Remember Russel Brand’s demand for a Socialist revolution a few months back? In his 4500 word essay published in the New Statesman, he called for “total revolution of consciousness and our entire social, political and economic system.” He then goes on to propose the question, “Is Utopian revolution possible?” His delusional tangent gained incredible support…
by Michael Bastasch [S]enate Republicans have [written the] White House, urging President Obama to repeal his recently announced power plant rule that cajoles states into imposing cap-and-trade schemes on carbon dioxide emissions. Republicans say that Obama’s rule is “all pain, no gain” and would result in higher energy prices and huge job losses as coal-fired…
A recent study has revealed an unfortunate side effect of our floundering economy. A stagnant job market and staggering student loan debt has left struggling young people with little recourse other than to save money where they can, no matter how embarrassing the measures. It’s now estimated that one-third of people 18 to 34 years…
By Michael Bastasch Headlines blared Tuesday that President Obama’s announcement of a rule limiting carbon dioxide emissions from power plants had convinced China, the world’s largest greenhouse gas emitter, to impose its own cap-and-trade system. A huge victory for those hoping for an international climate agreement next year. The only problem is that China made no such…
Comedian and movie star Jonah Hill appeared on the Jimmy Fallon show to apologize profusely for calling a paparazzi who was stalking him a “faggot.” Hill joins a long line of celebrities caught on camera in recent years, following people like Alec Baldwin and Donald Sterling, who both have been captured on camera or audio…
By Greg Campbell The tiny 12-square-block town of Mountain View, Colo., is relying so heavily on the revenue generated from nit-picky traffic tickets that an independent consultant recommended disbanding the police force over questions about its ethics. Mountain View wrote more tickets for drivers with an “obstructed view” from windshield cracks and air fresheners hanging…
President Barack Obama gave a speech at West Point recently where he discussed his administration’s foreign policy agenda. The Washington Post wrote that the President’s speech was a ‘takedown’ of Senator Rand Paul, claiming that the veiled messages were pointed jabs at ‘isolationists’ and ‘realists.’ Although he never mentioned Paul by name, Obama chastised those…
By Michael Bastasch Despite being soundly rejected a few years ago, cap-and-trade will get its U.S. encore but not in Congress. The Obama administration will likely use its executive power to unilaterally impose carbon dioxide emissions trading systems. The Environmental Protection Agency will unveil regulations for existing U.S. power plants early next month. For months,…
CHICAGO, IL – As violence continues to plague Chicago, Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced new gun control measures today designed to show his constituents that he’s super serious about looking like he’s tackling the city’s crime problem. [contextly_auto_sidebar id=”OTMZsmfZOxPhRuIVOhqu5lUvP7c7b0DL”] Deciding once again that inconveniencing those who want to legally carry firearms is the best way to…
By Greg Campbell A Colorado cannabis-oil business that landed in hot water among marijuana activists for its stance on drug testing employees has revised its policy under pressure. O.penVAPE, which sells hash-oil cartridges and the vaporizer pens used to smoke them, announced in early April that it’s drug policy prohibited the workplace use of a long list…