Monthly Archives: September 2015

Candidate and issue association game

Posted on September 9, 2015 by Designated2

Here is one of several “pick your candidate by issues” Websites that on the basis of your responses to questions they pose, purports to identify the candidate closest to your views. This particular site has 58 questions available but in … Continue reading →

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While going after Trump — GOPe does no dare to lift their own shirts

Posted on September 8, 2015 by Designated2

The “Seedy Underbelly” indeed Jonah Goldberg is an often smug Republican establishment pundit who characterizes himself as a conservative. In a recent column intended, I guess, primarily to attack the Donald Trump candidacy, Jonah seemed to get really carried away … Continue reading →

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Obama’s nuclear empowerment of Iran –Republican leadership could still scuttle it

Posted on September 8, 2015 by Designated2

If Republican leadership does not pursue the legislative maneuvers suggested here they deserve ignominy Appeals to Republican legislators to induce Boehner and McConnell to pursue these are key Readers should be aware that the Democrat vote tally in the Senate … Continue reading →

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This journalism prof probably teaches economics as well

Posted on September 8, 2015 by Designated2

Ben Wolfgang writing at the Washington Times has reported on President Obama’s focus of late to keep cozy with top executives of major newspapers. Obama visits with top newspaper executives raise questions about media fairness As part of the reportage … Continue reading →

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Why Democrats are Democrats — Don Feder

Posted on September 8, 2015 by Designated2

From Grasstops USA posted here in its entirety with permission: I’m a Democrat Because It’s Easier Than Thinking By Don Feder September 08, 2015 This has been a tough year for those who identify with the party of socialism, surrender … Continue reading →

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Out of bounds judges — and candidates

Posted on September 7, 2015 by Designated2

The judge, refused to authorize bail which is outrageous as the County Clerk’s  demeanor has been respectful and conscientious in pursuit of her legal case Same Judge Bunning ordered students who opposed homosexuality to be re-educated Kasich no conscientious objection … Continue reading →

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“$2 a day” claim in book about poverty in the U.S. not true

Posted on September 7, 2015 by Designated2

Pondering the plight of the poor in the USA on this Labor Day The book linked at right, analyzed in the link below,  “$2.00 a Day: Living on Almost Nothing in America” would not be worth commenting on except for … Continue reading →

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NY Times, candid about Fran

Posted on September 6, 2015 by Designated2

Others glad to see the Pope is on the same page about the USA. The N Y Times, in anticipation of his trip to the US this month, has provided perhaps the most candid portrait of Pope Francis we have … Continue reading →

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Clarice – Western Civilization’s Final Frontier

Posted on September 6, 2015 by Designated2

Are elements in Europe rising to the occasion of “Western Civilization’s Final Frontier”?  Wasn’t the idea to export civilization by example, oppose tyranny, and primarily be supportive of freedom and prosperity policies elsewhere, rather than be an open borders chump … Continue reading →

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A casual critique of the A-D and the QCT

Posted on September 5, 2015 by Designated2

A-D has no problem uncritically promulgating a warped view of society The QCT editorial board is simply a shill for the abortion industry, defending the most grotesque of practices. It has ever identified a prenatal homicide it would not justify … Continue reading →

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