According to a nonprofit watchdog organization, Corporate Accountability International, Ronald McDonald is an enemy of the state. The grassroots group has assembled 550 health professionals and organizations to denounce the famous clown, the icon of not only the restaurant corporation,
So with the news that Atlas Shrugged: Part 1 is underperforming and leaving theaters rather than expanding, it’s unclear whether producer John Aglialoro will be able to produce the planned sequels for the adaptation of Ayn Rand’s most famous and
President Barack Obama gave a new Mideast policy speech on Sunday, in order to mend fences following the aftershock of his speech on Thursday. Whereas his Thursday speech was clearly designed to please the Palestinians and anger the Israelis, his
This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com. Fitch cuts Greece’s debt ratings, as bailout or default nears Greece’s credit rating was cut by three levels on Friday, to well below junk status, by Fitch Ratings. Possibly more signifcant, Fitch said that
The Democratic Party should be ashamed of itself. Today its members proved themselves to be nothing but partisan hacks who care more about party politics than doing the right thing. While President Obama’s speech regarding Middle East generated much criticism
President Barack Obama’s speech on the Arab Spring yesterday embraced some of the themes of regional freedom and democracy that George W. Bush was sounding as far back as November 2003 in his address to the National Endowment for Democracy.
The expression ‘Everything is Bigger in Texas’ used to apply to ambulance chasing attorneys, frivolous litigation, and mega-payouts to plaintiffs. The Lone Star state was known for attracting a robust tort bar and a less-than-thriving medical community, as physicians gave
Under normal circumstances, when a process is found to be corrupt, any outcome or recommendation from that chain of events is either cancelled or put on hold until the full extent of the corruption can be uncovered. Essentially, good practice
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s gave a speech to the Knesset yesterday, seen by many as a precursor to his Congressional address next week. The PM outlined his parameters for a peace plan with the Palestinians. However, if you went
In the next several days, President Barack Obama will deliver two major addresses on the Middle East. The first, to take place on Thursday, will renew his effort to reach out to the Muslim world, in the wake of the
The Wall Street Journal has a long piece about the prospect of using the state to move part of the U.S. transportation fleet from oil-derived fuels to natural gas. It gives prominent voice to the massive public affairs campaign of
Much of the idealism and the promise of unity that emerged from the massive populist uprising that captivated Egypt and swept longtime President Hosni Mubarak from power in February seems to have been lost. In the three months since, the
There’s a lot of buzz about a Wall Street Journal interview with Stanley Druckenmiller, in which he argues that a temporary delay in making payments on U.S. government debt (which technically would be a default) would be a small price
When President Obama gave a speech about “comprehensive” immigration reform on May 11th in El Paso, Texas, one thing was certain: he was in no hurry to close the border. Instead, he seemed focused on playing politics by offering an
Oh, and making them obey the law. —– The Barack Obama Administration has at their dictatorial behest a LOT of rogue Agencies, Departments and Commissions. Wings of the Executive Branch Leviathan that have – under orders from the President, his
[audio: http://newledger.com/podcasts/CoffeeandMarkets051211.mp3] Download Podcast | iTunes | Podcast Feed On today’s edition of Coffee and Markets, we’ll discuss what’s driving gas prices and other environmental issues with James Taylor of the Heartland Institute. We’re brought to you as always by
This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com. Independence day versus al-Naqba On May 10, Israel celebrated the 63rd anniversary of the creation of Israel, with parties, fireworks and barbeques. On May 14, the Palestinians will also commemorate the 63rd anniversary of
[audio: http://newledger.com/podcasts/CoffeeandMarkets051011.mp3] Download Podcast | iTunes | Podcast Feed On today’s edition of Coffee and Markets, Brad Jackson is joined by Josh Trevino to discuss Barack Obama’s trip to El Paso, Texas, immigration reform and the rise of conservatism among
Libya’s rebels in Misurata suffered a major setback early Saturday, when Gaddafi’s forces breached Nato’s no-fly zone and bombed fuel storage tanks, causing them to explode and burn, according to VOA. Fuel depot explosion in Misrata Libya (AP) It’s not
Detroit used to be a city that conjured up visions of American greatness, of American ingenuity. Automakers like Chrysler, Chevrolet, and Ford placed their stamp upon that city and Americans were proud to buy (and drive) the cars built there
[audio:http://newledger.com/podcasts/CoffeeandMarkets050611.mp3] Download Podcast | iTunes | Podcast Feed On today’s edition of Coffee and Markets, we’re talking commodities, the debt ceiling, and the unemployment rate with Francis Cianfrocca. We’re brought to you as always by BigGovernment and Stephen Clouse and
It all started on Sunday evening, when a dramatic international price collapse began when silver fell 12% in Asian markets, according to Barrons (Access). After reaching $48.35 last week on Friday, by Thursday it had fallen almost 30% to $34.95.
The federal government sued Deutsche Bank on Tuesday, saying the bank committed fraud and padded its pockets with undeserved income as it repeatedly lied so it could benefit from a government program that insured mortgages, according to AP. This comes
Only in Washington would running out of money and prematurely limiting a program be considered a success. This Friday (May 6,) Obamacare’s first handout program will cease accepting new applications, but not before billions of dollars have been redistributed or
Today, the House Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on Courts, Commercial and Administrative Law will conduct a hearing on “Cost-Justifying Regulations: Protecting Jobs and the Economy by Presidential and Judicial Review of Costs and Benefits.” These hearings are long overdue. Runaway regulation
