Today I learned (from Scott Adams’ blog) that Donald Trump, during his last…
CNN and Hero Suicide Bombers
I saw the most extraordinary thing yesterday during lunch. It was a CNN piece…
The Republican Response to the SoTU
So I saw Obama’s SOTU speech last night. I have been avoiding political…
The Simple Barrier to the Rich Being Willing to Pay More Taxes
Waste and irrationality. I think many among the rich would be far more willing…
Disappointing Liberals
So I had one of my posts make the front page of Reddit on Friday. I ended up taking…
Free Market Fanboys
I was reading the blogroll over at Overcoming Bias and, naturally, encountered…
What did liberals do that was so offensive to the Republicans? I’ll tell you what they did …
Liberals got women the right to vote. Liberals got African-Americans the right…
Huxley vs. Orwell: Whose Dystopia is Winning?
I posted here an absolutely brilliant and terrifying political cartoon. It’s…
Possibly the Most Important Political Cartoon, Ever
I tried to avoid hyperbole in this title. I failed. Take in this cartoon and you’ll…
The Mexican Immigration Solution: Make U.S. Immigration Policy Match Mexico’s
So perhaps you’ve heard the story of evil America trying to enact a draconian…
How to Tell if Someone is a True Libertarian
If you want to know if someone is a true libertarian–as opposed to a religious…
The Worst Mistake People Make in Political Arguments
The worst mistake people make in political arguments is assuming that the other…
Liberal and Conservative
Conservatives long for the world of Leave it to Beaver, Christmas Story, and Babe…
My Political Philosophy in Two Sentences
I’m not a liberal because I believe it is necessary to implement a number…
A Simple Technique for Successfully Debating the Ignorant
What follows is my new method of addressing someone who doesn’t create sound…
No, It’s Not Just “Those People” Who Current Healthcare is Failing
62% of bankruptcies are from medical bills. Most medical debtors are well educated…
Fascism is Upon Us, and Other Thoughts About Our Future
We’ll start with a couple of definitions:: Facism (Wikipedia) Comprises…
Conservative Cognitive Dissonance on Public Healthcare
There’s a saying in atheism circles that aims to show Christian hypocrisy…
A Highly Concise Summary of “Atlas Shrugged”
Here’s a clean little summary of Ayn Rand’s book, Atlas Shrugged,…
The Republicans Have Deliberately Chosen to Campaign on Emotion Rather Than Issues
It’s not that their logical arguments are slightly more emotional than democratic…
Facism: “I Don’t Think That Word Means What You Think It Means.”
Many, especially in the blogsphere, are fond of saying, “This country is…
China is Turning Africa Into a Colony: This is Something We Should Be Talking About
It’s no secret that most native Chinese see Africans, and blacks in general,…
Thoughts on Freedom, Equality and Socialism
Perhaps it’s really the conservatives who believe most in equality. Is that…
My Respect for Christopher Hitchens Just Went Up Quite a Bit
One of my favorite writers is Christopher Hitchens. I came to know him through…
Contemplating My Support for Obama
My support for Obama has been wavering somewhat in recent weeks. He seems to have…
The Logical Solution to the Civil Union vs. Marriage Debate
The answer is so simple that it may temporarily disorient you. Civil unions are…
Power Structures Use Diversions to Maintain Control
I’ve been reading a good bit of cheesy conspiracy theory material recently.…
Our Government Isn’t Failing Us. Our People Are.
Excerpts from an article about Obama. This is what happens when you interview…
A Logical Approach to the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) and One World Government [NWO] Conspiracy
Let me just say that I am highly resistant to conspiracy theories in general.…
“They see but one thing: we have come and we have stolen their country.”
If I were an Arab leader, I would never sign an agreement with Israel. It is normal;…
An Oversimplification of the Subprime Morgage Crisis
I’m not an economist, but I read a lot. Here’s what happened: greed…
Leave an Outlet Free
I was put in an especially difficult business situation recently. My company,…
Ron Paul’s Flaws as Seen by One Die-Hard Supporter
First off, let me just say that I am a serious Ron Paul supporter. I’ve…
Ron Paul is Seriously Flawed as a Candidate; We’re Just So in Love With Him That We’re Not Paying Attention
First off, let me just say that I am a serious Ron Paul supporter. I’ve…
An Alternative View of the Israeli/Palestinian Conflict
Here’s an alternate way of viewing the issue — one that isn’t…
5 Ron Paul Quotes That Scare Me
Those of you who read this site know that I’ve been heavily promoting Ron…
The Primary Law of Intelligent Immigration Policy
First, answer two questions: What is our country? What defines it? What parts…
A Real Solution To The Israeli/Palestinian Conflict
I’ve been thinking about this issue heavily for over a decade (since going…
Liberals and Conservatives: An Amazingly Accurate Oversimplification
Simply stated, liberals have a better vision of what the world should look like,…
You Are Wrong About President Bush
President Bush isn’t the hateful warmonger people make him out to be. I…
My Response To A “Bush Is Great” Email
On Sep 11, 2006, at 11:42 PM, David wrote: I’m still believing that Bush…
Liberals and Conservatives: Taking a Step Back
This is a very old post that I no longer agree with, but it’s still worth…
How I’d Save The United States
I’ve been experiencing growing frustration with social/political issues…