Posts containing the tag "Constitution"

- Quick Thoughts on Prop. 8 Ruling    Date Posted: 8/4/2010 5:30:00 PM
   Captain Midnight makes a quick comment about the California judge ruling Prop. 8 as unconstitutional.

- Cartoon Wisdom II    Date Posted: 7/27/2010 9:00:00 PM
   Captain Midnight writes about BP, stocks, and President Obama, as inspired by an editorial cartoon by Bruce Beattie.

- Woody Allen Wants an Obama Dictatorship    Date Posted: 5/18/2010 12:25:33 PM
   Captain Midnight isn't too surprised to read that Woody Allen would like to see President Obama be a dictator for a few years.

- America is a Republic, Not a Democracy    Date Posted: 4/12/2010 11:49:17 AM
   Captain Midnight explains that the United States is a republic, not a democracy.

- Our Nation Now    Date Posted: 3/24/2010 7:00:00 AM
   Captain Midnight explains that America has fundamentally changed with the advent of government health care.

- America 5.0    Date Posted: 3/21/2010 9:44:00 PM
   Captain Midnight explains that we are now starting up America 5.0.

- The American Community Survey    Date Posted: 1/30/2010 8:00:00 AM
   Captain Midnight got the Census form in the mail. His response took only 30 seconds.

- The Crisis in Honduras    Date Posted: 10/7/2009 6:30:00 PM
   Captain Midnight discusses the recent events in Honduras with the removal of President Zelaya.

- The Duties of the President    Date Posted: 3/31/2009 6:00:00 PM
   Captain Midnight discusses the duties of the President as specified in the Constitution.

- The Duties of the Vice President    Date Posted: 10/23/2008 2:00:00 PM
   Captain Midnight points to the duties of the Vice President.

- Illegal Alien Deported    Date Posted: 8/21/2007
   Captain Midnight points to some good news: an in-your-face illegal alien was deported.

- An End Run Around The Chief Executive    Date Posted: 4/4/2007 1:12:47 PM
   Captain Midnight is dismayed but not surprised that Speaker Pelosi is undermining the Presidential efforts by visiting Syria.

- It's Quiz Time    Date Posted: 10/19/2006 7:00:00 AM
   Captain Midnight challenges you to test your Constitution knowledge.

- Commit Treason, Get 28 Months    Date Posted: 10/18/2006 10:14:15 PM
   Captain Midnight directs your attention to the sentencing of Lynne Stewart.

- President Bush Will Be Our Next President    Date Posted: 9/28/2006 7:54:08 AM
   Captain Midnight debates a theory that President Bush won't hand over the Presidency in 2009.

- Conversations Overheard    Date Posted: 7/31/2006 11:18:30 PM
   Captain Midnight posts snippets from two conversations he overheard at work.

- An Amendment for Marriage    Date Posted: 6/5/2006 11:44:35 AM
   Captain Midnight talks about the amendment to define marriage.

- Separation of Powers in the Constitution and Rep. William Jefferson    Date Posted: 5/27/2006 7:08:41 PM
   Captain Midnight talks about the separation of powers in the Constitution as it deals with Rep. William Jefferson

- Wiretapping, Records Sifting, and the Constitution    Date Posted: 5/12/2006 6:32:49 PM
   Captain Midnight discusses the Constitution as it applies to the recent brouhaha over wiretapping and phone record sifting.

- Liberals calling for a Military Coup    Date Posted: 4/10/2006 6:36:10 PM
   Captain Midnight writes about a radio caller asking for a military coup

- "Mexico's Glass House"    Date Posted: 4/4/2006 9:22:13 PM
   Captain Midnight points out an article published by J. Michael Waller about Mexico's treatment of immigrants.

- Punishment, Reward, and Immigration    Date Posted: 3/29/2006
   Captain Midnight discusses the nature of punishments and rewards and applies them to immigration reform.

- The Senate and Judges    Date Posted: 3/29/2005
   Captain Midnight mounts his soapbox to rant about the Senate and its rules.

- Let Freedom Ring!    Date Posted: 1/28/2005
   Captain Midnight spends some time talking about three instances of Freedom of Speech.

- Newdow on the Second Inauguration    Date Posted: 1/25/2005
   Captain Midnight talks about whiny Michael Newdow and his anti-Christian crusade.

- Election Day, 2004    Date Posted: 11/2/2004
   The Captain dreams about how the election process could be improved

- There Oughtta Be a Law!    Date Posted: 8/10/2004 12:00:00 AM
   The Captain discusses stem cell research and the common cry for government involvement.

- A Senate Vote Shows Democrat Disdain    Date Posted: 7/20/2004
   The Captain draws attention to the recent Senate vote and the no-show by Senators Kerry and Edwards.

- Governmental Theft    Date Posted: 7/2/2004
   The Captain talks about eminent domain, and how the government steals from the people

- Three Tax Wishes    Date Posted: 4/16/2004
   The Captain explains three wishes he'd make about taxes.

- Triumph the Insult Comic Dog Insults the French-Canadians    Date Posted: 2/17/2004
   The Captain pontificates about Canada, humor, and freedom of speech.

- Congress Is In Session. Hold Onto Your Wallet!    Date Posted: 1/20/2004
   The Captain warns you to be concerned about what Congress does to and for you.

- Guns, Rights, News, and Jails    Date Posted: 1/6/2004
   A few comments about guns, rights, the news, and jails.

- Prohibition's 70th Birthday    Date Posted: 12/5/2003
   Prohibition died 70 years ago today; the Captain discusses two examples of modern-day prohibition.

- Diversity for Diversity's Sake    Date Posted: 11/14/2003
   True diversity comes from the freedom to choose the best.

- Money and the Constitution    Date Posted: 10/27/2003
   The Constitution limits how the Legislature can vote itself pay raises. But the Legislature doesn't care about the Constitution.

- Keep that Church and State Separate    Date Posted: 9/16/2003
   Exploring the nature behind the separation of Church and State

- I Know My Rights!    Date Posted: 9/12/2003
   Do people really know what their rights are?

- Words Mean Something    Date Posted: 8/30/2003 12:00:00 AM
   People attack the Constitution by redefining what it means.

- Tyranny Comes in Many Forms    Date Posted: 8/26/2003
   Tyranny of the Minority and the Democrats