So, Tennessee had another “Sales Tax Holiday” this past weekend. Don’t get me wrong; I am for a sales tax rather than an income tax. However, if you are going to have a weekend you don’t charge sales tax, why don’t you extend it more than they do. For a full list […]

Fred Thompson responds to criticism at redstate.com.

For the record, I oppose the federal regulation of any fees negotiated by two competent parties at the state and local level. This goes for lawyers, doctors, butchers, bakers or the occasional candlestick maker. Even if excessive fees offend Congressional sensibilities, there are other remedies that make far more […]

In my initial post on the Virginia Tech tragedy, I stated:
The President of the University and other administrators made a terrible decision after the initial shooting of 2 people. His lack of action led to the death of 30 others. He should be held responsible, and I predict that he will lose his job. He […]

In a follow up to this story about J.L. Kirk and Katherine Coble (the blogger), it appears a resolution has been reached. It seems they are sorting out the details, but neither side wants to pursue litigation. Perhaps they should have approached this situation from this angle from the beginning. It certainly […]

In honor of Tax Day today (yes, it is today), I just want to encourage you to look at the Fair Tax if you haven’t. Also, pick up the book. It will answer a lot of your questions and goes into more of the details than the web site does. However, what […]

The New York Times has a neat graphic showing the location of campaign contributions for the current Presidential candidates. Check it out.H/T: Volunteer Voters

UPDATE: Please see my follow-up post with new thoughts on this. I have adjusted my position as my original statements were too harsh and incorrect.First of all let me express my sincere condolences to the families and friends of those that were brutally murdered today. My prayers are with you.
New information continues to come out, […]

Here is a graphic of the 2003 tax cuts at work. I can only imagine the good things that would happen if we could pass the Fair Tax. Click on the image for the full size. Image and research courtesy of the Heritage Foundation.

H/T Neal Boortz

Perhaps you should not mess with bloggers. Even if J. L. Kirk & Associates wins their libel case against Katherine Coble, how much money would it take to make up for all the BAD publicity this company is getting?!? Maybe next time they should think beyond step one before taking action.Michael Silence has […]

I know this has been discussed a lot lately, but I just wanted to make one comment about the remarks Don Imus made about the Rutgers women’s basketball team. Were the remarks wrong? Yes. Were they meant to be hurtful? No. Should he be punished? Well, his affiliates are […]