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What do these people think of our country?
I’m trying to quit posting provocative stuff, really, but here is something to think about.
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Charles Krauthammer – Annals of executive overreach
A “must read” article. Krauthammer dissects the willful and ongoing overreaching by the executive branch — federal and state, by both D’s and R’s. Constitution? What constitution? Well into the article he makes the point: This contagion of executive willfulness … Continue reading
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Senator John Cornyn on Kagan nomination to high court
It is often difficult for the lay person to have a basis from which to evaluate the qualifications of a judicial candidate and it’s most daunting to listen to the roar of the media discussing a nominee to the U.S. … Continue reading
Pres. Obama’s Ice Cream lie
This from a former law school lecturer in constitutional law: “You can imagine, if you are a Hispanic American in Arizona …” the president said Tuesday at a campaign-style appearance in Iowa, “suddenly, if you don’t have your papers and … Continue reading
Judicial Supremacy and the Constitution – Robert Lowry Clinton – National Review Online
Concisely, in one article, you can read an excellent analysis of the power of the Supreme Court, and the source of that power. Given the increasing impact of Supreme Court decisions on our lives, understanding the origins and nature of … Continue reading
Analysis: the Arizona immigration law
(edit: related discussion here). Here’s the text. And here are snippets with comments. A. No official or agency of this state or a county, city, town or other political subdivision of this state may limit or restrict the enforcement of federal … Continue reading
Puerto Rico — the 51st state — stealth statehood in progress
In Congress, HR2499 is set for a vote on April 29, 2010 which many believe will inevitably lead to Puerto Rico becoming the 51st state. Whether this is a good or bad thing is beside the point. The point is, … Continue reading
This says it all about the so-called healthcare “reform” bill
The Obama-Pelosi-Reid machine combined the radicalism of Alinsky, the corruption of Springfield and the machine power politics of Chicago. Sunday was a pressured, bought, intimidated vote worthy of Hugo Chavez but unworthy of the United States of America. It is … Continue reading
The lie of an executive order banning federal funding of abortions
OK, pay attention now. This is not a pro-life/pro-choice argument. Both sides of that issue should be concerned about this issue. What is the issue? We’ve just seen Rep. Bart Stupak decide to vote “yes” on health care and he … Continue reading
It’s the journey, not the destination stupid!
That line is taken from, among other sources I’m sure, the back of a favorite BMW motorcycle sweatshirt. As an aside, my VERY favorite shirt reads “I didn’t know BMW made cars until I passed one.” But I digress. The … Continue reading
