Category Archives: Unvarnished
Abandoning “the rock on which our Republic rests”
Almost 30 years ago, Ronald Reagan proclaimed 1983 the “Year of the Bible,” a designation initiated and authorized by Congress ~ Of the many influences that have shaped the United States of America into a distinctive Nation and people, … Continue reading
Constitution? What Constitution?
“President Obama’s flagrant violation of the Constitution not only will damage relations with Congress for years to come but will ultimately weaken the office of the presidency.” ~ Edwin Meese ~ As chief executive, the President of the United … Continue reading
More “Green” Shredded for Phony Green Technology
Call it the Granholm (former Michigan governor) Legacy: under the guise of saving the environment, and magically creating jobs, Michigan’s state bureaucrats have managed to squander another big chunk of potential tax income. As the Mackinaw Center reports, another … Continue reading
“Jim Jones” Conyers and His Detroit Suicide Mission
Detroit’s finances are on life-support. And U.S. Representative John Conyers wants to pull the plug. Last November, the City Council cancelled its holiday recess amid reports that, without drastic cuts, the city will run out of cash in April. … Continue reading
Gloomy New Year?
“HAPPY New Year!” The beginning of a new year typically fills us with hope and enthusiasm. As we clink glasses and cheer at the stroke of midnight we’re anticipating the prospects of a fresh start, looking forward to the next … Continue reading
Hoo-hoo still believes in Darwinian Evolution?
Almost every evening recently we’ve heard a Great Horned Owl hunting in the woods behind our house. Since they’re nocturnal, we’ve rarely been lucky enough to glimpse one, but it’s captivating just to listen to the hoo-hoos echoing through the … Continue reading
Mele Kalikimaka from the Obamas!
Mele Kalikimaka is the thing to say, On a bright Hawaiian Christmas Day, That’s the island greeting that we send to you From the land where palm trees sway, Here we know that Christmas will be green and bright, … Continue reading
Founding Wisdom [Flouted by the Foolish]
“Let us with caution indulge the supposition that morality can be maintained without religion. Whatever may be conceded to the influence of refined education on minds of peculiar structure, reason and experience both forbid us to expect that national morality … Continue reading
2011 Annual D.C. Spendathon
Senator Tom Coburn (R-OK) has just published a report that’s guaranteed to get any taxpayer’s blood boiling: “Wastebook 2011.” It’s a compilation of some of the most outrageous ways the feds have managed to squander money over the past 12 … Continue reading
“Tea Party Patriots” Choose “Gingrinch”?
Who the heck are these “Tea Party Patriots?” ~ Gingrich wins straw poll of Tea Party Patriots activists – Dec. 18th 😯 Dupes? Seriously. All the Tea Party people I’ve encountered place a premium on personal ethics, principles … Continue reading
More POTUS Prevarication – “Stable” Iraq?
So the first anti-American American president was at Fort Bragg for a photo-op last Wednesday. Ostensibly there to welcome home the troops, I’m sure he’s planning on using the footage for his reelection campaign. Amid the usual empty rhetoric, … Continue reading
