School District Trying New Lunch Menu Without Federal Guidelines #tcot

Posted on September 5, 2014 by RaulYbarra

Good going Cook County!  You know a program is bad when even your supporters tell you to forget it.

School District Trying New Lunch Menu Without Federal Guidelines « CBS Chicago.

Here is the thing people aren’t thinking about, though.  Who does Michelle’s program really hurt?  Kids in middle and upper class families can afford to bring their lunch or extra goodies to go with the school lunch.  It’s the poor that are hurt.  It is the poor kids that will be hungry in class and it is their grades that will be hurt as a result.

As bad as they are for everyone, the truth is that it is always the poor that are hurt the worst by Progressive policies.

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Record 92,269,000 Not in Labor Force #tcot

Posted on September 5, 2014 by RaulYbarra

When you see the press talking about the wonderful 6.1% unemployment rate, remember there is more to that story:

Record 92,269,000 Not in Labor Force; Participation Rate Matches 36-Year Low | CNS News.

The unemployment rate is so low because Obama’s progressive policies are driving people out of the workforce entirely.  What even sadder is that while the national rate is 6.1%, the unemployment rate for African Americans is up to 11.4%.

This latter is one of the things that gets me so angry about Obama.  I hate seeing people being used and abused as he is doing with the black and minority communities in order to advance an agenda that is inherently destructive to them.

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CDC Director: Ebola in Africa now an ‘epidemic,’ #ebola

Posted on September 2, 2014 by RaulYbarra

Enter the world of The Hot Zone.  Perhaps Mr. Preston’s book from the late 90’s isn’t as hyped as some originally thought.

CDC Director: Ebola in Africa now an ‘epidemic,’ ‘completely out of control’ « Hot Air.

The book is still available and is an excellent read.  It’s also quite informative.

I wonder… If I wear my ebola necktie that I got back around ’98 if it would be considered too tasteless.

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ISIS has committed crimes against humanity in Syria, UN says #tcot #ISIS

Posted on August 27, 2014 by RaulYbarra

isisISIS has committed crimes against humanity in Syria, UN says | Fox News.

Ok… so gassing: bad.  Beheading children and crucifixions: ok.  Thank you, U.N., for the needed clarifications.

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Thoughts on Police Militarization #tcot

Posted on August 23, 2014 by RaulYbarra

Militarization of the police has become a hot topic in the aftermath of the Michael Brown shooting.  Something one which I’ve held off giving an opinion.  Militarization of the police?  Yeah, absolutely against that.  It goes far against my generally libertarian principles.  I don’t see where this is a new story.  It’s been discussed in conservative and libertarian circles for years.  The increasing no-knock SWAT raids with their trail of bad shoots, dead Furgeson riotdogs and injured kids makes that police state danger clear.

However, what I’m seeing here in Ferguson – not far from me – is very different.
For starters, we’re not seeing cops with “machine guns.”  There are police with the very same semi-automatic modern rifles and standard magazines that pro Second Amendment people have been defending for decades.  Using body armor?  Yeah.  As does any cop with a brain, regardless of the uniform.  Military UCP or MARPAT dress?  Now that, yes, I can see a problem there.  It might be cheap.  It may be “tacticool.”  But it sure doesn’t help calm matters.  Field blues or khakis would be a less threatening presence without giving up situational control. Continue reading →

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ISIS hounds of Hell unleashed – K.T. McFarland #tcot

Posted on August 21, 2014 by RaulYbarra

ISIS hounds of Hell unleashed: How US can stop them | Fox News.

I’ve been a K.T. McFarland fan for many,  many years.  The lady is brilliant!!!  Don’t just read the op-ed.  Watch the interview.  It’s the same information, but with her special flair.

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US special ops forces tried to rescue hostages in Syria – #tcot

Posted on August 21, 2014 by RaulYbarra

US special ops forces tried to rescue hostages in Syria but failed, officials say | Fox News.

I guess the good news is that we don’t have pictures of burning helicopters like we did with Carter.  Of course, in Jimmy’s defense, at least he didn’t follow it up with another round of golf.

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White House blindsided on National Guard callout? #tcot

Posted on August 19, 2014 by RaulYbarra

White House blindsided on National Guard callout? « Hot Air.

He didn’t inform the White House?!?

SO WHAT?

As much as I despise Nixon, he was acting within his prerogatives as governor.  He does <strong>not</strong> need Obama’s permission <strong><em>or</em></strong> blessing to govern Missouri.

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Behind Closed Doors, Obama Crafts Executive Actions #tcot

Posted on August 19, 2014 by RaulYbarra

Well, of course.  Thanks to the Ferguson distraction he can get away with this while nobody is looking.  Support even within his party was slipping on this.

Behind Closed Doors, Obama Crafts Executive Actions – NYTimes.com.

Never let a good crisis go to waste.

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Obama opens door to ‘reexamining’ military gear for police #tcot

Posted on August 19, 2014 by RaulYbarra

Actually, if you think about it, this should hardly be a surprise.

Ferguson fallout: Obama opens door to ‘reexamining’ military gear program for local police | Fox News.

In my very cynical mind, this is a matter of Obama realizing that this equipment is being used against the wrong people.  If he even bothered to think it through, I think he was more expecting it to be used to control or intimidate the general public.  More important, I think he realized that he doesn’t have as much control over how this gear is used than he thought.  The police here didn’t ask permission, or even notify, the government that this gear was rolling out.

Being here in St. Louis,  I’ve had an opportunity to watch the practical results of police “militarization.”  Though my Libertarian leanings oppose it, the reality is that it is likely irrelevant.  I’m going to have to devote a separate editorial to that.

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