Miscellany: 12/31/15

Quote of the Day
The only good ideas are the ones I can take credit for.
R. Stevens

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Political Potpourri

Only one new poll out over the past week or so with Trump at 33 in Nevada, 13 over Cruz, and Rubio and Carson trail into the single digits. Clinton continues to dominate outside of a tighter NH on the Dem side.

Government Pickpockets: Overspending



Political Cartoon

Courtesy of Robert Airail via Townhall

Musical Interlude: Christmas Hits

Dan Fogelberg, "Same Old Lang Syne"

Miscellany: 12/30/15

Blogger Birthday



Quote of the Day
An eye for eye only ends up making the whole world blind.
Mahatma Gandhi

Chart of the Day

via LFC

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Freedom is Freedom



This Is Your Brain on Snake Oil



Political Cartoon

Courtesy of Henry Payne via Townhall

Musical Interlude: Christmas Hits

Neil Diamond, "You Make It Feel Like Christmas"



Nadine the Robot

Miscellany: 12/29/15

Quote of the Day
When the effective leader is finished with his work, the people say it happened naturally.
Lao Tse

Chart of the Day: Foreign Intervention Meter

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Trump and Liberty



Political Cartoon

Courtesy of Michael Ramirez via National Review

Musical Interlude: Christmas Hits

Harry Simeone Chorale, "Do You Hear What I Hear? (Original Version)"

Miscellany: 12/28/15

Quote of the Day
One of the strongest characteristics of genius is the power of lighting its own fire.
John Foster

Chart of the Day

via Cato Institute

via Independent Institute

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Ayn Rand and Self-Interest



How Progressives Have Killed the Illinois Economy



Political Cartoon

Re: the Miss Universe kerfuffle, when the wrong winner was announced
Courtesy of Henry Payne via Townhall

Musical Interlude: Christmas Hits

The Eagles, "Please Come Home For Christmas"

Miscellany: 12/27/15

Quote of the Day
Our task is not to rediscover nature but to remake it. 
Raoul Vaneigem

Chart of the Day: The Shorter Workweek

Image of the Day

Actress Katie Holmes Referencing Scientology

Rand Paul's Vision For America



The Bad Case For Minimum Sentences

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Political Cartoon

Courtesy of Steve Breen via Townhall

Musical Interlude: Christmas Hits

Judy Garland, "Have Yourself a Merry Christmas"

Miscellany: 12/26/15

Quote of the Day
Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel from coast to coast without seeing anything.
Charles Kuralt

Tweet of the Day

@realDonaldTrump won't stop the tide of red ink from rising or begin to heal the global economy.Put liberty first. https://t.co/DzvfrZ5QBV

— Ronald Guillemette (@raguillem) December 26, 2015

If you want to live in a country that builds things,companies must compete in a dynamic, liberalized global economy. https://t.co/z4kY713JSI

— Ronald Guillemette (@raguillem) December 26, 2015

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The Illusion of "Feel Good" Policy



Free Market Existentialism



Family Moments







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Political Cartoon

Courtesy of Ken Catalino via Townhall

Musical Interlude: Christmas Hits

Andy Williams, "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year"

Miscellany: 12/25/15 Happy Christmas!

Courtesy of clipartpal

Quote of the Day
I paint self-portraits because I am so often alone, because I am the person I know best.
Frida Kahlo

Tweet of the Day

@realDonaldTrump is not a smart business man; he just played one on TV. Trump is not a smart politician; he's never played one on TV.

— Ronald Guillemette (@raguillem) December 26, 2015

I'm tired of hearing @realDonaldTrump's amateurish slogan 'Make America great again'. This suggests America is not great and he can do it.

— Ronald Guillemette (@raguillem) December 26, 2015

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Portugal and Drug Decriminalization



Labor Politics



Political Cartoon

Courtesy of Chip Bok via Townhall

Musical Interlude: Christmas Hits

Pentatonix,"Mary, Did You Know?"