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Click to enlarge.I can feel us all starting to think about potentially driving another 80 billion miles each year within our lifetimes. It could happen, right? It's certainly within the realm of possibility. I mean the thinking part, not necessarily the driving part.We just need to be patient and let the trend in red do all the work! Well, once it reverses and starts to really pick up steam anyway.Fortunately, we have...

by: Les CarpenterRational Nation USALiberty -vs- TyrannyThe Patriot Act and all that it brought with it, including and especially the NSA, has arguably taken the USA a few steps closer to the dystopian world portrayed in George Oswell's novel 1984.Some, perhaps many may find this over dramatic and hold the belief that it can't really happen here. And, perhaps these people might very well be right. Or, they could possibly...

Click to enlarge.Would you Kindly? a VG Quote Thread"They are extremely powerful. And quite frankly, we haven't a snowflake's chance in Vulcan's forge of winning here. I suggest a *ahem* tactical advance...directly away from the enemy. Run! Now! Run. Run away. Run away."No! No! No! What does he know? He's just some Roman General in a video game! Advance towards the enemy! Towards them! Swing for the fencers! Can't lose!See...

The following chart shows sales at food services and drinking places divided by wages.Click to enlarge.Don't think of it as a linear trend failure. Think of it as a transition from happy times into a perpetual happy hour!Happy HourIn most cases the "happy hour" lasts longer than a single hour.Yes! 13 years and counting!August 25, 2013Beer here: Wal-Mart’s quiet push to go big on brewBeer is “a traffic-driving category,”...

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Excercising free speech with the birds and P.O. Alexander C. AyalaPhotos: Facebook Editorial:Mexican Fiesta, the Milwaukee Police Department, Latino Peace Officers Association and the City of Milwaukee facing possible legal action for alleged illegal acts by local police and Fiesta officials.By H. Nelson GoodsonAugust 26, 2013Milwaukee, WI - Over the weekend, Milwaukee Police Officer Alexander C. Ayala confirmed,...

This is a big week for me. I've got my first photo shoot and I'm pretty excited. It's too early to divulge any details (as soon as I can promise) but I will say that my sourcing adventures have led me to a place I hardly ever go.Pier 1.Crazy, I know. I posted this picture on Instagram (you should totally follow me btw, we'll have great fun together) and everyone was as surprised as I was to find such goodness at...

Democracy Is DangerousA Commentary by J. D. Longstreet*****************I look at the utter mess in Egypt and I think: THIS is what democracy has wrought! OK.  Before you climb all over me for my seeming put-down of democracy, hear me out.I am now more convinced than ever that some people, some nations of peoples,  simple cannot handle democracy.  They are not ready for it.  Some never will be.  ...

St. Louis Fed: CredAbility Consumer Distress IndexThe Index score is tied to one of 5 general rating categories, which reflect the strength and stability of the consumer’s position.Less than 60 Emergency / Crisis60 – 69 Distressed / Unstable70 – 79 Weakening / At-Risk80 – 89 Good / Stable90 and Above Excellent / SecureWhat Does the Index Measure?We measure the 5 categories of personal finance that reflect or lead to...

Bottom photo courtesy of Tabasco Hoy.More than 250 undocumented immigrants were riding on La Bestia freight train car when it derailed early this morning.By H. Nelson GoodsonAugust 25, 2013Tabasco, Mexico - On Sunday, the state Secretary of Tabasco confirm that its Public Security Agency and the 30th Military Regiment in the area reported that 5 were reported killed and 15 undocumented immigrants have been seriously...

The Left's Guilt is Weighing America DownA Commentary by J. D. Longstreet**********************************I am absolutely convinced that had America had the government we have today back in oh, say, the late seventeen hundreds and eighteen hundreds we would never have grown into the world power we became and, in fact, were - up until the Presidential Election in 2008. Never in my life on this earth, as an American,...

MPD Officer Alexander C. Ayala wearing white cap.Numerous people were wearing yellow and black at Fiesta.Photos: HNG/HNNUSAAnyone identified (profiled) as a possible gang member, wearing colors, face tattoos or affiliated to any suspected gang by police intelligence at the Summerfest grounds is being denied entrance to the festival.By H. Nelson GoodsonAugust 24, 2013Milwaukee, WI - On Saturday, Milwaukee Police Officer...

Maryland needs leaders not followers Maryland’s Governor and Attorney General (AG) are running away from their respective offices to move higher on the food chain. Governor Martin O’Malley has his eyes on the White House as Attorney General Douglas Gansler looks towards the State House. Governor O’Malley’s few accomplishments are drowned out by the enormous number of unsolved problems he will leaves in his wake....

Where Are America’s Heroes? A Commentary by J. D. Longstreet******************* DEFINITION of HERO:  A man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength  This country, America, needs some heroes.  Badly. Have you noticed that we have none? In my youth heroes abounded.  There were, first and foremost, the military heroes, then the sports heroes, even the guy down the block who saved...

by: Les CarpenterRational Nation USALiberty -vs- Tyranny"Before a standing army can rule, the people must be disarmed; as they are inalmost every kingdom of Europe. The supreme power in America cannot enforceunjust laws by the sword; because the whole body of the people are armed, andconstitute a force superior to any band of regular troops that can be, on anypretence, raised in the United States."–Noah Webster, An...