Government “out of control”. This is one more problem that “reducing the size of government” helps minimize. Oh, and by the way, don’t look in the NYTs for this story… ========== Federal and state prosecutors have built a sorry record since the fall of Enron created a political incentive to pursue white-collar defendants, whether or not they’ve committed crimes. In the latest... Read more
Archive for the ‘American Thought’ Category
“Spitzer’s Latest Loss”, or “How Does a Guy Get His Reputation Back?”
August 2 | Posted by mrossol | American Thought, Liberal Press, Politically correct, The LeftFouad Ajami: Barack Obama the Pessimist – WSJ.com
August 1 | Posted by mrossol | American Thought, ObamaA narcissist and a pessimist.. ==== By FOUAD AJAMI In one of the illuminating, unscripted moments of the 2008 presidential campaign, Barack Obama said—much to the dismay of his core constituency—that the Reagan presidency had been “transformational” in a way that Bill Clinton’s hadn’t. Needless to say, Mr. Obama aspired to a transformational presidency of his own. He had risen against the background of... Read more
Cold-Water Swimming in Alaska – WSJ.com
July 31 | Posted by mrossol | American Thought, Environment, Health Tags: LifeWhat an article!! Talk about the title of my blog… Great! ============= By BILL STREEVER Craig George An Iñupiat hunter once told me the secret of survival in the Arctic Ocean. “Stay in the boat,” he said. “Don’t go in the water.” But I plan to go in the water, to plunge in from the northernmost point in the United States, out near Point Barrow,... Read more
Kids Living in the City Are at Higher Risk for Allergies and Asthma
July 29 | Posted by mrossol | American Thought, HealthI’ve been saying this for years, but now you can believe it… Kids Living in the City Are at Higher Risk for Allergies and Asthma.
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China Says Aircraft Carrier Only for Research, Training
July 28 | Posted by mrossol | American Thought, Military Tags: China, Foreign PolicyResearch and training… ? Right. =============== BEIJING—China’s Defense Ministry said its first aircraft carrier would be used for “research, experiments and training” and would not affect its defensive naval strategy, in an apparent attempt to ease regional concerns that the vessel could be used to enforce Chinese territorial claims. Senior Col. Geng Yansheng, a Defense Ministry spokesman, also confirmed for the first time... Read more
