Archive for August 2013
North Korea update: Cuba send military jets and missiles, small arms not banned
The United Nations supposedly has strict sanctions on the North Korean communist state. This week, we learn that Cuba violated those sanctions by hiding two Mig-21 fighter jets, missiles and anti-aircraft systems under sacks of sugar in a cargo ship and tried to send them to Kim Jong Un. The ship made it to Panama…
Read MoreReynolds – Privileges granted to public servants must end
In an opinion piece posted at USA Today, Glenn Reynolds successfully argues for fairness and equality. Politicians and government employees – even retired employees – across the United States are exempted from some laws, or are granted special privileges not afforded the common man.
Read MoreAthletic shoes for the military – Connecticut company pushes to get contract
I found this story in The Hartford Courant and thought it might be worthy of discussion. In short, a 1941 federal law requires most military clothing be made using domestic materials by domestic suppliers, but for some time now running shoes have been exempt from the law for the simple fact there are few domestic…
Read MoreNot in the statistics – Massachusetts store clerks stops robbery with a gun
No shots were fired. This thug was running for his life after a liquor store clerk in Sunderland, Ma. pulled out a firearm in self-defense after the robber came in and displayed a large knife and demanded cash.
Read MoreMurder in Spokane – Police chief suggests 88-year-old partly to blame for thugs killing him
OK, maybe I’m being a bit harsh on the chief in the headline, but suggesting something Delbert “Shorty” Belton did escalated the situation sets me off. Spokane, Wa, Police Chief Frank Straub stated the 88-year-old Belton – who was brutally murdered by two teenagers – fought back during a robbery and “may have made this…
Read MoreRefuse to photograph a gay wedding? Pay up!
Soon, someone will file suit against the Catholic Church for refusing to marry a gay couple. Trust me, it’s coming. In New Mexico, the state Supreme Court has ruled a photography studio must pay more than $6,500 in attorney fees and court costs because the owners made the personal decision to not be hired by…
Read MoreSay what, Mr. President?
Today, the President honored the undefeated 1972 football Dolphins in the White House.
Read MoreMark Levin: “The Liberty Amendments”
I’ve barely gotten through the first 20 pages of Mark Levin’s new book, The Liberty Amendments, and I’ve confirmed again that Mark and I are on the same wavelength. Hopefully I’ll have time to read a bit this week and get through the book. Heck, I’ll make time … will you?
Read MoreObama – “Health insurance … is your right”
No, it is not. A [human] right is one that exists simultaneously between people. In no way, may one of your “rights” diminish the rights of another person. Let me explain the brutal circle here.
Read MoreJustice department to ignore mandatory minimum sentences for some drug offenders
Actually, the plan would direct U.S. attorneys to change guidelines as to when they would charge individuals of certain drug crimes the Obama administration thinks are racist, and/or have unreasonable mandatory minimum sentences. The proposal would unilaterally raise the bar as to what offenses would result in federal charges. Silly me, I thought the Legislative…
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