Category Archives: Politics

An Interesting Take on Race Politics and Celebrities by Andrew Klavan

Posted on Saturday, June 18, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

This video is an interesting juxtaposition of race politics and celebrity behavior by Andrew Klavan at Pajamasmedia. The video speaks for itself.

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What the Tea Party Gets Right

Posted on Friday, June 17, 2011 by Chris Ladd

“I think we have to blow up the place.” — Retiring Sen. George Voinivich on how to fix Congress Source: goplifer, chron.com It’s not easy to glean a coherent message from the raspy bullhorns of the Tea Party Movement. I get the … Continue reading →

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California vs. Delaware

Posted on Friday, June 17, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

Earlier this month, I travelled to Delaware for a family event. Before the event, I had been trying to open a business bank account for an LLC I incorporated in Delaware several year ago. I intended the LLC to be … Continue reading →

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Tax Incentives Work

Posted on Thursday, June 16, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

Since the economic recovery began, business spending on employees has grown an anemic 2%, while equipment and software spending has expanded by 26%. Part of this differential is due to the fact that equipment prices have dropped 2.4%, while labor … Continue reading →

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Household Unions: You Move, We Sue

Posted on Wednesday, June 15, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

Imagine two scenarios.

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Huntsman to Declare Candidacy Next Week

Posted on Wednesday, June 15, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

Jon Hunstman announced yesterday that within a week, he will formally declare his intention to run for president. Speaking at an event in New York City to promote Henry Kissinger’s new book, On China, the future presidential candidate had remarkably … Continue reading →

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Who Won the Republican Primary Debate?

Posted on Tuesday, June 14, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

Because I live on the West Coast and I work modern American hours, I missed the Republican Primary debate by about two hours. I mean, who the heck other than government employees gets home from work before 5 pm? So … Continue reading →

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Thomas Friedman and the Liberal Apocalypse

Posted on Sunday, June 12, 2011 by Chris Ladd

Deep in the Bible Belt, folks know the comfort of the coming Apocalypse.  Most have enough sense not to try to predict its exact date, but just about everyone can appreciate its appeal.  The End of Days is an escapist/revenge … Continue reading →

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It Takes Time to Catch a Troll

Posted on Saturday, June 11, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

If you are a fan of “ultradry Nordic humor“, you may find this mockumentary entertaining. I particularly enjoyed the reference to Michael Moore in the trailer.

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Union Thugs Protest at Wisconsin Event to Honor Special Olympians

Posted on Friday, June 10, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

Nothing says class like disrupting an event honoring Special Olympians. You stay classy, Wisconsin Unions.

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