Monday, May 11

The Creeping Hand of the State

"If a small town mayor has no qualms about arresting and forcibly removing a political rival over a disagreement about red light cameras, imagine what he would do if he had the power to abolish freedom of speech altogether? Can it be assumed that he would even hesitate if doing so was to his advantage? "  Column by Michael Kleen. 

Obsessive Housing Disorder

RECOMMENDED  Nearly a century of Washington ’s efforts to promote home ownership has produced one calamity after another. It’s time to stop.  By Steven Malanga.

What Caused the Taliban Problem?

U.S. foreign policy did, says Jacob G. Hornberger.

I’m a Terrorist, You’re a Terrorist

“Taken together, the two documents could chill the blood of anyone who believes in a free or civil society.”  By Wendy McElroy.

Sending Us Back to 1875

Joe L. Barton on the Waxman-Markey cap-and-trade legislation to reduce carbon emissions.

The Obama Administration Is Becoming a Stand-Up Comedy Act

As it tries to prop up more and more failing industries.  By Dave Lindoff.

How Ford Restructured Without Federal Help

As a result, the company is now at a disadvantage to its less prudent rivals.  By Paul Ingrassia.

The Tax Poem

U.S. Rejects Calls to End Air Strikes

“The conflict over U.S. air strikes comes as the Obama administration is seeking to launch a new counter-insurgency strategy in Afghanistan .”  More "change we can believe in."

Obama to Give Fed Even More Power

By calling for the Federal Reserve to play a primary role in regulating systemic risk in the economy.

FBI Gets New ‘High-Tech Crime Fighting Tools’

Big Brother will be watching you even more closely.

Government to Condemn Land for Flight 93 Memorial

“The government will begin taking land from seven property owners so that the Flight 93 memorial can be built in time for the 10th anniversary of the 2001 terrorist attacks.”

Texas Police Shake Down Drivers, Lawsuit Claims

Their version of "protecting and serving" involves robbing and pillaging of mostly minority and out-of-state drivers.

NYPD Called to Help Drunken Woman

They rape her instead.

Lawmaker Defends Imprisoning Hostile Bloggers

“This measure and (Rep.) Sanchez’s electronic defense of it are so emotionally distressing to us that, if adopted, perhaps Sanchez should be the first to be prosecuted under the statute.”

U.S. Citizen Stopped and Detained by Vermont Police

For displaying a Gadsden flag sticker on his car.

Texas Man Jailed for 83 Days for Skipping Jury Duty

Welcome to the police state.

Germany Upholds Name Ban

“ Germany has strict laws governing not only which surnames can be used, but also which first names can be given to a child.”

Marion Barry Takes a Moral Stance Against Gay Marriage

Not satire.

Republicans Declare 2010 as ‘Year of the Bible’

Truth is often stranger than fiction.

Privacy vs. Security

Mandatory Molyneux

Somalia, Part 2.  (video clip, Editor's pick)

Twisted Eye

A photo blog.