Winners:
Arnold Schwarzenegger – His political career and his marriage are over, but with the release of the Conan the Barbarian remake this week at least he is no longer the worst Conan to ever appear on the big screen.
Ron Paul - The mainstream media has gone gaga over Ron Paul in recent weeks with a favor that haven't shown any Republican since John McCain's pre-candidate maverick days.
The Libyan People – Well, all of them not named “Gadhafi”, anyway. With no transition plan in place and some serious fighting still ahead, Libya
Who’s Riding High This Week
by Ronald A. Rowe August 31st, 2011 
General Politics, Political Opinions, Winners & Losers
Why The Left Loves Ron Paul
by Eric M. Blake August 29th, 2011 Conservative Considerations, Political Opinions, Presidential Election, Republican Reflections
You’ve seen it a lot: a conspiracy theory along the lines of, “Ron Paul’s more popular than the media lets on. His real influence is suppressed by the establishment. They’re afraid of him, because he is a threat.”
Interestingly, this theory is now touted not only by the congressman’s supporters—but by those whom you’d think would be his greatest enemies: the Left.
Jon Stewart—no far-right libertarian—has made a big deal about the media “ignoring” the Republican hopeful. The left-leaning commentator of our own website, of course, has spent the past two weeks on the same point. Such has even extended into
Interestingly, this theory is now touted not only by the congressman’s supporters—but by those whom you’d think would be his greatest enemies: the Left.
Jon Stewart—no far-right libertarian—has made a big deal about the media “ignoring” the Republican hopeful. The left-leaning commentator of our own website, of course, has spent the past two weeks on the same point. Such has even extended into
Ron Paul Media Blackout More Prevalent Than Ever
by Jason Lightner August 26th, 2011 Independent Ideas, Political Facts, Political Opinions, Presidential Election
Red hot off a stunning victory in the New Hampshire Young Republicans Straw Poll, in which he had what could only possibly be described as a very happy birthday, Congressman Ron Paul (R-Texas) should be all the buzz in the media. Oddly enough, he isn't. You might think that, after taking first place in the New Hampshire poll and scoring a close (by a margin of less than one percent) second place in Iowa, Ron Paul would finally have the media's attention, but he doesn't. It isn't for lack of effort on Paul's part, however, as
The Union Loss of Power
by T Akery August 24th, 2011 Congress, Political Opinions
Unions were once the benchmark of employees' rights. They were the ones that fought with their elected leaders for wages, benefits, and safety. No one could argue their necessity in the past. But somewhere along the way, they have lost their focus.
This loss of focus was never more apparent than in Wisconsin when big changes came to the teachers' unions. It wasn't the protests or even the fleeing of Democrats that embodied this. It was the blatant disregard for the kids they taught that caused the most damage.
But in reality, the loss of union power began before then. The downward spiral
This loss of focus was never more apparent than in Wisconsin when big changes came to the teachers' unions. It wasn't the protests or even the fleeing of Democrats that embodied this. It was the blatant disregard for the kids they taught that caused the most damage.
But in reality, the loss of union power began before then. The downward spiral
Roll Up…Roll Up For The Misery Tour!
by Eric M. Blake August 22nd, 2011 Conservative Considerations, Political Opinions, Presidential Election, Republican Reflections
“The Magical Misery Tour”: That’s Mitt Romney’s name for Barack Obama’s countrywide bus trip to convince us that he feels our pain. Romney’s even started something of a clothing line to that effect.
Frankly, Mitt once again proves that, like any good businessman, he knows a great opportunity when he sees it.
The president’s tour bus is all-too-appropriate: bulky, ominous—and dark. Such perfectly describes the past three years: we’ve seen precious little under Obama but promises of magic, and a reality of misery. Let’s tour:
The stimulus package was passed with the promise that it’d promote “shovel-ready” jobs—infrastructure projects, etc. This summer,
Frankly, Mitt once again proves that, like any good businessman, he knows a great opportunity when he sees it.
The president’s tour bus is all-too-appropriate: bulky, ominous—and dark. Such perfectly describes the past three years: we’ve seen precious little under Obama but promises of magic, and a reality of misery. Let’s tour:
The stimulus package was passed with the promise that it’d promote “shovel-ready” jobs—infrastructure projects, etc. This summer,