Although John McCain is the presumptive Republican nominee, as the various state conventions roll forward in obscurity, conflict and chaos continue to be spread by Ron Paul’s enthusiastic followers who continue to try to storm the ramparts of the GOP establishment. These efforts by libertarian-leaning Republicans, looking to strike a blow against the neo-cons, have [...]
Posted on June 17th, 2008 by Pardon My Politics
I recently picked up the essential book on the conservative movement Conscience of a Conservative, and am certainly glad I did. Frequently when a book is old as this one we shrug off reading it, this is one that demands your attention. If you previously read this years ago go read it again. The latest [...]
Posted on May 12th, 2008 by Pardon My Politics
Blood money stains the hands of more than 25% of members of the U.S. House and Senate Who profits from the Iraq war? More than a quarter of senators and congressmen have invested at least $196 million of their own money in companies doing business with the Department of Defense (DoD) that profit from the [...]
Posted on May 5th, 2008 by Pardon My Politics
Ron Paul supporters who swarmed the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol for the April 15 Freedom Rally came from near and far. Â One dynamic duo from Maryland, Mike Hargadon and Collins Bailey, are both running for Congress on Paul’s platform. In fact, four of the eight people seeking House seats representing Maryland are on [...]
Posted on April 21st, 2008 by Pardon My Politics
It was not too long ago, when supporting old growth forests meant you were a left wing whacko who liked owls more than people. Of course one has never had owl cut them off in traffic, or believe in the stupidest things imaginable, so maybe one can like owls more. And before that if you [...]
Posted on April 16th, 2008 by Pardon My Politics