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What's in a Name?
According to an article by Jim Kouri, a half-dozen Indians have filed a petition with the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to force the NFL's Washington Redskins to change their name. Some may feel that this is another example of political correctness run amok. Still others may feel it's completely justified. The American Indians who have filed the petition evidently feel they are being disparaged.August 15, 2006 By Alan Burkhart Read it American Torture Chambers
According to an article posted at the Fox News website on July twenty-fourth, the City of Chicago has enacted a ban on serving Foie Gras in restaurants. I absolutely do not subscribe to the views of those who claim we should stop eating meat altogether. In the case of Foie Gras however, I am inclined to agree. It's one thing to kill and butcher an animal for food. A dead animal doesn't feel any pain. It's something else entirely when we torture an animal for days or weeks before killing it.August 13, 2006 By Alan Burkhart Read it... Quiet, Please
I heard the rumble as they exited the freeway. Around the bend they came, driving way too fast and making more racket than a dozen semis. "They" were three bikers on their Harleys, complete with straight pipes, black leather, and shaggy beards flopping in the breeze. They couldn't be content to just idle their engines as they came under the canopy over the gas islands. They continued revving their un-muffled engines until they'd all found vacant pumps. No purpose was served by their incessant winding of their engines. It was noise for the sake of the noise itself, and under the relatively close confines of the canopy, the sheer loudness left everyone's ears ringing.August 5, 2006 By Alan Burkhart Read it... Anger Mismanagement
We live in an angry world. Israel is angry with Hezbollah for attacking into Israeli territory. Hezbollah is angry with Israel for having the nerve to do something about it. America is angry with Al Qaida for killing 3000 people on American soil. Al Qaida is angry because American women don’t wear burqas.July 29, 2006 By Alan Burkhart Read it... When Diplomacy Turns Deadly
Recent events in Israel and Lebanon should be the final nail in the coffin for Middle Eastern diplomacy. Is there anyone left in the world besides Kofi Annan who believes in the possibility of peace through treaties and diplomacy where Radical Islam is involved?July 20, 2006 By Alan Burkhart Read it... Taxpayers Pay for Government Ineptitude
New Jersey is at a stalemate in regards to a new budget, and its government officially closed all nonessential operations on the morning of July 5th. The budget debate centers around a dispute between Governor Corzine and lawmakers over what to do with revenues from Corzine’s proposed one percent sales tax hike. Corzine wants to use it to handle his budget shortfall. Some lawmakers favor using it to offset proposed reductions in New Jersey’s property tax rates, which are the highest in the nation.July 5, 2006 By Alan Burkhart Read it... Psychopaths and Nuclear Missiles
Suppose you’re a military superpower. Also suppose that your relationship with another superpower is less than cordial, but vital to your economic survival. Now, suppose that a tiny, starving nation with which you share a border is considering the test-launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile capable of striking that aforementioned other superpower.June 28, 2006 By Alan Burkhart Read it... Kallie’s Story: A Microcosm of a Troubled Society
Regardless of which side of the ideological fence one happens to occupy, no one can honestly deny that we live in a troubled society. There is no better example than what happened to a mentally retarded girl in Colorado Springs, CO.June 20, 2006 By Alan Burkhart Read it... The Death of Three Nations
Based on the facts as I see them, the American people are about to get arguably the rudest awakening in the last one hundred years. The middle class will vanish, our social programs will fall into insolvency, and a select few people will make a hell of a lot of money at the expense of the rest of us. June 15, 2006 By Alan Burkhart Read it... Extremism or Stupidity?
As a Christian, I am disturbed by the growing trend of believers who are “going over the wall.” Why are so many believers embracing extremism and intolerance? To a small degree, I can understand it. Christianity has more than its share of enemies and it’s necessary to fight back. But those enemies’ actions are largely based in intolerance. By becoming intolerant ourselves, we come to resemble those who oppose us. This creates not only a problem for Christianity itself, but for the entire nation – both politically and culturally. June 3, 2006 By Alan Burkhart Read it... Living Above the Law
That Representative William Jefferson (D-La) has engaged in felonious behavior is true beyond a doubt. But that behavior did not end with Mr. Jefferson. House Speaker Dennis Hastert and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi seem more concerned with stretching and contorting the Constitution than enforcing the law. And, President Bush is once again making nice when he should instead be letting the FBI do its job.May 29, 2006 By Alan Burkhart Read it... Bracing for the Storm
When Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast last year, I was in Maryland. I sat in front of the television and became physically ill while watching the gigantic storm rage inland like a great beast from the ancient past. Katrina’s effects were felt all the way to the Great Lakes, and nearly two thousand people died during the storm and its aftermath.A few thoughts on the coming hurricane season May 23, 2006 By Alan Burkhart Read it... Relax! It’s Only a Movie
Bless me Father, for I have sinned. I have read a Dan Brown novel. Worse, I enjoyed it. I feel soiled, and I fear I may do it again. Am I doomed to dwell in Purgatory?May 16, 2006 By Alan Burkhart Read it... Censure Carter? Bad Idea!
Over the past couple of months, a petition demanding a congressional censure of former President Jimmy Carter has been gaining momentum via the Internet. Please indulge me for a moment while I explain what a horrifically bad idea this is.May 8, 2006 By Alan Burkhart Read it... So Many Crises, So Little Time
It’s so much fun being a writer these days. Everywhere I look I see potential subject material. Perhaps the hardest part is just making up my mind what to write about.
April 27, 2006 By Alan Burkhart One thing I’ve noticed lately is that Americans tend to miss the obvious. Not just the rank file like you and me, but the elites also seem to have developed a tendency to stumble into trees even though they’re fully aware of being in the forest. So, please bear with me while I point out a few obvious facts. Read it... Freedom Of Harassment
Imagine for a moment that you have a family member who has died in the War on Terror. Now imagine a gaggle of protestors showing up at the funeral and chanting “God Hates Fags” and “God Hates Cripple Soldiers.” This is the specialty of the good folks from the Westboro Baptist Church in Topeka, KS. - a group of people convinced that every single misfortune befalling an American is due to our nation’s tolerance of homosexuals.April 20, 2006 By Alan Burkhart Read it... Illegal Immigration: Politics As Usual
There are numerous facets to the illegal immigration debate – amnesty, security, jobs & wages, and human rights, to name a few. The problem is that the primary issue has been lost in the shuffle. It’s been neglected for so long that it now appears to be at best only a secondary consideration, and this speaks volumes about the state of our nation. April 16, 2006 By Alan Burkhart Read it... A Break in the Action
Dammit! Enough already!
April 10, 2006 By Alan Burkhart I’m feeling the need for some good news. If I’m feeling it, then it’s a good bet that a lot of you feel it, too. Want some? Read it... How Dare We Fight Back?
Have you ever noticed how the Left sees the pursuit of its agenda as being a protected constitutional right, while at the same time proclaiming that conservatives are hate-mongers and homophobes for doing the same thing? How does that work?April 4, 2006 By Alan Burkhart Read it... There is Only One Solution for Illegal Immigration
Ah… if only I had been Dictator of California a few days ago. Just imagine. Half a million illegal immigrants in one place. Had things been left to me, there’d have been INS, police and National Guard blocking every street and store front once the so-called protestors assembled.
March 28, 2006 By Alan Burkhart I’d have used tear gas and rubber bullets, and maybe even the trusty old water cannon to subdue the masses. I’d have had military transport planes standing by to receive the human cargo from the prison buses delivering the illegals to the nearest airport. Read it... Red Ink, Red Tape and Republicans
Does this sound like someone you know?March 20, 2006 By Alan Burkhart “So there I was – my checking account overdrawn, my credit cards maxed out, and all my monthly bills were coming due. I didn’t have any money to pay them because I’d already blown it elsewhere. No problem! I just went out and borrowed some money and paid everything for the month. It was so easy, I think I may do it again next month. Why not? I can always get more money…” If you said, “Sounds like the government,” give yourself an A-plus. Read it... Sex Education With Hands-On Training
In recent years we have seen a literal epidemic of illicit sexual activity between minor students and their school teachers. The evidence tends to make me believe that in terms of sheer numbers, this may be an even bigger problem than child molestation by clergy. Why are student-teacher affairs on the rise, and what can we do to curtail the problem?March 10, 2006 By Alan Burkhart Read it... Delusions, Desperation and Democrats Part II
Author’s Note: I hadn’t planned to write a “sequel” to my piece from a few days ago. However, the utterly poisonous responses from liberals all over the country make me think that another one might be appropriate.
March 7, 2006 By Alan Burkhart There are two main reasons why liberal Democrats have lost so many elections in recent years. One has been around a long time, and the other is comparatively new. Read it... Delusions, Desperation and Democrats
Over the last several weeks I have watched in awe as a dominant force in American and world politics has attempted to destroy itself. The Democrat Party, once a juggernaut of seemingly endless power, wealth and influence has become a laughing stock. Liberals around the world must be scratching their heads and wondering what could have happened to the Party of the Almighty Jackass. What has happened is that through their own actions they have exposed themselves better than any conservative commentator could have hoped to do.March 4, 2006 By Alan Burkhart Read it... The Politics of Petroleum
Has anyone noticed that most of the nations from which we get our oil are markedly anti-American?February 25, 2006 By Alan Burkhart Read it... The Liberal Guide to Total Personal Safety
After the recent media furor over Dick Cheney’s hunting accident, I have given much thought on just how we might avoid such needless incidents of injury and death in the future. It would appear that in this case, we should follow the liberals’ logic (now there’s and oxymoron) to solve the problem.February 16, 2005 By Alan Burkhart Read it... Wing Nuts, Perverts and Fred The Baptist
... Then came the soft knock at my driver’s side door. I had an idea what it would be. Hookers work truck stops all over the country. My normal response is to just ignore them. In this case the knocking continued until I finally gave up and opened the curtain. Standing there looking up expectantly at me was a boy of about 11 years. February 7, 2006 By Alan Burkhart Read it... Ninth Circuit Says: Go Ahead and Kill the Children
...If children can be slaughtered like livestock all the way into the third trimester, how far are we from the point in which a child can be euthanized shortly after birth? Child euthanasia is already legal in The Netherlands under extreme circumstances. In a partial birth abortion, the child is outside of the womb with the exception of its head. The child lies mere inches from live birth, but instead suffers a death worthy of a Medieval torture chamber.
February 3, 2006 By Alan Burkhart Read it... Money, Marijuana, and Mexico
Much has been written over the last few years about our problems with Mexico. Illegal drugs, illegal immigrants, tax fraud, job loss and the unpaid medical bills of illegals have placed a huge burden on American taxpayers.
January 26, 2006 By Alan Burkhart Along with American jobs flowing southward into Mexico, more American jobs are lost as illegal Mexican immigrants flow northward to be hired by unscrupulous employers on our own soil. In spite of this one-two punch, our dynamic economy has thus far prevented a catastrophic unemployment rate. But good economies come and go, and sooner or later we’ll see a downturn. What then? If these crooks are hiring cheap illegal labor while the economy is good, what are the chances of them hiring you or me when the economy begins to slow? Read it... Killing Those Who Richly Deserve It
Cliff Kincaid’s fine article regarding the links between marijuana use and mental disorders (Potheads and Mental Illness) makes a number of valid points. If I may, I’d like to take it a step or two further by drawing on my own experiences. Yes friends, I’m a former pot smoker. A Response to Cliff Kincaid’s “Potheads and Mental Illness” January 24, 2006 By Alan Burkhart Read it... Fumbling the Political Football
As I sat in front of the television last week watching the NFL Divisional Playoffs, I was struck with the notion that the Republican Party and the Pittsburgh Steelers might be using the same playbook. Never mind that former Steeler Lynn Swann has aspirations of being the GOP governor of Pennsylvania.January 20, 2006 By Alan Burkhart Read it... Will The Real Great Satan Please Stand Up?
I’m getting a little tired of the mindless anti-Americanism that seems to exist all around the globe. The Europeans blame us for global warming and inciting Islamic terrorists. Liberals in Canada blame us for gun violence, global warming and inciting Islamic terrorists. And, liberals right here at home blame us for global warming and… did you guess, “inciting Islamic terrorists?” Wait a minute! Do you see a pattern here?January 13th, 2005 By Alan Burkhart Read it... How Deadly are Our Coal Mines?
We’ve all watched and read the news of the awful tragedy at the Sago coal mine in West Virginia. Twelve of thirteen miners trapped for 42 hours after an explosion died, and the sole survivor was left in a coma. Everyone knows that working in a mine has more than its share of dangers, but just how dangerous is it?January 8, 2006 By Alan Burkhart Read it... Now They're Getting Silly
They must be joking, right? The Mainstream Media is all excited over web cookies? Before I get started on this latest non-event, let’s make sure that everyone is up to speed.
December 31, 2005 By Alan Burkhart Cookies, as you probably know, are tiny text files that a web server can place on your computer for various reasons. Ninety percent of those reasons are perfectly benign. My web host uses a harmless cookie to track how many computers visit my site, and which pages they visit. The cookie doesn’t gather any information that constitutes a violation of privacy. If it did, I’d find another host. Read it... The World According To The Left
Is it just me, or does the Democrat Party live in an alternate universe? Let me see if I understand all this correctly...
First, terrorism does not represent a significant threat to America even though since the 1990's we've seen thousands of Americans killed by terrorists. The Patriot Act is evil because it might violate someone's civil liberties if it was abused. And, American soldiers in Iraq are terrorizing young children by breaking down their doors and dragging their daddies away in the middle of the night.December 21, 2005 By Alan Burkhart Read it... Why Islam Will Never Conquer The USA
In the year 2010…December 16, 2005 By Alan Burkhart Breaking News: With the destruction of the last American Mosque yesterday, American Muslims have agreed to surrender and accept deportation back to France. The decision has prompted dancing in the streets of New York and San Francisco by elements of several Gay and Feminist militia groups, including the Bikini Brigade, Lesbian Legionaries and the violent cult, PMS-13. Read it... Understanding Eminent Domain
The property rights debate continues to rage across the nation as local governments take advantage of the disastrous “Kelo” ruling by the Supreme Court. Through it all, Americans keep wondering, “How is this possible in the land of the free?”December 8, 2005 By Alan Burkhart Read it... Holy Cows?
With so many different issues facing American society these days it’s easy to let a few of them slip through the cracks – until one of them hits close to home. Those good folks in New London, CT probably never thought about eminent domain abuse until they found out their homes were being stolen by the city government. Few parents in Texas were aware of the fact of their children’s school records being public domain information, until concerns of pedophiles brought the issue to the forefront.
December 3, 2005 By Alan Burkhart And me? I’d have never given a moment’s thought to the Open Range laws in some western states if not for making a friend who is under attack for defending his home and family against a greedy rancher. Now that friend is facing felony charges and could end up in prison. Read it... Envy Not the Governator
California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger faces a lose – lose situation with the clemency plea from Crips co-founder Stanley “Tookie” Williams. Williams was convicted and sent to San Quentin Prison on four counts of murder in 1979. Since then, Williams has supposedly turned his life around, writing nine children’s books and speaking out against gang violence. He has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize each year since 2001 although never considered a serious contender. Through it all, Williams has maintained his innocence. November 26, 2005 By Alan Burkhart Read it... More Nanny-State Nonsense
The Anti-Smoking Nazis are at it again. This time, Maryland Attorney General J. Joseph Curran, Jr. and 31 other State Attorneys General have sent a written request to Paramount Pictures asking that an anti-smoking public service announcement (PSA) be included in all DVD movies that depict smoking. Yeah, like there isn’t already enough junk to deal with on a DVD or VHS before I finally get to see the movie.November 19, 2005 By Alan Burkhart Read it... A Different Type of Deficit
For years uncounted, the United States has engaged in the noble practice of exporting American-style freedom. We first cleaned up our own back yard by ending slavery. We were successful in World Wars I and II. We could only reach a tie in the Korean War however, and we failed in Viet Nam. Now we are trying to export our brand of freedom to a Middle East that still exists in the Seventh Century and we continue, to a lesser degree, to export our best product to Communist China.November 14, 2005 By Alan Burkhart Read it... 'tis the Season
Ah… it’s that time of year again. The time of year when I stay far away from the crowded malls, avoid the entire street where sits the Wal-Mart Supercenter, and thank God Above for giving me the wisdom to have NEVER in my life possessed a credit card.November 11, 2005 By Alan Burkhart Read it... Grasping the Last Straw
The Democrat Party is a house of cards and is quite likely to be blown down sometime quite soon. This fact is obvious when one examines the party’s frankly erratic behavior over the last couple of years. Even old-guard Democrats like (1)Zell Miller and (2)Jimmy Carter have spoken out against the lunacy of the present-day Democrats. Take a quick look at recent Democrat depravities…November 5, 2005 By Alan Burkhart Read it... Farrakhan is a Thug, Too
Louis Farrakhan is at it again. With the “Millions More Movement” he has catapulted himself back into the media spotlight in a manner that must make Jessie Jackson and Al Sharpton green with envy. One thing that doesn’t get a lot of mention, although most Americans are certainly aware of it, is the fact that Farrakhan isn’t just another “Liberal Black Leader Wannabe.” Farrakhan is the leader of the American Islamic movement, The Nation of Islam.October 17, 2005 by Alan Burkhart Read it... How Progressive are the Progressives?
One of the Left’s most important strategies is the way they label and therefore define their opposition. Think back to the 2000 and 2004 presidential elections. The Left consistently labeled George W. Bush as being stupid, incompetent, and as one Democrat candidate put it, “a miserable failure.” They did this while also portraying John Kerry as smart, articulate, and better-educated than President Bush. Never mind the fact that Bush had better grades in college than Kerry. Since when have the facts mattered to these people?October 12, 2005 Alan Burkhart Read it... A Comparison of Character
With so much attention focused on New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina, a significant fact has been largely overlooked. As a proud citizen of the Magnolia State I believe it’s high time to make a comparison of just how folks from Mississippi dealt with the storm’s aftermath compared to those in and around New Orleans.October 6, 2005 By Alan Burkhart Read it... Is Oil Shale The Answer?
With fuel prices skyrocketing many people are thinking that extracting petroleum from a soft rock known as oil shale may provide an answer to America’s energy woes by providing an additional source of crude. Although no one is saying that oil shale could replace traditional exploration, I have serious doubts about its viability. I’m not ruling it out, mind you, but if history is to be our guide we likely have little to gain and much to lose by sinking money into the expensive process of extracting oil from stone.September 30, 2005 by Alan Burkhart Read it... Guns, Road Rage, and Eighteen-Wheelers
On Thursday, September 15th I came fairly close to being a corpse. First, let me say two things… one is that this little tale is absolutely true, and also that because criminal proceedings are currently in progress, it is necessary that I omit specific places and names. Suffice it to say that it happened very near to where I live in Mississippi.Sept 20, 2005 by Alan Burkhart Read it... Bad Decision, Dangerous Precedent
Gun owners and gun owner rights groups across America are rightfully outraged at the recent decision by New Orleans law enforcement officials to confiscate the firearms of law-abiding citizens. According to city officials, while the crisis spawned by Katrina exists, no one but law enforcement will have guns in New Orleans. Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't there a little something in the United States Constitution that specifically prohibits this sort of thing?September 14, 2005 by Alan Burkhart Read it... Here Come the Kooks!
The conspiracy kooks are coming out of the woodwork in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. According to information "obtained" by radio show host Hal Turner, divers have uncovered evidence that explosives were used to break the 17th Street Canal levee in New Orleans. Also, according to an article by kook extraordinaire Ernesto Cienfuegos, this was accomplished by federal agents or military personnel who ended up in a firefight with New Orleans police.September 12, 2005 by Alan Burkhart Read it... Katrina - Taking Hypocrisy to a New Level
Almost immediately after Hurricane Katrina passed through New Orleans, Democrats began criticizing the Bush Administration for supposedly poor handling of the situation. The so-called Mainstream Media constantly aired scenes of death and destruction while depicting heroic rescue efforts as being "inadequate" or "too little too late." As with the War on Terror, the Left is again attempting to portray President Bush as being both incompetent and uncaring. On the surface it might appear that this is simply another facet of the ongoing Democrat smear campaign against President Bush. There is, however, another reason and the double hypocrisy involved here is sickening when one takes into account the human suffering involved.September 10, 2005 by Alan Burkhart Read it... Kids and Guns
I have just finished reading an overview of a report, "PAX/Real Solutions to Gun Violence," claiming that the vast majority of parents don't have a clue about gun safety. According to the report, 72 percent of parents with loaded guns in the home believed that their children didn't know the location of the "family gun" while 80 percent of the children actually knew exactly where the gun was hidden.
September 6, 2005 by Alan Burkhart The report even urges parents to ask other parents if they have guns in their homes before letting their children go visit their friends to play. If my parents had barred me from playing at friends' homes in which guns were present, I'd have been stuck at home throughout my youth. Read it... The Lost City of New Orleans
(Gulf States Wetlands Region, Oct 5, 3004) The Federal Historical Preservation Agency (FHPA) has revealed the reason, and the results, of a closely guarded secret project in southern Louisiana. Earlier today in an exclusive interview with Renaldo Primavera, FHPA Southeastern District Secretary Aloysius "Bubba" Thibodaux announced that a buried city, believed to be the legendary Lost City of New Orleans, has been almost completely excavated from beneath millions of tons of mud, silt, and rock.Startling Archaeological Discovery Revealed by FHPA September 5, 2005 by Alan Burkhart Read it... Seeking Profit From Disaster
One thing becomes patently obvious from the events of recent days. Liberals see disasters like Hurricane Katrina as an opportunity. Those of us caught in the disaster are seen as pieces on the political game board to be manipulated by angry, resentful liberals as they seek a means to return their party to power.September 2, 2005 by Alan Burkhart Read it... The Morning After Pill - Legality vs. Morality
The city council of Austin, TX has ruled that as of September, 1, 2005 all Walgreens pharmacies within that city must fill prescriptions for "morning after" emergency contraception pills for women who receive aid from Austin's Medical Assistance Program. This measure is the result of the refusal by many pharmacists on moral grounds to fill prescriptions for birth control and for the "morning after" pill, which is designed to prevent (or abort) pregnancy caused by recent sexual activity. Walgreens is that city's pharmaceutical contractor. There are several sides to this story…August 20, 2005 by Alan Burkhart Read it... Ranting, Raving, and Arithmetic
President Bush's nomination of John Roberts to the US Supreme Court has abortion rights advocates in an uproar. Everywhere you look, liberals are screaming for hearings on the order of the Spanish Inquisition to lay bare every single aspect of Roberts' views on the subject of "Reproductive Rights."August 1, 2005 by Alan Burkhart Read it... Mohammed was a Thug
...The Islamic deity, Allah, is a false god. While the term "Allah" does indeed carry the same meaning as "God," Mohammed's Allah is nothing more than a construct of a vile false prophet who sought to create an empire upon the rotting corpses of his enemies. Let's review some history...July 25, 2005 by Alan Burkhart Read it... The Race to Pillage the Village
It seems that the various city and county governments around the country have shot themselves in the foot. After Kelo vs. New London, there was a gleeful rush to condemn coveted private property so it could be taken for redevelopment. As a result, citizens all over the nation are contacting their state representatives. It now appears that the use of eminent domain for private development may eventually be curtailed or even prohibited in many states.Is time running out for those who abuse eminent domain? July 18, 2005 by Alan Burkhart Read it... The American Underclass - July 10, 2005 by Alan Burkhart A Property Rights Paradox - June 26, 2005 by Alan Burkhart Paging Doctor Frankenstein... - June 24, 2005 by Alan Burkhart CODEX: The Wrong Choice for America's Health
Disaster by Design: Government Healthcare Liberals in this country want to force a social(ist) healthcare plan upon us. Here's why you DO NOT want this to happen. Freezing Babies for Fun and Profit Click It or Ticket The Undeclared War How Much Is Too Much? There is presently much debate and paranoia about the National Identification Card (RealID) presently cruising along to becoming law. Principal concerns include the increased possibility of identity theft and a general compromising of our rights to privacy. What amazes me about it is that so many people are behaving as though this were something new. America has had a national ID system in effect since 1992. It just hasn't been required for all Americans. Regarding the Origin of the Universe Am I the only one who marvels at the futility of Man as he tries to explain the origin of the universe? The time and effort expended upon this pursuit could be far better spent upon issues that actually lack an answer. Trying to find a new explanation for the cosmos via science is like trying to reinvent the wheel. Good Intentions, Bad Results One of the hottest topics in the news, talk radio, and coffee shops around the USA right now is the ongoing tug of war between the Religious Right and the Secular Left. Religious conservatives (including me) maintain that the Left is determined to remove or at least marginalize religion in America. The Left contends that the Religious Right is trying to create a new Taliban right here in the United States. How did we reach a point where God has been dragged into the political arena? God, Government, and Guarantees One of the defining principles of modern liberalism is the belief that We The People are entitled to have certain guarantees from government. These guarantees generally revolve around the receipt of a monthly check. According to the Left, we should be guaranteed healthcare, a paid retirement, and a safety net in the event that we lose a job, become addicted to heroin, or grow too fat to work.
So... You Want to be a Trucker? I get so many e-mails from people who are considering taking a shot at being a trucker. I generally get asked the same questions by all of them, and so I've written this article in the hopes that those of you who wish to enter into the industry will find it helpful and informative. I've also taken pains to make it a bit entertaining so that it's not a dry read.
Someone Special Every once in a while, you meet someone who truly has an impact upon you. Today I met such a person. It was shaping up to be the Mother Of All Bad Days. Bad directions, bad traffic, a city with which I'm unfamiliar (rare for me). Not to mention a tight schedule. It could have ended up being one of those forgettable days that you just put behind you and try to pretend never happened. That changed with a phone call...
Here We Go Again On Tuesday, August 10th U.S. District Judge Sim Lake ordered that a King James Bible must be removed from a monument at a courthouse in Houston, TX, claiming that the bible violates the separation of church and state.
Thanks Mom It's so easy to just take for granted the good lives most of us live in America. When's the last time you thanked those who worked their fingers to the bone to give you that good life?
Waitresses of the World, I Salute You Part of a waitress's job is dealing with the occasional nutjob that wanders in looking for trouble. The two girls in this article rose far above the call of duty.
America Isn't Gone, But She's Going A timely reminder that our worst enemy isn't a group of foreign terrorists, but rather those right here on American soil who would expose us to attack for their own political gain.
Cocaine, Welfare, and Asparagus A look at how the so-called War On Drugs has wrecked two of America's oldest industries, and failed miserably to slow the flow of cocaine into the U.S.
Weapons of Mass Hypocrisy So... President Bush went out on his own in Iraq? There are NO weapons of mass destruction? What liars the liberals are! Read this article to see what they were saying when Americans were solidly behind the war effort. Democrats don't have character... they have pollsters.
Exporting Employment I’ve been digging deeper and deeper into the data surrounding the issue of Job Outsourcing (as in overseas) versus Job Insourcing (overseas jobs coming to the U.S.). It would appear that we are indeed benefiting from the outsourcing of jobs in that American companies are able to grow other parts of their workforce by sending some jobs (mostly manufacturing) to other countries. There are however, notable limitations to those benefits and I do not believe those benefits will last. Here are the pros and cons...
Choosing a President A close look at why John Kerry is definitely NOT the man we need in the White House. His record speaks for itself, which is why Kerry's camp is working hard to hide it behind anti-Bush rhetoric and outright lies.
Regarding the Future of Democracy... - By Mike Tripp A democracy is always temporary in nature; it simply cannot exist as a permanent form of government. A democracy will continue to exist up until the time that voters discover that they can vote themselves generous gifts from the public treasury. From that moment on, the majority always votes for the candidates who promise the most benefits from the public treasury, with the result that every democracy will finally collapse due to loose fiscal policy, (which is) always followed by a dictatorship.
A Monster Story Eleven year-old Carlie Brucia is dead... the victim of a monster who chose to divorce himself from humanity and become a mindless creature of animal instinct and craven need. Stranger abductions have become so common that we now have a national alert system for the sole purpose of recovering kidnapped children... hopefully alive. Unfortunately, miracles like the story of Elizabeth Smart don't happen often. Carlie's tragic story is the rule rather than the exception. There have been recorded cases of child abduction and murder throughout history. But, in our supposedly enlightened era of today, why are there so many?
A Government Out of Control The political fence is down, and politicians are trampling it in search of votes and campaign dollars. The knives in the backs of constituents are little more than a prelude to the carnage to come.
The War on Freedom Are you aware of the fact that the so-called War On Drugs kills more people and wrecks more lives than the drugs themselves? Did you know that an average of 1000 people die each year from bad reactions to ASPIRIN? And, did you know that NO ONE has ever died as a direct result of using marijuana? Visit this page for some eye-opening information. You'll find my own short article and links to tons of good stuff by dozens of authors.
Why We Kill Each Other on the Road Why? Because a lot of you can't drive! Sorry friends, but it's true. You'd be amazed how many times in a single day I have to lock up the brakes to keep from trampling an automobile. This is one of those articles that ruffles the feathers of the reader. Even so, you should read it. It just might save your life.
A Modern Fairy Tale An old classic, presented as it might occur in today's weird political climate.
Beggars and Salesmen Is it just me, or is it getting harder and harder to go anywhere or do anything without someone trying to hustle you for money? I for one am getting sick of all the people trying to dig around in my back pocket! This is still, by the way, the most popular article at alanburkhart.com. I still get comments about it from time to time. Enjoy!
Abortion: Politics vs. Common Sense Abortion is the ultimate political hot potato. When is it justified, and when is it murder?
The Cruelty of Animal-Related Sports Why is it that Man takes pleasure in terrifying animals? How would YOU like to get roped, thrown, and hog-tied in front of 20,000 screaming rednecks? Yee-haw!
New Paranoia for Liberals It must be tough to be a liberal nowadays. Fewer and fewer people believe their gloom and doom stories about how the world will end if we don't save the spotted owl, plant a gazillion trees, and recycle our toilet paper. In the interest of being fair, here's some new junk science for the lefties to use to frighten those who vote Democrat and think Elvis is still alive and living in South America.
The Fallacy of Gun Control
Contrary to what most left-leaning politicians would have us believe, gun control is a horrifically bad idea. Read why. |
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