Wealthy People Should Pay More in Taxes Because They Can - He Said
Lance Winslow
The other day, I was in Starbucks having a highly charged political conversation with a card-carrying Democrat. He told me I was too young to retire, and I explained to him that I had sold my business, and it didn't make sense to me to start another one, risk capital, and deal with the incessant over regulations, not to mention ObamaCare, or the harassment of being taxed for making over $250,000 income. He was livid, he said I should go back to work and produce, and pay the higher taxes. . . .
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I'm In Love With My Car
Rob Stanley
As the same sex marriage debate once again comes to a head, I'm reminded of the Queen song from the 70's "I'm In Love With My Car". In case you don't remember it, watch the video at the end of this post. Great tune! . . .
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The Anti Gun Myth: Debunked
By Matthew Donnelly
The states that have the most lenient CCW and Open Carry laws have the lowest crime rates. This is not a coincidence. Despite the beliefs of the anti-gun lobbyists, America is safer when responsible citizens legally own and carry guns. . . .
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Tax Cuts for the Rich?
by Mick McNesby
For at least 30 years, many Senate Democrats and House members have vilified successful Americans with the phrase "tax cuts for the rich." To call the statement a lie, outright, would be slightly inaccurate, because to tell a lie requires a complete sentence. . . .
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The Gaga Generation: Seeds of a Future Disaster
Rockanomics.com
On September 12, MTV held its annual Video Music Awards. But, music is no longer a priority for the folks at "Music Television," and the same goes for the VMAs. Needless to say, I didn't watch and I know I didn't miss anything. MTV was once ground-breaking, innovative, and aired only music videos back in the day. Now, they market solely to uninspired youth who rot their brains watching series like Jersey Shore. . . .
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Koran Burning, Mosque Building, and Selective Outrage
Rockanomics.com
To remember the 9/11 attacks this coming Saturday, a pastor from a small Gainesville, Florida, church has arranged a Koran burning. Although his church has only about 50 members, he has received insane international attention. Burn the flag? Burn a Bible? Who cares! . . .
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George Clooney, Darfur Genocide, and Celebrity Activism
Rockanomics.com
Actor George Clooney, known for his advocacy of awareness to the strife in Darfur, recently declared that his support efforts for the region have been "the greatest failure of my life." We disagree. His greatest failure is being a liberal that supports Democrats. Liberals are better at creating and sustaining disasters than fixing them. . . .
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Sharia law: Already in the United States?
Rockanomics.com
Remember this little nugget of genius? : "We have a voice now, and we're not using it, and women have so much to lose. I mean, we could lose the right to our bodies...if you think that rape should be legal, then don't vote." Correct prediction - wrong administration! . . .
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Anchor Babies, the 14th Amendment, and Economic Collapse
Rockanomics.com
Recently, politicians and pundits have been butting heads over the nature of the U.S. Constitution's 14th Amendment and its ramifications concerning immigration. Now, partly because of this amendment, illegal immigrants are playing a significant role in the budget crises in the states in which they have their children and settle. . . .
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The Economic Crisis Dissected
Freedomworks.org
A superb breakdown and timeline! To understand today's financial crisis, you must understand the long history of government interference and subsidies for housing and housing debt. . . .
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CPAC 2010 in D.C.