John Hawkins, founder of Right Wing News, has been a strong conservative voice for over a decade. I enjoy reading his articles because he provides thought provoking ideas, though I tend to disagree with many of them. Last week, he wrote two articles for TownHall, where he is a weekly contributor. Five Myths Liberals Have… Continue reading
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Wanting Change is not Exploitation
I am absolutely sick and tired of hearing from the Right these past few days about how all the Left does after a tragedy like that in Newtown, Connecticut, is exploit such a tragedy to further the Left’s stance on gun control. By the way, it’s not just gun control, it’s bullet control, it’s mental… Continue reading
When will it be Enough?
I debated with myself about whether to discuss guns and shootings in this country. I wrote something unrelated but have decided to push that piece off to Wednesday and address what appears to be an epidemic of mass murdering in this country; something unique to the United States. Are we free? Yes. And, we should… Continue reading
Will the GOP Compromise on Taxes?
No. At least not according to CNN. The GOP wants to keep the Bush tax cuts in place, failing to realize that’s part of the reason we’re in the economic situation we’re currently experiencing. Democrats took the GOP counter offer to mean that tax reform cannot result in any marginal rates higher than current law,… Continue reading
More Anti Science Republicans
There have been quite a few Republicans over the past few months who don’t seem to know much about science. Todd Akin claimed the female body can prevent pregnancy during a legitimate rape. Joe Walsh said that medical science has advanced so much that a mother’s life is never in jeopardy during pregnancy. Richard Mourdock claimed that… Continue reading
Senate Filibuster Reform
Senator Harry Reid has been discussing filibuster reform ad nauseum. First of all, what exactly is a filibuster? It’s a technique that allows a senator to stall the vote on a bill or amendment in order to rally support in opposition. This used to mean the senator had to hold the floor. You hold the… Continue reading
Geithner says Tax Rates must go Up
Secretary Geithner made the rounds on the Sunday morning shows attempting to rally support for President Obama’s plan to avoid the fiscal cliff. This plan includes, among other things, increasing taxes and reducing President Bush’s tax cuts on those making more than $250,000 per year. Here’s what Secretary Geithner said on CNN’s State of the… Continue reading
Florida Changed Voting Laws to Suppress Votes
Early voters tend to vote Democrat. So, how did the GOP controlled Florida handle this problem? Reduce early voting. In an article in the Palm Beach Post, former Florida GOP Chair Jim Greer openly admits that the reason for reducing early voting was to suppress votes and increase the chances of GOP candidates winning. “The… Continue reading
Pat Robertson Claims Earth is More than 6000 Years Old
Wait… what? He’s not claiming Earth is less than 6000 years old? There seems to be an epidemic recently of members of the Christian Right making claims that go against science and, frankly, common sense. But, here’s someone telling the Christian Right to cut it out. On Tuesday’s 700 Club, Pat Robertson said that carbon dating… Continue reading
Rubio Balks on Age of Earth
Marco Rubio, Republican Senator from Florida, is a highly conservative man with whom I disagree on many issues. I will say this about him, though, he is incredibly charismatic. I rarely see him stumble during interviews. But, now that he appears to be testing the waters for a 2016 Presidential run (yes, it’s starting already),… Continue reading