Daily Archive: February 7, 2012

Feb 07

Someone Please Tell Me Why This Is a Bad Thing?

Ed O’Keefe, writing for the Washington Post, points out that Congressional Republicans are focused on trimming the pay and benefits of some (emphasis on some) Federal workers. According to O’Keefe, legislation proposed by Republicans would require Federal workers to contribute more to their pension. Someone please tell me, how is this a bad thing? Personally, …

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Feb 07

Just How Out of Touch With the Middle-Class Are Democrats?

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You’ll recall a couple of weeks ago in the Friday Five, I brought up a piece about a designer fashion line being marketed to fund President Barack Obama’s reelection campaign. I felt the irony was rather obvious–Democrats demonize Republicans for being “out of  touch” with the working class, yet they are the ones funding their …

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Feb 07

9th Circuit Overturns California Gay Marriage Ban

I’m one of those rare conservatives who supports marriage equality. I applaud the 9th Circuit’s decision today. In rendering this decision, they have made at least part of this country a more just and equitable place. However, I fear the backlash from those in my my own Party. Inevitably this will be part of the …

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