The Other McCain

"One should either write ruthlessly what one believes to be the truth, or else shut up." — Arthur Koestler

Once In A Lifetime

by Smitty And you may find yourself living in a shotgun shack. . . This essay pinpoints the systemic problems with the Federal government, surveys the current approaches, and offers a concise outline of What I Would Do. The problem is centralization. Pournelle’s Iron Law has birthed a Ruling Class that delivers speeches, debt, laws […]

The Ryan Budget

I’m tempted to call it “The Savage Young Ryan Budget,” but seriously, folks: House Republicans did the smart thing yesterday, and don’t let worry-wart Allahpundit tell you any different. Not a single Democrat voted for it, and DCCC Chairman Steve Israel’s boast that this will help Democrats recapture the House is nonsense. Let the Democrats […]

Rep. Ryan Pulls Weekly GOP Address Duty

by Smitty via (No Sheeples Here) Government has not been telling us the truth? Really? We need to get behind Paul Ryan and demand accountability, both from our government and ourselves. And when you’ve had your fill of sobriety, Iowahawk shreds Lindsey Graham. My experience has only served to underscore Miss Buelah’s perspicacity, for I […]

Trog Summarizes Ryan, And Had Me Until The Last Sentence

by Smitty TrogloPundit does a fine job of summarizing thoughts of Ace and Hot Air on the Ryan budget. He wonders what Ryan has to do to get past some of the underwhelmed response in the conservative blogs. I understand you’ve got to cheer for the Representative from your own state, but really, Trog: this […]

Isn’t It Cute When Progressives Pause From Raping The Poor Long Enough To Express Concern About Them?

by Smitty Alan Colmes triggers the laugh track as he suddenly remembers that when Republicans speak, it’s time to remember the little guy. Ryan’s plan will also propose tax reforms that lower corporate and upper-income tax rates, while eliminating certain loopholes. The details of that part of his plan are unclear, but if they adhere […]

Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Large Pair)

The gentleman from Wisconsin steps up: The Republican chairman of the House Budget Committee said his party’s budget proposal for 2012 would cut deficits by more than $4 trillion over the next decade, vowing to tackle costly entitlements like Medicare and Medicaid. The proposal, set to be unveiled Tuesday, would serve as the Republicans’ official […]

Rep. Paul Ryan Delivers 3:20 Of Lucidity

by Smitty (via Gateway Pundit) Emphasis mine: Hello – I’m Paul Ryan – I work for the people of Wisconsin’s 1st Congressional District and I serve as the top Republican on the House Budget Committee. Yes, Congress does have a budget committee, but I’m afraid it hasn’t been very busy this year. In fact, this […]

Paul Ryan Is Great, Even If His Ideas Need Work

by Smitty Rep. Paul Ryan is that absolutely rare political animal who manages to be at once wonkish and likeable. In a system geared by election frequency toward myopia, he has had the unmitigated gall to offer something like a tangible plan to work on the most pressing fiscal problems besetting the country. Note that […]

« go back