Category Archives: Politics

Elizabeth Moon: For the win!

Posted on October 28, 2010 by Pete

I’ve read Elizabeth Moon’s Trading in Danger series and found them to be an enjoyable space opera with great characters and a fairly interesting plot. She’s an author that I watch now for new material, but not one that I … Continue reading →

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If they can’t ban guns…

Posted on August 26, 2010 by Pete

…they’ll ban the ammunition. The above link will take you directly to the EPA comments page. On it is a petition entitled: “PETITION TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY TO BAN LEAD SHOT, BULLETS, AND FISHING SINKERS UNDER THE TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT.” The first … Continue reading →

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A "Bold, New Initiative" for Space

Posted on February 1, 2010 by Pete

We live in a crazy country when healthcare reform, temporary nationalization of the auto industry, and bailouts to financial institutions trump Ad Astra. It is no surprise that our President, full of the hope and change that catapulted him into office, … Continue reading →

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More TSA Excesses

Posted on January 4, 2010 by Pete

The TSA uses Gestapo tactics against a Connecticut blogger for posting a non-classified security directive. Continue reading →

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The Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act

Posted on September 1, 2009 by Pete

I’ve bitten my lip too many times in the past few months, vowing to stay away from the political landscape and focus on topics related to science fiction and writing. When our very way of conducting business in a free market system is attacked, I feel as though I must provide at least some thoughts on why an agency regulating consumer choice in the financial markets is a bad thing. Continue reading →

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Waterboarding

Posted on May 14, 2009 by Pete

I’ve gone back and forth over the years about whether or not I think “enhanced interrogation techniques” are appropriate. In this essay, I explain some of the political background and give my current views on how we should handle our current prisoners. Continue reading →

Posted in Politics, Theology/Philosophy | 21 Comments

Obama and Black Comedians

Posted on May 12, 2009 by Pete

Comedian Wanda Sykes accuses Rush Limbaugh of treason and links him to Al Qaeda in a tasteless stand-up routine at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Our illustrious President even laughs at one joke in particular. Click through to find out more about what a “class act” we have in the White House. Continue reading →

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I want one!

Posted on March 21, 2009 by Pete

Introducing the KRISS (courtesy of Impact Guns and Discovery’s Future Weapons)! Continue reading →

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Obama is the new Robin Hood

Posted on March 20, 2009 by Pete

The war being waged against capitalism has taken an ugly turn. The US House of Representatives, in a stunning move of ignorant populism, has passed a measure allowing the government to tax bonuses of executives that received federal bailout money … Continue reading →

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Secretary General says USA is "Deadbeat"

Posted on March 12, 2009 by Pete

  Story here. First reaction: “I care because…why?” Second reaction: “Send them to France!” It’s rather cheeky for the Secretary General to say that, especially since our illustrious, progressive President is ushering in a new era of global cooperation. I … Continue reading →

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