tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50836612024-10-08T19:03:04.856-07:00Discussion, news articles, and musings on the death and rebirth of liberty in AmericaJonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18346654242100702767noreply@blogger.comBlogger314125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083661.post-73938494776144682762009-04-08T22:01:00.001-07:002009-04-08T22:01:29.114-07:00

This story just disturbed me, in a number of ways. The story in a nutshell: Nik Evans died after a bar fight (he fell and hit his head).  His mother wants to carry out his wish of having children someday (according to her, he wanted three kids).  So before he’s taken off life support, she wanted to collect some of his sperm to carry out this wish.  Judge Guy Herman says yes. This

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Well thought out and remarkably understated (for those who know my style).  Too short IMHO, but good nonetheless. Its The Christians Who Practise Intolerance (from The Herald )

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I didn't know this person, and don't watch even the US version of the show, so I've no real connection to this, but was struck by the comment by PM Gordon Brown.  Yes, the leader of the government of Britain made a comment on the death of a participant of a “reality” TV program. Prime Minister Gordon Brown said he was "deeply saddened" by the news and described Goody as "a

Jonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18346654242100702767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083661.post-62627183445541823002009-03-17T11:06:00.001-07:002009-03-17T11:06:57.372-07:00

This has got me a little bent – populist “mobs” of people are in arms about this, and even Congressional leaders are asking tough questions. Let’s do the math people – according to the article, AIG has recieved 170 billion (that $175,000,000,000) in government bailout money. They then paid 165 million (that’s $165,000,000) in bonuses to top performers. That represents 0.1 percent (or one

Jonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18346654242100702767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083661.post-69618755703166061622009-03-11T23:22:00.001-07:002009-03-11T23:23:27.038-07:00

This is good stuff here.  I’m in the process of reading Yoo’s memos (one from October 23, 2001, and one from 2003), and if what the Salon story reports is true, this man needs to be in front a Congressional investigative panel for his role in the Bush administration’s war against the U.S. Constitution. I’d say we need to include Bush as well, but I don’t think he’s smart enough to

Jonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18346654242100702767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083661.post-46231298605551875192009-03-10T20:02:00.001-07:002009-03-10T20:03:47.728-07:00

It’s been a while since I posted, but I felt compelled. I heard on the radio that Bernie Madoff was planning on pleading guilty to his charges on Thursday, and that he faced 150 years behind bars. And that disgusted and appalled me. Why, you ask?  Simple – because cops like Gregg Junnier, Jason Smith, and Arthur Tesler are only facing 21 years.  Combined. And because people like

Jonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18346654242100702767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083661.post-76123706639927985402008-04-08T20:34:00.001-07:002008-04-08T20:34:45.478-07:00

And he's an American Christian who wants you to die to fulfill his death wish. Pastor John Hagee threw his support behind John McCain, and McCain was "very honored" by the endorsement. The only problem is that Hagee wants to kill us all to bring about the second coming of his savior.  In 2006, he said: The United States must join Israel in a pre-emptive military strike

Jonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18346654242100702767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083661.post-35870653807832417692008-04-08T09:33:00.001-07:002008-04-08T09:33:20.042-07:00

They have a gift card personalization program - get a gift card with a personal message on it.  According to them, however, foreign phrases and political statements are off limits. However, the problem is "Laissez Faire" appears to be the only foreign phrase political statement they won't print.  Seems they will print "People Not Profits" and "Si Se Puede"

Jonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18346654242100702767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083661.post-78790750264824068722008-04-07T15:30:00.001-07:002008-04-07T15:30:11.121-07:00

At least, that's what her spokeswoman says she said. Hillary's been telling the story about an uninsured pregnant woman denied treatment at an Ohio hospital for wont of US$100, who winds up losing her baby and then her life.  The hospital, it seems, took some offense to Hillary saying they denied treatment to the woman, who in fact had insurance, was seen, and if pretty much alive. 

Jonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18346654242100702767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083661.post-33522353456510515012008-03-26T18:34:00.001-07:002008-03-26T18:34:43.531-07:00

Don't even think of exercising it if you want to be on a citizen's advisory councils for local Chicago parks.  Apparently, if you want to be part of the council, you'll need to submit to a criminal background check and provide references.  And any money you wind up raising for the new swing set may be used for other things. Apparently, the park district's director of legislative and

Jonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18346654242100702767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083661.post-51923179220660931272008-03-24T18:38:00.001-07:002008-03-24T18:38:41.729-07:00

Glad I don't live in New York.  Not sure about the details here - MSNBC deployed their usual crack staff of reporters to bring you all the details - but apparently it's illegal for a dentist to get smashed on his own stash.  I can only assume it's legal to have and administer nitrous to patients in NY, but illegal to take it yourself if you're the doctor prescribing it. Of course,

Jonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18346654242100702767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083661.post-65248998023642361712008-03-19T18:37:00.001-07:002008-03-19T18:37:58.011-07:00

If the notion of President Hillary Clinton doesn't scare you already, I doubt this will cause you to start.  But if, like me, you're completely terrified of a "government junkie" who doesn't believe there's such a thing as "other people's children being President, then this will just push you over the top. I'd Love to see if this is Hillary's position or just what her Zionist

Jonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18346654242100702767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083661.post-91953639128116732922008-03-18T14:19:00.001-07:002008-03-18T14:19:12.508-07:00

According to George Nation, a law professor at Lehigh University in Pennsylvania, they should. The professor offers no opinion on whether: Auto makers should be liable for car accidents Weathermen should be liable for flood damages Law professors should be liable for frivolous lawsuits. Personally, I'm willing to print him out a dozen or so "Owner Unarmed - Pleaser Don't Rob Me&

Jonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18346654242100702767noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083661.post-37473816543280002712008-03-12T17:12:00.001-07:002008-03-12T17:12:24.740-07:00

Interesting - RateMyCop.com, a website to watch the watchers, gets some crap from LEO's, and the hosting company pulls the site quicker than you can say "You have the right to remain silent". The story is disturbing not only for the reaction of the hosting company (I won't name them - they don't deserve the publicity), but also the reaction of law enforcement officers who are afraid of

Jonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18346654242100702767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083661.post-52765723099022809022008-03-11T13:26:00.001-07:002008-03-11T13:26:19.080-07:00

If you live in Florida, try not to stand in front of Representative Mary Brandenburg, lest her knee-jerking cause you great bodily injury. More on this later... del.icio.us Tags: crime,government,drugs,reponsibility,liberty Is Salvia the Next Marijuana?

Jonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18346654242100702767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083661.post-71551497111106247872008-02-11T22:06:00.001-08:002008-02-11T22:06:02.639-08:00

Maybe when I wrote about the subprime mortgage problems and alluded to buying more car than you can afford, I should have kept my mouth shut.  Apparently, that's exactly what's happening. Of course, in this case, it is pure fraud - inflating income to qualify for financing.  The question is who is at fault - the seller who put down an inflated income, or the buyer who signed the lease

Jonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18346654242100702767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083661.post-54787813336659600072008-01-30T18:50:00.001-08:002008-01-30T18:50:14.815-08:00

Next time someone asks me why I don't like state licensing of businesses and trades, I'll point to this story. The hero, one Mary Jo Pletz, was investigated by PA state officials for running an eBay store without a PA state auctioneers license.  The situation was summed up brilliantly by Barry Fallon, who was similarly investigated by PA's bureaucrats: It's like the buggy-whip

Jonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18346654242100702767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083661.post-38782607097791700502008-01-15T21:32:00.001-08:002008-01-15T21:32:20.754-08:00

Great article, as is the predecessor article on why irresponsible borrowers don't deserve a bail-out.  And no, I don't want to hear that you're losing you home because of this.  As a responsible homeowner, mortgage holder, and taxpayer, I'm tired of bailing out folks who think they don't need to be responsible. You bought more house than you can afford - had you done this with any

Jonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18346654242100702767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083661.post-44757183791499852252008-01-15T21:24:00.001-08:002008-01-15T21:24:56.767-08:00

If this man doesn't scare you, you're not listening.  Even if you're an evangelical Christian, you should be scared, because I can guarantee you one thing: you won't like what your evangelical Christian neighbors want to do with your Constitution. del.icio.us Tags: religion,politics,government,election Think Progress » Huckabee: ‘amend the Constitution’ to ‘God&#8217

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I'm a libertarian - forcing anyone to do anything is anathema to me.  Telling people how to raise their children is also beyond what I think a civilized society should do.  However, with this libertarian philosophy comes the responsibility to do things correctly and appropriately.  I do not steal, not because the law forbids it, but because it is wrong to do so.  I do not kill

Jonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18346654242100702767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083661.post-82310258828264935852008-01-03T15:30:00.001-08:002008-01-03T15:31:41.879-08:00

Pat Robertson's predictions are meaningless drivel, and should be treated as such.  Let's take a look at some of Pat's work... Pat and his personal god are predicting violence for 2008, when in fact the stage in Pakistan and Kenya is already well and truly set for violence, and there has already been violence in Kenya this year.  So, good for you Pat - you and your savior got one right

Jonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18346654242100702767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083661.post-3311234872749997312007-12-31T13:31:00.001-08:002007-12-31T13:31:51.077-08:00

This is why you don't want to elect anyone with a strong religious background, especially someone who professes his belief as part of his campaign to be President of the U.S. I wonder how Huckabee feels about capital punishment?  Most evangelicals I know are pro-capital punishment - I thought the god of the Christians was a loving, compassionate, consistent god, not some whack-job who can't

Jonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18346654242100702767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083661.post-46255524395442407272007-12-31T11:42:00.001-08:002007-12-31T11:42:47.038-08:00

A woman on a bus in Fort Worth this past Sunday was asked to leave the bus for reading her Bible out loud to her children.  Apparently, it was bothering the driver, and she was then asked to either stop or leave.  When she wouldn't stop, she was asked to leave. And shortly thereafter began the "Help!  Help!  I'm being persecuted!" cries that Christians are famous

Jonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18346654242100702767noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083661.post-83707504681787618532007-12-07T12:30:00.001-08:002007-12-07T12:30:58.844-08:00

From the folks who brought you Fark.com - this is wonderful.  A pill for parent's to turn off the over-protective behavior.  My skinned knees are thankful this wasn't needed when I was a kid... Farkitrol® - It can help™ with Dangerous Playgrounditis. del.icio.us Tags: parenting,humor,funny,fark,satire

Jonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18346654242100702767noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5083661.post-36283826729465576482007-11-20T14:56:00.001-08:002007-11-21T22:43:09.624-08:00

And I don't blame her.  Read the story if you don't already know it - the basics are this: a 13 year old girl named Megan committed suicide last year because of cyber-bullying.  Seems she had a falling out with her friend, and her friend's mother (who I'll call Eva) set up an account for a fictional 16-year-old boy named Josh, who pretended to like Megan, then turned on her and started

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