Monthly Archives: March 2012

Budget? Who Needs A Budget?

Those obstructionist Republicans in the House have gone and passed Rep. Ryan’s budget. Harry Reid and the Senate, however, do not need a budget and the plan is expected to fail in that chamber.

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Media Matters, Censorship, and AstroTurf

Steven Hayward: “The biggest damage has been to Media Matters, which put its reputation for intimidating advertisers on the line, and failed. Media Matters wasn’t defeated by Limbaugh. Media Matters was defeated by tens of thousands of conservatives who recognized … Continue reading

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The New Civility

While I won’t comment about the Trayvon Martin case itself, I must comment on the reaction of Americans. From Spike Lee’s tweet to the Black Panther’s reward, we as a civilization are acting like a mob, and it’s disgusting. To … Continue reading

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Bad Optics

Well, not really I guess. It’s only bad optics if people are paying attention. This story could give one the idea that the President of the United States is actually making an effort to inflame tension amongst Americans and between … Continue reading

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Media Cowardess

In an ugly article on an ugly subject, the Associated Press whitewashed the suicide of a young Pakistani woman. The article made no mention of Muslims, Islam, the Koran, Sharia, or Honor Killings in the case of the woman doused … Continue reading

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Selfless Bravery

In a story that will garner virtually no media attention, Spc. Dennis Weichel of the Rhode Island National Guard made the ultimate sacrifice to save a little Afghan girl. Stories that could heal and uplift are contrary to The Narrative, … Continue reading

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