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I’ve repeated many times that when I argue with a lefty, I don’t want to win the argument, I want to win a convert. And I fail, even when I use logic, reason, history,economics (other than the economics of Marx … Continue reading →

A couple of pieces that came out today that I found to be of interest. First was this from National Review and second was this from CNS News. What made the second article interesting is that I heard the former … Continue reading →

We have all been following the tragedy in Tallmansville WVa. I would not wish the pain and the heartache that the families of the trapped miners went through in the last 24 hours on my worst enemy. To be told … Continue reading →

This article from today’s Wall Street Journal did not surprise me in the least. “When educated Americans heap scorn on Christian fundamentalism, they generally do so out of almost total ignorance, having not bothered to know any fundamentalists or put … Continue reading →

…is death and taxes, right? We may have to rethink that old saw thanks to the Illinois Supreme Court! The Court (in a decision that can be read here) ruled that the Illinois State Income Tax is unconstitutional. Now I … Continue reading →

I don’t want to hear ANY tsk-tsks from anyone on the Abramoff “situation”. None! Zero! Nada! Void! The empty set! It is NOT a scandal. It is business as usual. It’s business as has been done for well over 80 … Continue reading →

Today, Governor Pawlenty released the details of his plan to fight criminal activity committed by illegal immigrats in Minnesota. The Governor’s proposal and press release can be found here. The coverage by our two local newspapers were interesting in their … Continue reading →

Lady Logician has posted on tax increases.Read my blog here on why this is NOT inevitable.

In Minnesota, we have a process called “Truth in Taxation” hearings. These hearings are a chance for Joe Citizen to talk to the various taxing “authorities” to find out why his taxes are going up.The Strib reports today on one … Continue reading →

I am really surprised that the folks over at Anti-Strib didn’t hop all over this particular op-ed piece in Pravda on the Mississippi. I mean I realize that Tracy is busy trying to get this set up, but still!!! So … Continue reading →