I love Thanksgiving. It is uniquely American and uniquely right. We celebrate God and Country and enjoy family time absent the stress and distraction of the more commercialized holidays. There is no need to deconstruct “Jesus Clause” or explain to
by John Loudon24 Nov 2011, 1:01 PM PST0
by John Loudon20 Nov 2011, 9:45 AM PST0
There are some very interesting numbers coming out of Alabama since their passing landmark immigration reform in June. How about decreasing unemployment and increasing passport applications? Yes, Mexican nationals are overwhelming passport offices to secure passage for themselves and their
by John Loudon29 Aug 2011, 12:06 PM PST0
Congressman Wiener is in a tough spot. It is a spot of his own making, but it is tough. He now has some serious thinking to do, beyond his Congressional seat. He certainly should resign, and not just because Republicans
by John Loudon7 Jun 2011, 7:31 AM PST0
The unsightly film on our “clean” dishes had become a source of great frustration in our household. Dish washing was the job of my daughter and she was evidently was really slacking off. We worked with her on critical strategies
by John Loudon16 May 2011, 2:19 PM PST0
Conservatives, as all political factions do from time to time, are having a family squabble involving the annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC). It appears to be especially cantankerous this year. The rub pertains to the increasing presence of gay-Republicans
by John Loudon9 Feb 2011, 10:45 AM PST0
So the latest disappointing news from the Republican leadership in Congress comes from Majority Whip in waiting, Eric Cantor. As Whip, Congressman Cantor carries the message of the caucus. So what does he think about healthcare? Does he support full
by John Loudon2 Dec 2010, 5:53 AM PST0
Chilling thought for the day. Recall the election of 1948, when the Republican Party’s heavily-favored, moderate and uninspiring nominee lost to Truman in a race in which he was heavily favored to win. The tragedy is not that the Chicago
by John Loudon20 Nov 2010, 11:32 AM PST0
Earlier today, I urged people to vote for the GOP, even people they see as RINOs who show strong qualities as LiGIEs (Limited Government Intervention in the Economy). I urged them to drag their friends too, as a victory in
by John Loudon2 Nov 2010, 2:18 PM PST0
No matter what happens on November 2nd, 2010 will be the year that conservatives won. Patriotic conservatives of all flavors, have risen up in extraordinary ways, in every corner of the country. It appears all but certain that Speaker Nancy
by John Loudon16 Oct 2010, 8:59 AM PST0
“People everywhere enjoy believing things that they know are not true. It spares them the ordeal of thinking for themselves and taking responsibility for what they know.” Brooks Atkinson It is trite to say that things often are not what
by John Loudon25 Apr 2010, 10:29 AM PST0
The late Robert Brewster Loudon, my father, departed this World, just two years ago. While I hated to lose and deeply miss him, I am so glad he has not had to see what is happening to his Country. You
by John Loudon30 Mar 2010, 6:41 AM PST0
Nashville, TN: As Sarah Palin spoke to the standing room only, sell out crowd at Tea Party convention, activists from across the nation were putting together the finishing touches on a strategy to channel the activism in an entirely new
by John Loudon10 Feb 2010, 9:21 AM PST0
On the list of insane public policy moves we have come to expect from the current administration, Cap and Tax, Obamacare and Union Card Check, a fourth has garnered relatively little attention, although the implications for all Americans may be
by John Loudon25 Jan 2010, 5:59 AM PST0
The polls have closed, the votes are counted, and Massachusetts voters have sent the “Scott heard ’round the World”. All day long, pundits have been giving their assessment regarding why Scott Brown would win. All day long, too many of
by John Loudon19 Jan 2010, 8:22 PM PST0
As the Tea Party movement approaches its first “birthday”, the leadership is taking it to new levels. The metamorphosis, which has been deliciously organic, has seen it go from street protests, to active demonstrations to serious political action. All along
by John Loudon15 Jan 2010, 12:43 PM PST0
It is axiomatic that if you do not know your rights it is difficult to exercise them. Celebrating Bill of Rights Day is one way to create a broader understanding of this critical piece of the American fabric. So if
by John Loudon15 Dec 2009, 4:44 PM PST0
The symbol of our judicial system is the blind folded lady liberty holding the scales of justice in her hands. In St. Louis County it appears she may be peeking. On October 9th, 2000, Patricia Redington, a newly appointed St.
by John Loudon1 Dec 2009, 7:03 AM PST0
Just because you have a gun, you do not necessarily need to shoot it. Just because you have a vote in Congress does not mean you need to grab power. While both Parties have their internal battles, Republicans who are
by John Loudon21 Nov 2009, 3:21 PM PST0
Henry Hill: You know, we always called each other good fellas. Like you said to, uh, somebody, :You’re gonna like this guy. He’s all right. He’s a good fella. He’s one of us.: You understand? We were good fellas. Wiseguys.
by John Loudon10 Nov 2009, 6:59 AM PST0
The America in which I was raised always stood for freedom, and not just freedom for Americans but freedom for suffering people around the World. When I was an exchange student in Germany in 1983, I found myself in endless
by John Loudon8 Nov 2009, 9:59 AM PST0
If you tried to buy a homeowners’ insurance policy for much more than the actual value of your home, no one would sell it to you. The reason is that having such a policy would enable one to prosper financially
by John Loudon8 Oct 2009, 7:15 AM PST0
As Congressional leaders debate omnibus health insurance reform proposals, American consumers face the threat of dramatic changes to health care delivery that 100% misses the point. The entire debate is a quintessential study in “lipstick” on a pig. The “pig”
by John Loudon17 Sep 2009, 9:00 AM PST0