GOP Presidential Nominee for 2016

Who would you choose for the Republican Presidential nominee for 2016? If you choose “other”, please explain who and why in a comment.
*Note: The date is 2016, not 2012 (the next election year), due to the fact I believe the GOP will have a better chance of winning in 2016.

Definition of Political Systems

Communism: You have two cows. The government takes both of them and gives you part of the milk.
Socialism: You have two cows. The government takes one and gives it to your neighbor.
Fascism: You have two cows. The government takes both cows and sells you the milk.
Nazism: You have two cows. The government takes both cows, [...]

Another One Bites The Dust—Bill O’Reilly

This news is just breaking about FOXNews host and beloved commentator Bill O’Reilly:
Bill O’Reilly, host of Fox News’ “The O’Reilly Factor,” told CNSNews.com that President-elect Barack Obama has a “pretty good vision” on the economy and that he is not going to “second guess” Obama’s stimulus plan.
“I think Obama has got a pretty good vision [...]

New Prize Post!

Okay the category for this one is History. The prize is a $15 iTunes giftcard. Here’s the question:
After his presidency, this West Point graduate was imprisoned for 2 years.
Remember, keep it honest. No googling, looking up in an encyclopedia, or asking anyone.
Good luck to you all!

Jeopardy Final Question—Historical Structures

If you already saw Jeopardy please don’t spoil it. If not, see if you can answer this question:
Pope Sixtus’ death in 1590 ended his plan to convert this, still in Rome today, to a wool factory to emplot city prostitutes.
First one to get it right gets a free history book from me. History book as [...]

More Proof that Many Voters are Dumb

Clarification to begin with: Dumb=ignorant, not mute. Carry on.
In 1883 in Allentown, New Jersey, a wooden Indian — the kind that was seen in front of cigar stores — was placed on the ballot for Justice of the Peace. The candidate was registered under the fictitious name of Abner Robbins. When the ballots were counted, [...]

President of Knox Machinery Criticizes GM President for Bailout

If you haven’t heard about this exchange, you’re in for a treat.
The president of General Motors, Troy Clarke, sent thie following letter to employees of the Detroit-based company:
Dear Employee,
Next week, Congress and the current Administration will determine whether to provide immediate support to the domestic auto industry to help it through one of the most [...]

The New Republicans

I am pleased to announce to you that today I officially accepted a position as Writer/Head Editor at The New Republicans. The New Republicans is a grassroots organization focused on attracting college-aged voters and dealing with issues pertaining to young voters. It was founded by Steven Lee, a University of Georgia law student, and the [...]

America: For Better or Worse?

For any of you that still think America is evolving and not devolving:
Dr. William J. Bennett, former U.S. Secretary of Education and also “drug czar,” issued an important report entitled “The Index of Leading Cultural Indicators.” He described the mess we have created for ourselves and how we can get out of it. These [...]