Author Archives: nick

The right-wing Washington Times has an article about the Obama administration rebranding the war on terror. It is no longer a war on terror or against jihadism. It is now a war against Al Qaeda and its allies. The article … Continue reading →

It all looks like a train wreck to me, this Democratic government monopoly. The stimulus bill, the worst patronage handout since the administration of James Buchanan. Every union and Democratic contributor got their payoff. Then came the global warming bill, … Continue reading →

On the unprecedented sea of troubles we find ourselves sailing, it is understandable that Barack Obama is turning out to be somewhat less than a seasoned, confidence-inspiring ship’s captain. It may well be that leaders of no smaller caliber than … Continue reading →

Our friends Ed and Kathy were visiting, so we went to the Lane Motor Museum in Nashville. It was pretty cool. Here are some pictures I took there.

1. Set a Federal standard for minimum coverage (that does not include abortions or mental illness or addiction) for a minimal catastrophic health care plan with a high deductable. 2. Allow competition among health insurance plans to cross state lines. … Continue reading →

Of course both liberal and conservative judges have legislated from the bench, liberals more often than conservatives, naturally, but let’s not quibble. Sometimes legislating from the bench has been, rarely, but still, not only a good thing, but a necessary … Continue reading →

I’ve been watching the hearings. She’s been looking pretty good, smart, capable, not nuts. I forgive her her youthful indiscretions and her pandering to the politically correct crowd. It’s understandable for an ambitious Puerto Rican striving to reach the top … Continue reading →

Taken with a Canon Powershot SD770. Click to enlarge.

I like Sarah Palin. I don’t think she’s crazy, or stupid. My problem with her is I don’t think she’s a reader. I don’t think she reads books. This disqualifies her for the Presidency, as far as I’m concerned. The … Continue reading →

Most of my friends and relatives, and commenters, think I’m a right wing nut. But I took this quiz that is supposed to place you on a four dimensional political spectrum, and I came out a slightly liberal, fairly libertarian, … Continue reading →