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Humor — Nice and Easy Works Better

humor

Dec 312011

HEALTH MESSAGE (please give me a break) As I was lying in bed pondering the problems of the world, I rapidly realized that I don’t really give a rat’s ass. It’s the tortoise life for me! 1. If walking/cycling is

Nostalgia

History

Dec 312011

For car buffs or those who just want to revisit the past, this site has to be one of the neatest. The web-site features the original factory brochures for nearly every American car. Pick the manufacturer, the year and the

Voting With One’s Feet

Regulation, taxes Tagged with: California, Rules And Regulations

Dec 302011

Some people believe that banging your head against a wall is therapeutic because it feels so good when you stop. Even if one believes that, how long should one engage in such behavior? Is there an optimal time for best

Rep Mike Kelly from Pa.

Government Tagged with: Mike Kelly, Representative

Dec 302011

This speech from a new representative from western Pennsylvania, Mike Kelly, is refreshing. Where do we get about 300 more of him? I hope he performs in line with what he expresses below. Share/Save Download article as PDF

Why Big Government is Necessarily Bad Government

Government

Dec 302011

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The Ant and The Grasshopper — An Allegory For The Country

AmericanFuture, Government, humor, law, moral hazard, morality Tagged with: Aesop, ant, grasshopper

Dec 292011

Absurdity is often an excellent way to make a point. Aesop thought so when he created the fable of the ant and the grasshopper. But just how much of a fable was it? This email updates Aesop’s attempt at absurdity.

More Economic Recovery Evidence (NOT!)

economy, Insolvency Tagged with: Economic Collapse, Retail Stores, Store Closings

Dec 292011

Our economy continues to deteriorate. From The Economic Collapse comes this evidence: In the middle of this “economic recovery” that Obama keeps talking about a staggering number of retail stores are closing up shop. The following is a list of

Slime Oozes

taxes Tagged with: Daily Caller, Hypocrisy

Dec 292011

The hypocrisy of these legislators is obvious in this video from The Daily Caller. Enjoy watching the slime balls squirm. I hope the interviewer took a shower after her exposure to these frauds. Share/Save Download article as PDF

What Will It Be Like After The Collapse?

Government, History, Insolvency, law Tagged with: Aquirre, Collapse, Corruption, Government, Slavo, Survival

Dec 282011

From Mac Slavo regarding what to expect after the collapse. It is not as if this vision was conjured up from the mind of a paranoid. Most of it happened recently in Argentina. Similar experiences are available elsewhere. The following

Eating The Rich Does Not Quench The Hunger

Media, spending, taxes Tagged with: Spending, taxes

Dec 282011

Even “eating the rich” in terms of a 100% tax rate will not solve the government’s excessive spending. Watch this video to understand the extent of our problem in terms that anyone should be able to understand. If video does

Political Distortions

economy, Government, knowledge Tagged with: Economic Charts, James Pethokuokis, political claims

Dec 272011

Politics and politicians are full of lies. During an election year, nothing is out of bounds. While character attacks are difficult to disprove, economic claims are not. Data are available (and often manipulated) to the politician’s advantage. James Pethokuokis presents

Irena Sendler — True Hero

History, morality Tagged with: Irena Sendler, Nobel Peace Prize

Dec 272011

Irena Sendler was a true hero. As described by Wikipedia: Irena Sendler (née Krzyżanowska, commonly referred to as Irena Sendlerowa in Poland; 15 February 1910 – 12 May 2008)[1] was a Polish Catholic social worker who served in the Polish Underground and the Żegota resistance organization in German-occupied Warsaw during World War II. Assisted by some two dozen other Żegota

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