Plot Turn #1:
One of the things you can always expect from the Left is an attempt to control the language of the discussion. Gay marriage? “Oh, it’s not a matter of behavior — it’s a matter of RIGHTS!” Abortion? “Oh, it’s not a matter of life — it’s a matter of women’s health!” Taxes? “Oh, it’s not about hurting or not hurting economic growth — it’s a matter of fairness!” Spending? “Oh, it’s not about the government wasting money doing things it’s not good at doing — it’s about helping people!”
You control the language, you control the discussion. That’s what
Plot Turns
by Eric M. Blake May 7th, 2012 | Conservative Considerations, General Politics, Political Facts
May Day! May Day!
by Eric M. Blake April 30th, 2012 | Conservative Considerations, General Politics, Political Opinions
Before I kick off, I feel I must make a comment regarding the methods of a certain colleague. Look: going out of your way to emphasize (I swear) spelling errors in the argument of someone who’s challenging your argument (SIC! SIC! SIC!) … that seems to be a common tactic of internet message boards, which can be best translated as, “You’re an idiot, so I don’t have to even bother to take your argument seriously.” Of course, it has nothing to do with content. In a word, it’s “sic”. Really … can’t we discuss things like rational adults?
Interestingly enough
Interestingly enough
And Now…a Special Comment
by Eric M. Blake April 9th, 2012 | Conservative Considerations, General Politics, Political Humor
Amidst the persecution Conservatives so often suffer at the hands of the media, it is all too rare for a prominent Leftist media figure to suffer the fate their side would so eagerly wish to bestow upon us. The likes of Al Sharpton, Bill Maher, etc.—they self-righteously get away with things no Conservative would. If you doubt me, observe the Duke Lacrosse incident involving the former — and, of course, the general rampant sexism of the latter.
Thus, I admit it is difficult not to feel a certain satisfaction when such people get theirs, at long last. Herein, I shall
Thus, I admit it is difficult not to feel a certain satisfaction when such people get theirs, at long last. Herein, I shall
April Showers…
by Eric M. Blake April 2nd, 2012 | Conservative Considerations, General Politics, Presidential Election
While there are times where I find myself “tacking on” my thoughts on something to my articles, as a rule, I always have a specific main subject — one main point to bring to the table. This week, however, I feel the need to bring more than one, in the tradition of Ronald Rowe’s excellent “Winners & Losers” column. Of course, I’m not one to plagiarize — and besides, for one of these subjects, the winner and the loser will be unknown until June. So — without further ado…
We’re Number One!
Sounds good, I know…but of course, there’s a catch.
We’re Number One!
Sounds good, I know…but of course, there’s a catch.
Never Let A Crisis…
by Eric M. Blake March 26th, 2012 | Conservative Considerations, General Politics, Political Facts
One of the things I don’t think I’ll ever get used to is the shameless tendency of the Left to try and exploit a tragedy. Timothy McVeigh? Oh, he was an extreme right-winger — Rush Limbaugh must’ve driven him to it! Paul Wellstone dies? For Paul Wellstone — let’s take the fight to the GOP, and take back Congress! 9/11? Bush should’ve seen it coming! No — scratch that — he was the one who did it: that’s right, 9/11 was an inside job! Katrina? It’s Bush’s fault — Dick Cheney blew up the levees, and “George Bush doesn’t
