Archive for April 2010
Podcast: Immigration attorney Kris Kobach explains Arizona illegal immigration law
Here is the interview we did with Kris Kobach, law professor at the University of Missouri, Kansas City on Arizona’s illegal immigration bill signed into law this week by the Governor. It’s the entire half hour, so enjoy. One more word about Professor Kobach. He was also John Ashcroft’s chief advisor on immigration. His credentials…
Read More“Lawful Contact” did not need to be redefined in Arizona illegal immigration bill
Once available, I took a few minutes to read the illegal immigration legislation provided by the Arizona legislature. I certainly knew what lawful contact meant, but some thought it vague enough to result in random ID checks.
Read MoreKeep Israel Safe
The Weekly Standard has got its hands on a new video produced by a new organization called “Keep Israel Safe”. Calling a couple friends to see who is behind it … but until then here’s the video. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOqbktoNXX0&feature=player_embedded Earlier this week Scott Bates from the Center For National Policy told us he is concerned that…
Read MoreYet another reason to leave New York State
Were an oppressive tax burden not enough, at least one legislator in New York has come up with yet another reason for New Yorkers to relocate to another state. His goal is completely laudable, but his methods are not. Here is Assemblyman Richard Brodsky’s attempt to demonstrate that the end, does indeed, justify the means. Mr. Brodsky …
Read MoreIran to jail suntanned women, UN appoints Iran to women’s right commission
Tehran’s police chief has ordered a crackdown on suntanned women and girls who walk around looking like “mannequins” in an effort to cleanse “social misbehaviour by women, and men, who defy our Islamic values.” The United Nations responded by placing Iran on the Commission on the Status of Women.
Read MoreObamacare and the personal insurance mandate
Last November I did a post on the differing legal justifications advanced by the Democrats in support of the mandate that everyone must buy insurance or pay a penalty. Steny Hoyer (D. Md.) insisted it was the power to tax, whereas Nancy Pelosi (D. Ca.) insisted it was the power to regulate interstate commerce. And, as…
Read MoreObamacare’s first step
At the “close of business” on Friday, we should get a better understanding of what the states think about the prospects of Obamacare. This is because the states have until Friday to decide whether to be a part of the government’s high risk pools. This piece of Obamacare is scheduled to be implemented 90 days…
Read MoreQuincy, IL calls out the riot police on … grandma
This is toooo much and a sign that the overbearing nanny state doesn’t just push the idea that the Tea Party is a bunch of mobsters … they actually believe it.
Read MoreHow Do You Say “Oops” in Spanish?
Y’know that law in Arizona that has the Mexican government all upset??? From the AP, via Yahoo: “MEXICO CITY – Amnesty International called the abuse of migrants in Mexico a major human rights crisis Wednesday, and accused some officials of turning a blind eye or even participating in the kidnapping, rape and murder of migrants.…
Read MoreArizona immigration and advice to the Tea Parties
This is a show you will not want to miss. Thursday, April 29th (tomorrow or today depending on when you read this), two great guests and your phone calls. Arizona Representative John Kavanagh on the state’s new illegal immigration law and then John Samples from Cato on advice to Tea Party folks, “Don’t get too…
Read More