First Lady Michelle Obama had some poets over to the White House this past Wednesday, to read some poetry, and one of those poets was Chicago rapper “Common”. While even casual hip-hop fans wouldn’t characterize him as a controversial rapper, Common found himself under the microscope. In question: the lyrics to “A Song for Assata,” […]
It’s been quite a week for news and I thought it would be interesting to take a look at some of the more controversial statements made to the media this week. Here are my TopTen. Feel free to add yours. 10. This week President Obama announced that he would seek a one-third reduction in crude […]
Our latest check on the Progressive Movement shows Socialism in full bloom this week: Plankers In Scandinavia it appears that a group of subway riders have decided that everyone should be entitled to free public transportation. The movement started by Petter Titland and called Planka is a cooperative formed by riders who refuse to buy […]