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Stop FMI Extermination. Join the Fight to Save the Twinkie!


In the general remorse over the outcome of the 2012 presidential election (much to our surprise, Libertarian Gary Johnson lost overwhelmingly) the disastrous demise of an American icon, Hostess food treats, is going largely un-noticed. We think it is a … Continue reading

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Thoughts on the Obama re-election. Who are the Real Winners?


The victory and re-election of Barack Obama raises the question:  Who are the real winners in the 2012 Presidential election? Here’s my assessment. 1.  If you believe that a person who gives approximately $4 million dollars to charities in one … Continue reading

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Global Warming Update: Climate Change is for Everyone.


Some people are saying that the Antarctic sea ice is expanding and it is getting colder at the South Pole. I just finished reading the following article in Forbes Magazine.  Man, this makes me hopping mad.  http://www.forbes.com/sites/jamestaylor/2012/09/19/antarctic-sea-ice-sets-another-record/  What the F—?  … Continue reading

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Superstorm Sandy Victims Need Help: Obama Comes to the Rescue


The victims of Hurricane Sandy in New Jersey and New York are facing weeks without power, water, and heat.  But Barack Obama has announced his plan to help keep people warm.  Obama has taken command of the Federal Emergency Management … Continue reading

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Islamic Politics in Belgium and England


European politics is a mystery to many.  However, occasionally we need to pay attention.  A friend sent me these links. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLhQW3kg-5s&feature=player_embedded http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJQE7Q7GCtE

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The Obama Defeat Aftermath.


After the November election. The post Obama fallout. No one knows how the presidential election next week will turn out. At present, Mitt Romney is leading in some polls and a number of important indicators (early voting results, voter enthusiasm, … Continue reading

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President Obama’s Taxpayer-Backed Green Energy Failures


The following is an article regarding the incredible rate of failure by Barack Obama when it comes to energy policy.  He truly does manage to pick the losers when wasting taxpayer money. The article contains a list of the losers … Continue reading

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Re- post from May 2011. Obama Voter Test.


Obama Voter Test. Find Out Where You Stand! I spend a fair amount of time trying to decide what makes people think about voting for Barack Obama, not to mention time spent thinking about what makes people actually vote for him. … Continue reading

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Chief Justice Roberts Got It Right. Obama and Democrats Lost Big


Why Libertarians and Republicans Should Hug Chief Justice John Roberts. The recent Supreme Court decision upholding portions of the “Obamacare” health insurance law (also called “The Affordable Care Act” was written by Chief Justice John Roberts, a George W. Bush … Continue reading

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Living in Liberal-ville, U.S.A.


Have you ever had a contract with someone who (you learned later) never had any intention of keeping his word and performing his obligations? Have you ever had a contract with someone who (you learned later) felt no moral obligation … Continue reading

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Liberal Energy: More Great Ideas to Save Mother Earth


More Liberal Energy Ideas One of my past literary efforts is an old post, Liberal Energy Ideas.  In it, I review the efforts of liberals in America to create the kind of energy future they want. Well, I have a … Continue reading

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Why Women Voters Favor Democrats


Here’s the latest report from our undercover undisclosed location with the liberal democrat’s 2012 election machine. Are you wondering why women (especially women with children) overwhelmingly favor liberal democrats?  Well, here is the inside scoop, reported directly from the beating … Continue reading

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Election 2012. The Liberal Strategy Revealed.


Its been a few weeks since I have made a post.  I can now disclose that I have been working undercover among liberals across the nation, investigating the campaign 2012 strategies.  It has been interesting work. I traveled undercover posing … Continue reading

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Supreme Court to Rule on Obamacare. Is Obamacare Constitutional?


As regular readers of caughtinavortex know, our basic approach on important political and social issues is to use humor and satire to highlight absurdities. However, some issues defy even our very best efforts to use humor and satire to make … Continue reading

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Chevy Volt Sales Are Really Taking Off.


The sales of the fabulous Chevy Volt electric car (with the auxiliary gas engine in case you actually need to drive somewhere) are really taking off. Government Motors is ecstatic.  Sales are so good that California is bending the rules … Continue reading

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Scientific Proof that Most People are too Stupid to Vote.


For years, I have been writing and ranting about the fact that democracy is an inferior form of government.  I have identified the way this fact manifests in our society and I have identified the class of voters (Obama voters) … Continue reading

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Liberal Economics: Not Just Condoms Should be Free.


The Liberal List of Things that Should be Paid for by Someone Else. Recently, my liberal friends have all been on a tear regarding women’s contraception.  The keep telling me that if a woman needs contraception it should be paid … Continue reading

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Secret Democrat Plan Behind the Contraception Buzz


Everyone is all abuzz regarding the subject of contraception in America.  My liberal friends are no exception.  In fact, most modern liberals in America (not just the one’s I know) are totally focused on the issue of a “Woman’s Right … Continue reading

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Customs and Border Protection Captures Rogue Hair Dryers. Acts to Protect Contraception.


Good news on the Border Protection issue.  Brave guardians of the border at the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency have arrested thousands of hair dryers that were trying to illegally enter the United States and kill U.S. citizens. http://campaign2012.washingtonexaminer.com/blogs/beltway-confidential/dhs-cbp-stops-thousands-unsafe-hair-dryers/376786Continue reading

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The Quest for More Efficient Government


When I am feeling particularly masochistic I like to discuss the inherent nature of governments with my liberal friends.  It’s always interesting to hear their views on the proper role of government in our lives and their ideas how to … Continue reading

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