Author Archives: thebaldchick
Indiana’s Snowballing Diversity
According to this Herald Bulletin article, the recent increases in diversity experienced by Indianapolis are rapidly spreading to the suburbs, creating new and costly challenges for educators. Across the state of Indiana, the number of ELL students quadrupled over the last decade to nearly 50,000. That’s a fraction of the state’s 1.1 million K-12 students. … Continue reading
Celebrating the 4th by Exercising the 2nd
2nd amendment that is. Part of my celebration today was exercising my 2nd amendment rights with some practice time at the range: A first for me, having moved away from The People’s Republic of Chicago and purchasing our first gun within the past year. That’s a Springfield XD 9mm, in case anyone is wondering!
Happy Independence Day!
In celebration of the freedoms we enjoy, and all those who have given of themselves to make it so, some of my favorite patriotic music. Have a great holiday!
Congressman Calls for Illegal Aliens Not to Wait for Congress
Screw the duly elected representatives of the American people! Representation? We don’t need no stinkin’ representation! What do you think this is…a democratic republic? I lived in Gutierrez’s district for several years, so it comes as no surprise that he’d call on Obama to wave his magic amnesty wand. Of course, he’s never been clear … Continue reading
Bachmann Wise to Refuse Wallace’s Apology
Fox News host Chris Wallace drew flak over the weekend for famously asking Michele Bachmann if she is a flake. As expected, a quick apology followed. But in an unexpected move, Bachmann has declined to accept the apology. ABC News’ Jon Karl, who’s been getting face-time with Bachmann in Waterloo in advance of her formal … Continue reading