Daily Archives for August 8, 2012

August 8, 2012

Why not start with a 20% excise tax on the film industry? [Darleen Click]

TweetSteven Spielberg, George Clooney and other 1%-centers of Hollywood just can’t get enough of Barry Obama and his plans to redistribute the wealth. Well, guys and gals, time to put up or shut up. Time to lead the way or … Continue reading

08. August 2012 by Darleen
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August 8, 2012

Social Altruism vs. Empathy and Compassion [McGehee]

TweetYou have undoubtedly seen the TV ad campaign — though now it seems to have run its course. Some corporation (a financial institution?) shows little random acts of kindness involving an actor — the person doing the kindness — a … Continue reading

08. August 2012 by Scribe of Slog (McGehee)
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August 8, 2012

“Obama distorts facts in effort to expand welfare state”

TweetFor those remaining few of you who simply refuse to believe such a good man would do such a thing. You’re welcome.  

08. August 2012 by Jeff G.
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August 8, 2012

“K Street Republicans’ war on Palin”

Tweet– Which headline is misleading, because it goes beyond the “K Street Republicans” to the very anti-”purist” vocal mainstream Republican opinion outlets — you know, that new brand of conservative that is helping make conservatism more palatable to “independents” and … Continue reading

08. August 2012 by Jeff G.
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August 8, 2012

Why certain Catholic leaders make life difficult for Catholics

Tweet“Cardinal Hosts Obama Despite Archdiocese’s Lawsuit, Obama’s Abortion Stance,” CNS News: President Barack Obama, who is moving ahead with a regulation that forces observant American Catholics to act against their consciences and the teachings of their faith, will be one … Continue reading

08. August 2012 by Jeff G.
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August 8, 2012

The problem with Constitutional scholars, in an (academic and hermeneutic) nutshell

TweetMichael Stokes Paulsen, University Chair and Professor of Law at the University of St. Thomas, in Minneapolis and co-director of its Pro-Life Advocacy Center (PLACE), argues that CJ John Roberts got the ObamaCare ruling correct: while the power to tax … Continue reading

08. August 2012 by Jeff G.
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August 8, 2012

“How can our own federal government pick winners and losers amongst its own citizens?” [Darleen Click]

TweetObama, who ran in 2008 ostensibly with promises to change DC and unite American citizenry has done anything but. Cronyism has lived large in an administration that has funneled taxpayer money into Obama-connected hands while continuing to nudge America down … Continue reading

08. August 2012 by Darleen
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August 8, 2012

“If the silver market is not manipulated today it’s the only market that is not manipulated”

JHoward

Tweet A long interview chock full of bombshells.

08. August 2012 by JHoward
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