Race in the Third Millennium
November 29, 2008 | Filed Under Anti-Americanism, Barack Obama, Communism, Democrats/Leftists, Education, Elections, History, Media Bias, News, President, Publius Contributor, Race, Security/Safety, Selwyn Duke, Socialism, Society/Culture | No Comments
By Selwyn Duke
Although the show was propaganda produced by leftist Norman Lear, no one could accuse “All in the Family” of not being funny. Its protagonist, blue-collar bigot Archie Bunker, is one of those legendary television characters, and one of his uproarious lines is apropos here. It was uttered during a scene in which his daughter, Gloria, passionately asked him, “Daddy, did you know that 65 percent of the people murdered in the last ten years were killed by handguns?” The curmudgeonly patriarch’s reply was classic: “Would it make you feel any better, little girl, if they was pushed outta’ windas’?”
While what follows isn’t the conclusion Lear wanted us to draw, the truth is that many Americans would feel better. People tend to fixate on the boogeyman of their ideology, and they often don’t trouble much about evil when it’s not committed in his name.
We see examples of this phenomenon today, and this brings me to a couple of questions of my own. Can tyranny be visited in the name of only one particular lie? And would it make you feel any better if millions were oppressed or murdered to promote a fashionable lie? The truth is, sadly, millions would feel better.
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A Politically Preposterous Presidential Proclamation
November 26, 2008 | Filed Under Censorship, Conservatives, Family, Free Speech, GOP, History, Ken Marrero, Religion | No Comments
-By Ken Marrero
What should the President do if he finds himself in the midst of wrapping up a war that has claimed the lives of many and divided a country; presiding over an Economy that has generally prospered despite the war and finds himself at odds with international partners because of the war?
If you are Abraham Lincoln you issue a proclamation of Thanksgiving. Let me be clear. You issue a proclamation of Thanksgiving not merely for the blessings you enjoy, but you pointedly name and offer homage to the Source of that blessing, “… The Most High God … our beneficent Father …” Whose ” … Almighty hand … works in human history to accomplish … the Divine purposes ….” If you are Abraham Lincoln you gratefully acknowledge God’s gifts while beseeching Him for His mercy for “… our sins … [and] … for our national perversenenss and disobedience ….”
But of course, as is widely recognized by many of today’s Republican intelligentsia, such public displays of religion and Christianity should be returned to the privacy of one’s heart where they speak to no one; they should be avoided because of the damage such expressions of faith do to the Party’s efforts to be about The People’s business; they cannot help but push thinking and rational people away from the Party and towards the other side which has sensibly removed God from every last public place. A Party and a President who does such a thing deserves to be in the minority and will be seen by history as presiding over the destruction of the Party and its principles.
Was Palin the Worst VP Pick Ever?
November 21, 2008 | Filed Under Conservatives, Elections, History, Media Bias, News, President, Publius Contributor, Society/Culture, Warner Todd Huston | 1 Comment
-By Warner Todd Huston
We have gone through the first round of internal recriminations with the recent excoriation of Governor Palin by those “unnamed” McCain staffers. But, as we all know, Gov. Palin was the subject of heated debate even among Republicans long before the election. One common complaint was that she was the “worst” VP candidate pick “ever.” But, was she really?
A look at recent history can only serve to deflate that ridiculous claim. There have been far worse picks than Gov. Palin and only the extremely emotional state of mind that this past election ginned up could obscure the historical record. Two of those picks in particular make Palin’s choice rather inspired by comparison.
In the first case George Wallace’s pick of general Curtis LeMay for his vice presidential pick in 1968 was a disaster and in the second George McGovern’s pick of Thomas Eagleton for his in 1972 was even worse — both were far more disastrous than Palin’s. There was some speculation in the media that Palin would suffer Eagleton’s fate, but the situations of the two just don’t bear any resemblance at all.
Creeping Socialism… THAT is What Bailouts Are
November 17, 2008 | Filed Under Business, Communism, Congress, Conservatives, Constitution, Democrats/Leftists, Economy/Finances, Education, Elections, History, Jobs, Media Bias, News, Publius Contributor, Republicans, Socialism, Society/Culture, Taxes, Warner Todd Huston | No Comments
Ronald Reagan’s wisdom can be directed against these bailouts.
What does this ‘Freedom’ and ‘Liberty’ Stuff Mean, Anyway?
November 17, 2008 | Filed Under 1st Amendment, Conservatives, Constitution, Founders, Free Speech, History, News, Publius Contributor, Rights, Security/Safety, Society/Culture, Warner Todd Huston | No Comments
This is a great little video that helps explain what is meant by life, liberty, freedom, property rights, and all that jazz.
Created by www.jonathangullible.com/.
Understanding the Concept of Reform
November 16, 2008 | Filed Under Anti-Americanism, Barack Obama, Censorship, Constitution, Democrats/Leftists, Education, Elections, Frank Salvato, History, Media Bias, News, President, Publius Contributor, Security/Safety, Society/Culture | No Comments
-By Frank Salvato
Country first. It’s a great concept and one that has been – for all practical purposes – lacking inside the beltway since before the advent of the spin doctor. Truthfully, both major political parties and their elected and appointed leadership have been delinquent in executing the spirit of “country first.” Both have placed the health of their respective political parties before good government and their quest for political power above the needs and demands of their constituents and the good of the nation. Both should be admonished for violating their oaths and betraying the American people.
Politicians make bad Statesmen, perhaps the understatement of the millennium. The ironic point about this truth is that in order to achieve the opportunity to demonstrate statesmanship you must first transverse the political process. Therefore, it is quite rare to experience the clarity of statesmanship in government.
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