Today’s “One Nation” rally in Washington, DC, was supposed to be about “a coalition of liberal and progressive groups, including unions and civil rights activists.” Said one supporter: “We believe this is the real America.” Golly, I didn’t know that “real America” was so enamored of the hammer and sickle. No doubt many will say… Continue reading How Could Anyone Think Obama Was A Socialist?
Tag: Communism
How Many People Did Communism Kill?
When I posted about making May 1st Victims of Communism Day, I was not at all surprised that some on the left would get their knickers into a knot over the very idea. However, I was surprised that one left winger took exception not only to the date, but the idea that communists had killed… Continue reading How Many People Did Communism Kill?
Today is Victims of Communism Day
The fine folks over at The Volokh Conspiracy have come up with the brilliant idea of making May 1st Victim’s of Communism Day. If the victims of a brutal ideology that killed over 100 million people doesn’t deserve a memorial day, then who does? Here’s an Amazon carousel widget featuring a small selection of books… Continue reading Today is Victims of Communism Day
Rep. Charles Wilson, RIP
Texas Rep. Charles Wilson (D-Lufkin) has died. Wilson was famous for two things: 1.) A reputation for unbridled drinking, carousing and hijinks (probably including a little cocaine, though Wilson never came out and admitted it) that lead to him being nicknamed “Good Time Charlie”, and 2.) Being the biggest Democratic advocate of aid to the… Continue reading Rep. Charles Wilson, RIP
North Koreans start to protest
This is huge news. The indispensable Claudia Rosett has details: “The plan has entailed issuing new banknotes, lopping off two zeroes, so 1,000 won becomes 10. People were given just one week to swap old money for new, after which the old notes would become worthless. A limit was placed on the amount that could… Continue reading North Koreans start to protest