Today’s post is from Twocoolhands. Some of you may have seen him comment, though his commenting is rare. He has however been a dedicated reader of the site from early on. I’d like to thank him for taking the time … Continue reading
Today’s rant is brought to you by Stephen L. Hall. *** Ordinarily, I am much more comfortable discussing ideas than people, focusing upon principles rather than positions. Sometimes there arises a threat so imminent, destructive, and terrifying that the normal … Continue reading
Today’s post is a gift from The Other Shoe. Thank you for keeping this in the spotlight. *** As a former resident of Harford County, Maryland for more than two decades, I can say with certainty that the shooting deaths … Continue reading
According to the Marshall Project, a nonprofit news organization that focuses on the U.S. criminal justice system, about half of the 2.2 million people currently incarcerated in the United States are parents. One in five of them have child support … Continue reading
In his address to the nation this time around, President Obama gave us “the talk” about the Trans-Pacific Partnership, which he’s repeatedly touted as “the most progressive trade agreement in history.” Now that the U.S. and the eleven other participating … Continue reading
October 2nd CBS News: “September employment report one big disappointment.” CNBC: “Job creation misses big in September.” Reuters: “US job growth stumbles, raising doubts on economy.” CNN Money: “Ugly jobs report casts doubt over 2015 Fed rate hike.” Fox Business: … Continue reading
It’s as if Obama is saying, “Ha! I’d like to see how CO2 could possibly tear apart this week’s address.” Somehow, I managed. According to the president, Saturday the 26th was “National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.” “It’s a day where … Continue reading
Obama talked about “investing” again in this week’s address. And about himself. Hi, everybody. Next week marks seven years since a financial crisis on Wall Street that would usher in some hard years for working families on Main Street. Soon … Continue reading
Our current administration can’t stand that business owners are in the business of making money, so it’s doing whatever it can to punish them. The National Labor Relations Board ruled today that a company must share responsibility with the temp … Continue reading
Along with Arkansas, Florida, Indiana, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas, Wisconsin is now the seventh state to allow some of its National Guard members to be armed while on duty. Governor Scott Walker signed the executive order this morning. In his … Continue reading
