Give him liberty and taxes?

by David Safier (TASL)Colin Powell saying "Americans do want to pay taxes for services" is one thing. But North Carolina's Patrick McHenry, the Deputy Republican Whip? Before I launch into his quote, here are a few items from his biography on his official website. Recognized as a leader of the conservative movement in America, Patrick … Read more

Let someone else do it this time

by David SafierI've been on Vic Williams' case so often here on BfA, I almost feel guilty about going after him again. So it's with a light heart that I link to an R-Cubed post that questions whether Vic is a man with the courage of his convictions. I'll give you a hint. It seems … Read more

Sen. Christopher Dodd is open to torture prosecutions

Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Senator Christopher Dodd is the son of Thomas Dodd, who served as a prosecutor at the Nuremberg Tribunals after World War II. Thomas Dodd's cross-examination of Hermann Göring provided the centerpiece of the trials. In 2007, Senator Dodd published "Letters From Nuremberg: My Father's Narrative of a Quest For Justice." Amazon.com You … Read more

Kavanagh has a sensitive side

by David SafierAwhile back, in a post titled, Is Kavanagh somewhat warped?, I linked together a few sneering "It won't kill you" comments he made, referring to people who complained about cuts to education. At the end, I wrote, This is a man who makes fun of people who are in pain. He's the school … Read more