Smoking Bans

Posted by Patrick Semmens in April 27th 2008

Now for a little self-promotion…
I’ll be on the Livin Large with Geoff Pinkus radio show today around 6:30 7 pm Eastern time talking about state imposed smoking bans and giving some cigar recommendations. The show is on 560 AM WIND in Chicago.
You listen live online here.
Here is my appearance from last week:
The Stogie Guys on Livin Large with [...]

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What is the purpose of the national conventions?

Posted by Patrick Semmens in April 27th 2008

One interesting theme from this year is that the conflict between what conventions are supposed to be, and what they really are is being drawn out on both the Democrat and Republican sides.
Democrats are facing what will likely be the first truly contested convention in decades, with Clinton positioning her candidacy to challenge for the [...]

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under: McCain, Ron Paul Candidacy

Convention Rumble in Nevada

Posted by Patrick Semmens in April 27th 2008

In the Nevada caucus, Ron Paul finished second behind Mitt Romney and ahead of John McCain. So it shouldn’t be a surprise that at the state convention yesterday the good doctor from Texas had lots of support.
Also, unfortunately, it isn’t a surprise that party officials in Nevada shut down the state convention to prevent Ron [...]

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Tax Freedom Day

Posted by Patrick Semmens in April 23rd 2008

Congrats! Having worked 3 months and 23 days for the government you can now begin to work to support yourself and your family…
The Tax Foundation released this video:

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under: Economics, Taxes

Terrorist Search Leads to Traffic Tickets

Posted by Patrick Semmens in April 21st 2008

Radley Balko observes that last week state governments conducted thousands of searches under the guise of anti-terrorism:
Tennessee, Mississippi, and Arkansas conductive a massive sweep, including raids of businesses, homes, and boats; traffic roadblocks; and personal body searches. They say they were looking for “terrorists.” They didn’t find any. They did arrest 332 people, 142 of whom they [...]

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under: Ron Paul Candidacy

States Consider Lowering Drinking Age

Posted by Patrick Semmens in April 20th 2008

Good for the seven states considering lowering the drinking age back to eighteen.
Naturally, the feds are bribing state legislators with our tax dollars not to do it.

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under: Ron Paul Candidacy