Race Politics Backfire on Democrats Keith Farrell Florida Democratic Representative Alan Grayson sent out an inflammatory fundraising email featuring the image of the KKK burning a cross. The blazing cross was used as the letter “t” in “tea party” and the warning “Know what the T stands for” was written along the bottom. Retired…
A Response to Dylan Ratigan Keith Farrell A popular liberal mantra is that we need to get the money out of politics. This, they believe, is the source of all the government’s failures. The insinuation is clear: politicians are for sale to highest bidder, and the only way to maintain honesty in government is to…
DALLAS, October 17th, 2013 – A training manual for employees of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives featured vintage photos of French firing squads taken mid-execution. In context, the photograph and manual’s tone insinuates such penalties are reserved for whistleblowers. Sources within the Department of Justice claim the photo was a joke and…
Feminists Engage in the Same Behavior For Which They Criticize Others by Tiffany Madison DALLAS, October 15th, 2013 – My recent article about Maria Kang’s “fat-shaming” controversy sparked a conversation with a feminist that I respect. During our discussion, she informed me that my opinion regarding what constitutes “fat shaming” was irrelevant. Why? I have…
The original term ‘Red Skin’ was not conceived as a slur by: Keith Farrell It was reported yesterday that Ray Halbritter, the man behind the anti-Redskins campaign, is not a legitimate member of his tribe and has been criticized for not paying fellow tribe members fairly. Though his heritage may be in question, Halbritter’s…
Kang Vs. The Sensitivity Police by Tiffany Madison UPDATE: KANG RESPONDS TO CRITICS DALLAS, October 15th, 2013 – This viral photo has sparked online controversy this week. “What’s your excuse?” asks 32-year old fitness enthusiast and mother Maria Kang. Fit and confident, the recovering bulimic hoped her bold statement and image of her chiseled…
“I don’t believe in the support of government” says TV star and suicide model An Interview with Olivia Black By Kevin Latchford Friday afternoon I found myself in a bloody frenzy. Trying to get myself in order for an interview with a lady in Sin City by phone. Miss Olivia Black, a Suicide Girl, artistic…
Who’s really responsible for the mess in DC? Keith Farrell Who really is responsible for shutting down the government? Gawker laid the blame on ten Republicans solely. But, Democratic Senate leadership along with the White House have refused to work with House Republicans, and, in dereliction of their duty, have failed to take appropriate actions to…
Incumbents Stifle Contributions to Protect Themselves The U.S. Supreme Court has a history of relying on politicians as authorities on campaign finance law, often deferring to their “expertise” in decisions that fundamentally impact political speech. With any hope, the justices will take their first steps in remedying this misconception today when they hear the oral…
Media too fixated on demand, ignoring supply By Ed D’Agostino By Ed D’Agostino, General Manager, Hard Assets Alliance I take a long view of precious metals investing and find little meaning in the day-to-day fluctuations in the market. Major corrections—like those we’ve endured this year—are a different story. They clearly have an impact, leaving investors…