American Madness

Intelligent Criticism in the Service of a Better Nation

I’m flummoxed, can anyone explain this to me!

I am sure that almost no one is terribly concerned with how ultra orthodox Jews view the preparation of leafy vegetables.  A friend of mine’s daughter was told by a super orthodox Rabbi that if she served a lettuce without taking it apart and examining every part of the leaf for tiny bugs, eating it [...]

Have a Wonderful Summer Children!

In an essay of no more than 500 words discuss two of the following:
a.  Is Barak Obama really a Democrat?  In your essay, discuss foreign affairs, economics, equality of opportunity, progressive taxation, immigration reform, and social equality.
b.  Should the United States continue its support of the State of Israel?  In your essay discuss democracy, the [...]

Palestinian “Humanitarian” Organizers Induce Predictable Response

And the world falls into line just as their cynical behavior called for.
The humanitarian aid flotilla, while attempting to “bring aid” to the poor Palestinians in Gaza, engaged in live fire action with the Israeli military. Early reports are saying at least 10 people were killed.
According to the NY Times, some of the activists opened [...]

Food Labels for Morons

Cross posted at Mostly Movies.
File this one under “More Unnecessary Government Regulation”:
According to a New York Times article, the American Academy of Pediatrics is urging the FDA to require labels on foods that are choking hazards for small children.
I realize that I’m going to come across looking like I’m not interested in protecting kids because [...]

Telling you so…

We’re within a few months of the U.S. economy reeling back into recession/depression because all the current great feeling has been driven by a government debt-fueled reflation. Prepare for the worst.

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