Category Archives: Politics

Live from Alaska…

Damn, Tina Fey is spot on! via BuffaloPundit

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Election liveblog @ WNYMedia.net

Come hang out at the WNYMedia.net election liveblog where we hope that David DiPietro ousts Dale Volker!

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My politics

The local blogosphere is now in full tilt with the Democratic convention over and the GOP convention in progress. I read several blogs from people on both sides of the aisle, and they both do and say things that I … Continue reading

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Think it can’t happen to your town?

It ain’t easy bein’ green, especially in Marburg, Germany where a new building ordinance now requires any homeowner that does roof or heating system repairs to install solar panels. From his deck, Mr. Schönherr can see the town’s famous hilltop … Continue reading

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A different view of the housing “crisis”

Here’s a unique way of looking at housing costs data. Take the average housing prices in the U.S. since 1890, adjust for inflation, then plot it on a rollercoaster. Pay particular attention to 1997 onward. via Consumerism Commentary

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Demotivating!

Hehe… “Perfect for Dr. Ron Paul“

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Extra! Extra! Canadians figure out socialized medicine doesn’t work!

Oh how the liberals love to point to Canada’s socialized healthcare system as being the North Star for us to navigate by. Canada’s system has big problems, though, ones which are easy to see and predict, yet hastily ignored by … Continue reading

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The Ron Paul Campaign for Liberty

The official Ron Paul candidacy for President has ended, but the work lives on with the Campaign For Liberty. Ron Paul’s Presidential run was framed as only appealing to the wackos and his message often skewed to portray him on … Continue reading

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Demand a windfall profits tax… on farmers!

How I love the Tax Foundation‘s ability to put things into perspective. As oil prices have hit record highs along with oil company profits (and thereby the returns to shareholders), many in Congress are calling for a windfall profits tax … Continue reading

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Taxes taxes yum yum gimme gimme some some

Ahh, New York. State government continues it’s quest to unearth every non-taxed dollar. Once again facing a looming deficit by their own mismanagement, the latest budget cycle included a new law to tax successful internet businesses that don’t have any … Continue reading

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