I’ve been reading thru some columns by John Stossel and since this blog does go down in a semi-libertarian direction perhaps excerpting these columns might be a good idea. Wait for the next one!
Archive for June, 2008
Equality
Another profanity laced tirade by sayf*ckalot! He’s right we shouldn’t sulk because not many people care for us. It’s important for us to take care of ourselves!
What Would Happen if Congress were Abolished?
From The Thicket…
In the process of searching for old documentaries on government, my colleague Gene Rose found a 1947 Coronet Instructional film, “The Powers of Congress.” This 10 minute video features a character, Charles Bentley, who complains bitterly about the burdens that the Congress has placed on him and suggests that it should be abolished. He then falls asleep and has a dream about all the dreadful things that would happen if there were no Congress (or at least no federal government). The dream is cleverly produced, complete with marvelous bubbles floating across the screen in a manner that seems way before its time. When Bentley awakens from the dream, he has a new appreciation for the work of Congress and composes a speech for his service club on the subject.
This last third of the video in praise of Congress turns pedantic in its approach, but it doesn’t wipe out the campiness and fun of the first two-thirds. You’ll have fun watching it.
Offensive Button Sold At Texas RSC
Yeah the Republican party needs to work on the perceived bigotry of these individuals. The button you will see on The News Junkie is beyond stupid!
Via Whittling Away The Electoral College
More on the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact via Andrew Sullivan.
