Category: Government
The Mouth of Rove: The Marginalization of the WSJ
In the Lord of the Rings, the Mouth of Sauron was the ambassador and messenger of Sauron. As a Black Numenorean, the Mouth had given up his greatness to worship and serve Sauron. Likewise, the Wall Street Journal appears to be descending from once great heights to serve as the mouth of Karl Rove and other…
What’s Wrong with Texas? The Lone Star State is not Cooperating with the Left
One of the top priorities of the left today is shifting the national balance of power by turning Texas blue, using tactics it claims were responsible for a similar transition in Colorado. However, based on the results of the recent Texas primaries, it’s obvious that the people of Texas are not cooperating with the left’s…
Quote of the Week – Mises on the Religion of Government Spending and Credit Expansion
“No one should expect that any logical argument or any experience could ever shake the almost religious fervor of those who believe in salvation through spending and credit expansion.” – Ludwig von Mises, in his book, Planning for Freedom: Let the Market System Work : a Collection of Essays and Addresses.
Let’s Break Up Tiger Woods
In the aftermath of Tiger Woods’ dominant victory in the recent American Express Championship golf tournament, a number of Wood’s competitors announced they will be asking the U.S. Department of Justice to file suit seeking the breakup of Woods for violating federal antitrust laws. “He’s dominating the game,” said Adam Scott, who finished second, eight…
Happy 100th Birthday Ronald Reagan
“I never thought it was my style or the words I used that made a difference: it was the content. I wasn’t a great communicator, but I communicated great things.” – Ronald Reagan, in his Jan. 11, 1989 farewell address to the American people (text) “The biggest misunderstanding about Reagan’s political life is that he…
Creativity–A Gift from God
Fox News reports that the city of Taunton, Massachusetts is considering the use of eminent domain to save some manufacturing jobs: When the Haskon Aerospace plant in Taunton, Mass. shut down in October 100 workers lost their jobs. Many had worked at the facility for decades, making seals and gaskets for aircraft. City leaders are…