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This is Occupy Wall Street: Mocking and Knocking Down Old Ladies

The Occupy Wall Street Movement — which President Obama and the Democratic leadership in Congress has embraced as their own, as their voice — is exactly like the Tea Party movement ...Except for blocking a man who just wants to get his 2-year-old in the back seat home for the night. Except for the bullying of mothers with families of young children.Oh, and except for knocking down old ladies — and mocking them while they lay in pain. (…See More
Blog post by Jim Lakely Nov 8, 2011
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Heartland Institute Counters Al Gore's 24 Hours of Climate Panic

Al Gore is using his considerable media muscle to express his frustration that people and governments the world over – but especially here in the United States – have increasingly rejected the notion humans are destroying the planet. He’s broadcasting on his cable channel, Current TV, and online something he calls “24 Hours of Reality,” beginning at 7 p.m. CDT, Wednesday, September 14. Gore will show a new multimedia presentation attempting to…See More
Blog post by Jim Lakely Sep 14, 2011
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Don Shelby at MinnPost.com Is a Hack, Not a Journalist

(This entry is cross-posted at Somewhat Reasonable.)I tried to take the high road on Wednesday to get Don Shelby to do the right thing and retract his…See More
Blog post by Jim Lakely Jun 18, 2011
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Lightbulb Police?

James Taylor talks about the new federally mandated light bulb we'll all have to be using soon, on the "Your World with Cavuto"
Video posted by Jim Lakely Jan 28, 2011
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Marcotte Anderson commented on Jim Lakely's blog post 'Heartland Institute Comments on Huge Tax Hikes in Illinois'
It is no surprise that Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker .... It should be, since Wisconsin's rates are still higher than Illinois', after the 2 point increase from 3% to 5%. Although I guess a politician (or blogger) twisting things to fit…
Jan 20, 2011
Jim Lakely commented on Alan Caruba's blog post 'Chris Christie's Jersey Attitude'
Oustanding post, Alan. Thanks for sharing.   Definitely get to Alaska, too. I recommend a trip to Denali in June.
Jan 15, 2011

Heartland Institute Comments on Huge Tax Hikes in Illinois

I moved to Illinois from California this summer, and  just joked with someone over on Facebook that I'm as good at picking states as Larry King is at picking wives. Illinois, as much as a basket-case of a state as California (only with worse weather), just approved a 66 percent increase in the income tax rate and a 46 percent hike in the corporate tax rate.Heartland's resident tax experts -- Steve Stanek and John Nothdurft -- had something…See More
Blog post by Jim Lakely Jan 13, 2011
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The Absurdity of The New York Times: Constitution Edition

One does not read the editorial page of The New York Times anymore to be enlightened. It ceased being a destination for a serious, thoughtful take on the issues of the day a long time…See More
Blog post by Jim Lakely Jan 7, 2011
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Jim Lakely commented on Jimmy Gourdie's blog post 'Useful Questions to Ask About Any Proposed Legislation'
Well said (again), Marcottte (putting aside the definition of "pollution" as now defined by the EPA). If you continue this pattern of being reasonable, or I might reassess my take on the cut of your jib. ;-)  
Jan 5, 2011
Jim Lakely commented on Jimmy Gourdie's blog post 'Useful Questions to Ask About Any Proposed Legislation'
Well said, Marcotte. We can agree on this point ... though I'd also like the former question ("Does this proposal help to create jobs and/or promote economic growth?") answered by members of Congress with as much attention and…
Jan 5, 2011
Jim Lakely commented on Jimmy Gourdie's blog post 'Useful Questions to Ask About Any Proposed Legislation'
Marcotte says: "So I repeat the question (slightly rephrased): Why should every piece of legislation strive to promote job/economic growth?" As Jimmy said, that's a pretty good bar to set (and rather low and basic). And members of…
Jan 5, 2011
Jim Lakely commented on Alan Caruba's blog post 'Nullification in 2011!'
Sheesh. I type a single sentence and am written out of (mostly all) sensible discussion by Marcotte! I will keep Tylenol PM handy in case I have trouble sleeping. :-P
Jan 5, 2011
Jim Lakely commented on Alan Caruba's blog post 'Nullification in 2011!'
Assume what you wish, Marcotte, even if you're wrong. I don't have time for long replies and discussions with you around here, anyway.
Jan 3, 2011
Jim Lakely commented on Alan Caruba's blog post 'Nullification in 2011!'
What part of that do you not understand, Marcotte?
Jan 3, 2011

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This is Occupy Wall Street: Mocking and Knocking Down Old Ladies

The Occupy Wall Street Movement — which President Obama and the Democratic leadership in Congress has embraced as their own, as their voice — is exactly like the Tea Party movement ...



Except for blocking a man who just wants to get his 2-year-old in the back seat home for the night. Except for the bullying of mothers with families of young children.



Oh, and except for knocking down old ladies — and mocking them while they lay in pain. (… Continue

Posted on November 8, 2011 at 12:30am

Jim Lakely

Heartland Institute Counters Al Gore's 24 Hours of Climate Panic

Al Gore is using his considerable media muscle to express his frustration that people and governments the world over – but especially here in the United States – have increasingly rejected the notion humans are destroying the planet. He’s broadcasting on his cable channel, Current TV, and online something he calls “24 Hours of Reality,” beginning at 7 p.m. CDT, Wednesday, September 14.

 

Gore will show a new multimedia…

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Posted on September 13, 2011 at 11:30pm

Jim Lakely

Obamacare, Justice Brandeis and Unlimited Government Power

Rick Richman of Commentary has an excellent (if belated) post at PajamasMedia on the July 3 panel discussion on This… Continue

Posted on July 11, 2011 at 10:30am

Jim Lakely

Our Government Minders Don't Like Us Choosing Our Lightbulbs — Or Much Else

The House of Representatives has planned a vote Monday to repeal the de facto ban on the incandescent lightbulb — one "energy sucking" wattage at a time.… Continue

Posted on July 10, 2011 at 9:02pm

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At 11:41am on June 30, 2010, Jim TynenJim Tynen said…
And what a long strange trip it's been!
At 8:57am on April 26, 2010, Luke S. BrownLuke S. Brown said…
Jim,
I noticed that there are many "without prescription" drug ads on the blog this morning. Is that permissible? Although we are all about freedom, we also respect the rule of law.

--Luke Brown
At 3:48pm on April 24, 2010, Stacey WitkowskiStacey Witkowski said…
Thanks Jim! I am glad to see a lot more concerned citizens. Before I created my Due Process accounts, I kinda thought I was a minority. I am extremely happy to be wrong!
At 11:34am on April 23, 2010, Alan CarubaAlan Caruba said…
Thank you, Jim. I am delighted to share my daily commentaries on issue of concern to Heartland with visitors to the Pub.
At 11:23pm on April 22, 2010, Guy HoltGuy Holt said…
Thank you for the welcome.
At 5:50pm on April 22, 2010, Linda KlineLinda Kline said…
Thank you, Jim, for the warm welcome.
At 5:23pm on April 22, 2010, William BourbonnaisWilliam Bourbonnais said…
Thanks Jim, Look forward to meeting you!
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At 3:22pm on April 21, 2010, Roger Melvin Currier IVRoger Melvin Currier IV said…
I was beginning yo think I was all alone with this concept~
At 12:33pm on April 21, 2010, Paul I. HurshPaul I. Hursh said…
Thanks Jim for the kind welcome. I am really new to this kind of format but I do have opinions on various subjects. I'm a retired steel salesman and have what I believe to be the solution to the jobs problem in todays economy. Is that a proper subject?
Paul Hursh

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