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February 29, 2008
How 'bout that Global Warming. . .
Hmmm. So. . . .So far in the 2007-2008 winter season it's snowed at least four times. No link, no need to elaborate. It's important to note however, I'm talking about Birmingham, Alabama. Go ahead, look at a map.
--Jason
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February 27, 2008
One. . .
Just thought that needed pointing out.
--Jason
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February 11, 2008
Warfare. . .
What we are witnessing in Britain, France and elsewhere throughout the world is quite simply. . .warfare. A new unconventional type of warfare being conducted against nations by a decentralized coalition of non-state and state-supported entities.
This is why I support the language used to describe this war even though the left wants to lament about the phrasing of "War on Terror".
When the histories of this period are written, the "youths", "al-queda'ist", "jihadis", etc. will have a different term applied to them; it's also likely that this war will no longer be the WOT but be replaced by a more "appropriate" moniker. Probably something like World War 3,4 or 5.
It's a war people. What have you done to support Democracy against the Caliphate today? Me, not so much, but maybe, in some small way, this post is doing just that.
--Jason
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February 7, 2008
Smiley Faced Fascism. . .
Have a listen to twenty minutes of Mark Steyn on the rise of National Socialism with a smiley face in Canada (contrary to some people's belief I don't think of Canada as America's hat, I think of it more like the crazy lady with the twenty cats who lives down the road).
This link takes you to the Shire Network News, in the right sidebar, click podcast number 115, the segment with Mark Steyn begins about 13 minutes in, give the player a little time to load and then jump to the middle of the podcast progress bar and you'll be in the Steyn portion. Here's the link again.
If you're unfamiliar with Steyn, grab a copy of America Alone: The End of the World as We Know It
--Jason
PS - There is an American who also has a good book on Smiley Faced Fascism. See: Liberal Fascism: The Secret History of the American Left, From Mussolini to the Politics of Meaning
H/T Hot Air
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February 5, 2008
Why Romney gets my vote today. . .
I'm pretty solidly behind Romney at this point. I'm solid on him because I've now had the time to look closely at his positives and negatives, and while I don't agree with him 100% on every issue and I think he may have a bit of that degnerative political disease; he's got one point that seals the deal for me. It's a point which most people will never hear him stump about because it's too boring for the media to touch.
From Romney's website, in the Romney Economic Stimulus Plan:
- Businesses: Governor Romney would institute immediate 100% expensing of equipment for two years and permanently reduce the corporate tax rate.
This is an out of the park home run for Romney on the economy. Critics will say that this is a windfall for big megacorps, and in a very real sense, it is; but a windfall for the megacorps is also a windfall for the middle class through IRA value increases, dividend payments to stockholders and stronger American megacorps as economic engines.
The effect on the middle class small business owner or entrepreneur from any class is simply phemomenal. One of the many barriers to starting your own small business is the cost of equipment, but not just the initial cost, there's a carried cost for years as you depreciate that equipment. You don't get to simply claim that you bought X and that should go against your income for the year. You only get to claim a part of your purchase the year you buy it and the difference you get taxed on (in many cases, this is double taxation of your money, at a time you are needing every penny and break you can find to make ends meet).
For businesss starting up, this is a great helping hand in those all so important first years. For small and large business alike, this policy would stimulate every sector of the economy as businesses expanded and modernized, buying durable goods from manufacturers and suppliers in every category. For the average Joe, it means cheaper goods and more efficient services; and lets not forget, all those new and expanding businesses will be creating jobs hand over fist.
There are a lot of reasons Romney has my vote today, but this one stands out among others as a serious masterstroke of domestic policy.
--Jason
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