The follow is a verbatim copy of an anonymous letter sent to me after my email was published on the Charlotte Observer’s Opinion page. I thought it might be of some interest to you. ================================================================================== October 21, 2012 Mr. Mel Morganstein 201 Glen Oaks Rd Charlotte, NC 28270 Mr. Morganstein: I am writing in response to […]
That would be the one that didn’t focus on Big Bird, binders, and bayonets; the one where candidates, instead, held forth on trifling matters like federal laws that allow for the indefinite detention of American citizens without charge or trial. What? You didn’t see that debate? Join the crowd. I don’t have any official numbers, […]
Are central bankers about to embrace the real world? The events at most central banking conclaves are a total, excruciating, bore. The recent gathering of the Federal Reserve’s tribes at Jackson Hole, however, produced an elegant, compelling, presentation by rising star central banker Andy Haldane. Finally, a youth in the banquet hall declaring that the […]
This week marked the third and final debate among the two major party contenders for President. I, for one, was disappointed to not hear any solid plans on how either candidate would address the invasion of Canadian music. Be that as it may, I believe Barack Obama won the debate. The President came into the debate looking […]
Despite repeated assurances from party leaders that fundraising for the Democratic National Convention would meet its budget, coupled with endless promises and pledges to steer clear of corporate cash and lobbyist loot, reports filed with the Federal Election Commission show the Queen City bash came up woefully short on both fronts. More to the point, […]
Amendment 18 to the US Constitution was ratified in 1919: liquor was prohibited in the United States. In 1933, only 14 years later, Amendment 18 was repealed by the 21st amendment to the US Constitution. Why? Because of the violence? Because of the cost to society? Because of the death? Fast forward to 2012. Almost […]
There are three bonds on the ballot this election for residents of Huntersville: One called Street Bonds for $17,850,000; one called Public Improvement Bonds for $7,150,000; and one called Parks and Recreation Bonds for $5,000,000. That is a total of $30 million in bonds. Click Here to link to the full description. Spending money on […]
Upcoming Events Monday, October 22 – CAUTION Meeting Join CAUTION this Monday at 6:00pm (Social from 5-6) at the Dilworth Neighborhood Grille for a liberty minded selection of local speakers. Kicking off the night will be Eric Rowell, one of the organizers of the new Charlotte branch of the Bastiat Society. Inspired by the works of […]
The One and the other one took a quasi break from the campaign trail to yuk it up and trade a few barbs at the annual Al Smith Dinner, a white-tie shindig at New York’s Waldorf-Astoria hotel that raises money for Catholic charities in honor of former New York Gov. Al Smith, the first Catholic […]
Shoot us a link with your favorite tunes and vids (editor@pundithouse.com) and we’ll work them into the mix: from a rightfully fired-up hal hood, who reports “that boehner video done got me riled. thought of a populist entry for the next house party. here’s to daniel rufty and the other activists.” Indeed:
