Rational Nation USA

by: Les Carpenter Rational Nation USA Birthplace of Independent Conservatism Representative Anthony Weiner (D-NY) sarcastically ranting on the floor of the House over the very rational move to defund NPR. . Of course the government never should have gotten into the business of funding news outlets in the first place. Period. Via: Memeorandum

by: Ls Carpenter Rational Nation USA Birthplace of Independent Conservatism Drink up. It's Saint Patty's Day America. We can deal with the hangover tomorrow. Or not??? h/t: Bankrupting America

by: Les Carpenter Rational Nation USA Birthplace of Independent Conservatism Traveling the rut filled highway known as Progressive Blogistan one comes across the occasional progressive that displays at least a rational outlook on issues. They seem to closely mirror the "classical liberals" of an era apparently long forgotten. Sadly they are too few and far between. Like the Neo Con Right, the most rabid of Progressive Blogistan {and in the congress} seem only capable of viewing issues from a limited and mostly flawed ideological viewpoint. It's a shame really because there are a lot of good idea's floating around that get lost in the vitriol coming from the most vocal among the extremes. Watching the country vacillate between the Democrats and the Republicans, presumably to effect some sort of balancing act is fabulously interesting. And as we perpetually move from one election cycle to the next watching early polling data provides valuable insights for those...

by: Les Carpenter Rational Nation USA Birthplace of Independent Conservatism It is indeed interesting to behold the apparent fear the rabid progressive left holds for the conservative, or for that matter any rational views that oppose their own agenda. My visitation to rabid progressive Blogistan has apparently resulted in actions to censor that which I respectfully and honestly post as comment on certain blog sites. It is becoming increasingly obvious that the rabid fascist progressives will stop short of nothing to stifle opposing views. Very reminiscent of Fascist Italy, Nazi Germany, the USSR, The People Republic of China, and so many more. Should these people ever come to power freedom and liberty will be only a dim memory. Now for the example: The beginning of the sad situation: Octopus said... Rational Nation - “While all the progressives have been busy obsessing over Mr. Beck's entertainment side show serious conservatives and Libertarians have put Mr. Beck ...