Monthly Archives: June 2013
Posted on June 28, 2013 by Barry Donegan
Tweet Civil liberties activists have continuously warned the public that unchecked power is likely to be abused. In the wake of the 9/11 attacks, the US government passed a series of unconstitutional anti-terrorism measures which have effectively decimated the Bill … Continue reading →
Posted in
Movie Monday | Tagged
civil liberties,
Feature,
First Amendment,
Gas Land,
Mark Ruffalo,
Pop Friday,
Terrorist Watch List,
The Hulk |
Comments Off
Posted on June 27, 2013 by Barry Donegan
Tweet The majority of the provisions in the “Affordable” Care Act, referred to commonly as ObamaCare, begin taking effect in 2014. Most people are confused as to how it will work, and regulators are still hashing out the details and … Continue reading →
Posted in
Constitution Watch | Tagged
Feature,
Federal Data Services Hub,
NSA,
Obamacare,
Privacy,
spying |
Comments Off
Posted on June 26, 2013 by Barry Donegan
Tweet From a principled standpoint, marriage is itself a voluntary agreement between free people and shouldn’t be subject to government regulation or licensing in the first place. However, if it’s going to be, which it is, then the process should … Continue reading →
Posted in
Rebel of the Week | Tagged
DOMA,
Feature,
Marriage Licensing,
Rebel of the Week,
Supreme Court |
Comments Off
Posted on June 25, 2013 by Barry Donegan
Tweet Many of the details of the National Security Agency’s spying program were technically known to attention-paying activists far before the recent public furor over them. However, the typical American was unaware as to the comprehensive nature of the intrusions … Continue reading →
Posted in Tin Foil Tuesday | Tagged Continuity of Operations, Feature, Main Core, NSA, Reagan, spying, Terrorist List, Tin Foil Tuesday, Tinfoil Tuesday | Comments Off
Posted on June 24, 2013 by Barry Donegan
Tweet Of all the misguided economic policies that interventionists promote in failed efforts to manipulate the market, none are more foolish than price-fixing schemes. Prices are signals sent by consumers that indicate the level of demand for a specific product. … Continue reading →
Posted in Money Monday | Tagged Feature, Federal Subsidies, Money Monday, sugar, Sugar Bailout, Sugar Farmers, Sugar Producers, USDA, Waste | Comments Off
Posted on June 21, 2013 by Barry Donegan
Tweet The upcoming video game Watch Dogs, set for release on PC and game consoles towards the end of 2013, puts players in control of fictional hacker and vigilante Aiden Pearce. The game takes place in a dystopian re-imagination of … Continue reading →
Posted in Constitution Watch | Tagged civil liberties, E3, Feature, NSA, Pop Friday, spying, Surveillance, Video Game, Watch Dogs | Comments Off
Posted on June 20, 2013 by Barry Donegan
Tweet The Tennessean is reporting on allegations that the beloved East Nashville music venue and restaurant Family Wash was raided during peak business hours by armed regulators as a part of a routine, without-cause codes enforcement checkup. These same types … Continue reading →
Posted in Constitution Watch | Tagged Armed Raid, Family Wash, Government Bullies, Music Venue, Nashville, news, Regulators | Comments Off
Posted on June 19, 2013 by Barry Donegan
Tweet Cronyism has destroyed the engine of American capitalism. In decades past, entrepreneurs could easily hit the ground running with big ideas that would later create jobs and prosperity. Now, such initiatives require huge payouts to regulatory compliance firms just … Continue reading →
Posted in Rebel of the Week | Tagged Avis, Boston, Feature, FlightCar, Hertz, Rebel of the Week, San Francisco International Airport | Comments Off
Posted on June 18, 2013 by Barry Donegan
Tweet Whistleblower Edward Snowden recently leaked proof that the National Security Agency has been conducting widespread spying operations on US citizens. Many Americans exploded in outrage after discovering that their personal communications might have been compromised. Some officials even claim … Continue reading →
Posted in Tin Foil Tuesday | Tagged Edward Snowden, Feature, NSA, Senator Feinstein, Tin Foil Tuesday, Tinfoil Tuesday, US Senate | Comments Off
Posted on June 17, 2013 by Barry Donegan
Tweet Detroit, Michigan used to be a symbol of American industrial might. Once home to a substantial portion of the nation’s auto industry, Motor City has slipped into economic free fall after decades of government intervention into the economy. Public … Continue reading →
Posted in Money Monday | Tagged Bankruptcy, City Employees, Debts, Detroit, Feature, Money Monday, Municipal Bonds | Comments Off ← Older posts
