Today's quote

“There’s no way to rule innocent men. The only power government has is the power to crack down on criminals. Well, when there aren’t enough criminals, one makes them. One declares so many things to be a crime that it becomes impossible for men to live without breaking laws.” – Ayn Rand

Today's quote

'The powers of the legislature are defined and limited; and that those limits may not be mistaken, or forgotten, the Constitution is written."

—Chief Justice John Marshall

Another reason why the Brits are circling the drain.

Listen to this BBC twit spout a bunch of gobbledy goop about why the idiots in London are doing their best to tear down the city. The police are impotent and it's a crime for you to defend your own property. A once great empire is dying, not with a bang, but with a whimper. So very sad.

Video here.

When the bill comes due

Worlds largest fungus found in China

Only because they haven't looked in D.C. yet. Story here.

Today's quote

"You are entitled to your own opinions, but not your own facts".

Today's photo

National Cemetery in Minneapolis.