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What The Hell Is Going On With News Reporting?

Tuesday, January 18, 2011
What The Hell Is Going On With News Reporting?

It is getting far worse.Its always been bad from the left-leaning media (it was frustrating for me during my days to some degree, though one of the better points in my situation is that I worked for a business publication the last five years of my "wor... »

"Crossroads Of The West’ Gun Show Goes On Despite Irrational White From Antis

Saturday, January 15, 2011
"Crossroads Of The West’ Gun Show Goes On Despite Irrational White From Antis

Apparently the anti-self defense establishment in Arizona (there aren't a lot of them) and around the U.S. suggested that the Crossroads Of The West gun show scheduled for this weekend in Tucson be cancelled.Apparently, enlightened, open-minded individ... »

One Turkey Of A Bill

Friday, January 14, 2011
One Turkey Of A Bill

And lawmakers of ALL stripes wonder why the Tea Party movement -- which is about government intrusion into our lives -- picked up such momentum?Here's one reason: A republican member of Congress is floating a bill proposal to create "floating" gun-fre... »

USA Today National Poll Says Vast Majority Of Americans Don’t Believe Conservatives, New Gun Restrictions Would Stop Arizona Shooting

Wednesday, January 12, 2011
USA Today National Poll Says Vast Majority Of Americans Don’t Believe Conservatives, New Gun Restrictions Would Stop Arizona Shooting

A new poll from USA Today says an overwhelming majority of Americans say conservatives are not to blame for the Tucson, Ariz. shooting, nor are they in support of new gun control measures.That last item? Approximately 71 percent of respondents said NO ... »

The Tale of Two Americas

Wednesday, January 12, 2011
The Tale of Two Americas

One America believes in government control of most every aspect of life, the economy, etc., while a second America believes in personal freedom, personal responsibility and accountability.A very well written essay worth reading and passing on may be fo... »

The Drumbeat Continues

Wednesday, January 12, 2011
The Drumbeat Continues

UPDATED: January 12, 2011, 3:13 PM -- And there it is . . . an interview with the alleged Tucson, Ariz. shooter stating that he wasn't political. The friend told Good Morning America today the following: "He did not watch TV. He disliked the news. He d... »

Why Europeans Need Their Myths

Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Why Europeans Need Their Myths

Europeans must love myths, or the BBC thinks that Brits love myths. Nevertheless, this is worth your time. Just read it and pass it on. In essence the BBC left out 14 words that could have summed up what they don't understand about ordinary Americans ... »

Perceptions From Away

Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Perceptions From Away

How fitting that while we are all processing -- and witnessing the spectacle -- of the aftermath of the Tuscon shootings, I am reading an autobiography of a famous Australian children's writer, Mem Fox. Interesting in that I just came across her percep... »

Tucson Shooting Hypocrisy

Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Tucson Shooting Hypocrisy

More hypocrisy out there regarding the horrific shootings at Tucson, Ariz.- MoveOn launches campaign against vitriolic language, despite its history of using vitriolic language- Media pivots to blame gun laws; as a result sloppy reporting ensues- By fa... »

Arizona

Monday, January 10, 2011
Arizona

UPDATED: Tuesday, January 11, 2011 7:37 AM -- The Daily Mail newspaper in England correctly sums up what is happening with its "cousins" across the pond with the following headline: "How America's Elite Hijacked A Massacre To Take Revenge On Sarah Pali... »