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Saturday, December 25, 2004
MERRY CHRISTMAS! Merry Christmas! Some scenes from New York City to get everyone in the mood. (Courtesy of Ron, my former boss. Good Luck and Godspeed in his retirement.) The Christmas Tree at Rockefeller Center 
The Christmas Tree at the New York Stock Exchange 
The New York Stock Exchange 
The Bull Is Charging Back! Will The Dow End Over 11,000 for 2004? 
The Brooklyn Bridge  Saturday, December 18, 2004
Comparative Medicine (From Dr. Eugene, our correspondent in Suffolk County.) An Israeli doctor says "Medicine in my country is so advanced that we can take a kidney out of one man, put it in another, and have him looking for work in 6 weeks." A German doctor says "That is nothing, we can take a lung out of one person, put it in another, and have him looking for work in four weeks." A Russian doctor says "In my country, medicine is so advanced that we can take half a heart out of one person, put it in another, and have them both looking for work in two weeks." The American doctor, not to be out done, says "You guys are way behind, we took a man with no brain out of Texas, put him in the White House, and now half the country is looking for work." HIGHLY RECOMMENDED ON-LINE ARTICLES Help the Mises Institute Make The Difference The Malthusian Trap Why Business Cycle Theory Matters Property and the First Thanksgiving Böhm-Bawerk’s Critique of the Exploitation Theory of Interest Attitude Adjustment (From Colemans.) A young man named John received a parrot as a gift. The parrot had a bad
attitude and an even worse vocabulary. Every word out of the bird's mouth was rude, obnoxious and laced with profanity. John tried and tried to change the bird's attitude by consistently saying only polite words, playing soft music and anything else he could think of to "clean up" the bird's vocabulary. Finally, John was fed up and he yelled at the parrot. The parrot yelled back. John shook the parrot and the parrot got angrier and even ruder. John, in desperation, threw up his hand, grabbed the bird and put him in the freezer. For a few minutes the parrot squawked and kicked and screamed. Then suddenly there was total quiet. Not a peep was heard for over a minute. Fearing that he'd hurt the parrot, John quickly opened the door to the freezer. The parrot calmly stepped out onto John's outstretched arms and said, "I believe I may have offended you with my rude language and actions. I'm sincerely remorseful for my inappropriate transgressions and I fully intend to do everything I can to correct my rude and unforgivable behavior." John was stunned at the change in the bird's attitude. As he was about to ask the parrot what had made such a dramatic change in his behavior, the bird continued, "May I ask what the turkey did?" Friday, December 17, 2004
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED ON-LINE ARTICLES Help the Mises Institute Make The Difference Libertarianism, Conservatism, and All That Economics: Vocation or Profession? A Dichotomy in Two Colors Forgotten Facts of American Labor History Calling All Looney Left-Wing Liberals: This Is the Site For You! Want to come up with your own conspiracy theory about Bush? Don't let Al Franken, Michael Moore, and MoveOn.org have all the fun! Use this handy George W. Bush Conspiracy Theory Generator to come up with your own conspiracy theory!* George W. Bush Conspiracy Theory Generator * This tool may not be used to create Democratic presidential candidate speeches or generate content for MoveOn.org without the express permission of Buttafly.com. Sunday, December 12, 2004
The Conservative Monitor http://www.conservativebookstore.com http://www.conservativemonitor.com Contents: 1. Book Review: - "Social Problems in a Free Society", by Myles J. Kelleher 2. Articles - Unwrapping Innocence, by Frederick Mee - Stealing Property Rights in the Name of Historic Preservation, by Peyton Knight - Holiday Cheer, Dreaded J-Word is Near, by Cheryl K. Chumley - English versus Arabic and Spanish, by Alan Caruba 3. Powerhouse Profits 4. Weekly Politickle, by F.R. Duplantier ----- 1. Book of the Month: "Social Problems in a Free Society", by Myles J. Kelleher. In the United States we are generally obsessed with a concept known as freedom. As Myles Kelleher explains in his book, "Social Problems in a Free Society", there are two kinds of "freedom". There is freedom in the libertarian sense, which we might call "freedom from". This "freedom from" would include freedom from infringement upon property rights, "freedom from" violence of our fellow humans, etc. The Bill of rights in the U.S. Constitution lays out many of these freedoms. Notice that all of these freedoms are basically a limitation of outside interference on the individual. Yet there is another kind of "freedom" that has crept into the definition of the word. It is the "freedom to". The "freedom to" have affordable housing, the "freedom to" be fed, or to an education or more. The problem with these two types of freedom is that they are mutually exclusive. To provide someone with a freedom to affordable housing, the wealth used to give it must be taken from someone whether they want to give it up or not. Thus, we see that any transfer of wealth to provide a "freedom to" is an imposition on the rights of a person who has a "freedom from". We can see the "freedom from" rights are inherent in the constitution and require a passive government, while the "freedom to" rights are manufactured by the social system and require the active interference of government and coercive force. This is an interesting concept and has huge implications in American government and American society. Myles Kelleher uses this concept and many others to take a whole new approach to social problems. His book,"Social Problems in a Free Society", is packed full of ideas and analysis about modern American sociology that will leave the casual reader breathless and the assiduous student spell-bound. It makes comprehensive casual reading and would make an excellent text for any class in sociology. Conservative Libertarianism is belief system that inhabits every aspect of study and culture. Myles Kelleher shows how it can be applied profitably to the problems of modern society. This book is highly recommended for anyone interested in understanding free society, what makes it go, what causes problems, and the best road to fixing them. For more information on this book click on the link below: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0761829245/ref=nosim/theconservativeb ----- 2. Articles Unwrapping Innocence Frederick Meekins / -- Earlier this year, I wrote a column about the impropriety of airing prophylactic advertisements during Saturday morning children’s programming. Aficionados of the moral debauchery into which our nation is descending snapped classic animation is no longer directed at young children but rather towards libertine post-adolescents with less control over their urges than barnyard animals. Some unable to muster a rational argument instead chose to disparage my personal appearance. More... http://www.conservativemonitor.com/opinion04/152.shtml Stealing Property Rights in the Name of Historic Preservation Peyton Knight / American Policy Center -- Pop quiz! Who should make the decision whether or not to raze your decrepit, century-old home and build a new one in its place? A) Your local government. B) Your neighbors. C) Both A and B. D) You. If you answered D, you obviously don't live in West Bridgewater, Connecticut, where your neighbors and the local government want to call the shots on your property. More... http://www.conservativemonitor.com/opinion04/150.shtml Holiday Cheer, Dreaded J-Word is Near Cheryl K. Chumley / -- It must be getting on that time of year again - the time of holiday good cheer, concern for mankind the world wide and oh yes, of course, the standard public school practice of disdaining and prohibiting mention of the name Jesus. My fourth-grade daughter almost declined to use the name Jesus in her assigned essay about what Christmas means to her because she wanted the story to be chosen for publication in the school's newsletter. During questioning, the school denied any policy barring mention of Jesus from its publication existed, and in fact, my daughter herself later admitted no one had ever warned her explicitly that her story would not be published if it included reference to Jesus. On surface then it should seem the debate is at an end. Chalk one up to a simple misunderstanding. More... http://www.conservativemonitor.com/opinion04/149.shtml English versus Arabic and Spanish Alan Caruba / Anxiety Center -- Recently I received an email from the London School of Islamics authored by Iftikhar Ahmad. It reflects some very large issues and problems that the British, European and American communities encounter when they open the doors to the immigration of groups who do not want to assimilate into their culture and society, while enjoying the benefits of those societies, chief among which are freedoms that do not exist in their home countries. More... http://www.conservativemonitor.com/opinion04/148.shtml ----- 3. Powerhouse Profits Luke Hodgens is our Finance/Economics editor. His cogent commentary keeps you informed about the economy and the market. Mr. Hodgens is also editor of an investment newsletter that reveals stocks where you can take a direct interest in what is going on in world. His recommendations are thoroughly researched and geared toward the conservative investor - that is the politically conservative investor. To find out more about a company he recommends in his most recent newsletter, click on the link below: http://www.marketerschoice.com/app/aftrack.asp?afid=140238 ----- 4. The work of F. R. Duplantier is a welcome break from serious political battles. Here is one of his latest limericks (he calls them Politickles): UN-NECESSARY Idiotic explanations For irrational expectations -- Why we need to belong When things always go wrong -- Cannot save the United Nations. http://www.politickles.com Get Politickles Shop merchandise customized for your group or business, or commission a one-of-a-kind design just for you. Take advantage of substantial bulk-order discounts. See their full line at http://www.cafeshops.com/politickles For more information on Politickles or to order Mr. Duplantier's collection of Politickle Limericks click on the link below: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0936783257/theconservativeb ----- To check out all the latest books by or about conservatives click the link below: http://www.conservativebookstore.com/sthsweek.shtml ----- Your commentary is invited. Please use the link below to express your rants and raves: http://www.conservativemonitor.com/contact.shtml ----- Feel free to forward this update to friends, family, acquaintances or even your worst enemy. We do not trade or give away email addresses so subscribers never need worry about getting SPAM: ----- Friday, December 10, 2004
Lawsuits that are Helpful... More terror lawsuits likely Time for the shysters to join the war in terror and rehabilitate their reputations. THE LEFT COAST REPORT A Political Look at Hollywood By James Hirsen A NewsMax Report Headlines (Click here for complete stories): 1. School Bus Driver Canned for Quoting Mel Gibson 2. Gov. Schwarzenegger Terminates 'Holiday Tree' 3. Assassination Rap 4. Oliver Stone Ponders Maggie Thatcher Pic 5. Oscar Buzz Quote of the Week: (From Veterans Advantage) Dignity does not consist in possessing honors, but in deserving them. — Aristotle Highly Recommended On-Line Articles Pawn Shops Serve a Public Function When Does Economic Calculation Become Necessary? More Loophole Lobbyists, Please Thursday, December 09, 2004
WWII Flashback: 'Terrorists' Kill 1,000 Americans in Post-war Germany (Thanks to Gene, our correspondent in Washington Heights.) The president declared victory over a year ago, but terrorists continue to pick off U.S. troops and even American civilians at the rate of 3 per day. The maniacal dictator may be long gone, but his hard core followers continue to wreak havoc across the land, with the interim government seemingly powerless to stop the mayhem.Back home, the press takes an increasingly pessimistic tone, with some of the most prominent news organs pronouncing the U.S.'s postwar strategy an abject failure. Iraq 2004? Not exactly. Try Germany, 1946 in the first year after WWII. To hear the liberals tell the story, once the allies conquered the Nazis, they stayed conquered - with American forces treated like the liberators they were. But according to Fox News Channel war historian Oliver North, not every conquered German welcomed the American occupation with open arms. On Monday North detailed the little-known truth about the post-World . . . To read the rest of this article Click Here. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED ON-LINE ARTICLES America's Unsustainable Boom Why People Trade The Continuing Relevance of Menger How to avoid the flu... (Helpful ? advice from Dr. Eugene in Suffolk County.) Eat right! Make sure you get your daily dose of fruits and veggies.
Take your vitamins and bump up your vitamin c. Get plenty of exercise because exercise helps build your immune system. Walk for at least hour a day, go for a swim, take the stairs instead of the elevator, etc. Wash your hands often. If you can't wash them, keep a bottle of antibacterial stuff around. Get lots of fresh air. Open windows whenever possible. Get plenty of rest. Try to eliminate as much stress from your life as you can. OR .. You can take the doctors office approach. Think about it, when you go for a shot, what do they do first? Clean your arm with alcohol. Why? Because alcohol kills germs. So. I walk to the liquor store (exercise), I put lime in my Corona (fruit), celery in my Bloody Mary (veggies), drink on the bar patio (fresh air), get drunk, tell jokes, and laugh (eliminate stress) and then pass out (rest). The way I see it, if you keep your alcohol levels up flu germs can't get you!!!! Sunday, December 05, 2004
Guess Which Party Most (if not all) of These Folks Usually Vote For... (From John, our correspondent in Narrowsburg.) Number One From a friend: I am a medical student currently doing a rotation in toxicology at the poison control center. Today, this woman called in very upset because she caught her little daughter eating ants. I quickly reassured her that the ants are not harmful and there would be no need to bring her daughter into the hospital. She calmed down and at the end of the conversation happened to mention that she gave her daughter some ant poison to eat in order to kill the ants. I told her that she better bring her daughter into the emergency room right away. ********************** Number Two Early this year, some Boeing employees on the airfield decided to steal a life raft from one of the 747s. They were successful in getting it out of the plane and home. Shortly after they took it for a float on the river, they noticed a Coast Guard helicopter coming towards them. It turned out that the chopper was homing in on the emergency locater beacon that activated when the raft was inflated. They are no longer employed at Boeing. ************************* Number Three A true story out of San Francisco: A man, wanting to rob a downtown Bank of America, walked into the branch and wrote "this is a stickup. Put all your muny in this bag." While standing in line, waiting to give his note to the teller, he began to worry that someone had seen him write the note and might call the police before he reached the teller's window. So he left the Bank of America and crossed the street to Wells Fargo. After waiting a few minutes in line, he handed his note to the Wells Fargo teller. She read it and, surmising from his spelling errors that he wasn't the brightest light in the harbor, told him that she could not accept his stickup note because it was written on a Bank of America deposit slip and that he would either have to fill out a Wells Fargo deposit slip or go back to Bank of America. Looking somewhat defeated, the man said, "OK" and left. He was arrested a few minutes later, as he was waiting in line back at Bank of America. ************************** Number Four A motorist was unknowingly caught in an automated speed trap that measured his speed using radar and photographed his car. He later received in the mail a ticket for $40 and a photo of his car. Instead of payment, he sent the police department a photograph of $40. Several days later, he received a letter from the police that contained another picture, this time of handcuffs. He immediately mailed in his $40. ***************************** Number Five A guy walked into a little corner store with a shotgun and demanded all of the cash from the cash drawer. After the cashier put the cash in bag, the robber saw a bottle of Scotch that he wanted behind the counter on the shelf. He told the cashier to put it in the bag as well, but the cashier refused and said, "Because I don't believe you are over 21." The robber said he was, but the clerk still refused to give it to him because he didn't believe him. At this point, the robber took his driver's license out of his wallet and gave it to the clerk. The clerk looked it over and agreed that the man was in fact over 21 and he put the Scotch in the bag. The robber then ran from the store with his loot. The cashier promptly called the police and gave the name and address of the robber that he got off the license. They arrested the robber two hours later. ************************ Number Six A pair of Michigan robbers entered a record shop nervously waving revolvers. The first one shouted, "Nobody move!" When his partner moved, the startled first bandit shot him. This guy doesn't need a sign, he probably figured it out himself. **************************** Number Seven Arkansas: Seems this guy wanted some beer pretty badly. He decided that he'd just throw a cinder block through a liquor store window, grab some booze, and run. So he lifted the cinder block and heaved it over his head at the window. The cinder block bounced back and hit the would-be thief on the head, knocking him unconscious. It seems the liquor store window was made of Plexiglas. The whole event was caught on videotape. Oh, that smarts. ****************** Number Eight Ann Arbor: The Ann Arbor News crime column reported that a man walked into a Burger King in Ypsilanti, Michigan at 12:50 A. M.. flashed a gun and demanded cash. The clerk turned him down because he said he couldn't open the cash register without a food order. When the man ordered onion rings, the clerk said they weren't available for breakfast. The man, frustrated, walked away. ***************** Please note that all of the above people are allowed to vote ...and guess which party most (if not all) usually vote for. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED ON-LINE ARTICLES The Spectrum Should Be Private Property: The Economics, History, and Future of Wireless Technology Our Elected Insider Traders Bread, Circuses, Tax Cuts, and Debt Saturday, December 04, 2004
When You Can't Think of Anything Else to Do... Make Fun of the French "France has neither winter nor summer nor morals. Apart from these drawbacks it is a fine country. France has usually been governed by prostitutes." --- Mark Twain "I would rather have a German division in front of me than a French one behind me." --- General George S. Patton "Going to war without France is like going deer hunting without your accordion." --- Norman Schwartzkopf "As far as I'm concerned, war always means failure" --- Jacques Chirac, President of France "As far as France is concerned, you're right." --- Rush Limbaugh Next time there's a war in Europe, the loser has to keep France. "The last time the French asked for 'more proof' it came marching into Paris under a German flag." --- David Letterman "I don't know why people are surprised that France won't help us get Saddam out of Iraq. After all, France wouldn't help us get the Germans out of France!" --- Jay Leno "Did you see the new bomb the government came up with? It weights 21,000 pounds. The Air Force tested this bomb in Florida and the bomb blast was so strong at Disneyworld 25 French tourists surrendered." --- Jay Leno "I would call the French scumbags, but that, of course, would be a disservice to bags filled with scum. I say we invade Iraq, then invade Chirac." —-- Dennis Miller "The only way the French are going in is if we tell them we found truffles in Iraq." --— Dennis Miller "You know why the French don't want to bomb Saddam Hussein? Because he hates America, he loves mistresses and wears a beret. He is French, people." --— Conan O'Brien "President Bush has called for the end of the marriage tax calling marriage a 'sacred institution recognized by God and man.' Wow, this guy can't stop slamming the French." --— Craig Kilborn The Conservative Monitor Update http://www.conservativebookstore.com http://www.conservativemonitor.com Contents: 1. Book Review: - "How to Talk to a Liberal", by Ann Coulter 2. Articles - Clear Choices, by Judson Cox - It's the Economy, Stupid, and It's Good! by Alan Caruba - Heinz Thinks She’s Superior To Average American, by Frederick Meekins - The Moral Case for the Invasion of Iraq - Part I, by Peter C. Glover 3. Powerhouse Profits 4. Weekly Politickle, by F.R. Duplantier ----- 1. Book of the Month: "How to Talk to a Liberal (If You Must) : The World According to Ann Coulter", by Ann Coulter. She has done it again, a book that levels the left with truth and audacity. No one is bolder than Ann Coulter when she tells it like it is. This compilation of her syndicated columns over the last five years, includes previously unpublished work. She delves into many subjects, but the main theme is dealing with the left and staying true to conservative beliefs. Some call her bombastic, but those who know politics call her on the mark. This is a fun read for conservatives who like their commentary with punch. (She doesn't pull them.) For more information on this book click on the link below: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1400054184/ref=nosim/theconservativeb ----- 2. Articles Clear Choices Judson Cox / -- Last week, I took advantage of early voting, and cast my ballot. Granted, my brains haven’t baked in the southern sun quite as long as a Floridian who can’t tell the difference between Al Gore and Pat Buchanan, but it seemed a pretty clear choice to me. The whole process took maybe ten minutes, and all I had to do was fill in a few ovals with a felt tipped pen. The ballot was straight forward, the instructions were clear, and it could not have been easier. More... http://www.conservativemonitor.com/opinion04/135.shtml It's the Economy, Stupid, and It's Good! Alan Caruba / Anxiety Center -- Lacking any real issues to run on, the Democrat Party and its candidate have been telling anyone who will listen that the United States is staring a new Depression in the eye. They cite the rising per barrel cost of oil, rising health care costs, and the "failure" of the Bush administration to create jobs, despite the fact that the government doesn't create jobs; private industry and businesses, large and small, do that. More... http://www.conservativemonitor.com/opinion04/136.shtml Heinz Thinks She’s Superior To Average American Frederick Meekins / American World View -- Often libertarians and conservatives studying the decline of liberty throughout the West speak of an elite that rules over the masses with an iron hand while themselves ignoring the regulations they impose upon the rest of us lower down the social ladder that they hold in contempt. This conclusion is usually drawn by comparing what the snobs in positions of leadership expect from the rest of us and the lax manner in which they themselves live. More... http://www.conservativemonitor.com/opinion04/140.shtml The Moral Case for the Invasion of Iraq - Part I Peter C. Glover / word21.com -- When you see a rattlesnake poised to strike, you do not wait until he has struck before you crush him.(1) Franklin D. Roosevelt There's been much hand-wringing in the West over the morality of pre-emptive strikes of force by national governments, especially in the wake of the new global war, the War on Terror.(2) For many, the invasive rooting out of terrorists in the cities and caves of Afghanistan by the USA post-9/11 was somewhat understandable, for some just about acceptable. More... http://www.conservativemonitor.com/opinion04/138.shtml ----- 3. Powerhouse Profits Luke Hodgens is our Finance/Economics editor. His cogent commentary keeps you informed about the economy and the market. Mr. Hodgens is also editor of an investment newsletter that reveals stocks where you can take a direct interest in what is going on in world. His recommendations are thoroughly researched and geared toward the conservative investor - that is the politically conservative investor. To find out more about a company he recommends in his most recent newsletter, click on the link below: http://www.marketerschoice.com/app/aftrack.asp?afid=140238 ----- 4. The work of F. R. Duplantier is a welcome break from serious political battles. Here is one of his latest limericks (he calls them Politickles): THE GREAT BUMPKIN Linus scans the nightscape scary For a form imaginary: There, looming tall Like an orange ball, Glows a pumpkin-colored Kerry! http://www.politickles.com Get Politickles Shop merchandise customized for your group or business, or commission a one-of-a-kind design just for you. Take advantage of substantial bulk-order discounts. See their full line at http://www.cafeshops.com/politickles For more information on Politickles or to order Mr. Duplantier's collection of Politickle Limericks click on the link below: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0936783257/theconservativeb ----- To check out all the latest books by or about conservatives click the link below: http://www.conservativebookstore.com/sthsweek.shtml ----- Your commentary is invited. Please use the link below to express your rants and raves: http://www.conservativemonitor.com/contact.shtml ----- Feel free to forward this update to friends, family, acquaintances or even your worst enemy. We do not trade or give away email addresses so subscribers never need worry about getting SPAM: ----- HIGHLY RECOMMENDED ON-LINE ARTICLES Hayek and Market Socialism: Science, Ideology, and Public Policy Bush's Fancy Finance Government: Trafficking in Failure Friday, December 03, 2004
This is Doomed To Fail.... Women train for governor office Read the story closely, it is only Democrat women. The first woman to win the Presidency will be a dyed-in-the-wool, hardcore conservative in the mold of Margaret Thatcher. Why We Ever Decided to Start Trusting the Russians... ...is beyond comprehension. Putin's Ukrainian dilemma HIGHLY RECOMMENDED ON-LINE ARTICLES Is Laissez-Faire a Threat to Freedom? An Answer to George Soros In a Crisis, Markets More than Ever To Be an Austrian: A Primer I Am A New Yorker (From EM on the Carolinas, who never really left New York.) http://www.farrockaway.com/carol/newyorker.html |