Category Archives: politics

Hell yeah, Rand Paul

Posted on March 17, 2013 by Kip

Rand Paul’s speech at CPAC 2013: Note, at17:02 — “Our party is encumbered by an inconsistent approach to freedom. The new GOP will need to embrace liberty in both the economic and the personal sphere. If we’re going to have a … Continue reading →

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Jeff Jacoby: Useful Idiots, then and now

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Kip

The following is a repost of Jeff Jacoby’s column “Useful Idiots, then and now”, from the Boston Globe, March 13th, 2013. I do not own the rights to this article; it is being reposted purely for the promotional value of … Continue reading →

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How Very Conservatrarian of You, Senator Rand Paul

Posted on March 9, 2013 by Kip

Old news by now (a day, lol), but, hey, listen up GOP old guard — move *aside*, we need someone like Rand Paul to do this. And consider running for president. Coming from: a conservative, with strong small-l libertarian inclinations, … Continue reading →

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Roast in Hell, Hugo Chavez

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Kip

Oh, man, what good news to wake up to (yeah, I keep weird hours): (CNN) — A deeply divided Venezuela is mourning its late leader and preparing to pick a new president to replace him. Venezuelan officials called for peace and … Continue reading →

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The Desiderata

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Kip

Here is The Desiderata if you have never read it. Go placidly amidst the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons. Speak … Continue reading →

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Five years without WFB, Jr.

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Kip

Today marks the fifth anniversary of the passing of one of my personal heroes (and the founder of modern conservatism), William F. Buckley, Jr. Feel free to join me in a moment of silence. Bill Buckley, where have you gone? … Continue reading →

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The Conservatrarian Election Process

Posted on February 24, 2013 by Kip

The Conservatrarian Election Cycle Process -Last election is over. Pissed off. When will they ever understand? What the hell is wrong with them? Refuse to speak to liberal friends. Sulk. Read lots of P.J. O’Rourke. -Can’t win ‘em all. Rebuild … Continue reading →

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Argument Clinic

Posted on February 23, 2013 by Kip

Ah. Just woke up. I think perhaps I may go to the Argument Clinic with Corey Hollister…

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Message to Julian Assange

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Kip

I don’t know if you’ve seen this, but this broke yesterday: Julian Assange is going to run for the Senate in Australia. Here: CANBERRA, Australia — WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange regards his bid to become an Australian senator as a … Continue reading →

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Happy Presidents Day!

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Kip
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