QOTD
“…gun control is always a scheme of the powerful to deprive the powerless of the right to self-defense.” –Ann Coulter
Category Archives: Quote
QOTD: Sometimes Less Rewarding is the best you can do
“…the “capitalist” system has a purpose that isn’t to promote democracy or equality or prosperity, but specifically to prevent authoritarianism. Inequality is the consequence, which we must try to adjust as it arises. Criminals, corruption, thugs, bosses, cronyism, tribalism/nationalism– these … Continue reading
QOTD: Drinking your way to prosperity
With other peoples’ money. “You see, here we are at the bar, we support the economy this way.” –Caterina Valenti
QOTD: Dangerous Delusions
“One of the many dangerous delusions that too many people suffer today is the delusion that tells them that as long as ‘their’ government is democratically elected – and as long as ‘their’ government largely refrains from using brutality openly … Continue reading
QOTD: Recidivism
“The recidivism rate of a room temperature violent criminal with a sucking chest wound is 0%.” –Mike W
QOTD: Supreme Court Smackdown
“We have no authority to stay an execution in light of an “appeal of the President,” presenting free-ranging assertions of foreign policy consequences, when those assertions come unaccompanied by a persuasive legal claim.” –US Supreme Court
QOTD: The new normal
“We ate brownies, got free tactical hats, giggled at kitty videos on the internet, rode up and down (& up and down) the escalators, carried a stuffed bunny around the exhibit hall…all while I carried a gun on my hip … Continue reading
QOTD: Understanding the Bill Of Rights
From a QOTD over at Joe’s: “The Bill of Rights doesn’t grant privileges. It guarantees rights. The only granting is that of certain enumerated powers to the government. The government is not a parent. The government is not an ideal. … Continue reading
QOTD: How to impoverish a nation
Read The Whole Thing If you set out to design a policy that impoverished 80% of the citizenry and channeled a larger share of the national income to the top 10%, then this is precisely the set of policies you … Continue reading
QOTD: The Fiscal Road To Hell
“…because I will not pave the fiscal road to hell with good intentions, or your money.” –Rep. Thaddeus McCotter You really need to listen to this clip. I love the contempt for congress that drips from his voice.