The Power of “Pull” (or, “Countrywide is on your side” – if you’re a politician with clout)

by The Peripatetic Pundit | 3:30 pm, March 20, 2009

Ayn Rand’s novel “Atlas Shrugged” popularized the concept of “pull” – referring to those who attempt to achieve success not through their own effort, talent, or initiative, but by currying favor with politicians. Numerous observers have noted the prescience of Rand’s vision, particularly in recent months, with many commenting that we seem to be in [...]

Stop! (the Supremes) in the Name of Love…

by The Peripatetic Pundit | 6:15 pm, March 19, 2009

 The Colorado Supreme Court has trampled our Constitution one too many times… This is a rogue court, populated with partisan “justices” with no respect for justice or the rule of law.  This partisan court violated accepted legal practice in ignoring the “findings of fact” of the trial court which heard the case and ruled (correctly) on [...]

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