Essay
From Matthew Continetti’s review of The Founders’ Key: The Divine and Natural Connection Between the Declaration and the Constitution and What We Risk by Losing It, by Larry P. Arnn: An observer of contemporary American politics would assume that we have rights to just about everything—not only to those freedoms mentioned specifically in the Declaration,…
Once again, the headline is that Rhode Island’s unemployment rate fell another tenth of a percent, to 10.7%. And at least it’s true, this month, that employment went up instead of down. (The past few drops in the unemployment rate were a result of people giving up their job searches, so they weren’t counted in…
Let’s lighten things up a bit…. The best part is they are totally believable as a couple and family, in all their dorkiness. Well done.
I posted about the new Obama poster that was an impressionistic version of the U.S. flag wherein the “O” replaced the field of stars and there were a few artsy-ish type stripes. You know the one. Well, apparently the left got their spin machine going and found an example from 150+ years ago to try…
Issuing bonds to harm the housing market; disavowing movies in Pakistan and tearing down banners in Cranston; the Constitution as ours to protect; the quick failure of QE3; and Catholic social teaching as the bridge for the conservative-libertarian divide. Continue reading on the Ocean State Current…
Brought to you by the Obama for is America campaign: “After he was elected, Mr. Obama allowed himself to believe in his own legend, cheered on by the hundreds of thousands of adoring supporters who thronged his inauguration, by the sheer magnificence of the swearing-in of an African-American president. It was as though he concluded…
Last week I called it “refreshing” when the news came out that Providence was looking to convert 9 public schools to public/charter hybrids. Some were understandably skeptical, but, as I responded, I was encouraged because the idea “indicates a change in mindset, even if a little bit, from the same ol’/same ol’.” Education maven Julia…
The House of Representatives–on a bi-partisan voice vote–passed the “Buffet Rule Act”, which allows anyone to voluntarily pay more in taxes. Under the legislation, which would still need Senate approval, taxpayers could check a box on their taxes and send in a check for more than they owe to the IRS. “If Warren Buffett and…
Why freedom demands father-daughter dances; the U.S., less free; PolitiFact gets a Half Fair rating for its Doherty correction; and the mainstream media cashes in some of its few remaining credibility chips for the presidential incumbent. Continue reading on the Ocean State Current…
Isn’t it so much fun when you get deep into campaign season and the mud is flying everywhere. Usually, the closer you get to election day, the muddier it gets. It seems we’re seeing all the usual stuff flying around. Now we’re hearing about a poll where David Cicilline has magically made a 26 point…