Maynard's BlogWire
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Obama’s New Sec’y of Transportation: Divisive and Hostile to Religion
by Maynard on May 10, 2013The first Thursday in May is recognized as the National Day of Prayer. This is the day when people are asked "to turn to God in prayer and meditation". It has been observed by Federal law since 1952. Anthony Foxx, the mayor of Charlotte, NC, and Obama's designated Sec'y of Transportation, acknowledged the National Day of Prayer, and then declared Thursday "A Day of Reason" in his city. Does this matter?
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Yates and the Insanity Defense
by Maynard on May 8, 2013I'm bumping this old post that was focused on the Andrea Yates case because it sheds some light on the legal (as opposed to the cultural) definition of insanity. As you probably heard, the Colorado shooter wants to plead not guilty by reason of insanity. So what does insanity mean in a court of law?
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Obama Takes Aim At Your 401(k)
by Maynard on April 12, 2013**A Post By Maynard** This is a preliminary move, and a harbinger of a lot more to come. With spending out of control and the political impossibility of bringing it under control, the seizure of vulnerable pockets of wealth is inevitable. Private retirement accounts are the obvious low-hanging fruit, and the political rationale is also likewise obvious enough: With Social Security and other public pensions going broke, it’s only fair that the private retirement assets become a community resource. Never mind how we got here or who caused the problem or how to solve it; we’ve got an emergency! People are starving, and we need cash now! Read this WSJ editorial, keeping in mind that this is only the beginning....
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Maynard Explains Economics in Five Words
by Maynard on February 20, 2013Good economics? Bad economics? We argue endlessly, but our arguments are mostly misdirected. What are the key points? At a basic level, what makes an economy rise or fall? I'll try to cast some light on a much-obscured topic. Read on and learn how five words convey the basic framework of all things economic. Five words, a few connections, and you'll understand why some policies nurture and others destroy. Here we go!
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What do we know about Robert Menendez?
by Maynard on February 18, 2013The media have reporting how Marco Rubio drank a bottle of water. But I'm wondering whatever became of Sen. Menendez?
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Los Angeles Landmark Tiki Bar “Bahooka” to Close!
by Maynard on February 16, 2013Los Angeles TAMs may want to experience this unique L.A. establishment before it's gone. You have until March 10 to visit Bahooka, on Rosemead Blvd. about a mile north of the 10, in the city of Rosemead.
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Obama Commits Assault With Battery
by Maynard on February 14, 2013Workers at this Michigan battery plant built with a $150 million federal stimulus grant but never opened played games and watched movies while their wages were paid for by U.S. taxpayers, according to a government report. This is the same factory site where, less than 3 years ago, Obama loudly proclaimed himself the savior of American industry. What happened?
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More Evil Candy!
by Maynard on December 27, 2012I (Maynard) am bumping my old Halloween post due to a connected news report (Tweeted by Tammy): Minnesota soda shop threatened with $500 fine for selling candy smokes...
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Maynard Explains: How I Saved Detroit Yesterday and Obama Saved Detroit Today
by Maynard on December 21, 2012...in which Maynard expresses frustration at the current state of Detroit, and what he's done for Detroit, and what Detroit has done for (and to) him.
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Zero Dark Thirty
by Maynard on December 17, 2012I attended an advanced screening of ZERO DARK THIRTY, including Q&A with director Kathryn Bigelow and writer Mark Boal. This film about the hunt for bin Laden will be in theaters in a few days. In a word: See it. Highest recommendation.
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Barack Obama’s Political Prisoner
by Maynard on November 29, 2012I have qualms about writing this. To assert that a political prisoner has been jailed in America is a serious charge. And the man in question is not exactly a Boy Scout. Do I really want to champion him? But, dammit, this must be said. Tell me if I've gotten it wrong. Obama's prisoner is Mark Basseley Youssef, the man behind that "Innocence of Muslims" film...
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Atlas Shrugged II: The Strike
by Maynard on October 25, 2012You may recall that the Atlas Shrugged project is ongoing as a trilogy of movies. Last year, Part I was released, and now Part II is having a brief run in theaters. Finances permitting, next year the conclusion will come around.
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Protecting Americans; Obama versus Reagan
by Maynard on October 19, 2012Obama, in expressing his resolve to oppose terrorists, explained that "when four Americans get killed, it’s not optimal." This in the wake of describing the murders as "bumps in the road".
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A Word on the Jewish High Holidays
by Maynard on September 15, 2012Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, starts at sundown on Sunday, September 16th. This marks 5773 years since Creation, and the beginning of the ten "Days of Awe" prior to Yom Kippur. These are the High Holidays.
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