Archive for August, 2008

Economic bad-mouthing

August 28, 2008

According to this, the economy actually rebounded in the 2nd quarter this year.  No one’s saying the economy is great, but the implication by Democrats is that anyone who doesn’t think it’s an unmitigated disaster is just “out of touch.” But it’s not true.  The economy is still growing.  The low dollar was bad for...
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Triumph of the Audacity of Hope?

August 28, 2008
Triumph of the Audacity of Hope?

Maybe it has escaped some (not all) observers, but the set for the Obama event tonight looks way too much like some of the scenes in “Triumph of the Will,” Leni Riefenstahl’s Hitler propoganda film.  All that neo-Roman looking grandiosity screams “cult of personality.”  If they go for some low camera angles on the...
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Peggy’s got it (as usual)

August 28, 2008

Peggy Noonan in the Wall Street Journal this morning talks about some of the basic differences between Democrats and Republicans.Democrats in the end speak most of, and seem to hold the most sympathy for, the beset-upon single mother without medical coverage for her children, and the soldier back from the war who needs more...
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Obama’s concept of taxes reveals ignorance and radicalism

August 19, 2008

The WSJ’s article, “For Obama, Taxes Are About Fairness”, articulates a position we’ve had for a long time — that Obama doesn’t really care if a tax policy produces a good outcome, as long as the evil rich are “punished.”  His complete cluelessness about economics, coupled with the fact that he’s not paricularly concerned...
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South side DUI checkpoints

August 14, 2008

The SB Trib reports that there will be DUI checkpoints set up Friday and Saturday, on the south side of Elkhart.  Does this mean they stop everybody who passes the checkpoint?  These things are a pain.  At least it’s not for frickin’ seatbelts. ...
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Two new Ruthmere podcast episodes available

August 11, 2008

Episodes 2 & 3 of “Where the Rivers Meet,” the Ruthmere Foundation’s Elkhart history podcast are up and running now. Get them on iTunes or go to Ruthmere.org for more info. The companion radio featurette, “Elkhart History Minute,” is popping up on WTRC Radio AM 1340, and should continue for a while, as new...
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Photo of the day (sort of)

August 3, 2008
Photo of the day (sort of)

Here’s the signage at the entrance to the Oakland Ave. underpass.  The big red circle has been there for years, although it’s been repainted several times.  It’s kind of a metaphor for how government seems to focus on restrictions instead of freedoms.  How about saying “Enjoy turning right” instead? ...
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Podcast

Smoking bans and mustaches

Commentary on the Elkhart Truth's stance on expanding the smoking ban, plus Elkhart City Council follies and a few choice recommendations.
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Tea Parties and more

In this, our first episode for some time, we talk about the recent anti-tax tea parties, the media, and a few news items. ...
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A special video message for Congressman Joe Donnelly

Video commentary on our Congressman, Representative Joe Donnelly, Indiana’s Second District.  Donnelly, like almost all the Democrats in the House, voted for the stimulus...
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Barack Obama-rama

In this episode, we talk about Obama’s recent big win, and there’s an interview with the director of Elkhart Civic Theatre’s current production. There’s...
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