Archive for the ‘Constitution’ Category

Eminent Domain Abuse in Michigan

Sunday, June 27th, 2010

Despite Michigan's having enacted legislation to prohibit state and local government from seizing land in order to give it to a private owner for 'economic development' under the auspicies of the 'eminent domain' clause in the United States Constitution, abuse of the power to take continues.  Grand Valley State University ...

The New Robber Barons

Sunday, June 20th, 2010

Many of learned about the 'robber barons' of medieval times, who would waylay travelers passing by their castles for taxes, tribute or plunder [the differences are in the eyes of the beholder] before letting them go on their way.  The term resurfaced again in our 19th century, as a reference ...

What is fair?

Friday, May 28th, 2010

To those ruled by envy or greed, economic "fair" means little or nothing from themselves and as much as possible from others.  Here is what fair means.  To me it means equitable and just when the context is economic.Hillary Clinton believes that "The rich are not paying their fair share".  ...

Facebook and Tea Parties

Sunday, April 25th, 2010

Having (or had if he won't continue) and interesting dialogue with self-described "liberal" on Facebook.  Seems like a nice guy, "average Joe" type.  He sure does seem to have trouble "tolerating" tea party participants and supporters though and appears to "hate" what he believes to be their "intolerance, racism and ...

Searching for Cloud William

Saturday, April 3rd, 2010

That is a Yang worship word!  You will not use it!"  Those words are Cloud William's to Captain Kirk and Mr. Spock when the latter speaks of their escaping a 'Com' prison and regaining their 'freedom.'  (See http://memory-alpha.org/en/wiki/Cloud_William for a more detailed plot summary.)  Cloud William's people, the 'Yangs' (Yanks - ...

Kimba, Gibbon and Our Decline and Fall (and Rising)

Friday, March 26th, 2010

Those of you of a certain age may remember an early anime carton called, "Kimba, the White Lion."  (http://www.kimbawlion.com/epguide.htm, in case you never saw "Kimba.")  One episode, "The Sun Tree," the world's oldest and tallest tree is in danger of dying.   In spite of Kimba's frantic efforts, it falls in ...

Write to Congress NOW!

Thursday, March 18th, 2010

Send something similar to all Demoncrat congress-critters... Act now for American Freedom! Dear (insert congress-critter honorific here) I write to encourage you to oppose the current health care legislation pending a vote in the House of Representatives. This legislation will result in lost health insurance, increased premiums, lost jobs and the flight of medical ...

Unconstitutional Health Care Legislation

Monday, November 30th, 2009

This analysis was provided by a reader If anyone still cares about the constitution............. Someone did read the entire House Bill 3200: The Affordable Health Care Choices Act of 2009 From Michael Connelly - Retired attorney, Constitutional Law Instructor, Carrollton , Texas Well, I have done it! I have read the entire text of ...

Meet Me at the Gallows Oak!

Sunday, November 8th, 2009

Here is what I just sent to my Congressman, on this, 'the morning after' the health care takeover passed the House: Dear Congressman: From what i can gather, the health insurance bill passed the House last night, and did so with your support.  I am heartily disappointed in you.  This bill, if ...

Slavery or Poverty

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

These are the stark options BOTH of which the collectivist left seeks to ram down upon the American people, the Sovereign States and anyone who values liberty. 1900 plus pages of slavery to bureaucracy and poverty secondary to crushing taxes on the productive classes of society are concisely explained here. Contact your ...