Hennessy’s View of 2011
Here are the top Hennessy’s View posts of each month of 2012, scientifically selected by .
2011
Pork For Me But Not For Thee
Some St. Louis area conservatives cheered Roy Blunt’s (R-MO) elevation to the Number 5 leadership position in the Senate Republican caucus.
How the RCGA Is Ruining St. Louis and What Businesses Can Do About It
Everyone knows and accepts that government does stupid things. Sometimes it feels like people institute governments and delegate them certain powers just to give us something to complain about.
What Scrooge Teaches Millennials
_This is the fourth in a series. If you haven’t, please read part 1, part 2, and part 3.
How Government Growth Creates Scrooges
Scrooge’s nephew left the office and let in two men in the process.
A Merry Christmas After All
We know how the story ends. “What’s to-day!” cried Scrooge, calling downward to a boy in Sunday clothes, who perhaps had loitered in to look about him.
The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come
In the course of our lives, we sometimes lose our way. We wander off the good path.
The GOP is to Public Relations What Evel Knievel Was to Motorcycle Safety
I live in a very hilly area. Yet I’m still alive.
Christmas on Sunday
When I was a kid, I loved Christmas on Sundays. What I hated were the years before and after the Sunday Christmas.
The Two Key Roles in Social Media Activism *Update*
Have you ever studied human networks? I’m not talking about online social networks alone, but any kind of human network.
Where’s Bob Dole?
The middle of the road is fine until you have to get somewhere.
Get Off Your Duff and GoVote.com
You have a great new way to participate in the political life of America thanks to GoVote.
The extraordinary heart of a charity founder
Have you ever thought, “I need to do more for others?” I have.
Yahoo Email Users: Check Your Spam Filters
We just received this heads up from a friend: Just a quick note that Yahoo has apparently changed their “Spam” firewall rules.
What’s the Big Deal with the Establishment?
A friend of mine told me this story. He sat that there bragging about getting a tax cut for friends of his.
Call Me “Apologist”
The Washington Post’s headline writer made a common mistake on Sunday.
“men of good will” and other changes
Gloria in excelsis Deo. Et in terra pax hominibus bonae voluntatis.
Kansas: Point of No Return
Tuesday in Kansas, President Barack Obama revealed his contempt for liberty. He declared that human beings are incapable of running their own lives .
The GOP’s Predictable Plan to Destroy the Tea Party
Yes, the establishment wants you to go away. Are you going to obey?
And the Battle Rages
Sometimes the right path is the easy path. Then the alarm goes off, and we get up to face the world.
How the Establishment Wins
A few years ago, Malcolm Gladwell wrote an awesome article for The New Yorker: How David Beats Goliath.
Debunking the 11th Commandment
The Gipper didn’t always follow his own commandment. I’ve appreciated Newt Gingrich’s attitude during the 398 Republican Presidential debates.
Guess Who the Puritans Are?
Some center-right people take their ball and go home. Guess who?
Get Tea Party Calls--For Free!
I hear about it all the time. People are frustrated with me. With St.
7 Questions for Candidate Forums
The quality of the answers you get in life depend on the quality of the questions you ask.
What Do Post Dispatch Reporters and Penn State Have in Common?
Like the Penn State athletic department, most St. Louis news media covered up a sex crime in order to protect an organization they love.
How Weather in Thailand Could Change American Politics
Just over a decade ago, a little lightning in New Mexico upended the cell phone business.
Tonight is The After Party
Just a reminder. The Missouri Precinct Project (MOPP) will make a presentation about its mission and goals at the next
Want to Know What Real Change Looks Like?
Have you known anyone who turned his life around? I was in New York last week.
You Could Be Saving a Life
The daily news about Joplin has faded. The turmoil remains.
Why Can't the Establishment Fix America's Problems?
America has but one political party capable of winning races on a scale large enough to change government practices: the Republican Party.
What are the Perfect Ingredients of Great Book?
Writers are always looking for the perfect topic for a book. But there’s a problem.
Don't Let Occupy Wall Street Erase the Tea Party's Purpose
The Tea Party movement faces its greatest danger right now. The future of this country, therefore, straddles a sharp and angry line.
How Herman Cain Can Win
Do conservative politicians believe in America and in liberty? Or do they believe in their own grand plans?
Would you do me a favor this Saturday?
I try not to ask for much. Okay, maybe that’s not true, but I’m going to ask you a favor, anyway.
Top 5 Moves for Herman Cain Supporters Right Now
Herman Cain is riding a wave of popularity because of his upset win in the Florida straw poll on Saturday.
What Rick Perry Can Learn From Clark Griswold
In 2001, I loaded my three boys, ages 13, 10, and 8 at the time, into the car and headed to downtown St.
Who will feed the hungry, clothe the naked, tend the sick, visit the imprisoned . . . ?
The candidates blew the emotional turning point in Monday’s CNN/Tea Party debate. Blew it.
It’s All Your Fault
Straight up: We can’t tell you now where future After Parties will be.
AttackWatch Starring Pamela Anderson
Co-starring Barack Obama as Himself. I’m setting my DVR right now.
My Remarks to First After Party
_Note: Thanks to the flu, I missed the first After Party. Thanks to Ben Evans for reading this for me.
Why Did Jay Nixon Spit in Our Faces?
When Jay Nixon decided to ignore the voters, ignore the Missouri Constitution, and ignore the power of the legislature, he spit in our faces.
Why Is 9-15 the Perfect Day to Start The After Party?
Have you been watching the 9-11 anniversary programs? I have. They remind me of several things.
Will You Help Find the Lost?
You might have heard that Jefferson County Council was one of the happiest stories emerging from the 2010 election.
Why Did I Do an Internet Radio Program?
A couple of years ago, I stopped doing internet radio. I had several reasons for my decisions, and I stuck to them.
How You Can Wear Your Response to Jimmy Hoffa on Your Chest
And support the St. Louis Tea Party Coalition. Order the Tea Party S.
Wait, what year is this?
Dig this opening paragraph –> As the marathon for the presidency, 1980, begins to quicken, the American electorate is in a singularly sour and pessimistic mood.
Tea Party Leader Says Let’s “Take Out” Union Members
We got to keep an eye on the battle that we face: The war on Tea Partiers.
Who Killed the American Job Machine
Maureen Dowd’s having trouble slathering make-up on her favorite pigs these days. Her President—the man for whom she surrendered all pretense of intelligence, wisdom, and self-control—is flailing.
Who's Selling St. Louis?
Aerotropolis is a pretty obvious attempt to shift tax money into the pockets of Jefferson City favorites.
Don't Commit the 7 Deadly Sins of Movements
Maybe you scoffed at the headline. Maybe you didn’t see it. Maybe you’re in denial.
Missouri’s Crap Sandwich Servers
I have a question for State Senator Eric Schmitt: Who says that St.
11 Minutes of Exactly What We’re Talking About
Ed Martin spoke the the Tenth Amendment Center’s Nullification conference in Kansas City.
Who Would Call Out Maxine Waters? Martin Baker Would
Martin Baker, candidate for Missouri’s 1st Congressional District, lays it on the line, challenging Tea Party critics Maxine Waters and Frederica Wilson.
Peering Into the Future from the Past
Check this out: As far as the market drop and the comeback of the market, I’d just like to pass along the following information.
Do You Believe in Man-Made Liberty?
Maybe you’ll reconsider. Wallbuilders with Rick Green, Saturday, Aug. 27, First Baptist Church/Wentzville
Bad Times for Unions
Wisconsin # The boards at Democratic Underground crackled on June 12. It was just announced in Wisconsin that the unprecedented recall elections of Republicans will take place August 9.
5 Ways Warren Buffett Can Take Personal Responsibility and Stop Relying on Government to Solve His Problems
Warren Buffett makes the erroneous claim that he pays less in taxes than does his secretary.
MoveOnUp.org was never supposed to happen
This weekend, MoveOnUp.org held its first conference. The location was the Crowne Plaza Hotel at the airport.
Breitbart Cooks Lefties for Lunch at MoveOnUp.org's Luncheon
“I will die fighting this Democrat-Media Complex, and I will fight alongside you.
Guess Who’s Still Right 75 Years Later?
Dale Carnegie, of course. Published in 1936, Carnagie’s book, How to Make Friends and Influence People, remains one of the most important works in interpersonal human relations ever written.
So Much for the Experts
Rule by the cleverest brute dominated most of human history. Then came the bizarre notion – in Greece and Rome to degrees, but mostly in the USA – of rule by the governed.
Obama the Reckless
On Saturday, the United States suffered its highest human lost since the Afghanistan conflict began.
Did You See the Crisis Coming?
Can you guess the year? ** Scottish scientists cloned a sheep named Dolly ** President Clinton signed a bill barring federal funds for human cloning ** Bank robbers in Kevlar suits staged an epic gun battle with Los Angeles police ** The English Patient wins Best Picture Oscar ** Tony Blair becomes Prime Minister of England ** Timothy McVeigh convicted of pure evil ** Titanic bounced off the iceberg and hit the box office
What Do You Serve at a Downgrade Party?
Answer: Bondbonds. Sometimes the only option is humor. Maybe it’s time to laugh .
Are You Ready For The Next Wave?
Do you ever feel like Dan Blackford? Dan is an original Tea Party organizer.
What’s the One Thing Congress Should Push Right Now?
It’s not the Balanced Budget Amendment, though that’s a good second choice.
What Everybody Ought to Know About the Debt Deal
There’s hysteria on both sides. From Satan Sandwiches to “killing future generations,” you’d think Congress is voting on a bill to launch the US nuclear arsenal on Philadelphia, Detroit, Atlanta, and Los Angeles.
5 Things to Question About Debt Deal
Yes, the Tea Party movement influenced what went on in Washington. No, the Tea Party is not the winner.
Don't Make These Simple Mistakes About Debt
Our present crisis is the result of: ** Too much borrowing ** Too much spending ** Too much government control ** Too much taxing
Who Else Wants To Know About Aerotropolis?
Aerotropolis on Prezi With thanks to Show-Me Institute for their wonderful research.
At Last, Obama’s Ready to Borrow More Money from China
The headline on July 15 was knee-slapping funny: Obama says he’s “ready to move**” on debt ceiling.
Um, What’s Going On?
Look, folks, let’s remember who’s on whose side. Dana Loesch is a champion of liberty, the conservative grassroots, and everything else we stand for.
Let Me Apologize
In my response to Dan Riehl’s hit piece on Ed Martin, I wrote one more line than I should have.
Give Me 5 Minutes, And I’ll Give You a New Friend
I have to tell you about a man I know. He’s a good man whom I respect deeply.
What’s Your FICA Score?
Your FICO score is a number between 380 and 820 (or something like that) that banks use to determine your credit worthiness.
Money Problems? Borrow Your Kids’ Social Security Numbers
Why not? Kids have a clean slate when it comes to credit scores.
80 Percent of Americans Read This Blog Every Day
I’ll be honest with you: I’ve lied. Usually out of desperation. I’ve lied to those closest to me—those most willing to forgive the thing I lied about.
Gimme More Money or Granny Gets It!
Obama showed his breaking point today. The stress got to him. Today Obama threatened to stop Social Security payments if Congress doesn’t bend to his will on the debt ceiling.
Jefferson on Debt
With the debt ceiling negotiations closing in, it’s worth looking to Thomas Jefferson.
Rah Rah Roy Blunt
Roy Blunt has not given an inch in thebattle over the debt ceiling.
Hollow Holiday
July 4, 2011, felt hollow, like celebrating the birthday of someone deceased.
Thank You, Harvard
A Harvard study recently concluded that attending American Independence Day celebrations could turn kids into Republicans.
Meditate on This, Why Don’t You?
I was 18 and a college freshman. It was a Tuesday night in October.
Do You Follow Procedure?
The tram cars are tiny, metal containers. Passengers–six to a car–sit cramped on molded plastic seats.
Blame Machines
[caption id=“attachment_11015” align=“alignleft” width=“272” caption=“Obama blames this for unemployment”] [/caption] Even though they became ubiquitous when he was an undergrad,Obama just now discovered that ATMs reduce foot traffic in banks.
Join Americans for Prosperity and the K and N Patriots for a "Running on Empty" Rally
# Americans for Prosperity Foundation is stopping in O’Fallon on our Running On Empty Tour to give you a chance to send President Obama your gas bill and tell him to stop this runaway increase in gas prices.
Obama Makes It Worse
“It” could refer to anything. Anything at all. In this case, though, I’m referring to unemployment.
Bill Hennessy's Ebook Available Today
Please get it here in the format of your choice. New from Broadside Books' Voices of the Tea Party.
Ed Martin Talks to Lee Presser
This is an important conversation in an important race. Please watch. Ed talks about regulation, taxes, debt, Race to the Top, and more.
Name the One Tea Partier in the Race **CLARIFICATION**
I’ll save you some time: it’s Ed Martin. Please Consider I’ve met the former Missouri GOP head and former US Ambassador to Luxembourg a couple of times.
Stand With Israel
Dear friend, In the wake of President Obama’s reckless comments directed towards Israel, I have just added my name to Grassfire Nation’s “I Support Israel” petition, and I’m urging you to do the same.
Who’s Lucky?
There’s a “special” school in St. Louis County. Its seniors graduated on last Friday.
3 Reasons to Pre-Order “Weaving the Roots”
You’ll learn how to have a bigger impact through social media.
UMSL Killing American Males
David Brooks—the former conservative—skewered the University of Missouri St. Louis yesterday. Brooks wasn’t aware, and UMSL administrators don’t read.
UMSL: Communist Recruiting With Taxpayer Dollars
The University of Missouri St. Louis uses tax dollars to provide a recruiting station for the Communist Party USA—an organization whose purpose is to shred the United States Constitution.
One of America’s Finest Moments
Over 6,000 American and 10,000 allied warriors gave their lives as a result of Bin Laden’s evil.
Judy Ancel: Teacher of the Year
Judy Ancel is the University of Kansas City instructor responsible for teaching students to use violence, sabotage and intimidation as political tools.
It’s About Love
Trent and Jennifer Humphries—hated by all the right people—just brought to tears to 5,200 eyes.
One Question for Gail Hackett of UMKC
Gail Hackett, UMKC Provost, released a deceitful, false, and irresponsible defense of UMKC instructors who encouraged students to use violence, sabotage, and intimidation to their way.
Tucson
Almost pulled a muscle laughing in the ride from the Tucson airport to our hotel.
Billy left his home for Tucson Arizona
I am so proud to be bringing the Spirit of St. Louis to the great people of Tucson, Arizona, this weekend.
4 Updates on University of Missouri Story
Big news day in the advance of liberty in our battle against collectivists.
Tea Party Leader condones political violence: “It certainly has its place. It’s a tactic that should be used at the appropriate time. I believe in a violent overthrow . . . , and that freedom is found at the barrel of a gun”
Did I say “Tea Party Leader?” ** I meant labor union leader Don Giljum condones violence, intimidation, and sabotage.
ACTION: Melt the Phones
I’m going to ask you to melt phones in Jefferson City, UMSL, UMKC, and Mizzou.
Shut Down Labor Studies Now, Governor Nixon
Governor Nixon: What does it take to get your attention? What does it take to get you to act?
Tell UMSL to Stop Teaching Industrial Sabotage
[ # ](https://hennessysview.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/UofMCommie.png)Contact UofM President Steve Owens and demand an immediate end to the communist-led industrial sabotage courses that he’s shoving down your kids’ throats
Who’s Fit?
Take a look at Drudge. I’ll wait. The day doesn’t really matter. It’s always full of stuff that makes you think rivets are flying out of the planet like a jalopy in a cartoon.
Unknowing Believers
I’ll let you in on a little secret. You ready? I’m not a “big tent” guy.
Don’t Let Missouri Surrender Its Electoral Votes
Fill out this online witness form TONIGHT. Read this if you have any questions.
Steve Tilley vs. the Constitution
And, he’s back. Missouri House Speaker Steve Tilley (R-Perryville) has signed onto legislation designed to circumvent the Electoral College in presidential elections.
Closing the Wealth Gap
Face it: you don’t have that many friends. Not that you can rely on, anyway.
Steve Tilley vs. Fiscal Responsibility
Four men risked their political lives to help solve the problem of our lifetimes, but they forgot to massage Steve Tilley’s monstrous ego.
3 Reasons to Run for Lt. Governor
Patrick Tuohey made some good points about the office of Lieutenant Governor. Based on that, I thought up all the possible reasons someone would run for LooeyG.
A Party, Not a Club
Let’s face it: the Missouri GOP has become a club to advance the careers of a select few favorites.
Thank a Senator
Last week, Missouri became the first state to reject a federal bribe. Four brave men deserve our thanks and admiration.
BREAKING: Zimmerman’s Sob Story Phony as a Football Bat
PO’ed Patriot has the story. Jake Zimmerman’s campaign rotates two themes: The St.
St. Louis City: Arrogant, Anti-Freedom
Sometimes I’m ashamed and embarrassed at my roots. See, I graduated from the same Catholic grade school as St.
Favoritism for Jake Zimmerman’s Dad?
The Post-Dispatch says the County Assessor should be a political operative, not an expert in real estate values like L.
Growing the Pie
If the Tea Party brings lasting change to America, it must introduce grow-the-pie thinking on the right.
No “Vital National Interest”
ABC News is not known as President Obama’s loudest critic. More like his Amen corner.
Dana Bouncing Back
Dana Loesch has been plagued with a perstistent cold. Yesterday, her stairs leapt up and kicked her in the .
Does the Tea Party Need a Lobbyist?
No. Here’s my thoughts. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TyGTKFm1Mrc&hl;=en&hd;=1] Bill Hennessy on Gary Wiegert and labor conservatives
3 Great Reasons to Send Your Kids to Vacation Liberty School
Register today for Vacation Liberty School. Here’s 3 reasons why you should:
A Tale of Two Taxes
On Monday, we learned that US Senator Claire McCaskill failed to pay property taxes on her personal luxury jet for three years.
L.K. Wood Makes His Case
You can help get these TV ads on the air. I will tell you how shortly.
A Disgraceful Presidency
Historians will mark March 19 as the day the Obama presidency reached its point of no return.
The Difference Between Cooperation and Consensus
What many people don’t get is that cooperation is not the same as consensus.
3 Top Ways to Clean Up St. Louis County Government
Meet Chip Tuesday, March 22 from 5:30 to 7:00. Details below. You can help clean up St.
Libya: To What End?
When the US invaded Iraq in 2003, it do so with the clear intent of bringing its enemy—Saddam’s regime—to an unconditional surrender.
Crooked as a Dog’s Hind Leg
That’s St. Louis County Executive Charlie Dooley. It’s bad enough that corruption, nepotism, and Machiavellian favoritism runs rampant in St.
Why Does Leadership Response to Disaster Always Suck?
I just heard on BBC that the Japanese government is only now dealing with the Fukushami nuclear problem appropriately.
Don’t Look for Quick Fixes
According to a book by historians Neil Howe and William Strauss, history follows a fairly predictable pattern, rotating in cycles equal to a long human life.
Why Empire?
“Why would a nation become imperial?,” Steven asked me. “I mean, why would you want to take that on?
Friday Happy Hour for March 11, 2011
Every senior generation decries the banal idiocy of its junior generations. Remember how critical Boomers were of Generation X?
3 Steps to Happiness and Success
Some of the biggest potholes on the road to happiness come from bad advice from self-help “experts.
Forward, Wisconsin
Doing the right thing is hard. Doing the right thing after years of practicing the wrong things is even harder.
L. K. “Chip” Wood for County Assessor
Did you know that there’s an election on April 5? And it’s just as important an election as last November’s historic election.
Why Stop at Red Light Cameras
I’ve written about this before. The problem with traffic signals is that they make all of the problems they’re designed to solve worse.
Every Election Counts
Next Election: 4 weeks from today. # I need a favor. This will only take you a minute (tops), but it’s very important that you do it right now.
Simply Staggering
The federal budget deficit in the month of February 2011 exceeds the deficit for all of 2007 by 40 percent.
McCaskill’s Call to Fight
I’m getting a lot of requests to pump news about Claire McCaskill’s comments to Democrats.
Please Join Me in Tucson, Arizona
I am very pleased and honored to tell you this news: Trent Humphries and the good people of the Tucson Tea Party have asked me to speak at their Third Annual April Tea Party on April 30, 2011, at 11:00 am.
Friday Happy Hour
Dana Loesch on facebook gave kudos to Missouri State Senators Nieves and Lembke for fighting a federal bribe to the states.
Why Would You Give State Workers the Power to Tax?
For decades, now, public sector unions have imposed onerous tax increases and service cuts on the net tax payers of many states.
*CORRECTED* You Can Help Right a Massive Wrong
CORRECTION & APOLOGY_ I am so sorry to you and to Senator Eric Schmitt for misrepresenting his position on HB466.
To My Commenters
I love getting lots of comments, and I encourage you to comment more.
Happy Anniversary, Tea Party
Two years ago today, fifteen hundred Americans took time off work, school, and leisure.
DISAPPOINTING: Missouri House Leadership Blowing it
I continue hearing reliable reports that the GOP Leadership in the Missouri House keeps its boot on the throat of Tea Party freshmen.
SHOCKER: Geriatric Guy Talks Dirty to 17 Year Old Patriot *UPDATE* Help ID the Perv
In this disturbing video, an old union guy vividly describes tea-bagging to a 17-year-old high schooler.
The Akin Example
Todd Akin need doesn’t to build tea party street cred. He thumps primary and general election opponents in biennial blowouts for Missouri’s Second District.
ACTION: Jefferson City February 26 *UPDATE*
Your country needs you today—Saturday, February 26—in Jefferson City, MO. Radical unions threatening a Wisconsin-style hatefest at the State Capitol.
Unions Go Berserk
Obama’s friends in the public-sector unions stage embarrassing rallies to demand more, More, MORE of other people’s money.
Why I Support the Board of Police Commissioners
The battle over the St. Louis Board of Police Commissioners is coming to a head in Jefferson City.
A Little Help for a Great Friend
The first St. Louis Tea Partier was Michelle Moore. In the annals of the Tea Party movement, the first action was a conference call held February 20, 2009.
Wisconsin’s Teachers
Let’s knock off the silly political correctness, here, and admit what’s going in Wisconsin.
Seducing the States
You can’t call yourself a conservative and ask for education money from Washington.
American Idiots
Those who blindly cheer for the fall of Mubarak and the rise of anything else in Egypt are the same as those who cheered the fall of the Shah in Iran.
Pujols or Politics?
I’m torn. Yesterday, I took part in a demonstration outside Senator Claire McCaskill’s St.
Shout It Out: Renegade Arizona Sheriff Intimidating Citizens *UPDATE*
The incompetent Sheriff Dupnik of Pima County Arizona has intimidated speakers in an attempt to shut down the Tucson Tea Party.
Waning US Influence
Pro-Western governments in these countries have fallen to anti-American forces or diminished their support for the US since Barack Obama became president.
NYTimes: Cubans Find Freedom Fun
Since mass murderer Fidel Castro fired thousands of Cuban government workers due to the economic unviability of Obamanomics, those set free are enjoying their independence.
Obama’s Contempt for the Rule of Law
When he identified the three branches of government as President, House, and Senate, Was Chuck Schumer confused, or did he accurately state the Obama administration’s intent to subjugate the Judicial Branch of government?
A President Seriously Out of Touch
Did you enjoy President Obama’s gooey nostalgia for the Happy Days of Eisenhower and Howdy Doody as much I did?
Forcing Functions
An old boss of mine liked “forcing functions.” Forced us to meet delivery dates, while arbitrary dates tended to cause a “so what” attitude toward deadlines.
BREAKING: 2nd Federal Judge Rules HealthControl Unconstitutional—No One Surprised
U.S. District Judge Roger Vinson today ruled Obamacare directly violates the Constitution by mandating that citizens buy health insurance.
4 Ways Government Can Help Create Shared Value
Last week I wrote about Creating Shared Value. In that post, I pointed to a Harvard Business Review article by Michael Porter and Mark Kramer.
It’s 1978 All Over Again **UPDATE: Thaddeus McCotter Agrees With Me**
The news might seem unimportant to us in the USA: Day after day they marched, tens of thousands strong, defiant chanting demonstrators surging through the streets of Cairo, a capital unaccustomed to the shouts and echoes of dissent.
What’s the Constitutional Standing of a City?
Many of the people who support eliminating state oversight of the St. Louis Board of Police Commissioners are not conservatives.
What We Learned from Milton Friedman
I am a big fan of Milton Friedman. I’m also becoming a big fan of Creating Shared Value.
SOTUday Night Fever on KSDK 5
I’ll participate on KSDK Channel 5’s post-SOTU discussion panel Tuesday following the State of the Union speech.
How to Carry on the Pilgrims’ Mission
Conservatism and the Tea Party movement are good for America and good for the world.
Left Doubles Down on Threats
What would you do? Suppose you did something stupid. You blamed the wrong person, for instance, for a capital crime.
Is Bill Maher’s Vitriol Responsible for Arrest?
Last week, America’s sleaziest leftists—Bill Maher, Chris Matthews, Keith Olbermann, E. J. Dionne, Paul Krugman, others – have [executed a prepared propaganda war](https://hennessysview.
An Extensive Interview with Missouri News Horizon
When I hear all the lies, slanders, and threats against the Tea Party movement from folks on the left, I wish I could counter with a fuller examination of my beliefs.
Jay Nixon Putting Party Ahead of Missouri? *UPDATE*
Last week, the Illinois legislature passed a massive income tax increase on individuals and businesses.
GOP: Knock Off the Symbolic Crap
Just as in 2001, some Republicans are falling for Democrat mind games. In 2001, it was the shared leadership arrangement in the Senate, even thought the GOP had the majority because of the VP tie-break.
I went to a memorial. . . and all I got was this lousy t-shirt *UPDATE* Michelle Malkin Reminds Us of Another Massacre Memorial
**Obama Productions Inc. ** Garish chic. No other way to describe it.
A Turning Tide Swamps All Lefties
For three consecutive days the hard left of American politics executed a prepared battle plan:
Got Your Back
Seth Godin’s daily blogs are amazingly timely. Today Seth talked about having someone’s back.
Am I an Idiot?
For most of my life I was naïve. I think. I thought that most people who voted for larger government, higher taxes, tighter regulation, and limits on speech, religion, and assembly, were misguided.
Sheriff Dupnik’s Culpability
According to an internal Department of Homeland Security memo, Jarod Lee Loughner’s mother “works for Pima County Board of Supervisors.
Just Sad
How sad is the story of the Tucson tragedy. Good people died. Good people grieve.
Did Orwell Write This Weekend?
Democrats—from Jane Fonda to Senator Bob Brady of Pennsylvania—are pushing to ban words, phrases, and images they don’t like, as P/Od Patriot points out.
A National Day of Shame
It’s bad enough that five people died, including a wonderful nine-year-old girl.
FLASHBACKS: Media Blame Tea Party for Leftist Crimes
The most often repeated story is not the reluctant hero or the hero who wants to get home.
Cowardly, Leftist Punks Go Silent
The tragedy in Tucson exposed America’s leading leftists for what they are.
Alleged Giffords Shooter: Jared Loughner Leaves Video *UPDATES*
Update: Gateway Pundit has much more on the alleged shooter. These appear to be the paranoid ramblings of the man in custody for shooting Rep.
UPDATE: Go With Hope—reports that Gabrielle Giffords is still alive, needs our prayers
Like all decent people, I am disgusted to hear the sad news out of Tucson, AZ: Rep.
Momentum
Momentum is the mass and velocity of an object. The object is the American ideology.
The 112th
Four years after Nancy Pelosi swore to end deficit spending, a new Congress, elected by a grassroots surge, took office today.
3 Moves After the Tea Party*
It’s 2011. The Tea Party movement is almost two years old. Two years after the Boston Tea party, the Revolutionary War was well underway.
Ezra Klein and the Dead Constitution
Clearly a fan of understatement, Ezra Klein once ran a blog called “Not Geniuses.