Category Archives: nanny state

Stoopid politicians and the people who vote for them – After Passing Soda Tax To Curb Habit, Dems Insist Retailers Are Price-Gouging Philadelphia’s soda tax should influence the conversation over the endless spiral of taxing and spending in America’s mismanaged, one-party … Continue reading

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Steven Hayword asks Mayor Bloomberg: “Can we have our salt shakers back now, please? “

This is the Steven Hayword that will be the first Visiting Scholar in Conservative Thought and Policy at the University of Colorado. He also asks: What Is It With Liberals and Food? Steven observes the obvious…. One thing we do know: Like … Continue reading

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You need a photo ID for THAT?

The John Hinderaker photo ID required list includes… …you need a picture ID for just about everything you do–buy beer or cigarettes, board an airplane, cash a check, drive a car, buy a fishing license, check into a shooting range, … Continue reading

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Michigan cuts food stamps for 30,000 college students, saving $75 million per year

Stunning… “We want to encourage people to be self-sufficient, not to be dependent on the government,” she said. The removals are part of an effort to change the culture of the state’s welfare department and slash tens of millions of … Continue reading

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Nanny State: Beam me up…

Coming to Boulder soon, the nanny state. At least it’s stuck in Queen’s for the moment. Employees also got a bright-colored brochure stipulating what can and can’t be served at meetings and parties. Tap water is a menu must when … Continue reading

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Trail of bailouts

Bailout of the Boston globe? Pathetic.

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Government knows best

Newmarks Door tracks down Joel Klein and the cancellation of the 20 year old “Pizza Day” tradition at Queen’s elementary school. I can see the logic to restricting access to sugary drinks, etc, but we’re not talking pizza every day … Continue reading

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