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Emperor OGG-bama vs the Free Market … 1956 animation

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Hans

… skip the YouTube advertisement (if it displays, otherwise expect a delay) and enjoy ! httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_6DjkrsPOw

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A “STASI” Is Born

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Hans

All rise and praise the NSI ! NSI ?  … Nationwide SAR Initiative. SAR ?  … Suspicious Activity Reporting. Yes, we have now implemented the procedures to train neighbors to watch and report on neighbors.  The police state has come … Continue reading →

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Conservative and Libertarian lead in the Iowa Straw-Poll

Posted on August 13, 2011 by Hans

Well now, that’s encouraging ! The traditional ‘me-too’ Republicans must be feeling the “ouch”: AMES, Iowa (AP) – Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann won a test vote of Iowans on Saturday, a show of popularity and organizational strength for the tea … Continue reading →

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And Down the Slope We Slide

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Hans

Don’t think this could be a future scenario ?  Think again: Imagine America faces a crisis of malnutrition. Millions of Americans are consuming too many processed foods and too few fresh foods. To stem the crisis, Congress enacts a comprehensive … Continue reading →

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There is no other solution …

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Hans

The following is a comment on the article: Americans Are Now Classified As Pre-Revolutionary. A contemporary of Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain) passed an interesting judgement on the growth of the US general government and its craving for wealth and power: … Continue reading →

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How to Play the Blame-Game

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Hans

If we must endure the finger-pointing exercise that is Washington, then we should play the Blame-Game properly: Source: Big Government So, lets do the math … “social engineering” of the Democrats = 85% “evil empire” of the Republicans = 15% Any question regarding how our “Days of … Continue reading →

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Al Gore Calls for “American Spring” Revolution

Posted on August 4, 2011 by Hans

“We need to have an American spring, you know, the Arab spring. The non-violent part of it isn’t finished yet, but we need to have an American spring. A kind of an American Tahrir Square. Non-violent change where people from … Continue reading →

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“U.S. Less Than 3 Years Away From Being Greece”

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Hans

Read carefully, this is a test: The former comptroller general — which heads the Government Accountability Office — had some unsettling words regarding U.S. debt and the recent debt debate. According to him, the U.S. is on its way to … Continue reading →

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Yep, THAT Worked Well !

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Hans

A little nervous enthusiasm yesterday: And a flight from the market to the safety of gold. Whoda thunk ?

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How They Voted Today on the Debt-Limit Bill

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Hans

House Roll Call: NORTH CAROLINA Democrats—Butterfield, N; Kissell, N; McIntyre, N; Miller, N; Price, N; Shuler, Y; Watt, N. Republicans—Coble, Y; Ellmers, Y; Foxx, Y; Jones, N; McHenry, Y; Myrick, Y. Source Big Government While I don’t believe for a … Continue reading →

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How the “Debt Deal” actually works …

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Hans

  Last night I couldn’t figure out at first blush how Boehner/Reid managed to get their “numbers” to work. Well, when I looked at it again this morning, it snapped into focus, along with a backhanded comment and, yes, math. … Continue reading →

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When EVIL Conspires With STUPID …

Posted on July 31, 2011 by Hans

I’ve posted several articles to argue the case that the membership of the US House should “do nothing” and refuse to increase the debt ceiling. An assumption of this action is acknowledgement that the general government must shrink over time, and … Continue reading →

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“Are Republicans Powerless or Are They Conning You?”

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Hans

Akron, OH – 27 July 2011 “Republican politicians are pretending to act, but they’re actually playacting,” says Jim Babka, President of DownsizeDC.org, Inc. “House Republicans could balance the budget right now, simply by refusing to raise the debt ceiling. They … Continue reading →

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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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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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