Henry Rollins Loves Ann Coulter

In light of the crazy ramblings from a demented blonde republican weirdo we get to see a truly heartfelt video letter from Henry Rollins, former lead singer of punk rock group Black Flag, to Ann Coulter, the aforementioned demented blonde republican weirdo.



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Quotes

Over the past couple of years I have, from time to time, collected notable quotes on my computer. I guess I have a strange idea about what is fun. Anyway, I came across a quote that I found very prescient. It's from Sinclair Lewis.

"When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying the cross."

That's all. I just wanted to pass this quote along.

The End of Movement Conservatism?

It seems we may be in the midst of watching the demise of Movement Conservatism. Afterall, they have had near absolute control of every level of government, but have not seen the type of gains they have promised for all. Death by their own success? Josh Marshall provides a better explanation.

But let's be honest: Balanced budgets and shrinking the size of government hasn't been part of conservatism -- or to be more precise, Movement Conservatism -- for going on thirty years. The conservative movement and the Republican party are the movement and party of deficit spending. And neither has any claim to any real association with limited or small government. Just isn't borne out by any factual record or political agenda. Not in the Reagan presidency, the Bush presidency or the second Bush presidency. The intervening period of fiscal restraint comes under Clinton.

Take the movement on its own terms and even be generous about it. What's it about? And has it delivered?

Aggressive defense policy? Check.

Privatization of government services? Check.

Regulatory regimes favoring big business? Check.

Government support for traditional mores and values on sex and marriage? Check.

That about covers it. And Bush has delivered. The results just aren't good.

It's the Economy, Stupid

Lately, I've been focused on economic news and the recent developments that are driving the current marketplaces. It sure has been volatile.

For months now I have been on the sidelines watching the market. I've been holding my portfolio primarily in cash- and I'm glad I did. My problem is that one day I'll be Bullish, but then the next day I'm Bearish. I guess you can say I'm on the fence. Thankfully, I have finally found a voice in the wilderness- a voice who appears to have a pretty good grasp on the current market machinations. Read Bill Cara's recent story: "Why Investors Worry About Bernanke." It's a good read. And be forewarned- Rough Seas are Ahead.