Political Glossary

Thomas Sowell has the enviable ability to explain concepts so clearly and simply it is simply impossible to not understand what he is saying.  This series of four articles from Townhall magazine explains some of the words we will be hearing in the upcoming political campaign.  The first can be found here.  The second here.  The third here.  The fourth and last is here.

Another Dred Scott?

When I first heard of the 5-4 decision on the Affordable Care Act my first thought was this could go down as one of the worst decisions ever to come out of the Supreme Court.  I thought is could be another Dred Scott decision.  I hope it is because Dred Scott was overturned.  I read this today and it took me back to my time living in Mexico.  There were two types of medical care.  The kind for regular folks like you and me which was full of pain, delay, shoddy care and corruption, and the kind for the folks with money who basically paid cash for their care.

I can see that happening here.  Physicians could decide to do a cash business, pay as you are treated.  Fees for services would probably drop precipitously and you could see a doctor within a day or two if you needed to.  There might even be private emergency rooms where you could go for treatment and receive instantaneous care.  I hope somebody looks at this again and comes to their senses.

Lloyd Marcus Comes Through Again

I often read Lloyd Marcus' blogs on American Thinker.  I find him thoughtful and sincere.  This post is an expression of what many think concerning the topic.

The Price

http://atwar.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/05/25/as-memorial-day-nears-a-single-image-that-continues-to-haunt/

Memorial Day

I was thinking of Memorial Day and the weekend attached to it.  My thoughts went immediately on the lives of my grandparents who all have passed on some time ago.  I have many great memories of them and the experiences we had together.  I also have many friends and acquaintances who have suffered disease and accident that have taken their lives.

The real purpose for the consecration of this day is to ponder those who have fought for our liberty.  At the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, looking out on Arlington certainly is most poignant.  Other military cemeteries I have visited give the same result, a profound feeling of indebtedness for those who paid far more than I have.

My nephew is now flying Blackhawks in Afghanistan and we are full of hope that he will be safe, as well as all the other military who are serving there and around the world.  Memorial Day?  The Warriors of Liberty and our ancestors are those we ought to ponder; at least from time to time this weekend.

The Flowers Are Starting to Really Talk

Our gardens have really started blooming the last couple of weeks.  We have planted a few things but the perennials we have had for some years have matured and are really doing their job.  Looking out the windows while dining is quite a treat.

John Wayne on Liberalism

I came across this quite by accident.  This interview was done in 1975.  Sounds quite prescient.