Rational Nation USA

by: Les Carpenter Rational Nation USA Liberty -vs- Tyranny Reuters I used to proudly call myself an independent conservative. Back when conservatives actually offered a cohesive, rational, and defensible national agenda directed at making America better. Somehow, don't ask me how the Republican party has managed to cause many intelligent and capable individuals who supported conservatism and the Republican party to look for other alternatives. Sadly it appears the party "brass" is either 1) incapable of, or 2) unwilling to recognize what it needs to change within the party to bring the many who have left it, as well as the conservative movement back to the fold. Federal Appeals Court Judge Richard Posner, a Reagan appointee has described how the current Republican party has in fact made him less conservative. NPR - Judge Richard Posner, a conservative on the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago, has long been one of the nation's most respected ...

by: Le Carpenter Rational Nation USA Liberty -vs- Tyranny The voice of the irrational left? h/t: Weasel Zippers

by: Les Carpenter Rational Nation USA Liberty -vs- Tyranny The face of Fundamental Christian Bigotry! The face of a strong diverse America! Mrs. Rational and I took our dynamo back home to Mom and Dad yesterday as he will be going with them to Myrtle Beach Friday for two weeks. Yes, he is one lucky, and very appreciative dynamo. His family is hard working and as a result he is able to enjoy some of the fruits of their labor. With continued perseverance, and maybe a bit of luck this dynamo will be as educated and forward thinking as his supportive family. Coming home for a day before heading south to the casinos I could not resit the temptation to visit the ever present Memeorandum and catch up just a bit on current events. During my diligent review of the "news" on Memeorandum I could not help but notice the still present bigotry and racism that apparently continues to exists in the dark pockets of Christian fundamentalism. Perhaps it is but a few who suppor...

by: Les Carpenter Rational Nation USA Liberty -vs- Tyranny It is so very easy to forget the price paid by many in 1776 so future generations of Americans could be free. Free to live their lives so as to further their own well being and that of their family. Free to pursue their own happiness, and through their efforts make the society in which they live a more productive and prosperous one. The following was forwarded to me without reference and therefore I am unable to ascribe proper credit as to the source. I did find it worth reflecting on and as a reminder this nation must continue to be vigilant in guarding its freedom and liberties. Lest we find ourselves under the yoke of the government we freely elected to insure our liberties and freedom. Here is a part of history everyone should know about. We need to more fully appreciate the great leaders who did so much to give us our Declaration of Independence at a great peril to themselves and their families. We need to do all...