Calling John Galt

For the many Americans who simply can’t afford health insurance…

No American should have to choose between health insurance and getting drunk.

Do it for the children.

…to stand up against Dr. Utopia’s “ISM”.

While parts of this cartoon are dated, the message isn’t.

This is a powerful scene that was cut from the original release of Star Wars. It’s worth the time if you want to watch it, but if not, skip ahead to 2:28:

“What good’s all your uncle’s work if the Empire takes it over? You know they’ve already started to nationalize commerce in the central systems? It won’t be long before your uncle is just a tenant, slaving for the greater glory of the Empire.”

We’ve got Somali pirates AND financial insurance disasters in the news.

Who knew?

(see Part 1 and Part 2 of “The Crimson Permanent Assurance”)

I can’t wait to have the Government service my car.

2,999,999 to go. on 12seconds.tv

Thank you, Mark Cuban.

There is an inherent danger when people start confusing the actions of private citizens with the actions of the State.

Many will snicker at the above clip between Stuart Varney and Bertha Lewis (with ACORN), but what isn’t funny is the clear dichotomy in how people view the legitimacy of certain actions.

1. There are many who don’t like the notion of bailouts in any regard, but it is within the purview of government to engage in that behavior.
2. Lewis makes the contention that if it’s okay for the government to give money to banking institutions, it must be alright for citizens to take it upon themselves to interfere in a private business matter (a foreclosure.)
3. Once there is an erosion in the firewall between the rights a citizen enjoys and the rights governments employ, then the counter also becomes true: the State enjoys the privilege of making your business its business.

We’re reaching a critical tipping point in terms of civic knowledge and responsibility. The State ought to be fashioned to respect and uphold our Constitutional rights, not be a guarantor of our needs or the instrument to acquire our wants.

Laugh at Bertha Lewis all you’d like – she and others who misunderstand the distinct roles of Man and the State will have the last laugh. We’re running out of time to defeat the squatters who are claiming a dangerous definition of government, and possession is the only game that matters.

Via New York Times: GM says it needs another $4.6 billion loan within weeks and an additional $12 billion in financial support to stave off bankruptcy.

Now, watch this from November, and pay attention around the 2:15 mark.