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Opposing view: GOP offers clear alternative - Opinion - USATODAY.com: "Democrats did not win the majority in Congress or the White House by compromising. They did not oust the Republicans by helping them pass an agenda they did not agree with. They did not come into power by following advice to be more bipartisan. They did what the Republicans must now do to have any chance of gaining a sustainable majority and advancing their ideas. They fought for what they believed in.
Republicans win when they campaign and govern as conservatives. That is what people expect out of them. When Republicans compromised their traditional beliefs and failed to deliver on reform and fiscal responsibility, they lost the trust of the voters."
Friday, October 16, 2009
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Blog Action Day 2009: Climate Change
Blog Action Day 2009: Climate Change:
Every year in a large city nearby, the average high temperature change between winter and summer is 60 degrees F. If the sun and earth rotation can make that much of a temperature change then obviously the sun has a major impact on the earth's temperature variation. A 1 degree F difference in surface temperature seems insignificant compared to that.
Past related posts:
D.C. has by far the highest (3.6) pounds of CO2 produced per KWH so if they don't have the political will to fix that why should we think they have the political will to actually pass a climate bill that is helpful? (Source)
"[T]he schedule of cutbacks contained in Waxman-Markey is very aggressive in the range of models studied by the IPCC — could cost up to 5.5 percent of global GDP by the year 2050, relative to the baseline trajectory of GDP if no carbon caps are imposed." "According to this estimate by climate scientist Chip Knappenberger, Waxman-Markey would lead to a planet that warmed 9/100ths of a degree Fahrenheit less than would otherwise be the case, by the year 2050." (Source)
Every year in a large city nearby, the average high temperature change between winter and summer is 60 degrees F. If the sun and earth rotation can make that much of a temperature change then obviously the sun has a major impact on the earth's temperature variation. A 1 degree F difference in surface temperature seems insignificant compared to that.
Past related posts:
D.C. has by far the highest (3.6) pounds of CO2 produced per KWH so if they don't have the political will to fix that why should we think they have the political will to actually pass a climate bill that is helpful? (Source)
"[T]he schedule of cutbacks contained in Waxman-Markey is very aggressive in the range of models studied by the IPCC — could cost up to 5.5 percent of global GDP by the year 2050, relative to the baseline trajectory of GDP if no carbon caps are imposed." "According to this estimate by climate scientist Chip Knappenberger, Waxman-Markey would lead to a planet that warmed 9/100ths of a degree Fahrenheit less than would otherwise be the case, by the year 2050." (Source)
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Campaign For Liberty — Will Ohio Nullify National Health Care?
Campaign For Liberty — Will Ohio Nullify National Health Care?: "Following the lead of Arizona, Florida, and Michigan, in recent weeks legislators from Louisiana and Georgia announced that they were planning on introducing resolutions for State Constitutional Amendments that would allow the people of those states to effectively opt-out of any future national health care plan.
And now, Ohio joins them."
And now, Ohio joins them."
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
No More Troops for Afghanistan | Malou Innocent | Cato Institute: Commentary
No More Troops for Afghanistan | Malou Innocent | Cato Institute: Commentary: "A long-term, large-scale presence is not necessary to disrupt al Qaeda, and going after the group does not require Washington to pacify the entire country. Denying a sanctuary to terrorists that seek to attack the U.S. can be done through aerial surveillance, retaining covert operatives for discrete operations against specific targets, and ongoing intelligence-sharing with countries in the region. Overall, remaining in Afghanistan is more likely to tarnish America's reputation and undermine U.S. security than would withdrawal."
Nobel Panel Defends Obama Peace Prize Decision - Political News - FOXNews.com
Nobel Panel Defends Obama Peace Prize Decision - Political News - FOXNews.com: "Jagland singled out Obama's efforts to heal the divide between the West and the Muslim world and scale down a Bush-era proposal for an anti-missile shield in Europe.
'All these things have contributed to -- I wouldn't say a safer world -- but a world with less tension,'"
"The left-leaning committee whose members are appointed by the Norwegian Parliament lauded the change in global mood wrought by Obama's calls for peace and cooperation, and praised his pledges to reduce the world stock of nuclear arms, ease U.S. conflicts with Muslim nations and strengthen the country's role in combating climate change."
'All these things have contributed to -- I wouldn't say a safer world -- but a world with less tension,'"
"The left-leaning committee whose members are appointed by the Norwegian Parliament lauded the change in global mood wrought by Obama's calls for peace and cooperation, and praised his pledges to reduce the world stock of nuclear arms, ease U.S. conflicts with Muslim nations and strengthen the country's role in combating climate change."
Tracking Your Taxes: Is Essential Air Service Really Essential? - Political News - FOXNews.com
Tracking Your Taxes: Is Essential Air Service Really Essential? - Political News - FOXNews.com: "Critics say the program is out of control. Subsidies were supposed to be no higher than $200 per ticket for cities less than 210 miles from a sizable airport, but in practice, the limit is not enforced.
Consider these ticket prices and taxpayer subsidies:
-- Cape Girardeau, Mo., to St. Louis: ticket price $189, taxpayer subsidy $1,939.
-- Glendive Mont., to Billings: ticket price $233, taxpayer subsidy $2,526.
-- Alamogordo, N.M., to Albuquerque: ticket price $192, taxpayer subsidy $2,270
-- Harve, Mont., to Billings: ticket price $233, �taxpayer subsidy, $2887
-- Ely, Nev., to Denver: ticket price $300, taxpayer subsidy $4,504.
The program serves roughly 3,000 people per day -- �mostly businessmen, who critics argue can and should pay more for their flight. Instead, Congress continues to increase the taxpayers' portion of the ticket."
Consider these ticket prices and taxpayer subsidies:
-- Cape Girardeau, Mo., to St. Louis: ticket price $189, taxpayer subsidy $1,939.
-- Glendive Mont., to Billings: ticket price $233, taxpayer subsidy $2,526.
-- Alamogordo, N.M., to Albuquerque: ticket price $192, taxpayer subsidy $2,270
-- Harve, Mont., to Billings: ticket price $233, �taxpayer subsidy, $2887
-- Ely, Nev., to Denver: ticket price $300, taxpayer subsidy $4,504.
The program serves roughly 3,000 people per day -- �mostly businessmen, who critics argue can and should pay more for their flight. Instead, Congress continues to increase the taxpayers' portion of the ticket."
Friday, October 09, 2009
Telecomutting Conservation
Report: Two of every five of workers telecommute | Business Tech - CNET News: "The company's research showed that just one day of telecommuting saved between 16- and 23-kilowatt hours of electricity, equal to 12 hours of electricity use. That single day also helps at the pump, cutting out 1.4 gallons of gas on average and slashing CO2 emissions by 17 to 23 kilograms."
Thursday, October 08, 2009
Should Christians Carry? A Christian's View of Self-Defense
Should Christians Carry? A Christian's View of
Self-Defense: "Exodus 22:2-3 in the Amplified Bible reads, 'If a thief is found breaking in and is struck so that he dies, there shall be no blood shed for him. 3But if the sun has risen [so he can be seen], blood must be shed for slaying him. The thief [if he lives] must make full restitution. If he has nothing, then he shall be sold for his theft.' These are important verses that favor self-defense. Seemingly complex at first, they are really quite simple when studied more closely. One must keep in mind that at the time that this was written, the level of artificial light we have today did not exist. Moonlight could not be relied upon to sufficiently light a home. If a thief broke into a home, and the master of the house was awakened, the homeowner could legally kill the thief without fear of retribution. The reason for this was simple: At night, the homeowner could not see the thief well enough to discern what (if any) weapons he may have had. He did not know the thief's intentions. He was already at a disadvantage due to the low light and the fact that his home was invaded. Also, since it was night, he could not quickly gain assistance from others. His ability to apprehend the thief was greatly diminished, if not altogether removed. Consequently, the law allowed him to 'kill first and ask questions later.' However, in the daylight, the homeowner was able to see his attacker and his weapons. He was more likely to be able to see if he were up against a hardened murderer or a homeless man simply trying to steal food. The homeowner had the advantage because he could now call for help and could more easily detain the thief."
Self-Defense: "Exodus 22:2-3 in the Amplified Bible reads, 'If a thief is found breaking in and is struck so that he dies, there shall be no blood shed for him. 3But if the sun has risen [so he can be seen], blood must be shed for slaying him. The thief [if he lives] must make full restitution. If he has nothing, then he shall be sold for his theft.' These are important verses that favor self-defense. Seemingly complex at first, they are really quite simple when studied more closely. One must keep in mind that at the time that this was written, the level of artificial light we have today did not exist. Moonlight could not be relied upon to sufficiently light a home. If a thief broke into a home, and the master of the house was awakened, the homeowner could legally kill the thief without fear of retribution. The reason for this was simple: At night, the homeowner could not see the thief well enough to discern what (if any) weapons he may have had. He did not know the thief's intentions. He was already at a disadvantage due to the low light and the fact that his home was invaded. Also, since it was night, he could not quickly gain assistance from others. His ability to apprehend the thief was greatly diminished, if not altogether removed. Consequently, the law allowed him to 'kill first and ask questions later.' However, in the daylight, the homeowner was able to see his attacker and his weapons. He was more likely to be able to see if he were up against a hardened murderer or a homeless man simply trying to steal food. The homeowner had the advantage because he could now call for help and could more easily detain the thief."
Why the Gun is Civilization
Cornered Cat - Why the Gun is Civilization: "When I carry a gun, you cannot deal with me by force. You have to use reason and try to persuade me, because I have a way to negate your threat or employment of force. The gun is the only personal weapon that puts a 100-pound woman on equal footing with a 220-pound mugger, a 75-year old retiree on equal footing with a 19-year old gangbanger, and a single gay guy on equal footing with a carload of drunk guys with baseball bats. The gun removes the disparity in physical strength, size, or numbers between a potential attacker and a defender."
"Without guns involved, confrontations are won by the physically superior party inflicting overwhelming injury on the loser. People who think that fists, bats, sticks, or stones don't constitute lethal force watch too much TV, where people take beatings and come out of it with a bloody lip at worst. The fact that the gun makes lethal force easier works solely in favor of the weaker defender, not the stronger attacker. If both are armed, the field is level. The gun is the only weapon that's as lethal in the hands of an octogenarian as it is in the hands of a weightlifter. It simply wouldn't work as well as a force equalizer if it wasn't both lethal and easily employable.
When I carry a gun, I don't do so because I am looking for a fight, but because I'm looking to be left alone. The gun at my side means that I cannot be forced, only persuaded. I don't carry it because I'm afraid, but because it enables me to be unafraid. It doesn't limit the actions of those who would interact with me through reason, only the actions of those who would do so by force. It removes force from the equation...and that's why carrying a gun is a civilized act."
"Without guns involved, confrontations are won by the physically superior party inflicting overwhelming injury on the loser. People who think that fists, bats, sticks, or stones don't constitute lethal force watch too much TV, where people take beatings and come out of it with a bloody lip at worst. The fact that the gun makes lethal force easier works solely in favor of the weaker defender, not the stronger attacker. If both are armed, the field is level. The gun is the only weapon that's as lethal in the hands of an octogenarian as it is in the hands of a weightlifter. It simply wouldn't work as well as a force equalizer if it wasn't both lethal and easily employable.
When I carry a gun, I don't do so because I am looking for a fight, but because I'm looking to be left alone. The gun at my side means that I cannot be forced, only persuaded. I don't carry it because I'm afraid, but because it enables me to be unafraid. It doesn't limit the actions of those who would interact with me through reason, only the actions of those who would do so by force. It removes force from the equation...and that's why carrying a gun is a civilized act."
Wednesday, October 07, 2009
WORLD Magazine | Hidden pain | Matt Anderson | Sep 26, 09
WORLD Magazine | Hidden pain | Matt Anderson | Sep 26, 09: "I learned early in my career that woman generally don't mention abortions unless specifically asked."
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