What He Said
I have little to add to this pithy bit of commentary from Doug Mataconis. The accusation that stings the most is the one that is true, which may explain the visceral reaction of some conservatives to Bob Barr and any… Continue Reading
Domestic Politics
Could Barack Obama Make Proposition 8 Pass?
Here’s the logic. Obama has particular appeal to non-white voters. Non-white voters tend to be more religious (read: more Christian, although not necessarily the case) than white voters. Religiously active voters are much more likely to support Prop. 8 because… Continue Reading
Nonsense, Bigotry, And Lies
INTRODUCTORY NOTE: Some of you may not be familiar with a long-lost literary convention called “sarcasm.” This post makes extensive use of that technique. To help the humor-impaired, I have designated those areas of the post which are intended to… Continue Reading
Oh, You Know, I’m Into Discrimination, Ignorance, and Taking Away Peoples’ Rights
Vote no on Prop. 8. It won’t affect a lot of people. But it says nothing good about you if your marriage needs protection from that gay couple down the street.
Liberty Is A Mainstream Idea
If only the Libertarians had someone like this twelve years ago. Reasonable but firm, persuasive and appealing, not filled with kooky ideas or a pathological need to emphasize the very sorts of things that will alienate massive numbers of voters… Continue Reading
The Right Thing To Do, Bro
Please vote No on Proposition 8. It’s the right thing to do, bro.
The 86% Endorsement
I hadn’t planned on making a candidate endorsement. But I think at this point, it’s what’s needed. Now, bear in mind that I’ve been a pretty loyal Republican for most of my life. I’ve in the past held my nose… Continue Reading
Does Not Portend Well For Obamacare
The state of Hawaii adopted universal health care for infants and newborns earlier this year. Today, Hawaii’s Governor had to suspend the program because it was bankrupting the state.
Might As Well Face It, You’re Addicted To Stims
When you have too many stimulants, you start to make mistakes. It weighs you down. You become a danger to yourself and others. Like your children and your grandchildren, whose futures you are spending now to mitigate the effects of… Continue Reading
Starring Molly Ringwald
Vote No on 8. Please.