The Oath of Office - Does it Really Count for Anything?
April 13, 2008
Again, Walter Williams hits the nail on the head. He may just be one of the most important conservative writers of my time, and I appreciate his style. This site is a primer for those interested in supporting a conservative platform. Not the Republican party platform, but a conservative platform. When it comes to the federal government, the oath taken by the president - as well as members of congress - defines in one sentence what they should be doing while inside the beltway.
That oath, in combination with the Constitution of the United States and amendments, provide detailed instructions for those in the executive, legislative and judicial branches. But when one takes an oath while witnesses wink and nod with the full understanding that it is a phony affirmation, how can anyone respect that leader? Read more
Governement Promotes Subprime Loans - Gets Caught
April 3, 2008
There is quite a bit of blame going on concerning the so-called subprime loan crisis. Depending on who you speak with, it’s either the predatory lenders that took advantage of people, or it was the people who signed the contract that clearly stated they were buying into an adjustable rate mortgage, but just didn’t care.
The homeowners in “crisis” were gambling. Since their home value went from $100k to $150k, they spent the extra $50k in equity towards boats, motorcycles and a truck to tow everything around. Since home value are no longer increasing - and in some cases decreasing - everyone seems suprised and shocked that their adjustable rate mortgage rates adjusted; higher.
You can’t legislate stupidity out of people, but we must look at how the federal government and a new generation of activists planted the seed for the problems in 1977, through efforts to force lending institutions into providing high-risk loans. Read more
District of Columbia v. Heller Transcripts and Audio
March 18, 2008
For those interested, I’m providing links directly to the written transcript and some audio files as well. Walter E. Dillinger speaks before the court for the petitioners , including the city of Washington D.C., at the very beginning of the argument. Within a minute or two, Chief Justice Roberts throws Dillinger off his game and he never seems to recover. Maybe Dillinger never had a game plan.
Quite honestly, this is the first Supreme Court transcript I can ever remember listening to or reading from. That said, it seemed like Dillinger came into the court knowing that he was fighting a loosing battle from the getgo. You could just tell that he wanted to say guns are just evil, and we should not have them. Read more
Now Needed - Scent-Free School Zones
March 11, 2008
A Minnesota Democrat has proposed a bill urging a fragrance-free educational campaign. You see, some kids are experiencing negative health issues due to boys using Axe body spray; instead of regular showers it seems. This is the nanny state in action. Populist candidates solving every little issue that comes up. Someone has to do something! Read more
Kentucky Lawmaker Wants to Make Anonymous Internet Posting Illegal
March 11, 2008
Representative Tim Couch, a Republican from Kentucky wants to make it illegal for people to post anonymously on Internet Web sites. Sorry Tim, you’re way off base here.
His idea is to have the site operator fined $500 for the first time they allow someone to post anonymously, then $1,000 each time after. He wants to cut down on online bullying. Has that feel-good legislation feel to it ya know? Read more
