24 May 2016 - Granite Grok

May 24, 2016

So Man-Spreading Is OK Now?

The Charlotte Observer signs off on man-spreader amnesty, among other things… Yes, the thought of male genitalia in girls’ locker rooms – and vice versa – might be distressing to some. But the battle for equality has always been in part about overcoming discomfort – …” Bill Clinton and thousands upon thousands of perverts and …

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You Want Socialism? Be Prepared to Pay $170.00 for a Hamburger (If you can find one)

The oil-rich nation of Venezuela embraced Chavez, a populist, socialist. In return, he gave them socialism. Socialism gave them the only thing it can, shortages, poverty, desperation, and eventually violence. Coca-Cola has had to stop operations because it cannot get sugar even though neighboring Brazil is the single largest producer of sugar in the world. …

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Virginia is for ….Felons?

The state of Virgina may be poised to begin a foot-race with states like Illinois and Massachusetts. The prize? Successive instances of powerful elected officials being indicted or convicted of fraud or corruption. Former VA Gov. Bob McDonnell was convicted on 11 counts of corruption. Terry McAuliffe, the current Gov., is now under investigation for illegal campaign …

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Quote of the morning

“With progressive causes, the goal is not the goal. The coercive means of achieving the goal is the goal. ” H/T Ol Remus