Archive for December, 2011

For those of you expecting a pre-Iowa Caucus analysis of the GOP field, it is forthcoming. However, I just thought I’d take the opportunity to inform you all that American Rattlesnake is now on Facebook! In order to become a fan-and speaking as an impartial observer, I highly recommend doing so-just go to our...
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We just received word of a missing person from Amarillo, Texas. Haley Faith Wilson disappeared the day after Christmas and hasn’t been seen since. Information about her disappearance-and the number you can contact if you have information about her whereabouts-can be found on this Facebook page. Her father’s heartfelt message-uploaded to Youtube two days...
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One of the most persistent divides between traditional conservatives and their libertarian/anarcho-capitalist counterparts involves a fundamental philosophical disagreement about immigration. While most conservatives view immigration primarily through the lens of preserving American culture by only accepting those immigrants who are assimilable and will tangibly benefit our society in the future, a view expressed repeatedly...
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This weekend saw the passing of yet another radio icon. For those of you who may not be from New York, or are not regular listeners of WABC, the name Lynn Samuels might not ring a bell. However, for those of us who were avid talk radio listeners during 77 WABC’s golden age she...
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The spirit of Christmas is alive and well in some parts of this country, despite our venal politicians. One neighborhood in particular, Dyker Heights, seems to exude that spirit every December. Enjoy. 
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Lots of interesting stories to cover as 2011 winds down, including a lighthearted anecdote involving the U.S. Border Patrol rescuing a wayward, surfing Santa Claus. However, since it’s Christmas Eve we thought a little relaxation and merriment were in order. To that end, this post will provide all of the country music fans with...
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One of the wonderful things about this season is the spirit of giving it inspires among ordinary Americans, who by almost any measure rank as the most generous people  on the planet. In keeping with that spirit of generosity, I’d like to highlight a worthwhile organization whose mission hits very close to home. My family...
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Our last Rattle of 2011 runs the gamut, all the way from an immigration enforcement success in Pennsylvania to a disappointing judicial setback in South Carolina. However, we begin the final roundup of the year with a must-read essay in The American Conservative by W. James Antle III. It looks at the immigration scorecard...
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Now that criticizing anyone in the Obama administration accused of malfeasance, gross negligence, and actions indirectly leading to the deaths of hundreds of Mexicans, among others, is incontrovertibly racist, I suppose it’s a good time to look at why we never see an honest examination of the immigration issue in the mainstream media. Thankfully,...
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Disclaimer: American Rattlesnake has not released an official endorsement of any Republican presidential candidate. However, Joanna Marzullo, President of NY ICE, has some news about the campaign of Congresswoman Michele Bachmann which her supporters might want to know. Details after the jump.
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