Category Archives: Our fearless leader

The Danger of Hate

Last week, MSNBC anchor Rachel Maddow mocked those concerned about last year’s attack in Benghazi, Libya, by insinuating that they only tweeted about it because they were so proud of having finally conquered the spelling of a foreign name. “That … Continue reading

Our fearless leader, Partisanship - Can't we all just get along?, Punditry, The First Amendment

More Cover-Ups than a Church Swimming Pool: Congressional Hearings on the Benghazi Attack

It sounds like a Jack Ryan plot, doesn’t it? You can see a young Harrison Ford or Alec Baldwin, fresh from the third world field, swaggering through the halls of power, demanding answers and raising hell. Why was an American … Continue reading

Our fearless leader, Punditry, The First Amendment, Those fellas in Congress

Can you “focus” on something 3.6% of the time? The President thinks so.

Every day, I think about money. It’s just a fact of life – there are bills to be paid, groceries to buy, savings and retirement to think about – every day requires me to check my bank account balance, run … Continue reading

It's the Economy, Stupid, Our fearless leader

Why Sarah Palin Matters

Yup, she’s polarizing. She’s sometimes brash, often loud and does not back down. I have friends who hate her accent, who think she’s too bold or too stupid to be listened to. Many people are wondering why she made such … Continue reading

Inspirational stuff, Our fearless leader, Punditry, Women: we're more than our ladyparts

Let’s hear it for Rand!

Over the last couple of days, Senator Rand Paul has been making news for his 13-hour filibuster on the Senate floor. Both Democrats and Republicans are alternately calling him both a hero and crazy hayseed for making such a fuss. … Continue reading

Our fearless leader, Those fellas in the Senate

Do we even want “Preschool for All”?

Because the economy is roaring back to life, unemployment is at its lowest ebb since the Gold Rush and prosperity is flowing like wine, the President decided to zoom in on the latest crisis to hit our shining shores – … Continue reading

Crazy kids, Our fearless leader

“Can we put you down for a sign?”

I posted this video on Facebook the other day, but still not nearly enough people have watched it, so I’m going to post it here for you. If you are a gun control advocate, I encourage you to think about … Continue reading

Culture with a side of Pop, I'm just a bill.., Our fearless leader, Punditry

Why aren’t you upset about an anti-Semite leading the Department of Defense?

I don’t know why, but for some reason it’s OK to hate Jews. Other minorities are constantly getting new legislation written to specifically protect them from hate speech and hate crimes (also known as “speech” and “crimes” but you know, … Continue reading

Our fearless leader, Red and yellow, black and white.., World events

Why I’m still proud to be a Republican

I’m used to losing despite my best efforts. I drafted a really good fantasy football team this year, and was positive that I could brawl with the boys. However, as luck would have it, my players have been injured or … Continue reading

2012, Our fearless leader

Five reasons why Hurricane Sandy proves my conservative point

As a life-long West Coaster, I’ve felt removed from Sandy’s devastation. I’ve never experienced a hurricane or tornado, and I’ve never been to New York or New Jersey. But this morning I saw a video of Governor Chris Christie comforting … Continue reading

2012, Our fearless leader, Partisanship - Can't we all just get along?