally come down to within 6-months inventory, a metric that indicates the glut of homes on the market has finally — FINALLY — come back to within some degree … Continue reading
Posted in Economics, National Politics
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Locavores As Narcissism?
ShareInteresting book review from someone who believes the local food movement is really more about middle class arrogance than security: Through their purchases, these consumers are consciously seeking to affirm and demarcate themselves from the rest of society. Those who … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Economics, Gardening
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Rumors of the Death of the West Have Been GREATLY Exaggerated…
ShareGreat reading this morning from City Journal: It’s indisputable that the Anglosphere no longer enjoys the overwhelming global dominance that it once had. What was once a globe-spanning empire is now best understood as a union of language, culture, and … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Economics, National Politics
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In Memoriam: Andrew Breitbart (1969-2012)
ShareBeyond shocked to read and see that Andrew Breitbart passed away at age 43 this morning. Truly, a massive loss to conservative media.
Posted in Obituaries
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How Awesome Is Delegate Tim Hugo?
ShareBecause you wanted to see someone sort out the Virginia Democrats on their obstructionism, right? Epic. This speech from Del. Hugo is absolutely outstanding. That the Senate Democrats, for purely political reasons, refuse to craft a budget so they can … Continue reading
Posted in Video, Virginia Politics
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The Hill: Romney Is Missing The Point
ShareFrom this morning’s The Hill: “I’m planning on winning here in Michigan and also in Arizona,” Romney said Monday on Fox News — one of a half-dozen media appearances he scheduled in addition to three campaign stops. “Obviously, that will … Continue reading
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