An article on Townhall addressed the Stand Your Ground laws. “An individual’s right to possess a firearm to defend one’s self is guaranteed unequivocally in the Second Amendment to our Constitution.” Actually, it only says that if you remove several words. The Second Amendment starts with, “A well regulated militia…” I don’t think the framers… Continue reading
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Spread the Wealth
Apparently, if you spread the wealth, you improve the economy. According to the International Monetary Fund, inequality is actually bad for economic growth. Furthermore, redistribute policies are actually beneficial to an economy. Who knew?! Apparently, lots of economists knew all along. From the IMF report: In sum, then, inequality remains harmful for growth, even when… Continue reading
Morality and the Left
I read an article on Right Wing News about liberalism providing cover for people to lead immoral lives. As a self proclaimed liberal and progressive, I take issue with this idea. The article, in sum: There is something about liberalism that is not nearly as true about conservatism. The further left one goes, the more… Continue reading
Aid at Home or Abroad
Do we help those at home or those abroad? The answer should be obvious: we do both! Why? Because we can. Yes, it’s that simple. I had a discussion recently with some good friends, friends who are more conservative that I. One friend suggested living in an isolationist society. He was serious. His reason was… Continue reading
Koch Brothers Lies
I was diagnosed with leukemia. I found out I only have a 20 percent chance of surviving. I found this wonderful doctor and a great health care plan. I was doing fairly well fighting the cancer, fighting the leukemia, and then I received a letter. My insurance was canceled because of Obamacare. Now, the out-of-pocket… Continue reading
Extreme Talking Heads
Whether your favorite television station for news is a local station, FNC, CNN, MSNBC or even The Daily Show, most likely your favorite station is preferred because you agree with most of what they say. It’s only normal that, as humans, we surround ourselves with like minded individuals. But recently, many of these television programs… Continue reading
Fox News Experiment
John Haggerty over at Salon decided to watch three hours per day of Fox News for one month. I applaud him as I really don’t think I could handle such an endeavor. My friends know that I only watch Fox News to get my blood flowing. Let’s say, for instance, I’m supposed to meet friends on… Continue reading
State of the Union 2014
President Obama delivers the State of the Union tomorrow night, January 28, at 9p. Will you watch? Or, better yet, will you react? We’re constantly talking about making a difference, being the change not just discussing the change. Here’s your chance. Last week, I received an email from one of the Ruck.us founders, Nathan Daschle,… Continue reading
Florida Justice
Justice in Florida isn’t always the same as other places around the country. Florida has some antiquated and old west style laws that are held onto using the excuse of tradition. Many states, including Florida, have mandatory minimums which means that certain crimes require a minimum sentence for the convicted individual. Numerous studies have shown… Continue reading
Society
Life isn’t fair. And you know what? That’s okay! But, if we can do something, anything to make life a little less unfair and it comes at a very low cost, why not? Every attorney knows evidence rule 403: is the probative value of the evidence being offered substantially outweighed by unfair prejudice. Simply, it’s… Continue reading