Government
Indoctrination at Nikelodeon
Since indoctrination into liberal thought by one of the leadership groups of the Democrat party – the National Education Association (NEA) – is not enough, liberals need to cover their basis on the evening TV broadcasts for young adults. Last night at 9 p.m., Nickelodeon premiered a Nick News with Linda Ellerbee special – I’m…
Read MoreAccess to the Texas Border and Eminent Domain
In Kelo v. the City of New London, the Supreme Court ruled that the use of eminent domain to transfer property from one private owner to another to further economic development and in effect, increase the tax base for the city was legal. The case was a big deal, since use of eminent domain by…
Read MoreThe Incremental Approach to Concealed Carry
On Friday, Malkin’s fill-in blogger, see-dubya, reminded us about Oklahoma’s House bill 2513 that allows for some changes to the state’s firearm laws. Last Thursday, the NRA-ILA reported that an amended version of the bill, authored by Jason Murphey, Republican state representative from the 31st District, will allow for military veterans who possess a valid…
Read MorePlan to Move Up Primaries Backfires for Democrats
The Democrat and Republican parties wanted to shuffle around the primary season this year and start things off early. The plan – especially for the Democrats – has backfired. Both parties were hoping to start early to get a clear general election candidate, but at the same time they hoped the other would not have…
Read MoreWiping Out Bathroom Stall Problems in Florida
It’s nanny state day. In Florida, there are already local laws that cover restaurant health inspections. But members of the Florida legislature – including a Republican who wrote the bill – think the state must step in to ensure there is enough TP in the stalls.
Read MoreStudent Suspended for Buying Skittles at School
Nanny state at work. Young candy buyer finds penalty unduly bitter By Elizabeth Benton, Register Staff NEW HAVEN — Sheridan Communications and Technology Middle School eighth-grader Michael Sheridan was suspended from school for three days, barred from attending an honors student dinner and stripped of his title of class vice president. His offense? He bought…
Read MoreNow Needed – Scent-Free School Zones
A Minnesota Democrat has proposed a bill urging a fragrance-free educational campaign. You see, some kids are experiencing negative health issues due to boys using Axe body spray; instead of regular showers it seems. This is the nanny state in action. Populist candidates solving every little issue that comes up. Someone has to do something!
Read MoreObama’s Health Care Plan
I just reviewed an article written by Michael Ragain, M.D. on American Thinker called Obama’s Health Care Plan. Even though my day job is working for a Fortune 50 health care company, I certainly do not propose that I understand anything at all about the system or how it works. I do see – on…
Read MoreI’m Entitled to an Entitlement
I’ve been thinking about writing an article about the perception of value and I’ll probably make it Lesson One. I’d like Conservative247 to be a baseline conservative site that can be used as a primer for those interested in learning about such things. What does perception of value mean? Well, when a product or service…
Read MoreDemocrats Blame Bush for Everything – PROVE IT
I’m calling out all Democrats and liberals. Prove it. Prove that President Bush did this, and it resulted in that. I’m talking a clear case of cause and effect. Jobs, housing, oil prices, gas prices, global warming… Pick your poison and give it a shot. Reuters just posted a story, Democrats Slam Bush on Gloomy…
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