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President Obama “welcomes” son of Keystone
We all know that earlier this year the President killed the proposed Keystone pipeline that would bring oil from Canada to the United States. However, he seems to be on board…
What costs Connecticut more: Liquor sales blue law, or Governor Malloy?
Living as I do, in close proximity to the Connecticut border, I get most of my news from Connecticut. Lately, the topic of the blue law restricting the sale of…
US State Department warns Middle East countries concerning WMDs in Syria
Labels on some WMD containers read “If found, please return to IRAQ, c/o Saddam Hussein, Palace #12, City of Babylon, Iraq.”
States and their fight to get federal funding
It’s all totally unconstitutional, and I’ve found another friend in the fight.
Regulating lunch not enough – Obama administration to regulate vending machines in school
I have just one question. If the federal government can step in and regulate what food and drinks are available in vending machines on school grounds, what restrictions – if…
A priest, minister and reverend walk up to the White House fence…
They kneel. They pray. They get arrested.
Trifecta for tyranny, Part Deux
We posted what follows on November 11, 2010. In light of recent events, perhaps it is time to repeat it. Guns…Fast and Furious, wealth…the rich aren’t paying their fair share,…
Harrisburg, Pa. mayor: 28 years of failed city policies
The municipality of Harrisburg, Pa. has $610 million in liabilities - ten times its yearly budget. The kid’s grades are pretty bad, and those who can live outside the city do, but…
FCC shuts down LightSquared broadband testing
I have not had the time to keep up with this story, but I do have a healthy interest in commercial GPS and aviation. In short, the LightSquared deal is…
Senate barber shop “institution” runs $300,000 deficit in 2011
It’s open to the public, charges $20 for a trim, netted $450,000 – with a profit – in 2009, and yet somehow this institution needed a Senate-funded bailout of $300,000…
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