Thursday, April 1, 2010

This Is Why...

Well, that didn't take long!  This is why we need the Tea Parties, or at least their influence...

Militarism...

The world's press often portrays the U.S. as a militaristic nation, spending vast sums on weapons and armed forces.  And it's true, at least in absolute terms – and current events certainly make the U.S. appear to be the world's policemen.  But there's more to the story (with some very nice graphics)...

That Arctic Ice Shortage...

Remember all those breathless news reports just a few months ago about how the Arctic Ice levels had dropped precipitously, and Al Gore's minions were ranting about the poor polar bears?  Well, never mind...

Bumper Sticker of the Day...

Via my brother Mark:


Note that the license plate is from Maine – not exactly a conservative bastion...