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This weekend, Glen talks about the latest negative economic headlines, President Obama’s political decision to release 30 million barrels of oil from our strategic reserve, the need for entitlement reform, the need for government spending reform, the NATO mission in Libya, and the President’s recent decisions on Afghanistan.
What do you think?  Should Congress raise taxes, [...]

Blue Collar Commentary
With Dale McCoy
The entire phylum of American men can be broken down into three distinct classes: Those who own a motorcycle (havabikes), those who want a motorcycle (wannabikes), and those who mask their true feelings (fraidabikes).
The fraidabike group is statistically insignificant and generally considered more of an anomaly than a true class. [...]

With edits by Glen Meakem
Slightly altered versions of this story travel as mass emails and appear in different blog sites on the internet.
This is a story about two pebbles, and the difference between logical thought and lateral thought.
There was once in a small village a farmer who owed a large sum of money that was [...]

If you are a loyal (or even temporary) member of Steeler Nation, and you want to be uplifted for 90 seconds, then watch and listen to the video below.
Go Steelers!
All the best on a cold January day,
Glen

With this year’s budget deficit expected to hit a record $1.5 trillion, Social security running permanent deficits, foreclosure activity continuing to climb, and jobless claims back into 2010 territory, it is important to remember that people still can do incredible things.

Blue Collar Commentary
With Dale McCoy
As the snow covered trees glisten in the soft moonlight, we should pause and reflect on the most wonderful time of the year. It’s snowboard season dude!
Sometime back around 1980, a few brave souls pioneered the world’s most exciting sport. I’m not sure if these founders were gallant engineering students, bored [...]

via York Daily Record: Lester Warner and his 8-point buck (Submitted)
This is a very inspiring story.  No matter how tough things become in our relationships, our economy, or our politics, let’s remember to “Never Give Up” and to “thank God” for the good times.
York, PA – When Lester Warner left home for the mountains [...]

Blue Collar Commentary

My next commentary will be an in depth look at the sub-prime mortgage crisis and the subsequent collapse of the housing market. I have yet to see a comprehensive report covering this problem from its roots in the 90′s up through our present day crisis. Luckily, in this age of information, even a [...]

By Paul E. Merek
As forwarded by Emanuel Tanay, M.D.
A man, whose family was German aristocracy prior to World War II, owned a number of large industries and estates. When asked how many German people were true Nazis, the answer he gave can guide our attitude toward fanaticism. ‘Very few people were true Nazis,’ he said, [...]

By Dr. Paul Kengor
Originally published at National Review online and The Center for Vision and Values
February 8, 2010
Editor’s note: This article first appeared at National Review, February 6, 2010.
This February 6 marks the 99th anniversary of Ronald Reagan’s birth. In a telling development, Republicans around the country have begun holding “Reagan Day” dinners, as they’ve [...]