JULY
The Breivikish Effect On The Political Spectrum
The true measure of extremism, is the uncanny ability in changing the dynamic of an entire political spectrum within the aftermath of their actions. For the case of Anders Behring Breivik, he deluded himself into planning his actions, and justified them via his own manifesto. Some of his mannerisms he contributed to The Right side of the Political Spectrum. As much as Breivik intended his antics to assist The Right, they now strengthened The Left. July 25th, 2011 READ ARTICLE
Behind The ‘Attactivism’ Facebook Curtain
When Barry Goldwater became the target of the infamous 1964 ‘Daisy’ Commercial, it brought ‘Dirty Tricks’ as ‘Political Attack’ media into the forefront. It’s since become a tactical staple for anyone using the Presidential campaign playbook, to pluck out a ‘Daisy’. In the era of social networks, Facebook has now become the perfect ‘Daisy’ for reaching the ‘soft touch populous’, by disguising political attacks as stealth activism. July 10th, 2011 READ ARTICLE
Pledging Allegiance In Iowa
When Bachmann and Santorum signed the Plaats Pledge, they single handily narrowed their appeal to only focusing on a certain section of the Iowan voting block. A tactic like this would make sense if you were running in a Gubernatorial race. Taking on such pledges in a Presidential race, does have the ability to come back and haunt you, and that will most likely happens the moment they move onto the next state to start campaigning. July 8th, 2011 READ ARTICLE
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Will A Debt Ceiling Summit Become Health Care Summit Part 2?
When the Obama Administration proposed a bipartisan meeting at Blair House on Feb 25, 2010, the main reaction from the GOP was to denounce it as a ‘Trap’. Soon afterwards, Star Wars pop-culture stepped in to fill the void, mainly towards Admiral Ackbar’s “It’s a Trap” quote. The Trap gag became immense joke fodder, and Ackbar then became a mascot for the ironic t-shirt merchandise industry. July 6th, 2011 READ ARTICLE
JUNE
When All Else Fails, Push The Class War Rhetoric
Class War Rhetoric is a non-solution answer in dealing with problems, and also to imply it’s merit outweighs the practicality of adhering to economics. That would relegate Obama as ineligible in with dealing, or comprehending any economic negotiations. The current economic outlook for Obama, will be his kicking of the problem to the next President to fix. At that point, it will become another practical example that using Class War Rhetoric, is an ineffective manner to combat issues with. June 30th, 2011 READ ARTICLE
When It Comes to Music, Republican Candidates Can’t Get Enough ‘Cease-and-Desist’
Tom Petty isn’t much of a Republican fan. During the 2000 Presidential campaign, Petty’s ‘Won’t Back Down’ was briefly used by George W. Bush. It’s use by Bush occurred at public appearances, and normally would be allowed under performing rights organization (PRO) licence. This also happens to be the same licence used for sporting events. So ask yourself, how many times have you heard ‘Won’t Back Down’ while your home team runs onto the arena? June 29th, 2011 READ ARTICLE
The Reinventing of Governor Rick Perry
With the absence of Huckabee entering the 2012 Republican Presidential race, and the American Family Association's involvement in Perry’s August 6th 2011 'The Response' event, leaves one to wonder if AFA have already recruited Perry to fill their evangelic void in 2012? If AFA are indeed fielding Perry as their candidate, was this timed to counter Mitt Romney’s re-entry into seeking the 2012 Republican Nomination? June 13th, 2011 READ ARTICLE
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Never Let A Good Weinergate Go to Waste
As the saga of Rep. Anthony Weiner drags on, it provides the perfect opportunity for Obama. It becomes another distraction, like releasing a long form birth certificate, or running a victory lap over Osama bin Laden. So in light of the appalling jobless figures last week, Obama visited Chrysler in Ohio to trumpet the success of the auto industry bailout. Not that anyone would’ve noticed, Weinergate was all the mainstream press cared about. June 7th, 2011 READ ARTICLE
I Don’t Call Australia Home… Anymore
I know I won’t get the welcome mat rolled out the next time I visit Australia for penning this item, and I might loose a few chums along the way, but I no longer care. If America wants to see what Political Correctness out of control looks like, then they can look towards Australia. The barrier of the 1st Amendment, has allowed Americans to proudly say “It’s my Right, like it or lump it” when they speak. Living in the United States has now proven to me, the right of free speech is vital, and nothing kills that right more than Political Correctness. June 6th, 2011 READ ARTICLE
The 2012 GOP Bashing Race
There is no doubt the mainstream press have protected Obama since gaining the White House. After all, they were ones who helped convince the America public to vote for a junior Senator from Illinois. Even when Obama adopted and extended Bush era policy mannerisms it gained no ire from the same press, which had so skewered President Bush for taking the same course of action. Yet there have also been moments when the press has pushed back. Including the moment White House took on Fox News, when Joe Biden locked a reporter in a closet, or the incident Carla Marinucci used her cell phone to film protesters at an Obama fundraiser. June 1st, 2011 READ ARTICLE
APRIL
The Propaganda of Government Motors
We have seen how the Obama Administration reacts to bad news, when Standard & Poor’s ranked America’s triple-A rating a “negative” outlook, the White House attacked Standard & Poor’s then promoted Moody’s stable ranking. How will the White House spin this one? Not only that, but the upcoming Chrysler investment will most likely follow the form of GM. April 19th, 2011 READ ARTICLE
America’s Wake Up Call….S&P Lowers Debt Rating from “Stable” to “Negative”
We have come to beleive that we can tax, spend and borrow our way to prosperity. There was another empire long ago that had the same wrong headed idea….The Roman Empire. That empire faded into the mists of time centuries ago and is now the stuff of legends. Unless we come to grips with reality and realize that this feckless, incompetent, naive and financially dangerous President has got to be stopped, we are headed in the same direction. April 19th, 2011 READ ARTICLE
The End of the Beck Plagiarism Express
Since Fox News dropped Beck’s television show, a plethora of non-mainstream conservative pundits have claimed Beck spent a lot of time ridding on their coat tails. The Daily Caller has revealed, Beck had a long history of plagiarizing other materials, then reneged on citing the sources. Media Research Center, Liberty Chick, Andrew Breitbart, Jihad Watch, Accuracy in Media, RebelPundit.com, Pamela Geller of AtlasShrugs.com, the list goes on. April 18th, 2011 READ ARTICLE
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FEBRUARY
How To Ruin Allies and Influence Disobedience
How many countries can you name that have had a good experience with any military rule? Did Aung San Suu Kyi’s liviehood improve as a result of the Burma Junta? Was Manuel Noriega an outstanding leader of Panama? Ever heard of a chap named Idi Armin by chance? If you are hoping for a military regulator that will hand the keys back after they’re finished, you should ask Turkey how that scenario works out. February 11th, 2011 READ ARTICLE
JANUARY
The Great Blue Dog Flip Flop
When Obamacare passed Congress in 2010, 39 so called ‘Blue Dog’ House Democrats voted against the bill. Only 13 of which survived re-election in the 2010 Mid-Terms. When the 112th Congress voted on repealing Obamacare (HR.2), only Rep. Dan Boren (OK-2), Rep. Mike McIntyre (NC-7), and Rep. Mike Ross (AR-4) voted to repeal. The remaining 10 voted instead to keep Obamacare intact. January 21st, 2011 READ ARTICLE
Dilettantes Run Rampant Over Shooting
As Bryon York at the Washington Examiner points out, When Maj. Nidal Hasan started firing and shouting ”Allahu Akbar!” at Ft. Hood, “public officials, journalists, and commentators were quick to caution that the public should not “jump to conclusions” – that wasn’t applied to Jared Lee Loughner. Taking the lead of Pima County Sheriff Clarence Dupnik – certain cable news, social media, and the blogosphere compensated the lack of facts with self-serving narrative to fit their conclusions. January 9th, 2011 READ ARTICLE