With the connection between Barack Obama and Weather terrorist and University of Illinois professor Bill Ayers finally receiving some attention, much of the focus zeroes in on the Weather Underground’s history of violence, such as its 1972 bombing of t…
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Odd that they would choose now to run with this headline: October 5, 1947 — Truman makes first televised White House speech
Especially when, according to their own party standard bearer, Truman was 18 years too late:
“When the stock market crashed, Franklin D. Roosevelt got on the television and didn’t just talk about the, you know, […]
[Rick Sincere News and Thoughts] Just the Facts, Not the Meme, Ma’am
Posted by Rick Sincere in September 25th 2008 under: Business, Economics, History, aggregated, newspapers
Colbert I. King is a man of impressive credentials. Before becoming a Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist for the Washington Post, he has been a Treasury Department official, World Bank executive, and vice president at what was once known as Riggs Bank.S…
[Rick Sincere News and Thoughts] Constitution Day, 2008
Posted by Rick Sincere in September 21st 2008 under: Congress, Governor, History, Montpelier, Supreme Court, Virginia, aggregated, constitution, law, photoblog, video
This past Wednesday was Constitution Day. On September 17, 1787, members of the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia gave their final approval to the document they had toiled over for the previous summer, sending it to the states for ratification…
I never submitted the whole system of my opinions to the creed of any party of men whatever, in religion, in philosophy, in politics, or in anything else, where I was capable of thinking for myself.
[Virginia Virtucon] It’s not who you think…
Posted by Riley in September 14th 2008 under: 2008 Elections, History, National Politics, Republicans, Sarah Palin, aggregated
I was going to do this myself, but Brian over at Bearing Drift beat me to it.
You might think his description of the mystery person is of Gov. Sarah Palin, but you’d be wrong. Head on over and check it out.
[Virginia Virtucon] This Year’s Dukakis Model
Posted by Riley in September 8th 2008 under: 2008 Elections, History, John McCain, National Politics, Obamination Abomination, Polls, Sarah Palin, Virginia politics, aggregated
Two years after Republicans lost control of the U.S. Senate, Democrats nominate a Washington outsider for president who taps a long-tenured senator to add experience to the ticket. Meanwhile, the Republican nominee, facing voter fatigue at the end of 8 years of a Republican administration, has an uphill battle. To shake things up, he selects […]
[Rick Sincere News and Thoughts] August 28, 1963
Posted by Rick Sincere in August 28th 2008 under: 1960s, Freedom, History, Politics, aggregated, human rights, justice
Whatever Barack Obama might say in his convention speech tonight in front of a mere 75,000 people at Invesco Field in Denver, it will hardly approach the quality and significance of this speech by the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr., delivered 45 year…
[Rick Sincere News and Thoughts] 100 Years of LBJ
Posted by Rick Sincere in August 27th 2008 under: 1960s, History, LBJ, Texas, Vietnam, YouTube, aggregated, video
The Dallas Morning News notes that today marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Lyndon Baines Johnson, the 36th president of the United States. There will be several events in Texas commemorating LBJ’s birthday, including: AT THE RANCHThe late pr…
[Rick Sincere News and Thoughts] Democratic Delegates: A Look Back
Posted by Rick Sincere in August 25th 2008 under: 1990s, Democrats, History, Metro Herald, Politics, Virginia, aggregated, elections
Democrats from across the country (and from overseas U.S. territories, as well) are gathering in Denver this weekend for their party’s national convention, which opens tomorrow at the Pepsi Center.Twelve years ago, I attended the Democratic National Co…
[Virginia Virtucon] Why not Shirley Chisholm?
Posted by Light Horse in August 23rd 2008 under: 2008 Elections, Democrats, Dunkin' Donuts Joe, History, National Politics, Obamination Abomination, aggregated
Joe Biden, the Democrat’s new presumptive vice presidential nominee, has said of Barak Obama’s presidential ambitions:
“I mean, you got the first mainstream African-American who is articulate and bright and clean and a nice-looking guy,” he said. “I mean, that’s a storybook, man.”
Jessie Jackson and Al Sharpton both ran for president, but neither had held public office […]
[Virginia Virtucon] Just As True Today As It Was 24 Years Ago
Posted by Riley in August 22nd 2008 under: 2008 Elections, History, John McCain, Military, Ronald Reagan, World War III, aggregated
John McCain could just as easily run this ad today as Ronald Reagan did in 1984.
[Virginia Virtucon] Is History The Clue To Obama’s VP Pick?
Posted by Riley in August 20th 2008 under: 2008 Elections, Democrats, History, National Politics, Obamination Abomination, Razing Kaine / Timmy!, Virginia politics, aggregated
After Barry and Timmy!’s slumber party tonight, the Dysfunctional Duo are reportedly heading to Chester, Va. tomorrow.
What is in Chester, Va.? John Tyler Community College.
Who was John Tyler? The last Virginian to be elected Vice President.
[Virginia Virtucon] Obama To Follow In Footsteps Of The Donner Party
Posted by Riley in August 19th 2008 under: 2008 Elections, Democrats, History, National Politics, Obamination Abomination, aggregated
While the announcement of Barry Obama’s running mate will occur before then, this Saturday Team Obama will have a rally at the Old State Capitol in Springfield, Ill. to showcase his new running mate.
Now, get this. The square in front of the Old State Capitol is where the Donner Party began their trip to California […]
[Virginia Virtucon] Dems Drop “Rare” From Platform Statement on Abortion
Posted by Riley in August 12th 2008 under: 2008 Elections, Abortion, Democrats, History, Obamination Abomination, aggregated
Dems used to include that they wanted abortion to be “safe, legal and rare” as a part of their party platform. Well, guess what — here is the new draft language for 2008:
The Democratic Party strongly and unequivocally supports Roe v. Wade and a woman’s right to choose a safe and legal abortion, regardless of […]
[Rick Sincere News and Thoughts] ‘Solzhenitsyn and American Democracy’
Posted by Rick Sincere in August 5th 2008 under: 1970s, 1980s, Cold War, Communism, Culture, Ethics and Public Policy Center, Freedom, History, Russia, aggregated, capitalism
Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, the towering literary figure who gave us the phrase “Gulag Archipelago” and whose life spanned from Lenin to Putin, died on Sunday at the age of 89.Solzhenitsyn cut an imposing figure. With his curled beard and high forehead, h…
[Rick Sincere News and Thoughts] ‘Solzhenitsyn and American Democracy’
Posted by Rick Sincere in August 5th 2008 under: 1970s, 1980s, Cold War, Communism, Culture, Ethics and Public Policy Center, Freedom, History, Russia, aggregated, capitalism
Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, the towering literary figure who gave us the phrase “Gulag Archipelago” and whose life spanned from Lenin to Putin, died on Sunday at the age of 89.Solzhenitsyn cut an imposing figure. With his curled beard and high forehead, h…
[Rick Sincere News and Thoughts] ‘Solzhenitsyn and American Democracy’
Posted by Rick Sincere in August 5th 2008 under: 1970s, 1980s, Cold War, Communism, Culture, Ethics and Public Policy Center, Freedom, History, Russia, aggregated, capitalism
Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, the towering literary figure who gave us the phrase “Gulag Archipelago” and whose life spanned from Lenin to Putin, died on Sunday at the age of 89.Solzhenitsyn cut an imposing figure. With his curled beard and high forehead, h…
[Virginia Virtucon] Virtucon Makes National News Pushing For “Disney’s America” In Virginia
Posted by Riley in August 4th 2008 under: Business, Disney's America - Williamsburg, Entertainment, History, Virginia politics, aggregated
Just stumbled across this article that originally appeared in the (Williamsburg) Virginia Gazette, but was picked up nationally by the Chicago Tribune — Who’s in play to buy Busch parks?
Rekindling the idea of bringing Disney back to Virginia is the conservative political blog Virginia Virtucon. Here’s what a blogger identified only as Riley had to […]
[Rick Sincere News and Thoughts] Community Theatre - Part Three
Posted by Rick Sincere in August 3rd 2008 under: 1970s, Broadway, History, Milwaukee, Wauwatosa, YouTube, aggregated, musical theatre, nostalgia, video, youth
About fourteen months ago, I posted video and photographs from my first experience in community theatre, a production of Meredith Willson’s The Music Man at St. Bernard’s Studio Theatre in my hometown of Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.After going off to Georgeto…
[Virginia Virtucon] Michael Moore To Get Airplane! Treatment!!!
Posted by Riley in August 1st 2008 under: David Zucker, Entertainment, History, Humor, Morons, National Politics, Nutjobs, Nutroots, aggregated
Comedy genius David Zucker (of Airplane! and Police Squad! / Naked Gun fame — and a favorite here at Virtucon) is turning his sites on Michael Moore!
From Ain’t It Cool News:
“American Carol” tells the tale of a Michael Moore-ish filmmaker who gets a visit from three apparitions after he fails to get into the Independence […]
[Virginia Virtucon] Michael Moore To Get Airplane! Treatment!!!
Posted by Riley in August 1st 2008 under: David Zucker, Entertainment, History, Humor, Morons, National Politics, Nutjobs, Nutroots, aggregated
Comedy genius David Zucker (of Airplane! and Police Squad! / Naked Gun fame — and a favorite here at Virtucon) is turning his sites on Michael Moore!
From Ain’t It Cool News:
“American Carol” tells the tale of a Michael Moore-ish filmmaker who gets a visit from three apparitions after he fails to get into the Independence […]
[Virginia Virtucon] “All those other presidents on the dollar bills”
Posted by Riley in July 31st 2008 under: 2008 Elections, History, National Politics, Obamination Abomination, aggregated
Looks like Barry Obama is first to raise the issue of race openly in the general election campaign –
Yesterday in Missouri, Obama predicted McCain and the GOP would use racially tinged attacks against him.
“What they’re going to try to do is make you scared of me,” Obama said. ”You know, he doesn’t look like all those other […]
[Virginia Virtucon] What’s up with Illinoisans not wanting Virginia Governors to finish their terms?
Posted by Light Horse in July 29th 2008 under: History, National Politics, Virginia politics, aggregated
There is much talk now about Illinois Senator Barak Obama picking Virginia Governor Tim Kaine to be his Vice Presidential running mate. If the Obama/Kaine ticket wins, then the Governor will not finish his term. The last time a Virginia Governor did not finish his term, an Illinoisan was also to blame. President Lincoln’s Union […]
Following the lead of Tom “Dr. No” Coburn (R-Okla.), Senate Republicans yesterday found the vertebrae to block Majority Leader Harry Reid’s omnibus spending bill. This $10-Billion monstrosity comprised three dozen bills that would have transferred tax…
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