The end of the year is upon us. The world did not end so we have 2013 and beyond to look forward to. But before we do let’s take a look back at 2012. (For reference, here’s my 2012 outlook and 2011 review) Life By far the biggest change of 2012 Read more…
Warning this post may annoy you if you don’t actually read it and just jump to conclusions. In the wake of the tragedy at Sandy Hook elementary there has been a lot of reactions from people. Fortunately, pretty much everyone agrees its a terrible, terrible tragedy. That’s where consensus seems to vanish Read more…
After last year’s collapse at the hand of harsh treatment by local police and cities, aided by the unrelenting coldness of winter, the Occupy movement appeared to leave the national spotlight. But despite what many thought, they didn’t die. For starters, the main Occupy Wall Street movement is starting a Read more…
The election has happened and we’re all still here. Good job democracy. As predicted, Obama won and the Texas senate seat and my Congressional district went to the two Republicans. it’s sad how in the bag those were. It looks like the Democrats will remain in control of the Senate Read more…
Well folks, it’s finally here. Election day in the US of A. Finally, no more political ads (for 3 months or so until people begin campaigning for the 2016 presidential election). As I mentioned before, I was considering going Green this election and for the most part did. For president, Texas Read more…
I’ve never been a fan of political parties. Representatives in a republic are already responsible to so many different groups: their constituents, their personal beliefs, the good of the country as a whole. Feeling beholden to yet another group that is responsible for their getting elected, distorts this sense of Read more…
Many of you may have seen this video of Mitt Romney talking to other rich guys at a fundraiser event. If not, watch that first. To highlight a few things, here’s the remarks in quotes, though you really need to watch to fully understand the contempt with which he says Read more…
First, watch this for context. This video was shared by a friend of mine on Facebook. Now, this is the response he got (Italics mine, names have been removed): Response by Friend:Hey, the guy asked for a straight answer.. He got it.. Just cause Romney belives the way he does… Read more…
Today is Labor Day. A day to celebrate the workers of the country and all the Unions did for us. Such as getting us this holiday. And the weekend attached to it. Unfortunately, most people forget this. It’s just another holiday. A holiday that far to many workers have to Read more…
Romney announced his VP pick this past week, Wisconsin Representative Paul Ryan. I can’t say I’m at all surprised. Ryan does a lot of things to help Romney shore up the conservative base. Among many conservatives he’s well respected and they tend to still like his budget plan. So for Read more…