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Is West Virginia Unconstitutional?

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Art Stone

Following up on my thoughts about the 13th amendment. I’m not the only one to ask the question.    Someone should ask Mark Levin for his opinion. First the Constitution – Article IV, Section 3 “New States may be admitted by … Continue reading →

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We need to ban Peanut Butter

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Art Stone

Presidential Wife Michelle Obama is on a campaign to remove unhealthy foods from public schools.   I nominate Peanut Butter for that list. Looking at a jar of “Crunchy Peanut Butter” (it’s a store brand, but JIF is very similar) Serving … Continue reading →

Posted in American Politics, Health "We Don't Care", Obama Nation, State of Fear-mongering | 4 Comments

The 13th amendment Catch-22

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Art Stone

The so-called “Tea Party” has as one of its primary principles that the U.S. Constitution and the Founding Fathers should be followed to the letter. Unfortunately, the real world isn’t always John Wayne with Good People in White Hats and … Continue reading →

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The WTI/Brent oil spread

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Art Stone

West Texas and Brent (North Sea) oil are fairly similar, but there is a big ocean in between.    Under normal circumstances, the prices of the two oils are fairly close. Back in 2007/8 when oil hit $140 a barrel, the … Continue reading →

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Dr Michio Kaku’s fractured history

Posted on February 20, 2011 by Art Stone

Dr Kaku was discussing how Jules Verne predicted in 1863 what the world would be like in 100 years. Dr Kaku described the world of 1863 as being that people only got around by horse and when it rained, roads … Continue reading →

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Would you like a 1% mortgage?

Posted on February 20, 2011 by Art Stone

I’m looking through the enumerated powers in the Constitution, but I’m coming up empty.    “General welfare” does not mean “One person’s welfare” I was looking for a stream on a radio station in Geneva Ohio, and the front page has an … Continue reading →

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CNN: The perfect social housing project

Posted on February 20, 2011 by Art Stone

the story After Mozambique “decolonized” itself (translation: killed the remaining Europeans who were too stupid to leave), this abandoned 110 room hotel became the home to upwards of 2500 people, living without water, toilets or electricity. The longer things go … Continue reading →

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Daytona 500 streaming

Posted on February 20, 2011 by Art Stone

The big day is here for NASCAR fans – the 2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup racing season begins today with the Daytona 500 – but if you’re a NASCAR fan you already know that!  The race begins at 1 PM (ET), but … Continue reading →

Posted in Internet Streaming, Radio Biz | 2 Comments

The Detroit Free You-Know-What

Posted on February 19, 2011 by Art Stone

Back in the 1980s, the Detroit Free Press and the Detroit News were engaged in a battle to death.   The Detroit News mocked their competitor in ads as the “Detroit Free You Know What”, letting people use their imagination what … Continue reading →

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Who would pay $3 million cash for a 1kw AM station?

Posted on February 19, 2011 by Art Stone

While doing my routine maintenance, I stumbled on the sale of KRTX-AM (in 2008), a station located in Rosenberg, Texas – a town SW of Houston – it mostly covers the city of Houston, but not very thoroughly… there is a … Continue reading →

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Cultural Identity

Posted on February 19, 2011 by Art Stone

This is a fascinating map created by your tax dollars. It shows county by county what the largest group of people is by their own self-identification. If you travel outside of your neighborhood or know American history, much of it … Continue reading →

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If Republicans were serious

Posted on February 19, 2011 by Art Stone

This week’s symbolic show of proposing symbolic cuts will never pass the Senate and will never be signed by the President and everyone in DC knows that. Even if it passed, it’s less than a 2% cut from what is … Continue reading →

Posted in American Politics, Global Finance, Obama Nation | 3 Comments

WJR muscles Mark Steyn

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Art Stone

WJR-AM, the Citadel/ABC station in Detroit demanded that Rush Limbaugh never use Mark Steyn again as a guest host. If you have lived in or near Detroit, WJR was a total flack for GM and the city of Detroit – … Continue reading →

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Citadel/ABC negotiating terms of surrender

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Art Stone

The NY Times is reporting that Cumulus is in serious negotiations to take over Citadel (the combination of Citadel and ABC Radio). While I’m not thrilled that Cumulus might take over Citadel, this is generally a good thing.     The Citadel bankruptcy … Continue reading →

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The Problem with Public Employee unions

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Art Stone

Collective Bargaining with Private Employer: Union: We’re making $16, we want a raise to $20 Management: We can’t afford $20. The best we can do is $17 Union: If you offer $17, we shut you down Management: Well, if you … Continue reading →

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