Monthly Archives: January 2008

Of course, I’ve seen some of the criticism that “freedom of the press” is an American virtue by which the Canadian government is not beholden. Damn straight. Wars of independence have been fought for much less. (h/t to Bart Hinkle)

Do I believe it? Not sure… but I do know that at the very least FOX seems to give the opposition a fair enough hearing (even if that hearing is critical).

Conservative Delegate Bob Marshall receives accolades from the Bristol Herald Courier: A prolific producer of legislation for 16 years, Marshall watched a majority of his bills die in the subcommittee system without a recorded vote last year. In fact, his … Continue reading →

Excellent reading if you are into Austrian economics, but there’s a little something for everyone… such as this description of Hamiltonian ideas of high taxation: The idea here was that if you taxed Americans more, they would have to work … Continue reading →

If you have a concealed carry permit, you can carry your firearm into the General Assembly… but not your sword. Now if this gentleman announced it was an oversized letter opener, would that work?

Great post from Jim Bowden, and one sorely needed from the evangelical camp. What’s funny in all of this is that typically, of the “religious right” camp it was always the Catholics who were charged with bringing their agenda of … Continue reading →

When Senator John Warner gets it right, you know this is good. Congress recently passed a significant energy bill and managed to resist increasing taxes — but just barely. About 40 U.S. Senators held firm against a massive tax hike … Continue reading →

Want to know what a hammer reads like when it hits someone between the eyes? Read a lot like this.

If the Ron Paul third-hand fundraising letters made you cringe, this statement from Team Hillary will make you gasp: “If you have a social need, you’re with Hillary. If you want Obama to be your imaginary hip black friend and … Continue reading →