Right As Usual

I've been thinking about this, lately, what with the Imperial Decree from El Jefe that we WOULD admit all those He deemed worthy - not those icky non-Hispanic immigrants, who fail to show proper homage by voting solidly Democratic.  No, the Right Kind of immigrants, who deliver the Dem vote, year after year, and - this is a plus - also show up at rallies demanding their Right to take over this country, and join any union that will have them, cheerfully paying exorbitant fees for - nothing. Like we're gonna let that happen.  The world already has enough failed dictatorships. I've been thinking about what it means to be an American: You might, like me, have a family history that traces to BEFORE this was a United States - even before the American Revolution. Or, you might be the 1st generation to hit our shores. You might, like me, be of largely Euro background. Or, you might be from any other ethnic branch, or several. You might be Christian - if viewed by that sol...

The end of the year, for Americans in the 21st century, should be a hopeful, joyous time.  We travel great distances to give Thanks with our families, optimistically slap down the charge cards a few weeks later, to buy for family and friends special treats. During this time, we sing out happily to all, friends and strangers alike, with "Merry Christmas", "Happy Thanksgiving", and other holiday greetings.  If asked by a stranger, we are quite likely to open our wallets and our hearts, and hand over cash.  Many Americans spend hours of their own time to give to strangers - gifts, food, clothes, and shelter. I'm betting the Obama administration is counting on that.  At this time of year, more than any other, we let our guard down.  Expect more outrageous abuses of executive powers in the next month. The question is, what will YOU do about it?  So far, complaints to our Representatives and Senators haven't had much effect.

It goes without saying that anything the Congress passes, the President and his cronies will work, overtime, to get around.  So, I think they have to build in automatic triggers: Don't just tie Department-specific cuts to the CR's being violated with Executive Action.  Make an AUTOMATIC 5% cut to ALL parts of government, if he uses EITHER bureaucratic regulation OR Executive Action to get more illegals "legalized". Don't fall for a long-term solution - ANY CR has to be short-term.  The new Congress has a right to act without having their hands tied. Go aggressive - use PR about the cost of illegal aliens to the country - in hospital care, incarceration, schools, spread of disease, lost jobs and downward pressure on wages, etc.  Have a daily update, and post it on Youtube, Twitter, and Facebook.  USE that alternative media - it can be an opportunity to influence younger and future voters. Set up a clock of the cost of illegal aliens, just as was done with t...

This is outrageous , and an excellent reason why politicians should have to wear sponsorship patches - like NASCAR drivers - on their clothing. I'm generally opposed to the whole bailout thing - if any investor screws up, and loses money, well, that's his problem.  The government (and, really, the taxpayers, whose money funds it) should NOT throw money at their feet. The most galling thing about this is that GOOGLE is a major investor in this ( Link to Financial Statements here ).  The other major player is NRG ( Link to Income Statement here ) Check out the links - do these companies deserve PUBLIC money to increase their profitability?  Especially since the taxpayers will NOT share in the expected return?

I've long had an interest in promoting self-education in the Everyday Conservatives (that is, people who almost instinctively support Conservative Principles, but haven't studied the philosophical underpinnings of it).  As the Leftist Philosophers are HEAVILY entrenched in the educational establishment - first, in higher education, and, now, moving fast into secondary and elementary education, as well. When your kid or grandkids come home, confidently spewing the Leftist crap they've been taught by their teachers, you want to know enough about the philosophy to refute its conclusions. That's where I come in. When I first graduated from high school, the Leftist professors were just beginning their Long March into the Ed Establishment.  They were the Assistant and Associate professors (along with some grad students) who promoted the anti-war movement of the 1960s and 1970s.  They wormed their way into classes, institutes, student organizations, and conferences.  Over time...

There's a group of Senate staffers who are eager to bring back the filibuster, according to Ed Whelan of the National Review.   It was abolished for lower court nominees during the Democratic Totalitarian Control of the Obama Regime Era. It's a bad idea - for several reasons: Using the filibuster for partisan purposes (and, what OTHER reason would a Democrat have for using it?) would clog up the system unnecessarily.  Unless those opposing a nominee can marshall solid reasons, related to the performance of their judicial responsibilities, for turning thumbs down to a nominee, that person should be affirmed.  Too many courts are backlogged already - we needn't make the situation worse by making it hard to get replacements or reinforcements. Yes, the filibuster is a time-honored tradition - so are duels.  Some old ideas need to stay DEAD. Lastly, I'm in favor of keeping the status quo, because it would be a necessary correction to the recent rampage of the Senate de...