Ron Hart's columns reflect a rare combination of Southern libertarian views and humor. They have been described as "Lewis Grizzard meets P.J. O'Rourke with a dash of Will Rogers' horse sense".

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Impresarios of the Inconsequential: the man-made global warming hoax

As the attention of Americans is diverted by inconsequential TV shows like "American Idol," "Jon and Kate Plus 8 Divorce Lawyers," and cheerleading competitions (NBC, CBS and ABC "News" for the Obama administration), we pay less attention to what is happening to our country.

We are all mindlessly watching speculation by the "news" shows on the Michael Jackson toxicology report while Congress is up to its old tricks of making stupid laws. Like a bunch of gangstas, our "leaders" are going to cap our gas with the Cap and Trade bill, which is just another tax on business that will make us even less competitive in the world.

And while a 1,000-page bill with a one-day imperative to pass it was being rammed through the House, 300 pages worth of pork amendments were inserted in the wee hours of the night in order to buy certain Congressmen's votes (a catfish museum is coming soon to a Congressional district near you).

Apparently, Congress is breathlessly trying...full column text

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