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HEY KID, PUT AWAY THAT KITE. IT’S A SAFETY VIOLATION.
KICKIN' AND SCREAMIN'........... —
Authority: 453
Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents Impressive title there. They go around the country I guess, and find anything that could possibly be the cause of an accident. Problem is of course, almost anything can be the cause of an accident. But these folks I think are going for ZERO tolerance on that subject. I ...3 hours ago -
Tim Kaine’s “Farewell Virginia, Hello Statism” Tour
On the Western Banks of the Shenandoah —
Authority: 126
From Ryan Nobles at Richmond’s NBC12 comes this gem about how Governor Kaine will be spending some of his final hours in office: Virginia Governor Tim Kaine will make a tour of a series of Restaurants on the day one of his signature legislative accomplishments goes into effect. On December 1st, Kaine will make ...20 hours ago -
Homeless shelter throws away fried chicken
Reformed Chicks Blabbing —
Authority: 135
Because it violates the NYCs ban on trans fat (even for emergency food): When a small church comes to the Bowery Mission bearing fried chicken with trans fat, unwittingly breaking the law, theyre told "thank you." Then workers quietly chuck the food, mission director Tom Bastile said. Unbelievable! Why dont they ...1 day ago -
Dubai Dumps Debts
The Coalition Of The Swilling —
Authority: 142
“We’ll pay you… later…much Fears of a dangerous new phase in the economic crisis swept around the globe yesterday as traders responded to the shock announcement that a debt-laden Dubai state corporation was unable to meet its interest bill. Shares plunged, weak currencies were battered and more than £14 ...1 day ago -
Christmas in Nanny State
The Friggin Loon —
Authority: 154
Friggin Nanny States!!! Want a health and safety approved Christmas tree? Go give the Dorset town of Poole a ring, they bought a 33ft, £14,000 one so it wouldn’t be a danger to society! Gone, with the “potential” wind, is the £500 “traditional Norway fir tree” and in with the new” fake traffic cone ...1 day ago -
Law, Legislation, and Civil Disobedience
Cafe Hayek —
Authority: 666
Until Cafe patron Annie sent me this link , I was unaware of this blog. But I very much like this blog post (which features several excellent quotations from Randy Barnett) . (Thanks Annie!)1 day ago -
Warning, Don’t Wave In Pictou
The Friggin Loon —
Authority: 154
Geez, Pictou in Novia Scotia is vying for the Nanny State of the year award. Two senior cits who waved at a little boy on a bike were accused of being child abductors. The couple, Patsy and Gerald McCara were on the way to do some grocery shopping when they saw a little boy on a bike and Mr McCara gave him a wave. ...1 day ago -
What Is Conservative About The Defense Of Marriage Act?
Founding Bloggers —
Authority: 603
We would like to pose a friendly question to our conservative friends, Tea Party friends, and Republican friends (none mutually exclusive). What is conservative about the Defense of Marriage Act? Let’s frame the question this way; One of the most significant undercurrents in the Tea Party movement is the desire to ...2 days ago -
From The Geniuses Behind Net Censorship Comes “The Panic Button”
The Inquisitr Entertainment —
Authority: 737
Some of the strongest advocates for internet censorship in Australia are now pushing a new idea to save kiddies from the dangers that apparently lurk behind every website: a “panic button.” According to Fairfax Media , the panic button “would be a recognizable icon that children can relate to (such as a ...2 days ago -
Court Rules: Private Property Can Be Confiscated...And Given to Someone Else!
Vital Signs —
Authority: 146
This is a most unhealthy precedent. Government just keeps getting bigger, more controlling and more contemptuous of niggling things like a citizens Constitutional rights. And note -- in this case, the government is taking the rights (and property) of certain citizens and giving them to other private citizens! Heres ...3 days ago -
Defining Conservatism…Poorly
Voting While Intoxicated —
Authority: 134
The GOP has defined conservatism in ten easy steps. Is it conservatism? Is it what the GOP actually practices? This situation calls for some fisking. (1) Smaller government, smaller national debt, lower deficits and lower taxes by opposing bills like Obama’s “stimulus” bill. The GOP clearly does not care ...3 days ago -
A parable about debt
The Ridgewood Blog —
Authority: 443
November 20, 2009 A parable about debt David Jeffers http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2009/11/a_parable_about_debt.html Imagine your child going off to college and you give him or her a credit card with an unlimited credit limit. Each month the bill comes in and each month your little high-roller is spending as ...3 days ago -
HOW MUCH MORE STUPID CAN THEY GET HERE? THIS MUCH.
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Authority: 453
More Law and Disorder. Couldn’t resist this article which will be in tomorrow’s Daily Mail. Now ya wanna talk about a system with NO justice in it. Here’s a winner for ya. Or maybe Loser is the better word. Justice my ass. Take a look at this. Thugs jailed for nine months for breaking man’s jaw are ...4 days ago -
BrewDog’s Nanny State: Beer of the Week
Gut Instinct —
Authority: 118
Ooh, I look so ominous! I have a shadow! Lord, it’s that time again, that time when I tell you about my favorite new beer. This week I turn my attention to Scotland’s stellar BrewDog, a brewery of severe distinction and innovation. Their Zephyr, a double IPA aged in whiskey barrels with strawberries, is one of ...4 days ago -
LAW AND DISORDER
KICKIN' AND SCREAMIN'........... —
Authority: 453
While it isn’t a scientific poll by any means, 93% of ppl taking the on line poll think this is totally stupid. Bizarre. Wrong. But hey … they’re only The Public whose job it is to pay taxes that fund the authorities that shit all over The Public! Let me give you one example of just how far stupid can be ...4 days ago -
Stowers Food Raid Update- Seized Food To Be Returned
John Jacob H's RKBA Commentary —
Authority: 117
Of all the sinister intrustions and usurpations of Government over the past few decades, the War On Food must rank as among the most bizarre. Included below are updates for the Stowers Family Saga which began almost exactly a year ago and some other background and explanatory links.All posts can be found in the [...]4 days ago -
What really happened in Starkville?
Jacob Grier —
Authority: 498
Last week I briefly commented on a study of heart attack (AMI) rates in Starkville, MS that found a 27% reduction in the AMI rate in the three years following the imposition of a smoking ban. Though I was initially dismissive, I decided to email the authors, Dr. Robert McMillen and Dr. Robert Collins, to ask for a ...4 days ago -
Report: Smoke While Using a Mac and They Wont Fix It When It Breaks
Runnin' Scared —
Authority: 733
And you thought Mayor Bloomberg was tough on smokers: Consumerist reports authorized Apple repair specialists have voided warranties on Mac laptops in need of repair because of evidence of ...5 days ago -
More Albany Special Sessions! Deficit Cuts (Or At Least More Nanny Laws) This Time for Sure!
Runnin' Scared —
Authority: 733
The first round of special sessions of the Albany legislature didnt produce much; the second produced Leandras Law but none of the budget-cutting that was allegedly the reason for the sess...5 days ago -
I Wonder How Many of These Health Professionals Advising Women
The Coalition Of The Swilling —
Authority: 142
…to “just do what you’ve always done” in the face of the government breast/cervical cancer panels’ new ~ and hotly disputed ~ guidelines advocate for Obamacare? Especially since most insurance companies only pay for what the GOVERNMENT recommendations are? Anything over that and you’re on your own, ...5 days ago
