Some letters to the editor WSJ. ============== Regarding “London Riots: ‘The Police Did Nothing'” by Anne Jolis (op-ed, Aug. 11): The London riots would not be nearly so widespread if the looters faced immediate and harsh consequences. The looters know that they outnumber the police and the citizens they are attacking. They also know that only criminals are armed, due to the... Read more
Archive for the ‘The Left’ Category
Stocks Hit by Obama Oration – WSJ.com
August 10 | Posted by mrossol | Debt, Liberal Press, Obama, The LeftThe Left cannot see it… ================ By JAMES FREEMAN Ever since Watergate, Washingtonians have responded to every political scandal by saying that “It’s not the crime; it’s the cover-up.” Perhaps they should develop a corollary for budget disasters: “It’s not the downgrade; it’s the White House reaction.” Stock-market historians may soon be debating which did more to drive yesterday’s sell-off: the Friday decision of... Read more
They Once Loved Jimmy, Too
August 9 | Posted by mrossol | American Thought, Obama, The LeftWon’t find this in the NYT… In a polarized nation, on the eve of another divisive contest for the White House, those seeking a unified America are not without hope. For amid the partisan bickering, there remains one principle on which all Americans are agreed: Any comparison to Jimmy Carter is always and everywhere a put-down. Given Mr. Carter’s Democratic affiliation, it’s... Read more
“Spitzer’s Latest Loss”, or “How Does a Guy Get His Reputation Back?”
August 2 | Posted by mrossol | American Thought, Liberal Press, Politically correct, The LeftGovernment “out of control”. This is one more problem that “reducing the size of government” helps minimize. Oh, and by the way, don’t look in the NYTs for this story… ========== Federal and state prosecutors have built a sorry record since the fall of Enron created a political incentive to pursue white-collar defendants, whether or not they’ve committed crimes. In the latest... Read more
AttaBoyBoehner – Joel Rossol
July 26 | Posted by mrossol | Economics, Obama, The Left, US DebtNot a bad perspective for a young man [of whom I’m proud]. (emphasis, his) === If Obama REALLY THINKS we are going to stumble into disaster should the debt limit not be rasied… then it seems to me that as a leader… the impetus is on him given he is largely responsible for getting us into this mess. But he cares too... Read more
