Indoctrination at Nikelodeon
March 17, 2008
Since indoctrination into liberal thought by one of the leadership groups of the Democrat party – the National Education Association (NEA) – is not enough, liberals need to cover their basis on the evening TV broadcasts for young adults. Last night at 9 p.m., Nickelodeon premiered a Nick News with Linda Ellerbee special – I’m American and They’re Not. It’s too bad that the parents of these kids break the law and come into the country, and then have kids. I certainly feel bad for the kids, and the families are put in a terrible spot. Read more
No News is Good News in Iraq
March 17, 2008
Ever wonder what happened to all of the news coverage coming from Iraq after – let’s say – last September? General Petraeus reported in September that the surge was working, but we had more to do. Things were – and are – much better in Iraq. Some may say that the people have become less and less interested in the war in Iraq. Do we become less interested if we are winning? Read more
Access to the Texas Border and Eminent Domain
March 17, 2008
In Kelo v. the City of New London, the Supreme Court ruled that the use of eminent domain to transfer property from one private owner to another to further economic development and in effect, increase the tax base for the city was legal. The case was a big deal, since use of eminent domain by state or local governments previously involved buying property – at or above market value – to build a road, install power or utilities or even railroad lines. In this case, homes were taken to build – you guessed it – more expensive homes. Read more
The Incremental Approach to Concealed Carry
March 16, 2008
On Friday, Malkin’s fill-in blogger, see-dubya, reminded us about Oklahoma’s House bill 2513 that allows for some changes to the state’s firearm laws. Last Thursday, the NRA-ILA reported that an amended version of the bill, authored by Jason Murphey, Republican state representative from the 31st District, will allow for military veterans who possess a valid concealed carry permit to lawfully carry a concealed handgun on Oklahoma’s public college and university campuses.
This incremental approach to allow law-abiding citizens to carry concealed weapons may be considered a win for supporters of the 2nd Amendment, but remember that rights that are given by the government can easily be taken away. Read more
Plan to Move Up Primaries Backfires for Democrats
March 13, 2008
The Democrat and Republican parties wanted to shuffle around the primary season this year and start things off early. The plan – especially for the Democrats – has backfired. Both parties were hoping to start early to get a clear general election candidate, but at the same time they hoped the other would not have a winner early in the process.
Plans developed after the 2004 primary season when it took John Kerry until the second week of March to lock up the nomination. Bush’s nomination on the Republican side was set by default, and since the battle between Kerry, Edwards, Dean, Clark, et al. (there were nine Democrat contenders) took time – and cash – away from fighting the fight against the dreaded W, it was time to rethink primary strategy. Read more
