Monthly Archives: July 2011

CongressCritter Price and the Debt Ceiling

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Hans

Dear CongressCritter Price I did not write to you to solicit your view on the debt ceiling… I gave you a specific instruction: DO NOT RAISE THE DEBT CEILING. Do not lie to me by implication. “Default” is a threat … Continue reading →

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The Crisis Is Upon Us

Posted on July 22, 2011 by DRenegade

The debt ceiling deadline is August 2nd. The House of Representatives sent Cut, Cap and Balance legislation to the Senate and left Washington. The Senate did not approve the House bill, Harry Reid said it was now up to the … Continue reading →

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Republicans Subvert Patriot Efforts

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Hans

By: Conn Carroll | Senior Editorial Writer  07/22/11 7:27 AM   There are three issues heavily weighing President Obama down as he heads into reelection in 2012: 1) the economy; 2) the debt; and 3) Obamacare. The deal Obama is … Continue reading →

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The Threat That Is Being Ignored

Posted on July 22, 2011 by DRenegade

Our government and media have ignored the threat posed to our national security by North Korea. Whether North Korea is working in conjunction with China is only speculation at this point but their “breakthroughs” in metallurgy, nuclear proliferation and cyber … Continue reading →

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Who are “the People”?

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Hans

Before you read what follows, answer the question. Are “We The People”: the citizens of the body politic formed within these united States? those individuals residing lawfully within the jurisdiction of these united States? all people resident on land under the authority of these … Continue reading →

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“Sustainable” == Government Approved

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Hans

A lot has been written about how progressives re-define words to make their agenda seem acceptable to people who aren’t paying close attention. The label “sustainable development”, in context of Agenda 21, is an example of such re-definition. To be sustainable, … Continue reading →

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Egan-Jones Downgrades US Credit Rating to AA+

Posted on July 21, 2011 by DRenegade

Egan-Jones Rating Company is officially recognized by the Security and Exchange Commission. This company has downgraded the credit rating of the United States from AAA to AA+. Here is a statement from their site concerning their services: We aren’t particularly pretty or … Continue reading →

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“Just a sudden thought.”

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Hans

Tuesday, July 19, 2011 To those who still put their trust in the “political process:” We’ve been voting the bastards out of office since 1800, you know. When should we expect them to leave? Posted by Joel at 11:12 AM … Continue reading →

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Metaphor: Physicist Richard Feynman Explains Chess

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Hans

Richard Feynman was famous for his simple explanations of complex phenomena. Here Feynman explains chess.  I propose that his explanation for “discovery” of the rules for chess is a metaphor for understanding modern politics. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1dgrvlWML4

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It’s Over If the Debt Ceiling Is Raised

Posted on July 20, 2011 by DRenegade

The problem with this video is his use of overlapping statistical groups. Unfortunately, if you remove the overlap, his analysis is correct: there are more of them than us. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGpiA7tL1PU The first question we have to ask ourselves is what … Continue reading →

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What Does the Debt Ceiling Represent to the Future of America?

Posted on July 20, 2011 by DRenegade

The August 2nd debt ceiling deadline represents the future of our country but not in the sense that the government and media have portrayed. The American people are watching this crisis play out in Washington but a new undertone is … Continue reading →

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Wasserman Schultz vs. West: South Florida Rumble – Rounds 3 and 4

Posted on July 20, 2011 by DRenegade

Debbie Wasserman Schultz again attacked Rep. Allen West today on the Andrea Mitchell Reports program. Her assertion that it is not surprising that Rep. West would ‘crack under the pressure’ has ratcheted the rhetoric in the battle between the two Florida … Continue reading →

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Honor Must Be Defended

Posted on July 20, 2011 by DRenegade

We finally have a politician who will stand up and defend their honor in Washington, DC. The following story from tampabay.com reports how Rep. Allen West responded to criticism by Debbie Wasserman Schultz concerning the debt ceiling crisis. It is very … Continue reading →

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Senator Coburn Releases $9 Trillion Deficit Reduction Plan

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Hans

This is interesting ….  a detailed plan to “trim” $9 TRILLION !!! Summary of Savings  (1 page) Highlights of the Report  (11 pages) Section-by-Section Outline (index) Full Report  (621 pages) I’ve skimmed most of the Full Report, reading headline items and a … Continue reading →

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Texas Surrenders To Illegal Immigration

Posted on July 19, 2011 by DRenegade

As outlined below, the El Paso City Council will replace border guards in January with electronic kiosks. Unmanned checkpoints at the southern border? The following excerpt from USA Today contrasts the safety of El Paso to Ciudad Juarez on the … Continue reading →

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