A new study shows that there might actually be a cure for Type 1, or juvenile, diabetes. Using stem cells! Unfortunately for progressives, the cells are adult stem cells, not embryonic.
Researchers in Brazil have shown that by using a diabetic's own bone marrow to harvest ADULT stem cells,and then injecting them back into the same patient, 50% of the diabetics were still not requiring insulin injections- after almost 3 years!
So once again, science has shown that stem cells indeed may offer miracle cures. And once again, it is adult stem cells, not embryonic cells, to the rescue. Why do people keep denying this fact and insist on destroying embryos?
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Monday, April 06, 2009
Government Charity
When Indonesia was devastated by a tsunami in 2004, private American citizens gave millions of dollars towards recovery.
Now, 1n 2009, Italy has experienced a massive earthquake. Just to the north of Rome. Entire towns have been destroyed. Over 100 people killed, thousands now homeless. Priceless medieval buildings lie in ruins. And all the US Government can do is give $50,000.
True, Italy is not Indonesia. And President Obama did offer rescue teams, which the Italian government turned down. But $50,000 seems more like an insult than an offer of aid. Especially in light of the gazillions being offered to AIG, GM, etc.
Now, 1n 2009, Italy has experienced a massive earthquake. Just to the north of Rome. Entire towns have been destroyed. Over 100 people killed, thousands now homeless. Priceless medieval buildings lie in ruins. And all the US Government can do is give $50,000.
True, Italy is not Indonesia. And President Obama did offer rescue teams, which the Italian government turned down. But $50,000 seems more like an insult than an offer of aid. Especially in light of the gazillions being offered to AIG, GM, etc.
Wednesday, April 01, 2009
Your taxes are going up, in spite of what he said...
"I can make a firm pledge," then presidential-candidate Barack Obama said on Sept. 12,2008, in Dover, New Hampshire. "Under my plan, no family making less than $250,000 a year will see any form of tax increase. Not your income tax, not your payroll tax, not your capital gains taxes, not any of your taxes."
"Any form...". Humm.
Well, that's not what's happening. Starting today, the taxes on tobacco have skyrocketed. Now, don't get me wrong. I'm all for enticing people to stop smoking. And of course, the money is going to help children. Who can be against that, right? Unfortunately, the vast majority of smokers make less than $250,000/year.
A disproportionate number of lower-income-bracket people smoke; they are the ones that Mr Obama said he would help by not raising their taxes.
So, Mr Obama, would you care to revise your Sept 12,2008, statement?
"Any form...". Humm.
Well, that's not what's happening. Starting today, the taxes on tobacco have skyrocketed. Now, don't get me wrong. I'm all for enticing people to stop smoking. And of course, the money is going to help children. Who can be against that, right? Unfortunately, the vast majority of smokers make less than $250,000/year.
A disproportionate number of lower-income-bracket people smoke; they are the ones that Mr Obama said he would help by not raising their taxes.
So, Mr Obama, would you care to revise your Sept 12,2008, statement?
Friday, March 20, 2009
AIG fiasco...and worse
I am appalled and disgusted by AIG in giving out $165 million in bonuses, especially after they came groveling to the federal government for bailout money. However, I am also very concerned about Congress’ response to this travesty.
Our founding fathers knew what it was like to live under a totalitarian regime that could, and frequently did, single out individuals for punishment by confiscatory measures. The Framers of our Constitution realized that for America to truly be a free country, they would have to ensure that the government could not pass any laws singling out specific peoples for pecuniary punishment. Also, they realized that Americans could not truly have liberty if they could be punished by ex post facto laws. That is exactly what this Congress has done. The House has passed a law that they want to be applied retroactively! This is clearly unconstitutional, based on Article 1, section 9, of the US Constitution.
So while I personally will never try to do business with AIG or is subsidiaries, I also think it’s too late to do anything about it. Maybe if the Looters in Washington had actually READ THE FRICKIN' “stimulus” bill before they signed it, they would have known this could have happened; then they could have legally done something about it.
Our founding fathers knew what it was like to live under a totalitarian regime that could, and frequently did, single out individuals for punishment by confiscatory measures. The Framers of our Constitution realized that for America to truly be a free country, they would have to ensure that the government could not pass any laws singling out specific peoples for pecuniary punishment. Also, they realized that Americans could not truly have liberty if they could be punished by ex post facto laws. That is exactly what this Congress has done. The House has passed a law that they want to be applied retroactively! This is clearly unconstitutional, based on Article 1, section 9, of the US Constitution.
So while I personally will never try to do business with AIG or is subsidiaries, I also think it’s too late to do anything about it. Maybe if the Looters in Washington had actually READ THE FRICKIN' “stimulus” bill before they signed it, they would have known this could have happened; then they could have legally done something about it.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Happy St Patrick's Day
May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind always be at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
and rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.
May the wind always be at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
and rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.
Saturday, March 07, 2009
I've been waiting my whole life for this...
Finally, the movie that I've been waiting for my entire life...
Friday, March 06, 2009
How disgusting
For the second time, Democrats are gleeful that our country's situation is going down the toilet. First, Rahm Emanuel jokingly stated that Democrats should "Never let a serious crisis go to waste" (Nov 2008)
Now, Mrs Clinton has jumped on the "celebrate the destruction of America" bandwagon. She was speaking to the European Parliament yesterday and told the crown of gathered socialists, "Never waste a good crisis" when describing the current economic state.
I pray that the hard working people in this country wake up and see these disgusting Looters for the scumbags that they really are. The Producers in our society must rise up and demand change from the Looters in DC. Without us, the Moochers would have no welfare, unemployment, medicaid, etc. I pray that the Moochers realize that the governmental Looters to not really care about them; Looters only care about the power they get from taking what doesn't belong to them and giving it to others.
A majority of Americans voted for "Change" this past election. Well, people, be careful what you wish for.
Atlas may be shrugging soon.
Now, Mrs Clinton has jumped on the "celebrate the destruction of America" bandwagon. She was speaking to the European Parliament yesterday and told the crown of gathered socialists, "Never waste a good crisis" when describing the current economic state.
I pray that the hard working people in this country wake up and see these disgusting Looters for the scumbags that they really are. The Producers in our society must rise up and demand change from the Looters in DC. Without us, the Moochers would have no welfare, unemployment, medicaid, etc. I pray that the Moochers realize that the governmental Looters to not really care about them; Looters only care about the power they get from taking what doesn't belong to them and giving it to others.
A majority of Americans voted for "Change" this past election. Well, people, be careful what you wish for.
Atlas may be shrugging soon.
Tuesday, March 03, 2009
Don't expect the government to help you...
Here an excerpt from an editorial by Ben Stein:
"You have been -- you are now -- bombarded every day with TV shows, radio news, and newspapers telling you of this government support plan and that government support plan and how they are going to rescue you. To which I can only say, when you hear the word ‘government,' in your mind, substitute the words ‘Department of Motor Vehicles.' When was the last time they rescued you? When was the last time they bailed you out of anything at all?"
"...But to expect that ‘government' is a fairy godmother who will rescue you from your problems over any long period is just fantasy. Here's the good news: This country will be rescued by each of us doing what we can do in our own individual sphere of action as government works in its sphere of action. There are roughly 142 million men and women in the labor force. Their ingenuity, flexibility, energy, and confidence will make more difference than anything government does on an individual basis...In the free society, we rescue ourselves "
"You have been -- you are now -- bombarded every day with TV shows, radio news, and newspapers telling you of this government support plan and that government support plan and how they are going to rescue you. To which I can only say, when you hear the word ‘government,' in your mind, substitute the words ‘Department of Motor Vehicles.' When was the last time they rescued you? When was the last time they bailed you out of anything at all?"
"...But to expect that ‘government' is a fairy godmother who will rescue you from your problems over any long period is just fantasy. Here's the good news: This country will be rescued by each of us doing what we can do in our own individual sphere of action as government works in its sphere of action. There are roughly 142 million men and women in the labor force. Their ingenuity, flexibility, energy, and confidence will make more difference than anything government does on an individual basis...In the free society, we rescue ourselves "
Monday, March 02, 2009
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Ayn Rand Shrugged
Sales of the Ayn Rand masterpiece, "Atlas Shrugged" are thru the roof. Year to date, the book sales numbers have tripled in 2009, compared to 2008. A friend just went to our local bookstore to buy copy, and the clerk told her that there was a waiting list, but that they were ordering them as fast as they could. She asked her if one of the local colleges was using the book, and the clerk said "no".
The economic turmoil that Ms Rand described seems to be eerily coming true. As equally scary, the economic "solutions" our government is currently proposing are nearly identical to the ones that ultimately destroy society in her books.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Harry Reid says that Income Taxes are voluntary
A buddy sent me this link. It's an interview between Sen Harry Reid, democrat from NV, and Jan Helfeld. Now I've never heard of Mr Helfeld before, but it's great to hear it from the mouth of Senator Reid that my income taxes are voluntary! But, his definition of "voluntary" is different than mine. His is "volunteer to give me half your money, or go to jail". What dictionary is he using??
What Mr Helfeld apparently edited out of the interview is that taxes ARE indeed voluntary, but only if you are a member of the Democrat party, right Mr Geitner, Daschel, et al?
What Mr Helfeld apparently edited out of the interview is that taxes ARE indeed voluntary, but only if you are a member of the Democrat party, right Mr Geitner, Daschel, et al?
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Friday, February 13, 2009
Thursday, February 12, 2009
This is supposed to be a stimulus?
According to the Associated Press (hardly a right-leaning organization), the latest version of the stimulus plan will give Americans a whopping $13/week. Only a moron thinks $13/week will improve anything.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
America doesn't care..
According to the Honorable Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Americans really don't mind all the wasteful spending that he so clings to. We don't care? What frickin' planet does this guy live on??????
What an arrogant SOB.
What an arrogant SOB.
Monday, February 09, 2009
The New Quayle
Thank goodness for Joe Biden, the new Dan Quayle.
Biden, well known for multiple verbal gaffes, recently made fun of Chief Justice Roberts for messing up the presidential oath of office. After all, EVERYBODY loves it when a conservative screws up, right?
So, what does VP Biden-Quayle turn around and do himself? Screws up the Secretary of State oath of office.
Why is it that, when anybody right-of-center makes a mistake, it's front page news, but when lefties like Biden do it, "Oh, it's just Joe..."?
Biden, well known for multiple verbal gaffes, recently made fun of Chief Justice Roberts for messing up the presidential oath of office. After all, EVERYBODY loves it when a conservative screws up, right?
So, what does VP Biden-Quayle turn around and do himself? Screws up the Secretary of State oath of office.
Why is it that, when anybody right-of-center makes a mistake, it's front page news, but when lefties like Biden do it, "Oh, it's just Joe..."?
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