http://americanelephant.com Right Leaning Commentary and Conservative Apparel Sat, 04 Jul 2009 16:58:10 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en One of the things you may notice is that I *try* to refrain from calling today the Fourth of July.  Its a difficult task because that is how this holiday has been ingrained in my subconscious from birth.  My parents said it.  My friends say it.  The media says it.  ... http://americanelephant.com/blog/commentary/its-called-independence-day/ What a wonderful day.  Independence Day.  A day where great men before us took the brave course to stand against their government and formally declare this land and its people free.  Free from tyranny, free from oppressive taxes, free from an overbearing government, free from monarchy rule.  How noble to ... http://americanelephant.com/blog/commentary/independence/ Helen Thomas and one actual member of the Mainstream Media (Chip Reid) had the audacity to question the Obama Administration yesterday for their scripted town hall meeting based on White House information on how the audience and questions were selected. Reportedly, the audience was hand selected, the questioned were pre-screened, and ... http://americanelephant.com/blog/elephant-watch/the-end-of-the-world-i-agree-with-helen-thomas/ Sick of government interference in our daily lives and the massive expansion of power President Barack Obama is shoving down our throats?  Are you literally frightened at the prospect of socialized medicine and ObamaCare?  Take a stand and make your voice heard before its too late. Like all Desktop Wallpapers available ... http://americanelephant.com/downloads/obamacare-posters-wallpaper/ The liberals who have been leading the state of North Carolina for far too long don't understand business or the economy in our state.  All they understand is tax revenue and the varied ways they can increase it.  We have the 6th highest unemployment rate in the country.  Thanks to ... http://americanelephant.com/blog/commentary/thanks-bev-perdue-what-now/ Eight Republicans voted for passage of the Cap & TAX bill yesterday in the House of Representatives.  With a 300 page amendment added around 3AM in the morning, there is no way these clowns or anyone else in the House even read the bill. Eight Republican turncoats and 211 Democrats voted ... http://americanelephant.com/blog/commentary/eight-republicans-to-actively-campaign-against/ The North Carolina legislature is about to pass a Billion Dollar tax "scheme" spear-headed by Governor Bev Perdue.  Similar plans have passed both the houses of the General Assembly and is now in committee for compromise.  The tax plans many flaws.  Here are two. Nexus Language for Online Advertising. Part of the ... http://americanelephant.com/blog/commentary/nc-tax-scheme-will-increase-unemployment/ Doctors and Emergency Rooms have to help people, regardless of their ability to pay.  That makes the "lack of care" argument that propels the universal health care agenda a myth, but it also provides fodder for those who want to oppose the upcoming health care boondoggle. In order for people not ... http://americanelephant.com/blog/commentary/the-coming-citizenship-tax/ This is my last father's day from the outside.  Next year I'll have joined the club and likely have a completely different impression of what fatherhood really means.  The weight of the responsibility astounds me.  The knowledge that I will fall a little short no matter how hard I try ... http://americanelephant.com/blog/announcements/happy-fathers-day/ With our first child on the way, I notice kids around me more.  At the grocery store, at the bank, in the neighborhood.  Maybe I'm looking for insight on their actions, or maybe I'm just pondering how my child will behave.  I guess its similar to when we had our ... http://americanelephant.com/blog/commentary/it-starts-with-a-shopping-cart/ If you haven't heard it, or read it... here it is. It is an open letter to our government from a Glenn Beck listener. Here is an excerpt, but you really should read the whole thing. Take a breath. Listen to the people. Let's just slow down and get ... http://americanelephant.com/blog/elephant-watch/the-letter-i-just-love-my-country/ Make no mistake, President Barack Obama's health care "plan" is not what you hear on the nightly news.  It is a tool designed to create a single-payer health care plan in the United States.  What does this mean?  The only insurance will be through the government.  The only health care ... http://americanelephant.com/blog/elephant-watch/obamacare-back-door-to-single-payer/