Archive for February, 2009



The Old EPCOT Center

I found the following 45-minute video to be absolutely fascinating. For those of us who hadn’t visited Epcot before the mid 1990’s, the video reveals how much the Future World section of the park has changed over the years.
Granted, some of the newer attractions have drawn more people to the park, but I sure […]

Eye of God

Check out this amazing photo of the Helix Nebula.

The Protest Against Federal Power

Several states have begun putting the federal government on notice about violations of sovereignty and increasing federal encroachment on the rights of the states.
The 10th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States is one sentence: “The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states, […]

Greed and Capitalism

Making the rounds on the Internet now is the following clip of economist Milton Friedman on the Phil Donahue show from many years back.
I’m not sure Donahue was prepared for such a well-reasoned answer to his touchy-feely question.

Honestly - I have nothing against Roland Burris. He has served the state of Illinois for as long as I can remember, in a number of positions which include State Comptroller and Attorney General.
I wish I could say I’m surprised to learn that he was involved in “pay to play” negotiations with […]

Buyer Beware

Here’s a collectible you may wish to avoid.
The widely advertised “Obama Presidential Coin Collection,” seen here, is a colossal ripoff.
The coins are nothing but ordinary pocket change with stickers! Video
So in other words, the new “coin” is simply the same old thing we’ve had for years, but it’s covered with cheap […]