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by: Les Carpenter Rational Nation USA Birthplace of Independent Conservatism Following  weeks of dithering on just what to do in response to Muammar al-Qaddafi's crackdown on Libyan rebels, President Obama appears to be gearing up for war . Now that the United Nation Security Council has passed a resolution giving the green light to the use of military force to protect Libyan civilians Obama apparently feels he has the cover he needs to respond militarily. Excerpts from FP : Several administration officials held a classified briefing for all senators on Thursday afternoon in the bowels of the Capitol building, leaving lawmakers convinced President Barack Obama is ready to attack Libya but wondering if it isn't too late to help the rebels there. Undersecretary of State for Political Affairs Bill Burns led the briefing and was accompanied by Alan Pino, National Intelligence Officer for the Near East, Gen. John Landry, National Intelligence Officer for Military Issues, N...

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 ...

by: Les Carpenter Rational Nation USA Birhplace of Independent Conservatism Al Franken, the comedian turned politician, is right about one thing. The internet ought to remain free. As in government keep your frigging regulatory hands off. Mr Franken, a strong advocate of Net Neutrality , which could potentially result in the governemnt, through regulation, insure a particular political or economic bias gets a greater amount of play is  no doubt angling to stifle conservative thought in favor of the progressive and supposedly enlightened thought of the day. Pick your flavor and size as it will soon change. Truth and consistency are concepts that conveniently escape the rabid progressive mindset. Similar to The Fairness Doctrine , implementation of Net Neutrality  {or re-implementation of The Fairness Doctrine } could very well result in limited or no access to thought that opposes that the ruling political class. In case ...

by Les Carpenter Rational Nation USA Birthplace of Independent Conservatism Since we are all travelers in this life here is a tune that captures the essence. Peter Paul and Mary Gorden Lightfoot And now the King I have my favorite. What's yours? Have a great week as you travel this life we all share as Americans!

by: Les Carpenter Rational Nation USA Birthplace of Independent Conservatism While visiting progressive Blogistan over the last two weeks the issue of racism was, as usual, a topic of discussion. Engaging in said debate {discussion} one particular, and irrational progressive determined that I would have been a slave holder back in the day when that abhorrent practice was the order of the day in some geographic regions. It seems that my response to the question of President Obama's citizenship, and his religious {spiritual} proclivity, was the foundation upon which this particular individual I am referring to based their judgement. Not wishing to engage in a flame war so to speak, I will not name the site or the individual to whom I am referring. My purpose is to present a personal example that in my opinion personifies the rabid progressive thought on the issue. RN USA 's Comment: I do not know Obama loves his country. I hope he does. If Obama loves his country so did...