I’ve received some feedback on the most recent article published here “TransCanada Trojan Horse: Keystone XL Pipeline Will Increase Gas Prices“. That feedback confirms my earlier concerns about the use of environmentalist rhetoric in the pipeline project debate. That feedback also confirms that anyone else interested in running for Miss Popularity in the state need… more
The night begins with the love of my life, David, grasping my hand tightly as the shadows of his life pass though my memories while I listen for his last labored breaths. My free hand I place on his brow … Continue reading →
Amanda Teegarden (OK-SAFE) gives the joint committee seven recommendations which we hope will be heeded by ALL of our elected officials and representatives who are charged with the public trust in any way, shape, form, or fashion.
-- Urge your Senators to turn up the heat. The fallout over the Obama Administration’s gun running scandal -- known as Operation Fast and Furious -- continues to pick up steam
As we’ve noted here, more than once, our primary interest in the Keystone XL pipeline project was the conduct of Nebraska’s elected officials at both the state and federal levels, and serious concerns about property rights. We did not have an overall position on the project and we did not recommend any particular action. Our… more
And more Representatives join call for Holder’s resignation
A fiesty Illinois congressman sends scathing rebuke to Attorney General Eric Holder over Fast and Furious debacle.
We have a Shanty Town on Lincoln’s Centennial Mall with an increasing number of tents. “Residents” of this new community have every intention of staying indefinitely. Just how is that possible? Whatever disagreements I have with the Occupy Lincoln group, I do agree, of course; they have a fundamental right to speak their minds. Because… more
Seems the Occupiers can’t get along with the neighbors, the “drummers” don’t get along with the non-leadership leadership, and certain people don’t get along with anybody, ever; A trusted friend and respected activist sent the following notes, explaining that the Occupy movement may be about to lose Zuccotti Park and that a much larger presence [...]
It seems every time you turn on the TV some talking head (usually belonging contractually to MSNBC, but sometimes CNN and others) is describing the Tea Party as “racist”, “homophobic” and worse. One group, The Tea Party.net is trying to get 30 second ad spots produced, hopefully to be run on TV at some point. They’re asking for [...]