This is one time our elected leaders should pay attention to the advice of Vladimir Putin…. How scary is that? On August 04, 2013, Vladimir Putin, the Russian president, addressed the Duma, (Russian Parliament), and gave a speech about the tensions with minorities in Russia: “In Russia we live like Russians. Any minority, from anywhere,…
Government Circus
KNODL UPDATE
Wisconsin’s Structural Deficit Wisconsin’s structural deficit has been the focus of much attention lately here in Madison. Some members of the Legislature believe that the proposed tax relief included in the recently released special session legislation will dramatically increase the structural deficit and leave our state in a financially unsound situation. In reality, the amount…
Letters to the Editor
APPLAUSE! APPLAUSE!
Letter to the Editor Dear Gov. (candidate) Walker, You really knocked it out of the park! By shining the light of day on the facts of “before” and “after”, no one can doubt the stark difference between a truly free society and economy and one controlled by special interests and statist collectivists. In so doing,…
Gary Wickert, General
The Faith of an Atheist
By Gary Wickert I don’t have a problem with atheists. They are predominantly well-educated, well-read, curious, and courageous. After all, they are in the vast minority in America and quite comfortable there. According to a recent Pew Research poll, well over 90% of Americans believe in God and nearly 80% are Christian. Atheists are not…
Marita Noon
Climate Change: A Serious Threat
By Marita Noon The current cold covering a large portion of the country has, once again, brought out the climate change alarmists with claims of “serious threat.” Due to his respected position, as climate scientist at the University of California, San Diego Institution of Oceanography, Richard C.J. Somerville’s recent “Cold comfort” column was published in…
General, Paul Driessen
The Iditarod on 12,000 Calories a Day
Battle Dawgs Racing, Alaska’s Healing Hearts and Iditarod Benefit Wounded Warriors By Paul Driessen This winter’s record Midwestern freeze made any outdoor activity a real challenge. It also made us appreciate modern housing, heating, transportation and hydrocarbons – and what our frontline troops have endured in the Aleutians, Korea and Afghanistan. I’ve been in minus…