Monthly Archives: September 2009

What has government done to our money?

We got the “public option” for money in 1913, with the creation of the Federal Reserve. On April 5, 1933, FDR turned our money into a single-payer system with Executive Order 6102 “forbidding the Hoarding of Gold Coin, Gold Bullion, … Continue reading

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Asian Despotism

The San Jose City Council yesterday voted to enact Santa Clara County’s toughest ban on gracery bags. It would bar retailers from giving customers single-use plastic bags and would allow paper bags made with 40 percent recycled materials, but only … Continue reading

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Always use polite language when beating people up

Man held without bond on felony charges in Cracker Barrel beating “The language was vile. It was racist. It was sexist. It was completely offensive, completely unprovoked.” — Kip Jones, attorney for victim Tashawnea Hill It’s OK to beat the … Continue reading

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Free Plaxico!

Geez, this is dumb! A productive citizen is going to prison for two years, followed by two years of supervised release, for the horrendous crime of shooting himself? This is the same New York City that granted immunity from prosecution … Continue reading

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Military Workout Plan

Here is a workout plan from the United States Marine Corps. Save time and money with an exercise program you can do at home with simple, inexpensive equipment. Every once in a while, the government accidentally gives me a bit … Continue reading

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Protecting the swindle from swindlers

The Federal Bureau of Investigation deposited this knee-slapper in my email inbox the other day: In today’s world, the most effective way for the FBI to serve the American people is to be intelligence-led and threat-driven. That means not only … Continue reading

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Thorn of Africa

In Somalia, U.S. weapons end up in al-Qaeda hands Wow, what a surprise! Another addle-headed imperial project gone Blowback. The U.S. intervention in Somalia has nothing to do with warlords, al-Qaeda, pirates, or any of the other excuses we’ve been … Continue reading

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More racism from an Obama critic

Tom G. Palmer is upset with Obama for starting a trade war with China, and for continuing the idiotic and inhumane embargo of Cuba.

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Don’t be fooled by the housing numbers

PIMCO’s Bill Gross says the economy is in for a long slog.

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CNN: Carter says racism plays major role in opposition to Obama

Jimmy Carter hath spoken! For the luvva Mike, give it a rest! Is it impossible to disagree with Obama at all without being branded a racist? Hell, I’m Black and I don’t like the guy. Most White presidents, from George … Continue reading

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