Monthly Archives: September 2012

American Cities Taking Over From Noah and His Ark?

Posted on September 30, 2012 by Jack Curtis

Man has not been alone for a very long time. Dogs, cats, cows and horses gave up freedom for security long ago by joining us. Pigs, sheep and goats, too. I have to wonder what it is that is going … Continue reading →

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The New Malthusians: The U.N. and the U.S. President

Posted on September 29, 2012 by Jack Curtis

The new Malthusians are just as wrong as the originals were. Thomas Malthus announced that since food production increased arithmetically while human population increased geometrically, the only answer to general starvation was for government to limit population. The ‘green revolution’ … Continue reading →

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Tweedle Dum or Tweedle Dee for Thee?

Posted on September 28, 2012 by Jack Curtis

You gonna vote for Obama? Or for Not-Obama? Sorry, but those are the choices offered by the current ruling class. Used to be Democrats who believed in sound money, a strong America and an equal shot for the little guy … Continue reading →

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HOW MANY DEAD PEOPLE DID YOU SAY?

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Jack Curtis

Sometimes, someone writes something that all who bother to think, Democrat or Republican,   should read. Lew Rockwell just did that at Mises Institute with: Twin Demons. It’s a simple explanation of why the politicians now wage wars at our … Continue reading →

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I.S.U. Politicizes Qualifying for the World Figure Skating Championships?

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Jack Curtis

Each country once selected its skaters for the World Championships; no more. Now, the International Skating Union (ISU) decides which skaters and countries make the cut. The ISU is an international, political body; those decisions will therefore be politicized. With … Continue reading →

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Why Would a Cop Shoot an Unarmed (No Pun) Double Amputee in a Wheelchair?

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Jack Curtis

Act one, scene one: Cop with gun and double amputee (1 arm, 1 leg) in wheelchair, unarmed. Act one, scene two: wheelchair person, clearly upset, yells at cop, waving a pen held in (only) hand. Act one, scene three: cop … Continue reading →

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Who Lost the Chicago Teachers’ Strike? The Kids!

Posted on September 23, 2012 by Jack Curtis

Chicago teachers are distinguished by an average annual salary of some $76,000 and their schools, by very poor test and grad rate results for their hapless kids. Nevertheless, the generous, selfless teachers have struck the insolvent city schools for both … Continue reading →

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If You’re SURE You Want To Know What’s Next…

Posted on September 22, 2012 by Jack Curtis

Nobody seems willing to tell what’s coming with an election close so here’s the currently unmentionable reality, summed up for you: 1. In January, Congress will hasten toward the real world, tackling America’s impossible financial position by starting to reduce … Continue reading →

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Congressfolk, Figure Skating and Homo Sap.

Posted on September 20, 2012 by Jack Curtis

U.S. Figure Skating manages that sport in America. It pays some office workers but the officers and directors that run the sport are unpaid volunteers, elected by the local skating clubs around the country. While that sounds a far remove … Continue reading →

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GOP Will Repeal ObamaCare…Wanna Bet?

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Jack Curtis

The RomneyPublicans plan to repeal ObamaCare as an early order of business if they win the election, right? Absolutely, just as they are dead set against the ‘Obama’ deficits we see.  But how dead set is that, in reality? Per … Continue reading →

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