Archive for November, 2008

Sue the government and the voters: They are the ones strictly liable

November 30, 2008
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Strict liability is one of those nasty things which activist jurists such as Benjamin Cardozo and Roger Traynor had championed during their careers. That being said, this piece isn’t about discussing my criticisms of this abhorrent outcome of the Normative Jurisprudence practiced and advocated by the aforementioned. Rather, it’s...

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Missing a hunting blind?

November 29, 2008
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Private property.  Its one of the most basic tenets of our constitution.  The fifth amendment addresses what our rights are, and addresses invasions of our private property.  It uses government as an example, but maintains our rights to demand compensation for its use by government or otherwise.

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Dave Walker – Rest in Peace

November 28, 2008
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Dave Walker – Rest in Peace

Northern Michigan Journalist / anchorman Dave walker passed away Thanksgiving morning of esophageal cancer.  Our prayers go out to his family.

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Gun control in India, and it's result in terrorism

November 27, 2008
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The recently (and presently still unresolved) terrorist attack in Mumbai, India has been on my father’s 46″ Sony HD TV – Fox News of course. This of course lead up to a conversation between dad and myself about how gun control might have allowed for this to happen. I...

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In response to the passage of HB 6341 in the Michigan House

November 27, 2008
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The following is a letter to the editor I had published in CM-Life, Central Michigan University’s school rag. I figure posting it here would be appropriate given that the Michigan House has recently passed HB 6341 – a hate crimes bill.

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Thanksgiving

November 27, 2008
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There are many things that I can give thanks for.  An awesome wife, a loving and close family, (even those who are geographically distant) A decent living, and relatively good health.   Truly I and my wife, family, children have it pretty good.  However, some do not have it as...

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Why team Clinton?

November 25, 2008
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Again breaking away from Michigan news and events, I must speculate on the appointment of Hillary to Secretary of State, and the other appointments being made.  It all seems to many to be a little too convenient to have just popped up.  Why would the usual suspects just pop...

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Word of the day…

November 24, 2008
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Word of the day…

Stupid.  yes..  S.T. OOPID Most dictionaries agree that it is an Adjective, and that the definitions including “lacking ordinary quickness and keenness of mind; dull.” or “tediously dull, esp. due to lack of meaning or sense; inane; pointless: a stupid party.,” but only a couple use my favorite description...

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Quote of the day.

November 23, 2008
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My Own, posted on a blog somewhere…. “I stand by my assertion that the manipulation of the perpetually stupid is a successful enterprise of the Democrats.” Yeah..  I said it.

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United States Victory In Iraq November 22, 2008

November 22, 2008
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United States Victory In Iraq November 22, 2008

Why not? November 22, 2008 United States Victory in Iraq Fact is, the numbers reflect it, and the incoming administration won’t claim it.  Our troops served us honorably and well.  We should thank those veterans of Iraq when we see them for their part in the victory over oppression...

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