Thank You !

from Senior Fellow Randy Pollock: "Now that I am no longer a candidate for Oregon Secy of State, I'm allowed to resume mgmt of the 527 org... My thanks to all who encouraged and supported my campaign."

Hobbits scold Golem

McCain faces angry crowd at Gilbert town-hall meeting

www.azcentral.com

McCain faces angry crowd at Gilbert town-hall meeting, "Tea-party'' activists directed anger toward the senator over economy, "hobbits" remark and more.

Public Disclosure

Because of recent Privacy Act violations of the Senior Fellow's privileged information, we formally confirm his status as a former Officer of the United States Air Force. Other Fellows are notified their own information is not involved, and that this security breach has been investigated and referred to Federal authorities

Meeery New Year

Click the title for a really good comic strip in SUPPORT of our troops

99ers

http://townhall.com/cartoons/2010/12/2/74371

TSA or T+A ?

Man proves TSA policies are unconstitutional

Call For Papers

Papers and presentations are now being accepted for modifying the OREGON Health Plan. This will be an open-ended call, with the product posted immediately after peer-review.

We're looking for the presentation that you've never seen before and have always wanted to see. We are looking for the presentation that the policy makers wouldn't ask for, but blows their preconceptions when they see it... We want to see it.

Subjects that we have traditionally covered in the past, and will continue to accept include: privacy issues, criminal law, civil law, identity theft, fraud, social implications and critical infrastructure issues

We are looking for and give preference to: unique research, social commentaries, and ground breaking material of any kind.

Exporting Jobs is NOT a Problem???

Struck speechless

Diapers and Politicians

The old saw... they should be changed for the same reason

HT to Day By Day

Poignant Bumper Sticker

HT to The Mike Church Show

Austin TX Crashed Pilot's Suicide Note

Posted without analysis

2010 Fellowship Awarded

BillM of Medford, Oregon has been granted this year's first Fellowship. He is a veteran commentator and broadcaster. We are looking forward to his contributions. Congratulations, Bill

Happy New Year?

Alexander Hamilton literally wrote that he supported a national “dictator” who would be able to use executive privileges for “bribing the legislature.

Ten Most-wanted Corrupt Politicians

Hat tip to Judicial Watch

Say What?

Our wonderful Member Of Congress from Maryland Stenny-Boy Hoyer has stated that the Congress may pass anything under the guise of the Commerce Clause... He might want to ask his favorite Constitutional scholar about that

2009 Fellowship Awarded

Dobby of Tyler, Texas has been granted another of this year's Fellowships. She is a experienced financial analyst and long-time friend of the Institute. As she has an extensive network of contacts, moderated comments are open on this post. We are looking forward to her contributions. Congratulations, Jan

"Have I mentioned how much I distrust unions lately?"

Hat Tip to Random Nuclear Strikes

2009 Fellowship Awarded

Christine of Glendale, Oregon has been granted this year's second Fellowship. She is a veteran businesswoman and good egg. We are looking forward to her contributions... especially, in commercial matters. Congratulations, Christine

Dude!.... You really think you should be poking that TIGER?

The link above is a post typical in December, during the Obama transition, notable for its brevity. The analogy is merely a happy coincidence!

Deputy Director appointed

LadyMary has been selected as the Chief Information Officer and Deputy Director of the Institute. She is a Senior Fellow of the Institute, an economic synthesist and a superior UNIX virtuossa.