82% of California Highway Patrol Officers in 2002 took disability retirements. And some still wonder why we have a public debt problem? The Unbroken Window – Fun Facts to Know and Tell – The Public Interest Edition: “And how about…
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Lessons From the Rochester Beach Brawl
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Over the Memorial Day weekend some beach festivities were ruined (and people endangered) by a rowdy gang and numerous violent fights. SeaBreeze amusement park closed for the day as they feared trouble, fights, violence, riots, whatever. They have a reputation…
Walter Williams on Congress, Govt., & Spending
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This is another must-read from Dr. Walter Williams. Do We Deserve Our Fate? by Walter E. Williams: “The language Congress uses to describe their spending is corrupt beyond redemption. Think about the term entitlement. If one American is entitled to…
More Patriot Act Shenanigans
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This is unsettling as hell. Stay vigilant. There’s a Secret Patriot Act, Senator Says – Danger Room – Wired.com: “You think you understand how the Patriot Act allows the government to spy on its citizens. Sen. Ron Wyden says it’s…
So Just How Is Chrysler Paying Back The Bailout Money?
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Uglier than even I would have guessed. When big business and government collude, watch out. That scenario scares me FAR more than any two businesses colluding. The truth behind Chrysler’s fake auto bailout pay back -Washington Examiner: “American taxpayers have…
U.S. Government Debt, In Context
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First, see what Dr. Ron Paul has to say about the debt ceiling. Then see what we’re dealing with below. Pile of debt would stretch beyond stratosphere – Reuters: “(Reuters) – President Ronald Reagan once famously said that a stack…
But This Govt. Agency Would REALLY Be Independent
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Almost don’t know where to begin with this story. If this doesn’t scare the cr@p out of you, you really haven’t been paying attention. One has to wonder, do they really understand what they’re saying? (pic via AP) Is there…
“This is very sophisticated”
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Not even sure where to start with this one. $2 million to take pics of kids’ lunches. In Texas schools, a picture’s worth 1,000 calories – Yahoo! News: “SAN ANTONIO – Smile, Texas schoolchildren. You’re on calorie camera. That’s the…