The Supreme Court Opens Fire - The Economist
Court says individuals have right to own guns - MSNBC
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Supreme Court Upholds the Constitution (for once!)
The Supreme Court Opens Fire - The Economist
Court says individuals have right to own guns - MSNBC
The Supreme Court Opens Fire - The Economist
Court says individuals have right to own guns - MSNBC
News the mainstream media will not report:
The Constitution Party nominated Chuck Baldwin to run on their presidential ticket for 2008. Baldwin previously ran as the vice-presidential candidate for Michael Peroutka in 2004.
Although I am still going to write-in Ron Paul's name when I vote in November, Baldwin is a viable alternative to the other candidates whose names will actually appear on the ballot. For obvious reasons, Obama and McCain are unacceptable. For moral failings in the party's platform, and certain questionable views, I cannot bring myself to support the candidacy of Bob Barr.
As previously noted on this blog, I redacted my support for the Constitution Party following the failure of the National Committee to enforce the party's 100% pro-life plank in the platform by expelling the Nevada Party.
While Baldwin originally voted to expel the Nevada Party, as John Lofton notes, he was reluctant to do so. However, I have no doubts as to Baldwin's personal conviction regarding the sanctity of life. The area in which he faltered was his decision regarding the cost of unity in the Constitution Party. Baldwin has also openly voiced his support for Ron Paul's Sanctity of Life Act. For more on Baldwin's views on this topic visit his 2008 presidential website.
My support and vote will still ultimately go with Ron Paul, both out of conviction and out of a nostalgic desire to vindicate his campaign and continue the revolution. I do find hope in the realization that there are actually multiple acceptable candidates running for president. While their chances of winning are slim, it matters more that liberty and proper principles of government are being expressed on the national level.
Links:
http://baldwin2008.com/
http://www.constitutionparty.com/
http://www.theamericanview.com/
http://www.ronpaul2008.com/
http://www.bobbarr2008.com/
The Constitution Party nominated Chuck Baldwin to run on their presidential ticket for 2008. Baldwin previously ran as the vice-presidential candidate for Michael Peroutka in 2004.
Although I am still going to write-in Ron Paul's name when I vote in November, Baldwin is a viable alternative to the other candidates whose names will actually appear on the ballot. For obvious reasons, Obama and McCain are unacceptable. For moral failings in the party's platform, and certain questionable views, I cannot bring myself to support the candidacy of Bob Barr.
As previously noted on this blog, I redacted my support for the Constitution Party following the failure of the National Committee to enforce the party's 100% pro-life plank in the platform by expelling the Nevada Party.
While Baldwin originally voted to expel the Nevada Party, as John Lofton notes, he was reluctant to do so. However, I have no doubts as to Baldwin's personal conviction regarding the sanctity of life. The area in which he faltered was his decision regarding the cost of unity in the Constitution Party. Baldwin has also openly voiced his support for Ron Paul's Sanctity of Life Act. For more on Baldwin's views on this topic visit his 2008 presidential website.
My support and vote will still ultimately go with Ron Paul, both out of conviction and out of a nostalgic desire to vindicate his campaign and continue the revolution. I do find hope in the realization that there are actually multiple acceptable candidates running for president. While their chances of winning are slim, it matters more that liberty and proper principles of government are being expressed on the national level.
Links:
http://baldwin2008.com/
http://www.constitutionparty.com/
http://www.theamericanview.com/
http://www.ronpaul2008.com/
http://www.bobbarr2008.com/
Monday, June 23, 2008
A look ahead to the Presidential race
The Long Road Ahead - The Economist
This article gives some kudos to Ron Paul and the influence he may still have on the election in November.
Also of notable interest is the description of some states "sliding from red to purple."
The Long Road Ahead - The Economist
This article gives some kudos to Ron Paul and the influence he may still have on the election in November.
Also of notable interest is the description of some states "sliding from red to purple."
Friday, June 20, 2008
Another failure of big government
Flood victims feel misled by the feds - MSNBC
This highlights the growing problem in America, and the general problem of over-reliance on the government. People cancelled their flood insurance because the paternal government through the incredibly inept FEMA (even for a government agency), told them that the levees they built would not fail. I wonder if these people have ever heard of the city of New Orleans or a little hurricane called Katrina.
Maybe there is some justification in 1999 of dropping insurance, although it still would be dumb, but at that time there would be no reason not to believe the levee would hold with the exception that the government is the one vouching for its reliance. However, after the failed levee in New Orleans, any reasonable person would go running back to their insurance company.
28 people in the town still had flood insurance. That's 28 people out of a population of 207 (7.4%) who were smart enough to realize government paternalism does not work. It would be interesting to find out how many of those 28 renewed their insurance policies following Katrina.
I don't mean to come off with a 'told ya so' attitude in the wake of a severely distressing event. The lesson is that big government bureaucracies do not work and misled the public into a fall sense of security. It is unwise to rely on the federal government or any other government agency to the extent that you forfeit the ability to recoup your losses following something such as a natural disaster.
Flood victims feel misled by the feds - MSNBC
This highlights the growing problem in America, and the general problem of over-reliance on the government. People cancelled their flood insurance because the paternal government through the incredibly inept FEMA (even for a government agency), told them that the levees they built would not fail. I wonder if these people have ever heard of the city of New Orleans or a little hurricane called Katrina.
Maybe there is some justification in 1999 of dropping insurance, although it still would be dumb, but at that time there would be no reason not to believe the levee would hold with the exception that the government is the one vouching for its reliance. However, after the failed levee in New Orleans, any reasonable person would go running back to their insurance company.
28 people in the town still had flood insurance. That's 28 people out of a population of 207 (7.4%) who were smart enough to realize government paternalism does not work. It would be interesting to find out how many of those 28 renewed their insurance policies following Katrina.
I don't mean to come off with a 'told ya so' attitude in the wake of a severely distressing event. The lesson is that big government bureaucracies do not work and misled the public into a fall sense of security. It is unwise to rely on the federal government or any other government agency to the extent that you forfeit the ability to recoup your losses following something such as a natural disaster.
Monday, June 16, 2008
Ron Paul ends presidential bid
Ron Paul has officially ended his candidacy for the presidency in 2008.
The major media outlets have either not reported the story or have barely given it any coverage. I found this on Fox News' website: http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/06/12/ron-paul-ends-campaign-will-shift-gears/
Ron Paul has officially ended his candidacy for the presidency in 2008.
The major media outlets have either not reported the story or have barely given it any coverage. I found this on Fox News' website: http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/06/12/ron-paul-ends-campaign-will-shift-gears/
Friday, June 13, 2008
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Some thoughts on the current economic situation:
The latest round of economic news continues to signal what most people already know, the United States economy is in a recession. Despite Ben Bernanke's optimistic appraisal of the economy's prospects for growth toward the end of the year, average Americans are feeling the pinch of the rising cost of fuel, food, and the growing tide of unemployment. Government stimulus checks (i.e. delay the debt) are not enough to cure these ills, as they are primarily a result of poor financial habits, and hideous government policies.
How did we get into this situation? It should not come as a surprise to the astute observer of economics and the business cycle. When you have a central bank manipulating the money supply through interest rates and open market operations, there are bound to be booms and busts. Couple this with the uncontrollable elements of market demand, then you are going to encounter what the Central Bankers can't control, low growth and thus high unemployment. The decline of the purchasing power of the dollar and the influx of high gas prices have sparked inflation. While no one is ready to admit that stagflation is upon us, the threat is certainly on the horizon.
Naturally, many Americans are shuddering under the burden. After all it is the American birth right to have cheap oil.
With all of the talk of government stimulus checks, revoking oil subsidies, gas prices, and the weakened dollar, no one seems to ask how we got ourselves into this mess. The Federal Reserve is busy doing its interest rate magic show in an attempt to put some life into the beast, which may be to docile to manipulate. The real problems center around a fiat currency, massive government spending and economic intervention, as well as the poor habits of Americans. None of these ills are easily cured, but a good economic downturn may be just the medicine the economy needs.
The latest round of economic news continues to signal what most people already know, the United States economy is in a recession. Despite Ben Bernanke's optimistic appraisal of the economy's prospects for growth toward the end of the year, average Americans are feeling the pinch of the rising cost of fuel, food, and the growing tide of unemployment. Government stimulus checks (i.e. delay the debt) are not enough to cure these ills, as they are primarily a result of poor financial habits, and hideous government policies.
How did we get into this situation? It should not come as a surprise to the astute observer of economics and the business cycle. When you have a central bank manipulating the money supply through interest rates and open market operations, there are bound to be booms and busts. Couple this with the uncontrollable elements of market demand, then you are going to encounter what the Central Bankers can't control, low growth and thus high unemployment. The decline of the purchasing power of the dollar and the influx of high gas prices have sparked inflation. While no one is ready to admit that stagflation is upon us, the threat is certainly on the horizon.
Naturally, many Americans are shuddering under the burden. After all it is the American birth right to have cheap oil.
With all of the talk of government stimulus checks, revoking oil subsidies, gas prices, and the weakened dollar, no one seems to ask how we got ourselves into this mess. The Federal Reserve is busy doing its interest rate magic show in an attempt to put some life into the beast, which may be to docile to manipulate. The real problems center around a fiat currency, massive government spending and economic intervention, as well as the poor habits of Americans. None of these ills are easily cured, but a good economic downturn may be just the medicine the economy needs.
It appears the movement to ouster Knox County Mayor Mike Ragsdale is picking up steam.
Citizens, 2 commissioners, seek Ragsdale ouster investigation
http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2008/jun/10/citizen-files-complaint-seeking-ragsdales-removal/
Citizens, 2 commissioners, seek Ragsdale ouster investigation
http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2008/jun/10/citizen-files-complaint-seeking-ragsdales-removal/
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