Federal budgeting can be very confusing at times. But at its core, it is very simple arithmetic. As in ‘addition and subtraction’. No advanced calculus required, ring theory or Boolean algebra. Just 1+1=2. Or preferably if you are a spending budget hawk: 100-50=50 as in ‘reduce many federal programs by 50%…and hardly anyone would know […]
I’ve said from the start of the 2012 GOP primary that Mitt Romney is not a good candidate. When pressed, the most passionate defense I’ve ever been able to muster for the politician is, “He’ll do – against a President I like even less.” The latest evidence of his sub-par prowess is a secret video recording posted […]
Upcoming Events Monday, Sept 17 – CAUTION This week, CAUTION celebrates the 225th anniversary of the ratification of the United States Constitution at our Monday meeting at Dilworth Neighborhood Grille. We’ll also get a recap of Saturday’s Constitution Day rally in Charlotte! We meet from 6:00 to 7:30 with a social hour in advance. For more […]
The price of gold responded wildly yesterday to Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke’s announcement that in response to the ongoing Obummer of an economic recovery the Fed would purchase $40 billion per month of mortgage backed securities until the unemployment rate dropped. Basically what he’s trying to do is drive interest rates so low the […]
If you know me, you know I’m a huge Joss Whedon fan. The brains behind television shows such as Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, Firefly, and even the recent summer blockbuster The Avengers, Whedon is a born storyteller with a comic wit that I find genius. Four years ago, during the writers strike in Hollywood, […]
The 30 day, 30 city College Truth Tour rolled onto the UNC Charlotte campus last night. Orchestrated with support from the burgeoning College Republicans organization, both former Clinton aid Dick Morris and businessman/radio host/former GOP Presidential candidate Herman Cain addressed students and members of the community. The video of Cain’s speech is below.
I cannot recall how I was first introduced to And Not a Shot is Fired and when I attempted to purchase the out of print book, a used copy cost $120 on-line. Finally back in print I recently purchased a new copy for a much more reasonable $20. The book is written by Jan Kozak […]
Many supporters of the Right to Bear Arms often express frustration against the United Nations when they see the (in)famous statue below that resides outside the UN headquarters in New York. Ultimately, for me at least, the conversation boils down to something simple and direct like, “We need to kick the UN the hell […]
The following is a letter sent from Virginia National Committeeman Morton Blackwell to national RNC delegates. This is a great summary of what exactly transpired at the GOP Convention in Tampa regarding the controversial rules changes and the way in which they were forced through. ************************************************************** Dear Fellow RNC Delegate, Now that the national convention […]
In this world, what isn’t lacking, somewhere, though? Sometimes it’s this, or that: here what’s missing’s gold. – Goethe, Faust, Part II, translated by A.S. Kline Paul Krugman, in his New York Times column of August 24, “Galt, Gold and God,” rails against an interest in the gold standard, which he attributes to Paul Ryan. Krugman lambastes Ryan, ironically enough, […]
