The tragedy in Colorado has destroyed innocent lives and once again changed the way that we view our own personal safety as we go about our day-to-day lives. While our first priority should always be the victims and honoring them, and insuring that justice is carried out against the perpetrator of the crime, it isn’t a huge surprise that such a terrible event should awaken the discussion about guns and gun control in the US.
There has been a cry to ignore this call, by various news pundits, out of respect for the victims and their families. There has been
Catcher’s Mitt
by Eric M. Blake July 30th, 2012 
Conservative Considerations, Presidential Election, Republican Reflections
One of the big concerns we’ve had regarding Mitt Romney is, quite simply, that he might not show the guts to take off the gloves and hit the Left where it hurts. I think it’s safe to say, folks… he’s proving us wrong. Lately, he’s been catching the balls he’s been thrown—and hurling them back, I must say, with style.
Let’s start with the big one. So President Obama has been harping on the old mantra of Republicans supposedly wanting to “return to the failed policies of the past!” “Well, we’ve tried that— and it didn’t work!”
But recently, Obama tacked
Let’s start with the big one. So President Obama has been harping on the old mantra of Republicans supposedly wanting to “return to the failed policies of the past!” “Well, we’ve tried that— and it didn’t work!”
But recently, Obama tacked
Putting an End to the Sicko Celebrity
by Jason Lightner July 27th, 2012 Independent Ideas
The tragic shooting that occurred in Aurora, Colorado, has become the centerpiece of the current discussions surrounding gun control laws. Many are calling for stricter laws aimed at curbing civilian access to powerful, military-grade style arms, while others are seeking more relaxed open and closed-carry laws. The contrasting views, no matter how opposed, through different means seek to achieve the same ends – the ensured safety of the public.
I came across an article on the Jews for the Preservation of Firearms Ownership website, which made me ponder my views on the current debate, and I think I came
I came across an article on the Jews for the Preservation of Firearms Ownership website, which made me ponder my views on the current debate, and I think I came
Winners and Losers – Christie and Romney
by James Maynard July 25th, 2012 Winners & Losers
Although it likely means that he is out of consideration for the Republican nomination for Vice-President, word is getting around political circles that New Jersey governor Chris Christie may be giving the keynote speech at this year's GOP convention in Tampa. It is nearly always the case that the vice-presidential nominee speaks on a separate night from the keynote speaker, which is what gives an indication that Christie is not Romney's pick for VP.
Christie recently broke with tradition recently by speaking out against the War on Drugs, calling it a failure. He is also in his first term as
Christie recently broke with tradition recently by speaking out against the War on Drugs, calling it a failure. He is also in his first term as
Romney’s Tax Returns
by T Akery July 24th, 2012 Republican Reflections
Romney has been taking a lot of flack for not releasing his tax returns for his Bain years. He has basically been accused of hiding something. While it might look that way to some, there really is no evidence whatsoever to support this claim. Frankly speaking, Romney's tax returns aren't that relevant to the campaign.
Romney's stint with Bain capital ended in 1999 with his involvement in the Olympics. That's over twelve years of tax returns. In other words, he is being asked to release more tax returns than even President Obama has released at this point. At eight years,
Romney's stint with Bain capital ended in 1999 with his involvement in the Olympics. That's over twelve years of tax returns. In other words, he is being asked to release more tax returns than even President Obama has released at this point. At eight years,