Category Archives: Politics

The Wages of a Confused Foreign Policy

Posted on Wednesday, April 20, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

Since before the Obama Administration began its confused Libyan campaign, I argued against American involvement for several reasons. For instance, America has no vital interests in Libya and it imported very little of Libya’s oil. I also argued that America’s … Continue reading →

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The Few, the Proud, the 3,111 Who Voted Against TSA Unionization

Posted on Wednesday, April 20, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

While it is no surprise that the majority of the TSA’s 44,000 airport screeners voted for unionization, it is worth noting that 3,111 brave souls voted against it. Good for them. My guess is that the majority of them are likely … Continue reading →

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Let Us Not Forget What the Next Election Is Really About

Posted on Wednesday, April 20, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

While I have never attended a Tea Party rally, the movement has become many things to many people since it began with CNBC’s Rick Santelli’s February 2009 rant on CNBC. As the 2012 election approaches, I thought it apt to … Continue reading →

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Decision 2012: War in the Fifth Domain

Posted on Wednesday, April 20, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

During the twentieth century, military strategists fought war in four domains: land, sea, air, and space. With the internet revolution of the late twentieth century, they faced war in a fifth domain: cyberspace. Similarly, politicians campaigned in four domains: in … Continue reading →

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Poetic Justice: Obama Brings Tax Hike Plans to Silicon Valley

Posted on Tuesday, April 19, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

For those who have been following this blog for any period of time, they know I despise taxation. However, I am a pragmatist and am willing to bite the bullet on some tax increases for those making over $1 million … Continue reading →

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S&P Lowers United States Debt Outlook to Negative

Posted on Monday, April 18, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

Today,  Standard & Poor’s lowered its rating outlook for United States debt from stable to negative on the heels of the American government’s persistent dysfunction to reduce the deficit. The market’s reaction has been slightly negative to this news, even though … Continue reading →

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Obama Administration Continues Pursuit of Endgame for Libya

Posted on Sunday, April 17, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

In another sign that the Obama administration is moving toward an endgame in Libya, the United States is seeking a refuge for Qaddafi in the event of a settlement. The refuge will likely be in another African nation that has “not signed or … Continue reading →

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Your Airport Security Line is About to Get a Lot Longer

Posted on Saturday, April 16, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

Transportation Security Administration screeners will finish casting their votes on whether to unionize by next Tuesday. The smart money says that the majority of the 44,000 airport screeners will vote for unionization. TSA unionization is a terrible idea for three reasons.

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Testosterone Deficit Disorder

Posted on Saturday, April 16, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

I found this video via Doubleplusgood Infotainment (DPGI) and frankly, I am still not sure if the video is serious or a joke. Either way, after watching the video, I wanted to eat a raw cow, watch Monday Night Football, drive … Continue reading →

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Movies Left and Right

Posted on Friday, April 15, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

There is a movie and a cable mini-series that I am looking forward to viewing in the near future. One is inspired by a diehard libertarian and the other by an unabashed liberal. I cannot wait to see both. Today, … Continue reading →

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