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“Speak English” Signs OK for Cheesesteak Shop

By Steve McGough / March 20, 2008 / Comments Off on “Speak English” Signs OK for Cheesesteak Shop

Although using English phrases it’s still not good form in Venezuela, Philadelphia cheesesteak shop owner Joe Vento has received the blessing of the Human Relations panel to leave up signs that reminds patrons that they are in America, and should speak English when ordering. Somehow, the panel only voted 2 to 1 in favor of…

District of Columbia v. Heller Transcripts and Audio

By Steve McGough / March 18, 2008 / Comments Off on District of Columbia v. Heller Transcripts and Audio

For those interested, I’m providing links directly to the written transcript and some audio files as well. Walter E. Dillinger speaks before the court for the petitioners , including the city of Washington D.C., at the very beginning of the argument. Within a minute or two, Chief Justice Roberts throws Dillinger off his game and…

Supreme Court Hears Heller Case – 10 a.m. ET Today

By Steve McGough / March 18, 2008 / Comments Off on Supreme Court Hears Heller Case – 10 a.m. ET Today

For those who are interested, the Supremes are hearing arguments today in the case of Heller v. D.C. Michelle Malkin posted a few excellent background links. To be clear, the case will not be ruled on today, it’s just oral arguments at the court. Although the decision will not settle the situation across the country,…

Indoctrination at Nikelodeon

By Steve McGough / March 17, 2008 / Comments Off on 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…

No News is Good News in Iraq

By Steve McGough / March 17, 2008 / Comments Off on No News is Good News in Iraq

Ever wonder what happened to all of the news coverage coming from Iraq after – let’s say – last September? General Petraeus reported in September that the surge was working, but we had more to do. Things were – and are – much better in Iraq. Some may say that the people have become less…

Access to the Texas Border and Eminent Domain

By Steve McGough / March 17, 2008 / Comments Off on Access 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…

The Incremental Approach to Concealed Carry

By Steve McGough / March 16, 2008 / Comments Off on The 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…

Plan to Move Up Primaries Backfires for Democrats

By Steve McGough / March 13, 2008 /

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…

The Daily Show – Marines in Berkley

By Steve McGough / March 13, 2008 / Comments Off on The Daily Show – Marines in Berkley

Ever wonder what Code Pink protesters really think? Not often do you see reporters asking them questions on the nightly news, so I think it was a great idea for The Daily Show to visit Berkley and interview Code Pink protesters in front of the Berkley Marine Recruiting Center. The Marines recruits who are about…

Wiping Out Bathroom Stall Problems in Florida

By Steve McGough / March 12, 2008 / Comments Off on Wiping 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.