Is our electoral system broken?

I recently had  a discussion with a friend of mine on the political discussions, debates, hulabaloo and whatnot going on currently.  It got me to thinking about something. I really believe our electoral system is broken.  Fatally, if I may say.  Now, I still believe we have the best form of government available to mankind, Read More…

I’m part of the 99%, but…….

  To you OWS protesters, I have something to say; You may be part of the 99% (not a catchy slogan, btw).  I too am a member of the 99%.  And frankly, I don’t care.  And don’t you for one second think that you speak for me.  You may BE part of the 99%, but Read More…

Fear factor

Dear politicians, Please don’t try to take credit for lowering the price of gas.  The price of gas has fallen nearly $.30 on it’s own almost a week before you decided to tap into the SPR.  The SPR is for emergencies.

Saint Ant

A New York school said students had to sing “When the ‘ants’ go marching in” instead of “When the Saints go marching in.” Really?  You have to disagree with the word “saints”?  Get serious. PC gone too far.

Second Gibbs-slap award–IMHO

Okay, so technically this isn’t the whole city that needs a Gibbs-slap, just San Francisco’s Animal Control and Welfare Commission (really? an animal welfare committee?) San Francisco Mulls Goldfish Ban | NBC Bay Area

A happy cow is – now apparently unemployed.

L.A. schools ban flavored milk from the menu – Health – Diet and nutrition – msnbc.com Hmmm…wouldn’t it make sense to encourage more physical activity as well?  Healthy eating and physical activity is the best way to defeat obesity.  Something I’ve learned from WW is that you can eat anything you want, as long as Read More…

Total Recall

Arizona Senator Behind Immigration Law Likely to Face Recall Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2011/06/16/arizona-senator-behind-immigration-law-likely-to-face-recall/#ixzz1PS1shlYA Wisconsin Fight Moves to Recalls:  The Wisconsin Supreme Court’s decision allowing a contentious collective-bargaining law to take effect ended one drama—and collided with another. For months, state Democrats opposed to the law have been organizing a campaign to remove six Republican state senators Read More…

Morning Bell: Obama’s Attack on Private Industry

  Morning Bell: Obama’s Attack on Private Industry   Okay, having read this, I tend to agree that the NLRB is probably going beyond it’s mandate.  But in looking for more information, here’s my question; If the NLRB is filing a “complaint”, what legal ramifications does that have? I know an “injunction” means they couldn’t Read More…