Some of my Conservative friends might be put off by this, but take a look at this video on how the Soviet Union collapsed. The Classic Liberal posted it, and it is an hour long. However, it is worth the time to view, or at least listen. Now, one of the premises here is that Reagan confrontation of the Soviet Union, both rhetorical and military, was not a significant contributory factor in the fall of the Soviet State. Now, think about this. On the surface, leftists might celebrate this, saying that Reagan really wasn’t the hero that so many make [...]
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Great Moments in Civil Discourse Retroactive: Liberals Cheered When Ronald Reagan was Shot
It’s been a while since we’ve done a Great Moments in Civil Discourse post, and this one is vintage. It seems that 32 years ago, when Ronald Reagan was nearly killed by an assassin’s bullet, liberals burst into cheers. Tom Blumer at Newsbusters has more… Two years ago today, I chronicled wire service reports which appeared shortly after John Hinckley’s unsuccessful attempt to assassinate President Ronald Reagan on March 30, 1981 reporting that schoolchildren in many parts of the country cheered when they heard that he had been shot. At the time, I suggested that school teachers and administrators who [...]
More Signs That Obama is Jimmy Carter 2.0
Those of us old enough might remember the following speech from Jimmy Carter… Well, it appears that Obama is becoming the Jimmy Carter 2.0, and Newsmax can explain why. Americans’ optimism about their country is at its lowest since when Jimmy Carter was president in 1979, a new Gallup poll has found. The survey of 1,011 adults conducted Jan. 7-10 found that only 39 percent — or fewer than four in 10 Americans — rated the country positively on a 1-to-10 scale, Gallup reports. While the number is about the same as in 2010, it is at its lowest since [...]
Liberty deserves better from me
As a conservative I’m fighting each day to restore the constitutional republic our founding fathers gave us. My weapon in this fight is the words that I use in the articles I write. After all this an ideological war, one that pits two very different views about the role government should play in our lives. It’s a topic that has been debated since the founding of our great nation. Great minds like James Madison and Patrick Henry had two very different views on the role government should play in our lives and they matched wits against each other during the [...]
Arthur Laffer: Economic Statistics, Some Matter and Some Are Deceiving
At Real Clear Politics the other day, I came across an article by economist, Arthur Laffer in theWall Street Journal. the same Arthur Laffer whom developed the Laffer Curve during the Reagan administration. As I often do, I scanned the article and bookmarked it as a possible source for a post. Then this morning I had an e-mail in my in-box from Pat Slattery of The Free Market Projectsuggesting that I consider doing a post on an article by John Hayward about the Laffer article. And, I thank him. So, I will discuss both the Laffer and Hayward articles in today’s post on economic [...]
Why the hurry?? We The People have a Primary to participate in.
This is going to be a short post, not rife with sources or videos; just my opinion. I am detecting a pattern with certain pundits on some supposedly Conservative talk radio shows and on network and cable TV outlets. This pattern was something that I became aware of recently and after listening to Mark Levin’s radio show from last Wednesday, the 14th I was gratified to hear that I wasn’t the only one who saw this – and that I wasn’t alone in my disdain for it. What I am referring to is this notion that certain talk show hosts [...]
Apparently Some Polls and More Important Than Others: Harry Reid Thinks 80% of Americans “Meaningless”
We’ve been looking at the selective outrage of the regressives as of late, as well as their (sadly successful) attempts to distract the national conversation away from Obama’s failures. However, their selectivity also extends to polls. If you recall back to 2009, during the debate around HR 3200, CBS published the results of a poll, suggesting that 70% of Americans wanted a public opition. Needless to say, the MSM, lefty sites, and the regressive as a whole sang the virtues of this poll to the heavens themselves (or perhaps they were looking to the opposite direction of heaven). Then, once people looked at the [...]
I’ve Found a Presidential Candidate I can Support: Unfortunately, He’s British
Yes, I know that we can’t run him for POTUS, but I really wish we could. For the evidence, behold this rhetorical masterpiece. I know this is a long shot, but given all the conspiracy theories of late, perhaps we can say he was born in, for the sake of argument, Hawaii? Now, does anyone know Photoshop? We need a birth certificate! Seriously though, Mr. Hannan has a better grasp of our founding documents, and he ideas of the founders, than most of our own so-called Conservatives. We’d do well to listen to this man, even though we cannot elect him. H/T: [...]
Teaching and Brain-Dead Liberal Students
Of all the students in my class, the ones who are the least intelligent are the liberal ones. As Ronald Reagan once said, it isn’t that these students are ignorant- in a great many cases, these students earn A’s in all their classes and have a considerable wealth of knowledge on the issues and the subject matter. But what makes them just so darned unintelligent is that they know so much that isn’t so. For example, one of my students every day talks about the right to occupy public places that the people in the Occupy Wall Street movements are exercising. He knows that [...]
A Reagan Interlude
I was thinking, some Reagan will be good today, so here is his farewell address… Note: I’m going to work today, probably will go again tomorrow. It seems it has grown far beyond the 40 hours a week. I will get the link post up tomorrow, but comments aren’t likely to be possible. Thanks for continuing to support the CH 2.0! Related posts: Site News: I'm Still Here Sunday Links: Now with Extra Reagan On the 100th Birthday of Ronald Wilson Reagan The prescience of Reagan… Greater Than Reagan Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.
Sunday Links: Now with Extra Reagan
Welcome to the latest and greatest Sunday Link Post. This was yet another wild and crazy week in the political arena, as the links below will show. I have come up with a way to do the post in about 1/10th of the time as usual, so I can continue sharing great content with all of you. So, consider this post a field test of that method. If I missed anyone, let me know, and I’ll try to find out what went wrong. Friday Ramblings: Are politicians nothing more than crooks and liars? Rise of the Apes Forces Businesses to [...]
Why Hope can Kill the Progressive Agenda
President Obama used “Hope” as a slogan during his 2008 election campaign. While we would argue that “hope” has nothing to do with Obama’s policies, there is a different context for it. The progressive agenda has nothing to do with hope; it is a proposal for a control mechanism, nothing more. Health care for all? Not necessarily. CONTROL of healthcare? Absolutely! Financial reform? Not so much. CONTROL of the financial sector? Yes! Cap and Trade saving the planet? Not even close. Massive redistribution program? YES! I could go on and on, but I think the point is made. If there is [...]
Where’s the Conviction for Conservatism?
A few weeks ago I was asked if I thought there would be some type of compromise in the debt ceiling debate. I replied, “I hope not!” The truth is I know the Republicans will cave in because there simply aren’t enough of them that have a strong conviction for conservatism, which tells me that we have far too many Republicans pretending to be conservative. These pretenders are easily recognizable. They are always the first to move to the center to find compromise even though the center is now located firmly to the left. They are the first to jump [...]
Making Tax Increase/Spending Cut Deals with the Democrats: A Historical Perspective
The Democrats have a new ad out regarding the Debt Ceiling Debate. They decided to invoke Reagan in order to shame the GOP… Of course, they selectively edited and took the entire thing out of context. However, the CH 2.0 found the full transcript… Radio Address to the Nation on the Federal Debt Ceiling Increase and Deficit Reduction September 26, 1987 My fellow Americans: There’s good news. The Federal deficit for this year is expected to drop by some 30 percent compared to last year. That could be a whopping $65 billion reduction, and it happened without a tax increase. [...]
Quick! Find Mr. Spock and see if he has a goatee!
Because, my friends, it’s strange parallel universe time! Every once and a while, something comes across the blogosphere that makes me think that we are in some sort of alternate reality, where things are completely upside down. Case in point: Reaganite Republican has published the claim that John Lennon was a closet Republican, and Reagan fan, in the last years of his life… In new documentary Beatles Stories, Seaman tells filmmaker Seth Swirsky Lennon wasn’t the peace-loving militant fans thought he was while he was his assistant. He says, “John, basically, made it very clear that if he were an American he would vote for Reagan [...]
D-Day
On this date in 1944, Allied forced mad their landings in Normandy. It is still, and probably always will be, the largest amphibious invasion ever mounted. While the Third Reich had less than a year left, there was much bloody and brutal fighting left to go. To properly commemorate the sacrifice and efforts of the rapidly departing, “greatest generation,” here is some comments from Ronald Reagan. If any veterans are reading this, thank you for your service. Related posts: Memorial Day – A Thank you for the Ultimate Sacrifice Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.
Greater Than Reagan
It seems like every four years Republican hopefuls jump into what I will coin “Reagan mode” – an attempt to emulate the man that led this nation from the grime of the 70’s and into the resurgence of the American economy, hope, and spirit. These impostors that invoke Reagan into their speeches or self-characterizations are patronizing the name and what it stands for. “Reagan” may be quick to their lips, but he’s far from their heart. They summon his memory, not for the principles for which he stood, but for the victories he carried. Their actions are centered on political [...]
The Re-writing of Reagan Continued: Koppel Breaks the Reality Barrier
I’ve discussed previously that part of the left’s disinfo/propaganda campaign has been to rehabilitate the utterly failed presidency of Jimmy Carter, and, whenever possible, distort and minimize the accomplishments of Ronald Reagan. That effort continues, as Gateway Pundit discussed this nonsense from Ted Koppel from a few days ago. On the face of it, the Iranians achieved what they wanted. President Jimmy Carter had labored with key advisers through the last night of his presidency, desperately trying to bring about the hostages’ release before Ronald Reagan was sworn in as the 40th president. The Iranians, though, were determined to humiliate [...]
Sunday Links: Reagan Edition
It’s a new year, so I thought it might be good recharge the inspiration batteries, and listen to some Reagan. There has been no better communicator of our ideas and values than the “Gipper,” so enjoy the links, and recapture that for which we stand. John, at the Sentry Journal, is discussing Stone walls. Conservatives on Fire has a guest post, Small Steps Toward Taking Down Public Employee Unions. Political Realities is covering the Federal Land Grab. Reaganite Republican has some ELO. The Camp of the Saints has a great New Years Message. King Shamus has a great post, featuring [...]
The Musings of a Tired Blogger
I don’t know about you folks, but the weekend was an *sskicking monster that had it’s way with me, and then moved on. Between being sick, and then the Great Christmas Tree Light Fiasco on 2010, I’m glad to be going back to work! Well, back to something more simple and enjoyable…politics! There have been a few ideas that have been perolating in my skull over the last week or so, I thought I might quick hit them, and see what the readers think. #1: ObamaCare vs. Abortion Yes, I put the “vs.” in for a reason. I’m not a [...]
Video: What Would The Founders Do?
I’m not sure if this video has made the rounds, but I found it tonight here. I thought it was was actually pretty good. With only 44 days left until Election Day, we need to remember why these people need to go and this is video provide us with a good reminder. We need to stop falling for distractions and focus on how these people are trying to our ruin economy and destroy our Republic. Liberty forever, freedom for all! Original Post: The Current Related posts: A Must-See Video It's Video Time Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related [...]
Happy 99th Birthday Ronald Reagan!
On this, Ronald Reagan’s 99th birthday let us all give thought and thanks to a man who helped this great nation in ways that are still being recognized to this day. Reagan didn’t govern by the polls; he didn’t succumb to political pressure, instead preferring to do what was the right thing, even when it wasn’t the easy thing. All our loyal and regular readers here at CH 2.0 know that I am a HUGE Reagan fan. I recently posted an article entitled, “The Prescience of Reagan” in which a stump speech he gave in 1988 articulated and described so [...]
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