Why I Think ‘Settled Law’ As An Excuse For Federal Over-reach Is Insufficient
by Smitty Watch Madame Speaker crow about ‘taking this country in a new direction’ in this clip (via lr3031 on Twitter). Article V of the Constitution is far from magical: The Congress, whenever two thirds of both Houses shall deem it necessary, shall propose Amendments to this Constitution, or, on the Application of the Legislatures […]
Economic Stimulus Meets Education
by Smitty Engadget reports on a provision just discovered buried in a paragraph in the ObamaCare legislation, right at the end of the Federal takeover of education, but before the part where they take over the industry that designs synthetic hairballs for ceramic kittens: Yes, your government, in the name of teaching children how to […]
Rule 5 Sunday
by Smitty Rule 5 Sunday on Easter. The rising mood in the country is overshadowed by the rising of the ultimate truth of human life. So we rejoice in small relfections of loveliness where we see them as a tiny reminder. KURU Lounge announces a bit of Spring fever brought on by Imogen Lloyd Webber. […]
Two Portions Of Chicken Embracing Cheesy Pork
by Smitty (via Fausta) UPDATE (RSM): Allahpundit got video of the Double Down in action: We have been unable to confirm rumors that Michael Moore is now camping out in front of a KFC until April 12.
Respectfully Disagreeing With Andrew Breitbart Here
by Smitty In an otherwise splendid post on the Left’s deconstruction plans for our country, I submit that he may need to revisit an assertion: The Democrats need to kill the Tea Party movement. They need to marginalize and demonize those who would stand up to their hardball, toxic and anti-democratic tactics. Their strategy is […]
Few Mega-Joules Readily Arbitraged
by Smitty This week’s FMJRA salutes the Stupakian Bargain of BHO’s drilling policy. The energy output of the hydrocarbons could be measured in MJ, hence the title. POTUS: no one takes you seriously unless you’re seriously taking money. You just keep on pluckin’ that Presidential poultry, and we’ll keep on working to restore the country. […]
Ambassador John Bolton Endorses Patrick Murray For VA-8
by Smitty Last Tuesday, 30Mar10, I had the privilege of meeting Ambassador John Bolton. The occasion was his endorsement of Patrick Murray to run for Congress in the 8th District of Virninia, against Jim Moran. Roughly 50 supporters turned out for Murray at the Army and Navy Club. Mr. Bolton is currently a Senior Fellow […]
If You Can’t Bedazzle With Brains, Baffle With Bacon Sandwich
by Smitty (via C0MM1TT3D on Twitter) Toward the end of a question-and-answer session with workers at an advanced battery technology manufacturer, a woman named Doris stood to ask the president whether it was a “wise decision to add more taxes to us with the health care” package. “We are overtaxed as it is,” Doris said […]
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