Posts Under Liberty Category

The Fallacy of Marijuana Prohibition

The Fallacy of Marijuana Prohibition

It was just a matter of time before I addressed this issue of prohibition – specifically, the draconic marijuana laws we have in the USA. I’ve been a proponent of legalizing marijuana for decades.

It is what it is

It is what it is

It is what it is. I’m not sure things are more simply explained than that phrase.

WTF HAPPENED, Pt. THREE

WTF HAPPENED, Pt. THREE

WTF HAPPENED? (Part three in a never-ending series of rants) We used to be able to differentiate between the two primary parties (Republican – Democrat) and pick a candidate from one or the other party in an election, confident that person really represented our overall views and philosophies regarding the direction of our Republic. SO – WTF happened?!?

RANT: The Hypermilitarization of “Peace Officers”

RANT: The Hypermilitarization of “Peace Officers”

RANT: The Hypermilitarization of “Peace Officers” I started writing this article the other day and then dropped it because, after a slightly spirited discourse with one of my ‘friends’ on Facebook, I was told that I “go off” when I “see a cop” (whatever the hell that means).

David Crockett’s Hard Knock Wisdom…

David Crockett’s Hard Knock Wisdom…

Some of you may be familiar with this account from “The Life of Colonel David Crockett”, and some of you may not be. If you aren’t familiar with it, sit your butt down and give it a look-see. If you’re already familiar with it, pass it on to someone who needs to read it.

WTF HAPPENED?

WTF HAPPENED?

Here’s a passage from an old, out-of-print US Government textbook: “The traditional American philosophy teaches that government must be limited

Uprising…

Uprising…

I usually dig country and 70′s and 80′s rock, but I do like some modern stuff. I’m not a huge “pop” fan, so I don’t keep up on all the newer stuff coming out, but sometimes, friends expose me to some pretty good stuff… and this is one of those times.

Presidential Signals—A Contradiction in Terms

Presidential Signals—A Contradiction in Terms

You may or may not know about the Battle of Vienna in 1683. The army of the Ottoman Turks had held the city siege for two months when they finally began breaching its walls.

They’ve Gone Too Far… And Not Far Enough…

They’ve Gone Too Far… And Not Far Enough…

I’ve got something stirring in my heart and my head that I hope I can express effectively.I don’t do a good enough job in the communication department, so bear with me as I try to get it all sorted out…

Why 9/11 Was NOT An Inside Job

Why 9/11 Was NOT An Inside Job

People constantly ask, “Do you believe our government purposely executed 9/11? I hear, “How dare you say our government murdered all those people?”