Necessary Lessons for Motor City

In his second-to-last State of the Union Address, President Ronald Reagan spoke about how Washington, D.C. desperately needed to “show a little humility,” that “[t]here are a thousand sparks of genius in 50 states and a thousand communities around the nation.” “It is time,” President Reagan said, “to nurture them and see which ones can [...]

Quick Sunday Disclaimer

Hello, everyone. Over the next two weeks or so, PLEASE excuse the slower pace of updates here at America’s Right. I am face-to-face with exams–only three more semesters to go after this one–and, while due to this Web site I may not have been as conscientious as I generally would have liked since the semester [...]

The Iron Bowl

That’s right … and today, against all odds, we’re going to make it seven. War Damn Eagle. On the rolling plains of Dixie‘Neath its sun-kissed sky,Proudly stands, our Alma MaterBanners high. To thy name we’ll sing thy praise,From hearts that love so true,And pledge to thee ourLoyalty the ages through. We hail thee, Auburn, and [...]

Mumbai Attacks Should Offer Sobering Reminder to Americans

As the terrorist attacks in Mumbai, India reach the end of the third day, more than 125 people lay dead, with twice that number wounded. All day, I’ve been away from the computer and away from the news. I was sad when I saw it was still going on. It’s understandable that, while gathered with [...]

President George Washington’s Thanksgiving Proclamation, October 3, 1789

On a day where the news is filled with terror and sorrow from halfway across the world, I hope you can find happiness and solitude in family and friends. Please think of those serving us overseas today, and their wonderful and loving families back here at home. A very Happy Thanksgiving to all of you [...]

As December Looms, More Take Notice of Obama Eligibility Issue

Christian Science Monitor latest to weigh in on citizenship debate Every single day, it seems as though more and more information is coming across my Blackberry and e-mail inbox regarding the citizenship and eligibility questions surrounding Barack Obama. There are new reports analyzing Obama’s Certificate of Live Birth, reports refuting the first reports, information about [...]

The Problem is the Solution?

I am no economic genius. Far from it, actually. However, I know enough to know that I certainly don’t like what’s going on with this Citigroup bailout. $1000 from each and every living, breathing American man, woman and child has been earmarked by our government to inject capital and insure the company’s mortgage-backed securities. Sure [...]

No, thank you — that’s not on my Christmas list.

Just days after procuring a $326 billion bailout and $20 billion capital injection from the federal government, just a week after divulging its intention to lay off 52,000 workers, Citigroup is publicly confirming and remaining steadfast in its plan to pay $400 million for naming rights to the New York Mets’ new baseball stadium. Perhaps [...]

Bush Pardons 14, Commutes Two Sentences … Border Patrol Agents Remain in Prison

The Associated Press is reporting that President Bush, as it customary in the weeks before a sitting president leaves office, has issued more than a dozen pardons and commuted two prison sentences for people convicted of everything between tax evasion to drug offenses to bank embezzlement. Yet two agents of the United States Border Patrol, [...]

Deputy White House Press Secretary Avoids Question About Obama Birth Certificate

In a press briefing this morning, Deputy White House Press Secretary Tony Fratto ended the briefing by overtly avoiding a question regarding President-elect Barack Obama’s birth certificate and demands made by the CEO of WorldNetDaily that a long-form document be released. From the transcript (video also available at the link HERE): And Lester, and then [...]

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