“To see what is in front of one’s nose needs a constant struggle.” — George Orwell
By Jimmie on Jan 8, 2009 in Conservativism, The Economy and Your Money, The Republican Minority | 0 Comments
Remember that Tom Coburn man-crush I mentioned yesterday? Well, I’m not the only one. He also has the graphic of Coburn I really wanted to use yesterday, except it didn’t exist until he created it. Darn him.
Duane says that Coburn should be the Senate Majority Leader right now. That’s really hard to argue after what [...]
By Jimmie on Jan 7, 2009 in Conservativism, The Economy and Your Money, The Republican Minority | 1 Comment
I’m not ashamed to say that I have an enormous man-crush on Senator Tom Coburn. When you read how he laid the lumber to Harry Reid and the Democratic leadership, maybe you’ll get a little puppy love for him, too.
The decision by Senate leaders to kick off the new Congress with an earmark-laden omnibus lands [...]
By Jimmie on Jan 6, 2009 in Conservativism, The Republican Minority | 0 Comments
The RNC did something yesterday that neither party has ever done before - held a debate for the candidates running for Chairman. Normally, the President picks who heads his party and the committee members go along with it (a practice which should end for Republicans, I believe) but when a party isn’t in power, there’s [...]
By Jimmie on Dec 29, 2008 in Conservativism, The Rise of the Nanny State | 1 Comment
Here’s a story that conservatives ought to make national news.
REDDING, Calif. — Shasta County health officials are cracking down on an 86-year-old disabled World War II veteran who has been selling homemade fruitcakes for more than a decade.
The Department of Environmental Health cites an obscure law banning food businesses in private homes.
Jack Melton of [...]
By Jimmie on Dec 28, 2008 in Conservativism, Featured, Our New Democratic Overlords | 4 Comments
The good news is that Senate Majority Leader and National Embarrassment Harry Reid’s approval rating is positively Bush-like, at 38 percent.
The bad news is that the Republicans have absolutely no one ready right now to run a serious campaign against him in 2010.
If you’re looking for a great example of why Mike Duncan, the current [...]
By Jimmie on Dec 27, 2008 in Conservativism, The Rise of the Nanny State | 0 Comments
I’m not sure why so many conservatives are enamored of Teddy Roosevelt.
Actually, that’s not true. I understand why conservatives are enamored of the legend of Roosevelt. His personal rugged individualism and his military exploits appeal to conservatives who like their heroes rough and tough and a bit brash. The problem is, his individualism extended only [...]
By Jimmie on Dec 27, 2008 in Anti-Semitism Everywhere, Conservativism, The Economy and Your Money | 4 Comments
You know things are getting just a little crazy in Conservative Land when the name Ron Paul pops up as a possible savior for the Republican Party. Jayson Taylor (no, not waste of $8 million dollars who plays for the Redskins) suggests that Ron Paul can still ride to the rescue of the GOP if [...]
By Jimmie on Dec 22, 2008 in Conservativism, Sarah Palin | 0 Comments
Sarah Palin: Conservative of the Year?
Yeah, sounds about right to me. Ann Coulter, who wrote the story, is as funny as she’s ever been and deserves a read somewhere where you can laugh out loud without disturbing anyone.
The interview with Palin is worth a read also. Stacy McCain pulled out one of the bits that [...]
