So now what?
If you believe the mainstream media, the world is ending. If you believe the Wall Street Analysts (who, remember, stand to benefit from the bailout), we ignorant voters have poisoned our representatives minds and are causing a financial meltdown. If you believe the Messiah, then you believe that somehow raising FDIC account limits [...]
Much to my surprise and excitement, the United States Congress voted today to defeat the $700 billion bailout plan proposed by Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson. Just last night, I was trying to describe the scope of this proposal to my 10-year old, and this is the best I could come up with: put $1 million [...]
A Conservative look at the Sunday editorial page:
There are several pieces today from, among others, Susan Estrich, that decry China’s use of media control during these olympics. Of course, there is a lot of talk about Yang Peiyi, the little 7-year-old with the crooked teeth hidden from public view for the good of the State. [...]
A quick look at today’s top headlines…
“Bush signs housing bill to provide mortgage relief”
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080730/ap_on_go_pr_wh/housing_bill
In the name of improving “confidence and stability in markets,” President Bush has signed the mortgage relief bill. As a true conservative, I find this completely unacceptable and feel a little betrayed by my President. This bill was “intended to keep more [...]