Bob McCarty Writes

It’s not often that this blogger agrees with labor union officials, but today I find myself in agreement with the International Association of Machinists on the matter of the Pentagon’s questionable awarding of a contract to to Northrop Grumman/EADS Airbus for delivery of the Air Force’s next-generation aerial refueling aircraft. Below is the text of [...]

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I’m not a John Birch Society member, but I agree with that organization’s position on the United Nations. On this, the 63rd anniversary of the establishment of the United Nations, I echo the society’s belief that it’s time for the U.S. to get out of the U.N. Why? Because few no organization compares to the [...]

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An old friend in Oklahoma sent a link to the video below which, in turn, I’ve deemed worthy of sharing with readers of this blog. The video shows Rep. Ted Poe (R-Texas) speaking on the floor of the House of Representatives about the insanity of the federal government limiting our ability to be “pro-choice” when [...]

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Growing up during the ’60s and ’70s, I was very familiar with comedian George Carlin. Today, I am saddened at hearing news about his death. After all, the man entertained me for hours at a time from his black vinyl perch atop the Panasonic turntable in my bedroom more than three decades ago. Sure, he [...]

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Finally, I’ve found scientific evidence to explain why, on occasion, I exhibit road rage. But I still don’t know whether I agree with research that suggests I’m an accomplice to the display of road rage by others. Let me explain. In salsa terminology, I would characterize my road rage as “mild” rather than “medium,” “hot” [...]

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Though I haven’t offered much coverage of this month’s flooding of the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers, I did get outside today and take a few shots from the car while driving north on Highway 79 near Winfield, Mo. Above and below are shots of fields under water on the east side of the roadway.

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So as not to appear close-minded to energy solutions aside from those offered by increased drilling for oil and natural gas, I recommend you read a SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN article published yesterday. It begins this way: EAST AMWELL, N.J.—Mike Strizki has not paid an electric, oil or gas bill—nor has he spent a nickel to fill [...]

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