Obama's healthcare bill is crumbling. It is falling apart on its way to the Supreme Court which will most likely strike it down as unconstitutional.
Now really is the time for conservatives to put forward a truly national movement. We have the evidence, as so many of Obama's big ticket items are going down in flames. We have the grassroots, as the Tea Party has proved the most legitimate populist groundswell since the 1960's. Now is not the time to hedge our bets, or try to take the safe route. We need the strongest, most conservative candidate we can get, and we need to support big ticket bills that will reverse the 80 year tide of leftism. I really think this is the time, and we can get it done!!
Friday, October 14, 2011
Energy Opportunities
I am really tempted to go out to the boom towns in North Dakota. Several guys I know are dropping out of school and going to work for the oil companies out there.
I am so impressed by how much money can be brought into an area by allowing energy resources to be opened up. I looked into it, and Congress has fought against allowing people to produce energy for decades now. It seems like the strongest opponents of growth are the congressmen who have been bought out by the "Green Movement".
For a long time people have been fooled by these guys, but now that the environmental movement has been exposed as a scam by the email dump, and the "Green Movement" has been exposed by the Solyndra scandal, more people are finally getting skeptical.
There is no need to drive up the price of energy just to support a few favored businesses.
I am so impressed by how much money can be brought into an area by allowing energy resources to be opened up. I looked into it, and Congress has fought against allowing people to produce energy for decades now. It seems like the strongest opponents of growth are the congressmen who have been bought out by the "Green Movement".
For a long time people have been fooled by these guys, but now that the environmental movement has been exposed as a scam by the email dump, and the "Green Movement" has been exposed by the Solyndra scandal, more people are finally getting skeptical.
There is no need to drive up the price of energy just to support a few favored businesses.
Time Running Out
Herman Cain really is on the clock.
He has hit the biggest stride of his campaign and he probably won't get another one. Right now he needs to be holding as many fundraisers as he can, and building up all the ground people to campaign in the first primaries.
Unfortunately, he is taking a tour thru Tennesee, and going on a book promotion tour. I think that if he seized this moment and built on his support, he would have a legitimate shot at the nomination. On the other hand, if he lets it slip away, I don't think there will be another chance.
He has hit the biggest stride of his campaign and he probably won't get another one. Right now he needs to be holding as many fundraisers as he can, and building up all the ground people to campaign in the first primaries.
Unfortunately, he is taking a tour thru Tennesee, and going on a book promotion tour. I think that if he seized this moment and built on his support, he would have a legitimate shot at the nomination. On the other hand, if he lets it slip away, I don't think there will be another chance.
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Go Wild!!
True fans need to appreciate that the Minnesota Wild are number 2 in the Northwest Division right now!!
Now, granted we are only a few games into the season.
That is why we should savor this moment, because as fans of Minnesota pro teams know, this probably won't last for long!!
Now, granted we are only a few games into the season.
That is why we should savor this moment, because as fans of Minnesota pro teams know, this probably won't last for long!!
A BIG Boost!!!
Today Art Laffer came out and endorsed Herman Cain's 9 9 9 tax reform plan.
Art Laffer is famous for creating the "Laffer Curve"; a simple demonstrative tool that allows even thick headed leftists to understand how regressive left wing taxation hurts everyone.
Laffer pointed out that Cain's plan broadens the tax base, while eliminating loopholes.
It has come under attack from Democrats who don't understand how it works. They say that since 50% of the country isn't paying taxes right now, that making them pay a 9% tax would be too much for them. Cain rightly points out that even people who get all their federal taxes back (and more!) still pay a 15% payroll tax that is charged to their employer (so most people aren't aware of it.) This would replace that, and so even people in the lowest income brackets would also be getting a tax break.
This endorsement has me liking Cain's plan quite a bit more. I still don't like the idea of a national sales tax, but we already have thousands of taxes on the books right now, and if this one can be used to re-orient our economy to a path of prosperity, then it will be well worth it.
Art Laffer is famous for creating the "Laffer Curve"; a simple demonstrative tool that allows even thick headed leftists to understand how regressive left wing taxation hurts everyone.
Laffer pointed out that Cain's plan broadens the tax base, while eliminating loopholes.
It has come under attack from Democrats who don't understand how it works. They say that since 50% of the country isn't paying taxes right now, that making them pay a 9% tax would be too much for them. Cain rightly points out that even people who get all their federal taxes back (and more!) still pay a 15% payroll tax that is charged to their employer (so most people aren't aware of it.) This would replace that, and so even people in the lowest income brackets would also be getting a tax break.
This endorsement has me liking Cain's plan quite a bit more. I still don't like the idea of a national sales tax, but we already have thousands of taxes on the books right now, and if this one can be used to re-orient our economy to a path of prosperity, then it will be well worth it.
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Cain's 9 9 9 plan
I have been looking into Herman Cain's 9 9 9 plan, and his other solutions to the problems the Democrats created.
I do like his 9 9 9 plan, but with reservations. It would create a strong line in the sand showing that people wanted low taxes, and successful businesses. It's biggest weakness is that it introduces an entirely new form of taxation!!! It includes a 9% national sales tax.
Now the fact is, this would be a successful plan, and would help fix our economy. We would enjoy a long period of success. Unfortunately, after people have been successful long enough, that's when they are most vulnerable to leftists' income redistribution schemes. And this would allow an entirely uneeded way for leftists to take more peoples' money.
I do like the flat tax idea, and it could be successfully done with a rate of 15% on taxes that are already in existence. Why go thru more trouble, or take bigger risks then we have to? I want to support a candidate who would keep it simple, and keep it effective. That was how our government was supposed to be in the first place anyway!!
The thing that I like most about Cain's plan is the Chile model for Social Security. Democrats are such reactionaries that it has been impossible to get them to release their death grip on the current Social Security, even after it has been conclusively proven as a failure. The fact that there is an actual real life example of a successful system out there makes it a lot harder for them to argue against progress. More and more people are coming to the conclusion that we might as well fix it, because it is getting more and more likely that we will be the ones that it defaults on. (because it openly says it will default on us!!)
I can't wait for this to get fixed. The sooner we implement a system that actually works, the better it will be for me and my children.
I do like his 9 9 9 plan, but with reservations. It would create a strong line in the sand showing that people wanted low taxes, and successful businesses. It's biggest weakness is that it introduces an entirely new form of taxation!!! It includes a 9% national sales tax.
Now the fact is, this would be a successful plan, and would help fix our economy. We would enjoy a long period of success. Unfortunately, after people have been successful long enough, that's when they are most vulnerable to leftists' income redistribution schemes. And this would allow an entirely uneeded way for leftists to take more peoples' money.
I do like the flat tax idea, and it could be successfully done with a rate of 15% on taxes that are already in existence. Why go thru more trouble, or take bigger risks then we have to? I want to support a candidate who would keep it simple, and keep it effective. That was how our government was supposed to be in the first place anyway!!
The thing that I like most about Cain's plan is the Chile model for Social Security. Democrats are such reactionaries that it has been impossible to get them to release their death grip on the current Social Security, even after it has been conclusively proven as a failure. The fact that there is an actual real life example of a successful system out there makes it a lot harder for them to argue against progress. More and more people are coming to the conclusion that we might as well fix it, because it is getting more and more likely that we will be the ones that it defaults on. (because it openly says it will default on us!!)
I can't wait for this to get fixed. The sooner we implement a system that actually works, the better it will be for me and my children.
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Welcome New Readers!!!!!
Welcome to my blog!! Feel free to read all my posts, and let me know what you think and what you would like to hear more about.
Monday, October 10, 2011
Hockey Starts!!!!!!
A new season of hockey has started!!!
I went to the first game of the Minnesota Wild vs. the Columbus Blue Jackets, and was pleased to see the Wild come out of the box swinging!!!!
Unfortunately today they had their second game against the New York Islanders, and lost 2-1. I guess starting the year 1-1 against two of the leagues worst teams isn't so bad, but I hope the Islanders was a fluke.
I do like the new coach. I think Mike Yeo has a good philosophy when it comes to always being on the attack, and I like that Chuck Fletcher (Wild GM) gave him the tools to do it by aquiring several high powered forwards in the off season.
Like always, this should be a fun, interesting season. The Western Conference is brutal, but I think this year we stand a chance of getting into the play-offs!!!
I went to the first game of the Minnesota Wild vs. the Columbus Blue Jackets, and was pleased to see the Wild come out of the box swinging!!!!
Unfortunately today they had their second game against the New York Islanders, and lost 2-1. I guess starting the year 1-1 against two of the leagues worst teams isn't so bad, but I hope the Islanders was a fluke.
I do like the new coach. I think Mike Yeo has a good philosophy when it comes to always being on the attack, and I like that Chuck Fletcher (Wild GM) gave him the tools to do it by aquiring several high powered forwards in the off season.
Like always, this should be a fun, interesting season. The Western Conference is brutal, but I think this year we stand a chance of getting into the play-offs!!!
Cheap Guns II
Still looking at the best bang for the buck out there!!
Hi point definitely makes the best pistols, and pistol caliber long guns on the market. You can get full sized .45 acp pistols with lifetime warranties for under $200. There simply is no other company out there that can offer that deal. Makes me think it is only a matter of time before that price goes up!!
Mosin Nagants are the best high caliber rifles on the market. $99-$109 for the rifle, and $55-$85 for a new stock. Costs go up another $100 to $250 if you want to put a scope on it, but you don't have to, and even if you want to, you can wait until money is available. It fires the Russian 7.62x54R round which is slightly more powerful then the NATO standard 7.62x51 round. It is a good high powered, long distance round that can go thru most anything, and is cheap to buy.
With shotguns, I think the best is the Maverick 88's that sell for around $200 a peice, but I recently found the H&R Pardner Protector that is selling for $170. These all seem like good deals, although there are many 12 gauges that are only a bit more expensive.
Hi point definitely makes the best pistols, and pistol caliber long guns on the market. You can get full sized .45 acp pistols with lifetime warranties for under $200. There simply is no other company out there that can offer that deal. Makes me think it is only a matter of time before that price goes up!!
Mosin Nagants are the best high caliber rifles on the market. $99-$109 for the rifle, and $55-$85 for a new stock. Costs go up another $100 to $250 if you want to put a scope on it, but you don't have to, and even if you want to, you can wait until money is available. It fires the Russian 7.62x54R round which is slightly more powerful then the NATO standard 7.62x51 round. It is a good high powered, long distance round that can go thru most anything, and is cheap to buy.
With shotguns, I think the best is the Maverick 88's that sell for around $200 a peice, but I recently found the H&R Pardner Protector that is selling for $170. These all seem like good deals, although there are many 12 gauges that are only a bit more expensive.
Football Politics
Hahahahahaha!!!!!!
I am really happy to announce that a recent study looked into political contributions from football teams, and found that NFL teams tend to contribute mainly to Republicans.
This is impressive, since they are union players, college graduates, and famous. These are all things that tend to lead people to feel guilty, or at least feel Democratic.
I think that since football players are part of a game that is entirely based on merit, that they must realize the importance of hard work to be able to see results, and I also think that it must force them to get over feelings of entitlement.
Now of course, we all know football players who are prima donnas, and who expect the world on a platter, but the study leads me to believe that they must be the over-reported few, and that the quiet majority must see past these egomaniacs.
Good for them!!
I am really happy to announce that a recent study looked into political contributions from football teams, and found that NFL teams tend to contribute mainly to Republicans.
This is impressive, since they are union players, college graduates, and famous. These are all things that tend to lead people to feel guilty, or at least feel Democratic.
I think that since football players are part of a game that is entirely based on merit, that they must realize the importance of hard work to be able to see results, and I also think that it must force them to get over feelings of entitlement.
Now of course, we all know football players who are prima donnas, and who expect the world on a platter, but the study leads me to believe that they must be the over-reported few, and that the quiet majority must see past these egomaniacs.
Good for them!!
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Vikings Win!!!!!!
Vikings finally win a game!!!
Sure, it took 3 touchdowns from our all pro running back Adrian Peterson. The guy basically had to take the game into his own hands and win it by himself, but at least it is finally a win!!
Now that we have one win under our belts, it will be interesting to see if the team can pull together, and keep it going.
Sure, it took 3 touchdowns from our all pro running back Adrian Peterson. The guy basically had to take the game into his own hands and win it by himself, but at least it is finally a win!!
Now that we have one win under our belts, it will be interesting to see if the team can pull together, and keep it going.
Friday, October 7, 2011
Cain Rising and Rising.....
Herman Cain is doing very well. He has really been the primary beneficiary of Rick Perry's crash and burn. It is good to see Cain taking such a commanding position, because there is always the attraction of a candidate who has never been in politics before.
It just seems like such a stretch. I have heard the term before that the Presidency is not an entry level position, and I think it has a lot of truth to it. I honestly do think Cain would do a much better job then Obama, or for that matter, any Democrat. But I don't just want someone to do better then a Democrat, I want someone who can change the paradigm of modern politics. I want a revolutionary who will stop the regressive policies of the last 80 years, and get us back on track for success.
Unfortunately, I just don't see Cain as that guy. I think he could get a lot done, and be a positive force for good in Washington, but I don't see him transforming the debate. I just see him making good points on our side, a few big chunks of legislation, and 10-15 years down the road, we are arguing over the same things we are today.
I do like him more then Romney, though. At least Cain is standing up for the right things. Romney is just making excuses to look good, and be just conservative enough to aquire power. I don't really think he believes enough of it to ever be our candidate.
It just seems like such a stretch. I have heard the term before that the Presidency is not an entry level position, and I think it has a lot of truth to it. I honestly do think Cain would do a much better job then Obama, or for that matter, any Democrat. But I don't just want someone to do better then a Democrat, I want someone who can change the paradigm of modern politics. I want a revolutionary who will stop the regressive policies of the last 80 years, and get us back on track for success.
Unfortunately, I just don't see Cain as that guy. I think he could get a lot done, and be a positive force for good in Washington, but I don't see him transforming the debate. I just see him making good points on our side, a few big chunks of legislation, and 10-15 years down the road, we are arguing over the same things we are today.
I do like him more then Romney, though. At least Cain is standing up for the right things. Romney is just making excuses to look good, and be just conservative enough to aquire power. I don't really think he believes enough of it to ever be our candidate.
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Monday, October 3, 2011
BTW
I don't even want to talk about the Vikings humiliating defeat this weekend.
I am starting to think Leslie has been paid off to produce a horrible season so they can justify a move to a better venue.
Raiders, Bills, and the (shudder) Lions are doing much better then the Vikes.
End of the world must be near!! Hahahahaha!!!
I am starting to think Leslie has been paid off to produce a horrible season so they can justify a move to a better venue.
Raiders, Bills, and the (shudder) Lions are doing much better then the Vikes.
End of the world must be near!! Hahahahaha!!!
Newt's New Plan
I have been reviewing Newt's new Contract with America.
It seems to be pretty comprehensive, and it addresses a lot of the things that I have the most concerns with. I really do think that he would have the best chance at creating the legislative agreements that would be important to get thru any true reforms.
I wish that he would go into more detail about foriegn policy, and what he would do about more specific circumstances around the globe.
It is right for him to concentrate on the domestic though, because that is were our biggest problems are right now, and that is the only way for him to create a mandate so that if he is elected, he can pursue these issues.
I am starting to like Newt a lot more. His debate performances have been stellar, and he has the experience of working in highly partisan environments and producing results. Many of the other candidates have the sort of leadership qualities that I like, but none of them have proven that they can effectively take on Washington in Washington like Newt has.
That is a huge plus in his favor in my opinion.
He is still having trouble gaining traction because of his poor campaigning skills, and most pundits' stigma of him, but he does seem to be coming across quite well with more and more of the base. This is where he needs to make his stand, and if he can generate enough support, than pundits and commentators will flock to him like the weathervanes they are.
It seems to be pretty comprehensive, and it addresses a lot of the things that I have the most concerns with. I really do think that he would have the best chance at creating the legislative agreements that would be important to get thru any true reforms.
I wish that he would go into more detail about foriegn policy, and what he would do about more specific circumstances around the globe.
It is right for him to concentrate on the domestic though, because that is were our biggest problems are right now, and that is the only way for him to create a mandate so that if he is elected, he can pursue these issues.
I am starting to like Newt a lot more. His debate performances have been stellar, and he has the experience of working in highly partisan environments and producing results. Many of the other candidates have the sort of leadership qualities that I like, but none of them have proven that they can effectively take on Washington in Washington like Newt has.
That is a huge plus in his favor in my opinion.
He is still having trouble gaining traction because of his poor campaigning skills, and most pundits' stigma of him, but he does seem to be coming across quite well with more and more of the base. This is where he needs to make his stand, and if he can generate enough support, than pundits and commentators will flock to him like the weathervanes they are.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Vikings Choke. Dog bites Man.
20 point lead. 20 to nothing. 20 point lead.
Game in the bag.
Just don't mess it up.
WHAT?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!
How does that happen???
Even as it is transpiring before your eyes, it just feels like some kind of sick joke. Like they are going to call "Fooled You!!" and go back to the regular game.
But no. They have done it again.
26-23. Vikings lose.
Game in the bag.
Just don't mess it up.
WHAT?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!
How does that happen???
Even as it is transpiring before your eyes, it just feels like some kind of sick joke. Like they are going to call "Fooled You!!" and go back to the regular game.
But no. They have done it again.
26-23. Vikings lose.
Central MN TEA Party
I went to another Tea Party event last weekend. It was pretty good. They had a guest speaker. I can't remember his name right now, but he had spent a few terms in the Minnesota State Senate, and had been the Minnesota Republican candidate for Governor back in 1994.
The speech was pretty good. He went into a lot of detail explaining a UN education program called IB for International Baccalaureate. It is sliming it's way into our schools as we speak, and schools sign off to teach our kids to be "citizens of the world" and to teach "United Nations values and beliefs".
Many of the people in the crowd were teachers or retired teachers, and said that this is a legitimate problem. It started after I graduated high school, so I was completely unfamiliar with it.
It did seem like something that people should be concerned with, but I just couldn't get excited about it. To be honest, I think we should have pulled out of the UN back when the Berlin Wall fell. That should be our main focus. The longer we stay in this group that has shifted its focus to trying to hurt us and Israel, the longer they can claim some legitimacy. These guys are chumps, losers and thugs. There is absolutely no excuse for us sticking around pretending like they are respectable.
As far as the education aspect goes, I actually agree with Ron Paul when he says that we need to just get rid of the Dept. of Education. American kids were some of the best educated in the world until 40 years ago when we started the Dept. of Education, and created govt standards for govt schools that forced every single kid to fall into the lowest common denominator. Every year we have had the Dept. of Education, it has consistantly failed. Every year it has gotten worse. It is time to stop rewarding failure, and turn the education of children back over to the people who do it best-- their parents and communities.
Seems to make sense to me, right? We tried that and it worked well, thought this would work better, but it hasn't. So why in the world would we not go back to what works??? It is just stubbornness and powerhoarding that keeps us from doing right by our kids.
The speech was pretty good. He went into a lot of detail explaining a UN education program called IB for International Baccalaureate. It is sliming it's way into our schools as we speak, and schools sign off to teach our kids to be "citizens of the world" and to teach "United Nations values and beliefs".
Many of the people in the crowd were teachers or retired teachers, and said that this is a legitimate problem. It started after I graduated high school, so I was completely unfamiliar with it.
It did seem like something that people should be concerned with, but I just couldn't get excited about it. To be honest, I think we should have pulled out of the UN back when the Berlin Wall fell. That should be our main focus. The longer we stay in this group that has shifted its focus to trying to hurt us and Israel, the longer they can claim some legitimacy. These guys are chumps, losers and thugs. There is absolutely no excuse for us sticking around pretending like they are respectable.
As far as the education aspect goes, I actually agree with Ron Paul when he says that we need to just get rid of the Dept. of Education. American kids were some of the best educated in the world until 40 years ago when we started the Dept. of Education, and created govt standards for govt schools that forced every single kid to fall into the lowest common denominator. Every year we have had the Dept. of Education, it has consistantly failed. Every year it has gotten worse. It is time to stop rewarding failure, and turn the education of children back over to the people who do it best-- their parents and communities.
Seems to make sense to me, right? We tried that and it worked well, thought this would work better, but it hasn't. So why in the world would we not go back to what works??? It is just stubbornness and powerhoarding that keeps us from doing right by our kids.
Monday, September 26, 2011
Anyway, Contagion......
Back to my earlier post about Contagion.
It was a pretty good movie. Spent most of its time tracking the progress of the disease and concentrating on the medical details and implications. It didn't focus much on the huge effect it would have on day to day life in America. It mainly used that as a backdrop for its story of CDC personnel trying to contain it.
This was a good movie, and I am suprised that more movies like this aren't released. It was very accurate to what is a likely scenerio in our future.
I think Hollywood really drops the ball by not making more movies based on real life possibilities. Imagine all the movies that could be made about the repercussions of a shake up in power in Iran, North Korea, or Pakistan!!! Or WMD terrorism!! Or EMP strikes!!
The obvious one right now would be economic collapse. There are a million ways they could go with that, and it would have topical appeal as well as the old post apocalyptic zing!!
People like to see stories that have something to do with whats going on in their lives. Or what might happen in their lives. I know that I would love to see that kind of stuff a lot more then one more retread of a movie that was popular 30 years ago, a super hero movie, or some fantastical CGI special effects blockbuster.
So I think Contagion was a step in the right direction. It sheds some light on what the CDC does ALL THE TIME, and what might happen if they slip up, or just run into something they aren't prepared for.
It was only about 4 generations ago that tens of millions of people died from influenza. Even if something big didn't hit America, it is a matter of time before it hits somewhere in the globe.
So, if anyone else has seen this movie and has something to say about it, or some other movie in the same genre, let's hear it!!
It was a pretty good movie. Spent most of its time tracking the progress of the disease and concentrating on the medical details and implications. It didn't focus much on the huge effect it would have on day to day life in America. It mainly used that as a backdrop for its story of CDC personnel trying to contain it.
This was a good movie, and I am suprised that more movies like this aren't released. It was very accurate to what is a likely scenerio in our future.
I think Hollywood really drops the ball by not making more movies based on real life possibilities. Imagine all the movies that could be made about the repercussions of a shake up in power in Iran, North Korea, or Pakistan!!! Or WMD terrorism!! Or EMP strikes!!
The obvious one right now would be economic collapse. There are a million ways they could go with that, and it would have topical appeal as well as the old post apocalyptic zing!!
People like to see stories that have something to do with whats going on in their lives. Or what might happen in their lives. I know that I would love to see that kind of stuff a lot more then one more retread of a movie that was popular 30 years ago, a super hero movie, or some fantastical CGI special effects blockbuster.
So I think Contagion was a step in the right direction. It sheds some light on what the CDC does ALL THE TIME, and what might happen if they slip up, or just run into something they aren't prepared for.
It was only about 4 generations ago that tens of millions of people died from influenza. Even if something big didn't hit America, it is a matter of time before it hits somewhere in the globe.
So, if anyone else has seen this movie and has something to say about it, or some other movie in the same genre, let's hear it!!
Some cool links!
Here are some great sites to check out:
http://www.downsizinggovernment.org/
http://www.usdebtclock.org/
Always good for thought!!!!!
http://www.downsizinggovernment.org/
http://www.usdebtclock.org/
Always good for thought!!!!!
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