I just saw a report where Obama blamed the Bush administration for creating the largest federal deficit. In the same speech, he says we need another economic stimulus package because people are “one letter away, one pink slip away” from economic disaster. Mr. Obama, do you not realize that this would increase the deficit? But [...]

The next 4-6 hours holds the future of gun control and gun rights in the United States.  Washington D.C., having a handgun ban, has appealed to the Supreme Court to ask for their ruling on the 2nd Amendment.  Legal scholars have all had their expectations.  Many expect the court to rule that the 2nd Amendment protects an individual’s right to keep and bear arms.

I believe that the 2nd Amendment, much like the 1st, protects individuals.  In fact, I believe the Bill of Rights protects individuals, not organizations or state-sponsor groups.

I am betting a 6/3 split in favor.

With election season in full swing, it’s a good idea to have a refresher on the Constition.  Answers follow in the full article:

1. The President has the power to do all of these EXCEPT
   1. introduce a bill
   2. create a health care plan
   3. reduce taxes
   4. the President can’t do any of these things
2. Congress has the ability to
   1. dismantle the military
   2. borrow money
   3. decides who should be the next supreme court judge
   4. make the President to whatever they want
3. Politicians make promises that they know they can’t keep because
   1. it sounds good to people who don’t know any better
   2. they know they can blame someone else when they can’t live up to their promises
   3. "change" sounds good
   4. all of the above

Here’s a great article from the Examiner.  How many of you saw this story on the news?

Snow cones are like communism: it’s a great idea in theory, but it never works out in practice
– Andy Whittin

This week, President Bush vetoed the expansion of the SCHIP, a healthcare bill that would have effectively given children who aren’t poor enough to qualify for MedicAid but aren’t rich enough to buy health insurance health coverage.  It would be paid for by increasing the cigarette tax.  Bush vowed to veto the bill on the grounds that it would be too expensive and it would be the first stop to socializing healthcare.

While this law is a great idea in theory, it would not work out in practice.  Here’s why:

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About a month or so ago, Michael Vick, Atlanta Falcons Quarterback and Virginia Tech alum, pleaded guilty to federal felony charges related to his dog-fighting ring.  I’m not a pro-football guy.  Heck, I only watch my Terps play, and even then, I don’t even know the players!  When Vick was brought in for arraignment, there was a huge group of protesters outside the U.S. District Court, condemning him!  Here are some pictures, in case you don’t remember: