We all grumble that going to the airport now means long lines and invasions of privacy, but we hope that at least we’re getting safety in exchange for all the hassle. But based on results of random tests, the only thing we can really conclude is that terrorists must…
Daily Analysis
Frivolous Lawsuit Gives New Meaning to ‘Just Say No’
What do you do when your kids clamor for something you don’t think they should have? For most (good) parents, the obvious answer is to “just say no.” For others, it’s to sue! With perfect Grinch timing, a consumer group has sued McDonald’s demanding that it take the…
Free Market Video Contest Ends Today
The Center for Freedom and Prosperity’s Free Market Video Contest is set to end today. In an effort to adopt some Christmas spirit, however, we’ll accept videos that trickle in over the next day or two. But don’t push your luck if you want a shot at the $1,000 first…
Some Fannie-Freddie Political Humor for the Weekend
This cartoon is not new, but it succinctly captures what happened with that part of the TARP bailout. The only thing missing is some way of showing the government officials and political insiders who received undeserved wealth while the Fannie-Freddie scam was…
Which Leftist is Crazier, the One Who Says Capitalism Causes Floods or the One Who Says Global Warming Will Cause Genocide?
I’ve already posted about the nut who claimed that global warming was causing AIDS, so I guess I shouldn’t be too surprised that a writer for the New Republic says global warming may lead to genocide. But that may not be the silliest thing said by a left winger in the…
Hopelessly Corny Joke…but Appropriate for Today
A young man named John received a parrot as a gift. The parrot had a bad attitude and an even worse vocabulary. Every word out of the bird’s mouth was rude, obnoxious and laced with profanity. John tried and tried to change the bird’s attitude by consistently saying…
More Hypocrisy: Congressional Exemption from Insider Trading Laws
The hypocrisy of Washington elites is nothing new, as we’ve covered here and here, just to give two recent examples. Yet another example of hypocrisy is that of insider trading, which is disallowed for the peasants, but perfectly acceptable for members of Congress and…
Can You Name the Greatest President of the Past 100 Years?
It’s tempting to say Ronald Reagan is the best President of the past century, and I’ve certainly demonstrated my man-crush on the Gipper, but earlier today at the Mont Pelerin Society (it’s currently Friday night in Australia) I had the privilege of listening to Amity…
Political Humor
Here’s a great one-liner from Craig Ferguson, one of the late-night TV talk show hosts. Bedbugs were also found in government buildings in Washington D.C. I can’t believe they have to deal with those blood-sucking pests. Poor bedbugs. I’m not sure if he’s referring to…
Share this Letter with Everybody You Know Who Has Been Seduced by the Global Warming Hype
I saw this on the Powerline blog. Here are some excerpts from Hal Lewis’ resignation letter from the America Physical Society. In a nutshell, he exposes how scientists have been corrupted by government money. Amazing. And powerful. For reasons that will soon become…