Bush v. Obama: The definition of hubris
From an email I received a while back (and I’m sure it has been going around): This message may be the best example of the narcissist, self-centered behavior of the current resident of the…
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‘Guilty Men’: Political ineptitude leads to catastrophe
A running theme on this website is that for over twenty years our Republican Party leaders have failed the country miserably and that accountability is needed now more than ever. The other day in…
Read MoreLiberal propaganda dominates while Republicans are still in communication kindergarten
A few months ago I read a book that included a section which touched on what the writer called the “shameless sister” of World War I propaganda—the advertising industry. Early in the 20th century,…
Read MoreNotes on a Speech: Fixing bad culture and bad government
This is part three of a series. I’m re-posting this set of articles because four years have passed and I’d argue our side has made little-to-no progress on any of the important items discussed…
Read MoreNotes on a Speech: The failure of American public schools
This is part two of a series. I’m re-posting this set of articles because four years have passed and I’d argue our side has made little-to-no progress on any of the important items discussed…
Read MoreUh huh, yea right, “the best and the brightest”
See, I’m not the only one saying this about our elected officials(!)… Obama is not that bright Could it be that Mr. Obama’s “superior intellect” is a myth created by journalists to mask what…
Read MoreNotes on a Speech: Newt answers Barack
This is part one of a series. I’m re-posting this set of articles because four years have passed and I’d argue our side has made little-to-no progress on any of the important items discussed…
Read MoreIllinois Republicans on defending marriage: Lazy, uninformed, and irresponsible
Christopher Wills’ recent article at Real Clear Politics is titled “Illinois politicians mostly quiet on gay marriage.” No big surprise there, since I can only think of a handful of Republican elected officials in…
Read MoreThe First Amendment and critical thinking
Let me start by asking a question: What do the writers at National Review Magazine and the talkers at Fox News have in common with Congressmen Paul Ryan (R-WI) and Allen West (R-FL)? Answer:…
Read MoreUnderstanding the difference between Wisconsin and Illinois Republicans
Clear-thinking people everywhere cheer on the great work being done by Governor Scott Walker and the Republicans in the legislature in Wisconsin. That said, don’t think for a minute that watching the events unfold…
Read MoreRepublican Party communication isn’t even at the toddler stage yet
You have to crawl before you can walk, the saying goes. Actually, that walking thing takes a bit to learn for most toddlers – that’s why they call them toddlers. Once again our Republican…
Read MoreGetting to know the so-called “education professionals”
My last post contained important information for getting to know your Illinois Republican Party better. This one is also helpful in that regard. When is the last time you heard an elected Illinois Republican…
Read MoreThe Path to Prosperity Budget: Your Country. Your Future. Your Choice.
It’s called leadership. Part of what real leadership is – is an understanding that you have to communicate with the American public. Thank God for men like Paul Ryan. He shows the dolts in…
Read MoreVIDEO: Rep. West apologizes to America for failure of Congress on debt
Will any of the old timers apologize for the 13 years of failure since 1999? Don’t hold your breath.
Read MoreAbsolutely pathetic Republican members of Congress whine about ancient history
If I were to comment like I want to on this article – “Former Hill allies call out Gingrich: Lawmakers had to put out ‘fires’” – I’d have to use language I shouldn’t. Let me…
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