Below is a 13-minute video of Karen Lewis delivering the keynote speech at the Illinois Labor History Society’s “Salute to Labor’s Historic Heroes from the History Makers of Today” event on December 2, 2012. The event was hosted by the … Continue reading
I think the Left has a formula that goes something like this: First exploit people’s natural tendency to envy those who have more than they do, kindle that envy into anger at straw men targets, keep them distracted from what … Continue reading
What is “fair?” The dictionary defines “fair” as “In accordance with rules or standards; legitimate, just or appropriate under the circumstances.” That’s not a helpful definition, in my view, because it leaves too much room for everyone’s subjective notions of … Continue reading
The irreconcilable difference between the Classical Liberalism of the Tea Party movement [Don’t Tread on Me] and the Progressivism of the Occupy Movement [Tread On Us All]. Based on Richard A. Epstein’s new book from Broadside, this video outlines the … Continue reading
The book description at Amazon begins: “Jeffrey D. Sachs has been at the forefront of international economic problem solving. But Sachs turns his attention back home in The Price of Civilization, a book that is essential reading for every American. … Continue reading
If the words in the graphic are hard to read, here is what Elizabeth Warren said: “There is nobody in this country who got rich on his own — nobody! You built a factory out there? Good for you. But … Continue reading
“Yawn. It that it? Is that all you got left? Another freaking tax on rich people? Do you have any idea just how pathetic you’ve become? This sort of crap won’t even motivate your base any more.” — Bill Quick, Daily Pundit, in response … Continue reading