The Longest Year
The year that ends tonight didnât begin a year a go tomorrow. Nor does it have a number.
2010
8 Things to Read in 2011
This week last year, I read The 5000 Year Leap. Good book. If you havenât read it, do so.
Despots Use Money to Buy Power
Politicians donât seek money. They seek power. They use money to acquire power.
Why Donât We Do Something Else?
Yes, I read that. And I saw that. And somebody told me about that, too.
Top 10 Stories of 2010
This is my opinion, and itâs not all about politics. Nor are they necessarily in any particular order.
Chains of a Different Master
Perhaps the most famous of all of Karl Marxâs writings was the clause âyou have nothing to lose but your chains.
Merry Christmas!
Christmas is the holiday about humility. The humility of the immortal and all powerful and all knowing stooping to become a mere human being.
How to Kill the Tea Party
If the Tea Partyâor ACORN or the Democratic National Committee or anyone or anything else, for that matterâstays in a perpetual state of heightened negative emotions nothing positive gets accomplished.
Apologies to Seth Godin and His Readers
I tried to manually trackback to Seth Godinâs post on TV from this post.
Not So Fast, Seth
I am a big fan of Seth Godinâs thinking. He clearly understands that people are rejecting steep hierarchies where an oligarchy makes all the decisions and the rest of us are expected to blindly follow instructions.
Special Thanks to American Majority
American Majority Action deserves a huge dose of the credit for Ed Martinâs tight race for Missouriâs 3rd district in 2010.
3 reasons why young voters might make a right turn (and how we missed an opportunity with them)
How many new voters has the tea party movement created? Thereâs reason to hope that first time voters will begin shifting to the right in 2010.
Thank You!
Hennessyâs View is now 255 on Wikioâs Political Blog rankings. I know thatâs nothing compared to Gateway Pundit.
Sometimes a Morris is Just a Morris
Dana Loesch invited Dick Morris onto her radio show today. Dana expected to discuss START with Mr.
Generational Change
A man lost in thought is liable to say anything. Anything at all.
Get Good Candidates. Start Now.
Conservatives (tea party, et al) and Republicans better learn to get along. Quickly.
All-American Alternative to Leftist Omaha Steaks
Jim Hoft of Gateway Pundit exposed Omaha Steakâs leftism yesterday. Omaha pulled its ads from Glenn Beck for ideological reasons.
A Remarkable Discussion
If youâve never heard of The Discussion Club, listen up. Since 1955, The Discussion Club has brought to St.
Are We the Last Americans?
Sometimes nightmares end well. Sometimes they donât. Salon carries a depressing story for the lower 48 of North America.
The Tea Partyâs Real Purpose Is . . .
We talk about liberty, limited government, freedom, Constitutional principles, and the like. Those are all relevant to the purposes of the conservative grassroots movement.
2 Ways to Make Christmas Season Happier
Is it better to give or to receive? Before you answer, letâs look at some of the science behind giving.
Manâs Waning Days?
Itâs easy to wonder whether humanity has simply grown weary of life.
Our Disordered Society
Drudgeâs headlines about Black Friday 2010 raise disturbing questions about Americaâs purpose as a nation.
Whatâs Left?
Exit polling tells the story. About 60 percent of voters agree with the tea party core principles of government constrained by a constitution and government transparency.
Ideas Have ConsequencesâEven Stupid Ones
When Barack Obama became president in January 2009, he began a campaign to weaken America.
The Courage of Roy Blunt
When you vote for a candidate for high office, sometimes you do so with fingers crossed.
Election Night
Election Night. Already know that Christine OâDonnell lost. Not surprised. Rubio won going away.
Shady City Votes and Ego-Trip Riders
Three precincts in the city of St. Louis delivered 3,800 votes for Carnahan in the last hour of counting.
614 Days
Six hundred fourteen days from the first Tea Parties to Election Day. Thatâs 307 days in 2009 and 307 in 2010.
Tea Party to Congress: Pack Up, Get Out
The clock is ticking on dozens of Democrat congressional careers. And a band of activists in Missouri are helping the losers move.
How to Make an Election Day Plan
âWinning isnât everythingâitâs the only thing.â – Bud Wilkinson Think you can vote without a plan?
Do You Hear The People Sing?
[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1iBjVlg6lw&w;=480&h;=385] It’s been almost two years since we met. At the time, I had no idea where this was going.
What If They Turned Off The Traffic Lights?
A town in England has reduced traffic congestion, pollution, and accidents. One year after the experiment began, the townspeople gushed over the change in the people and the way they drive.
Human Decay in the Age of Obama
In 47BC, Julius Caesar assumed dictatorial power in Rome. He instituted âreformsâ that transformed the Republic into the Empire.
The Candidate Who Doesnât Want You to Know Her
Political candidates want to meet everyone. âIf people would just meet me,â they say, âtheyâll realize Iâm a regular .
Big Journalismâs Big News
It seems impossible that nearly nineteen months have passed since I met Dana Loesch for the first time.
Victory Center PackedâBut More Help Needed
Tonight at Victory Center, the phones were packed with volunteers, and it made a difference.
Drowning Beauty
Someday Iâll write more â much more â on this. But itâs important to remember whatâs at stake in America, in the world, this election: beauty.
Irrational History
Symbols can change history. Sort of. I was on patrol on the USS John C.
Let Some Things Go; Fight For Others
Hereâs a passage from a fine roman a clef: [I]f the worst were to happen and a local armed militia were to descend on me and drive me out as a Jewish alien, their offense mainly would be against the Jew, not against the landowner.
A Different World
While weâve been building the tea party, the world has changed. Our world has changed.
The Power and the Glory
_**“For over a thousand years Roman conquerors returning from the wars enjoyed the honor of triumph, a tumultuous parade.
The Debateâs End
Thirty minutes after the debateâs official end, pods of people remained in the Arnold Rec Center Sunday night: a circle in the vestibule, a half-moon in the center aisle, two or three amorphous clumps up front, the one I belonged to, and the loud groups around Ed Martin.
Who Has the Fear?
For 100 years in America, government, business, and the education establishment built schools and laws about education.
Want to End the Obama Era?
Share this. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_YXqf_6ug54&hl;=en]
Generation Conflicted
In the tech world, I meet a lot of brilliant, ambitious, hardworking entrepreneurs.
Is Glenn Beck Helping?
For (at least) the past two nights, Glenn Beckâs program has been spell-bindingly depressing and eye-gougingly infuriating.
Afraid to Live
Leftist philosophies lead to despotism. Despotism appeals to some people because: They donât have to think.
A Magical Moment
On November 5, 1980, ABC News Nightline was devoted to the aftermath of the election.
Thatâs One Awesome Frigginâ Photograph
The venerable Jim Hoft (aka, Gateway Pundit) snapped this shot of the new sign at St.
Why You Should Come to St. Louis If You Canât Drive to the Beach
Yes, there are three major Tea Party events on 9-12: Washington, Sacramento, and St.
Innocent Until Proven Conservative
Within hours of reports of a firebombing at Rep. Russ Carnahanâs (D-MO) campaign finance office last Tuesday, St.
3 Signs of Economic Disaster
Each day, more economists jump onto the Double-Dip bandwagon. Signs abound that the natural economic recovery that would normally follow a deep recession wonât happen.
Barney Frank Comes Home to the Facts
Barney Frank Comes Home to the Facts. Remarkable. Is this is a true change in heart, a real wising-up, of one of Congress’s biggest Fannie and Freddie supporters?
A View From the Back
I approached the Rennick Park Pavilion with a heavy heart for three reasons.
Falling Down Again
One of the most popular and most talked about movies of 1993 was Falling Down, starring Michael Douglas, Barbara Hershey, and Robert Duval.
2/3 Think Worst Is Yet to Come for USA
The Wall Street Journal headline is grim: Grim Voter Mood Turns Grimmer # Underpinning the gloom: Nearly two-thirds of Americans believe the economy has yet to hit bottom, a sharply higher percentage than the 53% who felt that way in January.
How Much Damage Can They Do in 84 Days? *UPDATE*
A lot. Today, Congress gave failing states and cities $26 billion in Chinese loans.
Healthcare Freedom Pledge
Ed Martinâs launched the HealthcareFreedomPledge.com site. Here you can find candidates who committed to protecting your right to choose your own healthcare options.
Nightmarish Carnival of Democrat Mayhem Continues
Congressional Democrats plan to hold a special session in August to pass yet another $26 billion bailout for states.
Live Your Why
As we approach the anniversary of Martin Luther Kingâs âI have a dreamâ speech, it seems we should both honor Rev.
3 Events Coming Up
I am very honored by the invitations I get to speak to various clubs and organizations around Greater St.
Fed: Other Shoe About to Drop
The only two people in the world who believe the economy is healthy and vibrant are Barack Obama and Joe Biden.
The Return of Marcos
No,not Marie Antoinette. Too clichĂ©d and too . . . ancient. Rather, Michelle Obamaâs opulent life rekindles fond memories of Imelda Marcos.
3rd Time, No Regrets
On September 12, we make our third trip to the Arch Steps to rally our spirits and inform our neighbors.
On to November
The primaries are over. I honestly believe that in the St. Louis area, the rightward-most, viable candidate won each of the key votes.
Priceless! Boy Scouts Boo Bo
I guess this is the Boy Scout Jamboree. Itâs too wonderful to research.
Take Your Bill and Shove It, Mr. President
Missouri voters roundly rejected ObamaCare, all of its works, and all of its empty promises.
Beyond The Dip
I received a couple of phone calls this morning. Maybe because of the primary election in Missouri.
4 Questions You Must Answer Right Now
On Tuesday, Missouri becomes the first state in the union to vote on ObamaCare.
Quick! What do 1994 and 2010 have in common?
Besides . . . lots? In 1994, Dan Rostenkowski, then Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, was convicted of felony fraud charges.
BJCâs Overlord
Steven Lipstein is president of BJC Hospitals. He is part of well-funded, national campaign to deny Missourians the right to NOT purchase something they donât want.
Are You Ready to Tea Party?????????
The weekend of September 12, 2010, will be The St. Louis Tea Party Weekend.
Shark-Jumping Anderson Cooper Style
Just before her beatification, Shirley Sherrod jumped the shark. On Thursday, CNNâs Anderson Cooper let the embattled former USDA director talk for an hour.
No Content Found
Have you noticed few people call Barack Obama âThe Oneâ anymore? âThe Golferâ or âThe Vacationerâ is more like it.
Who Wronged Shirley Sherrod?
To no oneâs surprise, leftist idiots and hate-mongers like David Frum, Keith Olbermann, and the staff of CNN point their crooked, hostile fingers toward Andrew Breitbart as the cause of Shirley Sherrodâs pain.
Innocent Victims
When the NAACPâs Ben Jealous fired a reckless volley at the Tea Party, he missed his marked and struck an innocent woman.
I know where youâll be on July 24
Youâll be in Grove Park in Grafton, Illinois, for: ALTON IL. T.E.A PARTY FIRST ANNIVERSARY
The Tea Party Is Intolerant . . . of Racism
Between a touch of the flu and the flurry of activity over this very issue, I missed the best, most direct breakdown of Ben Jealous’s misguided and hypocritical attack on the Tea Party.
I Just Joined Conservative TV Online. Will You?
For the past seventeen months, Alex Rife has covered the conservative movement with the highest quality video available.
Why We Took a Stand Against the NAACP
Sometimes it is personal. Beginning with a simple blog post in February 2009, the St.
Holy Crap! Govât Shuts Down 73k Blogs
Claim is itâs a law enforcement issue. But under the Obama Regime, anything seems possible.
Fighting Back Against NAACP Defamation
The NAACP has decided that itâs worth time to call 20 million American patriots âracistsâ for advancing liberty and economic opportunity.
Bi-Partisan Consensus: Weâre Screwed
What if: In January, a new Republican Congress is sworn in. First up on the agenda?
Democrats Plan to Punish Voters
Democrats are planning to punish the American people with draconian, destructive legislation during the lame duck session following Novemberâs election, according the Wall Street Journal.
How We've Made a Difference
When you give over most of your private time to a cause, you need some feedback.
A lovely trip down memory lane
1980 # [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PsDe-8cOSYY&hl;=en] Reagan didnât transform America. You did. All Reagan supplied was the blueprint, the story that brought economics and history to life.
Please Forgive Late Comment Approvals
I have had very limited internet access since July 2. I just approved a batch.
Latest Missouri US Senate Race Poll
Rasmussen Report has the latest numbers from the Missouri Senate race. The poll does not include any mention of Republican candidate Chuck Purgason.
Why We Have Hearings
Elena Kagan reminds me of Norm Petersonâs (Cheers) meltdown in front the brewery president just before he landed his dream job as a beer taster.
A Night at the Ball Park
Sometimes things just happen. As Jim Durbin points out, last nightâs St. Louis Tea Party Night at the Ball Game was a total fluke.
How to Achieve
When a familyâs children are small, the family has such unity of purpose.
The Real Tea Party on Kudlow
Thanks, again, to Larry Kudlow for asking me to talk about tea party things on Friday, June 25.
How to Answer Chavez
Communist dictator Hugo Chavez has has stolen eleven oil rigs owned by the American company Helmerich and Payne.
Obama Insults Americans . . . Again
An arrogant and distracted Barack Obama appeared at a press conference for the G20 Summit today.
Donât Blink (youâll miss the recovery)
The stock market reacted mildly to some devastating economic news today.
How to Avoid Overconfidence
Do you worry that conservative grassroots might get overconfident and blow our chance to stop the advance of socialism in America?
849 Reasons Youâll Never Succeed
View Full Album Major General Stephen Layfield, the reviewing officer at the Navyâs June 11 Boot Camp Graduation, introduced my son, AT Jack Hennessy, and 848 of Jackâs fellow sailors to America’s enemies.
Top Reason to Read Playboy
The Tea Party phenomenon has been with us for almost a year and a half already.
The Washington Oil Leak
You would think that the basement of the White House was gushing 60,000 barrels of oil a day, wouldnât you?
Thursday Night Throwdown
ST. LOUIS TEA PARTY HOSTS A PARTY Register Here AT SKY MUSIC LOUNGE IN BALLWIN
Don't Feed the Democrats
[caption id=“attachment_10218” align=“alignleft” width=“260” caption=“Democrat Congressman attacks college student”] [/caption] In less than twenty-four hours, the left has demonstrated its incapacity for civilized living by physically assaulting a college student, then exclaiming the virtues of physical assaults on reporters.
7 Points on Tea Party Popularity Poll (times 2)
A Washington Post/ABC News poll shows a major shift in sentiment toward (against?
4 Steps to Launch Conservative Revolution
Thirty-two years ago this month, the modern conservative movement was born. The movement began with a local issue in a single state.
Disturbing: United Church of Christ Advancing Islam?
This is disturbing. A St. Louis area âChristianâ church, Parkway United Church of Christ, on N.
Ouch: Obama loses the Left: suddenly, it's cool to bash Barack
Supporting Obama now seen as . . . naive nostalgia. It is an irony of Obama’s presidency - which came into being because he was the unBush - that it shares some of the worst traits of his predecessor’s administration.
How to Explain the Uselessness of Teachersâ Unions
Americaâs coolest governor explains it all: [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ksLlAi3iIc&color1;=0xb1b1b1&color2;=0xd0d0d0&hl;=en_US&feature;=player_embedded&fs;=1&hl;=en]
How to Ignore Critics
This fantastic quote comes from Nasim Taleb (author of The Black Swan) via Timothy Ferriss (author of _The Four-Hour Work WeekI).
How to Solve Every Problem
A friend of mine explained an interesting theory to me the other day.
If Jo Ann Emersonâs a Conservative . . .
then Iâm a Hottentot. (by Bob McCarty ) Sheâs supporting Bob Caseyâs bill to take your money and give it to union fat cats.
The Dip
Seth Godin is one of my favorite writers, thinkers, marketers, and presenters. Everything he writes is worth your time reading.
One Great Way to Relieve Stress
A new poll shows Americanâs are stressed out. Almost half of Americans say theyâre under moderate to severe financial stress.
A Memorial Day Penance
I ran to Walgreenâs at lunch. I needed some medicationâmaybe for a cold?
What Are We For?
A few weeks back, the Christian Science Monitor asked me to write an op-ed.
Obamaâs Incompetence Leaves Americans At Risk
It took almost three years of Jimmy Carterâs dangerously naive worldview before the world rushed in.
Reason TV Destroys Hillary Clintonâs Tax Theories
Hillary Clinton opened her mouth this weekâthe same mouth that she insisted on opening during the campaign, resulting in our most corrupt and juvenile president ever.
Total Failure of Leadership *UPDATES*
Barack Obamaâs incompetent, confused, and contradictory handling of the Gulf oil spill reveals a man unfit for any position of authority.
4 Ways to Stop Democrat Sen. Bob Casey From Stealing Your Tax Money to Reimburse SEIU for Bribing Media Matters and Huffington Post
Dana Loesch and 24th State have revealed the ring of corruption that extends from St.
Taxpayers to Bailout SEIU?
Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) wants you to pay $165 billion to bail out organized crime unions.
Francis Howell Has a Sicko Teacher
Celeste is an eighteen-year-old student in the Francis Howell High School. Celesteâs fellow students and, apparently, a teacher named Debra Blessman are bullying and abusing the girl.
Is Obama Using SEIU to Terrorize Citizens?
Interesting. Mounting evidence suggests [the White House may have been complicit](If so, even Democrats in Congress would be forced to open impeachment investigations) in SEIUâs terrorism (as defined by U.
Grading my prediction for 2009
On December 28, 2008, I published my predictions for 2009. I should have graded myself in January, but I was still on hiatus from Hennessyâs View.
8,000 Dow? *UPDATE*
So says Yale economist Nouriel Roubini in an interview today on CNBC.
It Must Suck to be an Incumbent
Whether youâre the party darling or the federal office holder, 2010 is shaping up to be your last year in politics.
Poll: Tim Burns Can Take Murthaâs Seat
The final poll before Tuesdayâs special election to fill Jack Murthaâs unexpired seat in the U.
Epiphany
I canât tell you the date of our last sandlot football game. We didnât commemorate it or mark with a special ceremony.
Abortion and ObamaCare
In Tennessee and Arizona, insurance exchanges created under ObamaCare are barred from covering abortions.
Astonishing Science: Sun May Cause Global Warming
Unbelievable! Scientists have discovered that the huge, glowing fireball in the sky may affect Earthâs temperature.
Public Policy Polling
I realize that most people aren’t reading political insider blogs at 4:30 in the morning.
Choosing Battles
For the record, I do not apologize for focusing on the most important battles facing self-government since the American Revolution.
Facebook Exodus Planned for May 31: Will You Quit?
Facebook Exodus Planned for May 31: Will You Quit?. The delete-your-Facebook movement â scheduled for May 31 â has yet to attract too many pledges, but with anti-Facebook sentiment on the rise that could change in the near future.
Pimp My PlatoonâRight Now at McArthurâs in Chesterfield
H/T and stolen content from SpikeSTL: Say âThanksâ to some heroes in Afghanistan.
Geek out on this
Youâll be glad you did. https://video.ted.com/assets/player/swf/EmbedPlayer.swf This eighteen minute presentation synthesizes almost everything I believe about leadership and inspiration.
Ensuring Liberty Congressional Town Hall
Over at Ensuring Liberty, we held our first Congressional Virtual Town Hall on Tuesday, May 11.
Time is Running Out
Money Bomb for Tim Burns ends at 11:00 p.m. Central tonight! If you want the satisfaction of replacing pork-barreler and Marine-basher, John Murtha, with fiscal conservative Tim Burns, then contributing to the money bomb will help.
2 Paths to Focus
I had a small revelation yesterday: there are two paths to focus.
30 Minute Town Hall with Michele Bachmann is Tuesday Night
* Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-MN) Please join Ensuring Liberty tonight (Tuesday) at 8:00 EDT (7:00 Central, 5 Pacific) for a virtual townhall with Congresswoman Michele Bachmann to discuss the disasterous implications of the Dodd Financial Reform Bill.
How Happiness Makes You Better
Earlier, I wrote about a little trick for making your day a little happier than it otherwise would have been.
How to Be Happier
Happiness is a choice; anger is a tactic. Anger will have to wait for a future post.
Terrific: U.S. Pumping $$ into European Economic Abyss
Break out the Depression Glasses to toast the Obama Administrationâs latest foray into economic disaster.
A Great New Phase Unveiled at Post-Party Summit
Ned Ryun, President of American Majority, has opened a new chapter in Americaâs conservative grassroots movement.
Come to Kansas City This Weekend
The Cardinals are out of town. The day before Motherâs Day is always boring.
Ensuring Liberty: Virtual Town Hall with Rep. Michele Bachmann
House Conservative Rock Star, Michele Bachmann, will hold a virtual Town Hall on Tuesday, May 11, 2010, at 8 p.
Rep. Todd Akin: Putting Al-Qaeda Ahead of the CIA?
Hey, one of our favorite members of Congress, and a true gentleman, Todd Akin (R-MO), has made the front page of BigGovernment.
Truer Words Were Never Spoken
A truer leader never walked this land [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqAgmrSimx4&hl;=en_US&fs;=1&&hl;=en] In human relations, there is a fixed ratio between leaders and those they lead.
How to Win
Focus. There. That was easy, wasnât it? Focus. Of the thousands of possible activities and initiatives, choose one.
Want to see the signing of the Declaration of Independence?
Hereâs your chance. At the Farmington, MO, Centene Center on May 14 at 7:00 p.
Why We Must Evangelize Liberty
Earlier I linked to Glenn Reynoldsâs Examiner column about the hard work that lies ahead for Tea Partyers.
Graduation, Motherâs Day, Fatherâs Day . . .
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Glenn Harlan Reynolds: Tea Party movement likely to have unglamorous but effective future | Washington Examiner
Glenn Harlan Reynolds: Tea Party movement likely to have unglamorous but effective future | Washington Examiner.
Edward Whitacre Jr. Lies **Update: NYT Agrees**
No, General Motors did not pay back its debt to taxpayers. Edward Whitacre is a liar.
Debt Crisis: Greece, Portugal, Spain . . . ?
WSJ.com Alert: S&P downgrades Spain to ‘AA’ with a negative outlook, saying the country is likely to have an extended period of subdued economic growth.
Greece: Americaâs Future
As I waited to appear on Larry Kudlowâs show last Friday, I heard Larry announce over and over again that heâs sick of hearing about Greeceâs problems.
Jack Called Home
I heard from my son, Jack, tonight for the first time since he left for Navy boot camp on April 14.
How to Focus for Better Living
I once thought that focus meant you never got distracted. I was wrong.
Fair Winds and Following Seas, Son
I spent the afternoon with my oldest son, Jack. It was his last day as a civilian.
How to Rock Freedom
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgU7T2au2Wg&hl;=en_US&fs;=1&color1;=0x2b405b&color2;=0x6b8ab6&border;=1] Wow. A former Ambassador and candidate for Missouri State Auditor. And a Stones fan.
St. Louis County Votes
Tomorrow, Tuesday, April 6, is Election Day in St. Louis County. In some places, especially throughout South County, the only measure on the ballot is Proposition A: a sales tax increase.
How to Make a Happy Ending
**How to Make a Happy Ending ** We sat at a hi-top table for four at John D.
White House Unveils Unemployment Strategy
WASHINGTON, DC: The White House unveiled a new strategy to lower the nationâs unemployment rate, currently standing at 10 percent.
Obama Accepts Reidâs Apology
WASHINGTON, DC – Saying, âThe Senate relies on dingy-skinned white men, especially ones without a cracker dialect,â President Barack Obama accepted Senator Harry Reidâs (D-NV) apology for words Reid used in private in 2008.