Exclusive only to "Against the Grain", with great thanks to the Timelords of Gallifrey (11-0-1,7-0-0-9, from galactic center) for getting the broadcast to us. Rock on, Rassillon!

In response to a letter to the NH "Union Leader", Gardner Goldsmith took hold of the issue of Net Neutrality, and explained what neutrality really means.

Rock on with the downloads, cats.

In this, part one of two, Mr. Carney (Warren Brookes fellow at the Competitive Enterprise Institute, contributor to Human Events, and frequent guest on CNN and MSNBC) joins El G Grande to discuss how big businesses use the corrupt political system in Washington to gain benefits at the expense of consumers and competitors.

His new book, "Big Ripoff" is available now!

Remember, there is a distinction between capitalism and mercantilism. Those who denounce capitalism are often misinformed. Freedom and free markets cannot be separated. Freedom requires government to get out of influincing business.

The Big Ripoff: How Big Business and Big Government Steal Your Money

The fetal stem cell funding bill was vetoed by George Bush -- his first veto. Here, "Human Events" editor, Terry Jeffrey discusses the ramifcations of the Senate vote, just prior to Bush's actions to stop the funding.

For an excellent piece on Senator Bill Frist's prevarication on this issue, go to www.humaneventonline.com.

Many thanks to Terry Jeffrey.

We thank the former Vice President for being so knowledgeable.

Thanks to Number Two, the Conspiracy would like to offer for your perusal the comments of Alaska Senator Ted Stevens, member of the Senate Commerce Committee (better known at the "Anti-commerce Committee"). As a member of the committee, Senator Stevens is charged (though not constitutionally) with regulating the nation to death.

This he does with aplomb and striking enthusiasm, despite his glaring lack of knowledge about the things he wants to regulate. Case in point, the internet. Ted and his pals in DC are looking into the interest of businesses to provide upgraded levels of internet service for added fees. Since Ted does not seem to believe that people can be free to use their money to get something better, because it might make others feel inadequate, he is against letting businesses offer things like faster service, video news, and music options for a bit more. Equality means the equal sharing of misery, not equal treatment under the law.

Thanks to Number Two, the Conspiracy would like to offer for your perusal the comments of Alaska Senator Ted Stevens, member of the Senate Commerce Committee (better known at the "Anti-commerce Committee"). As a member of the committee, Senator Stevens is charged (though not constitutionally) with regulating the nation to death.

This he does with aplomb and striking enthusiasm, despite his glaring lack of knowledge about the things he wants to regulate. Case in point, the internet. Ted and his pals in DC are looking into the interest of businesses to provide upgraded levels of internet service for added fees. Since Ted does not seem to believe that people can be free to use their money to get something better, because it might make others feel inadequate, he is against letting businesses offer things like faster service, video news, and music options for a bit more. Equality means the equal sharing of misery, not equal treatment under the law.

Many thanks to Mr. Lewis.

For more information, go to www.cei.org and read this: http://www.ocregister.com/ocregister/homepage/abox/article_1194410.php

On Monday, June 26, the Supreme Court took on the case of "Massachusetts v US Environmental Protection Agency".

At question in the case is whether or not the EPA can regulate CO2 emissions as it regulates emissions termed "pollutants". For more details, see this excellent piece in the Orange County Register:
http://www.ocregister.com/ocregister/homepage/abox/article_1194410.php

You may also want to listen to this conversation between Gardner Goldsmith and Marlo Lewis, of the Competitive Enterprise Institute (www.CEI.org). Marlo is one of the most outstanding individuals on the subject of environmental policy, and he has much to say!

Meltdown: The Predictable Distortion of Global Warming by Scientists, Politicians, and the Media

Can we get the suit Extra Crunchy, please?

After FOUR long, hard years, Americans finally got to see an interview with Tipper Gore. he sagacity, her honesty, her inventive genius is still blindingly apparent.

We must thank the people of "Good Morning America" for their diligence in reporting. Truly remarkable work.

Real Frank Zappa Book

Sheik Yerbouti

On Monday, June 12, Robert Redford appeared at the "Hinkley Hilton" in Washington DC, where the "Take Back America" Convention was beginning. Sponsored by the Campaign for America's Future, the Convention is a showpiece for the "progressive" left.

Mr. Redford appeared to promote awareness about man-made global warming, and to push for "alternatives" to oil.

His thinking is a bit muddled.

The Satanic Gases: Clearing the Air about Global Warming

Meltdown: The Predictable Distortion of Global Warming by Scientists, Politicians, and the Media

On May 24, former Vice President Al "Lock Box" Gore, appeared with the PERKY Katie Couric (see future updates to the Conspiracy for our new section devoted to our worship of Katie and her great journalistic skills).

Apart from being intellecutally pornographic, the interview was also very revealing, in that it exposed the fallacies underlying so many of the leftist agenda of greater state control.

On Tuesday, May 9, George Pataki, a possible candidate for the Republican nomination for the Presidency, appeared with Gardner on WTNK.

He stressed his record in NY, energy policy and defense, as he explores his future as a potential presidential candidate.

A little stroll down memory lane with Senator "Straight Talk" McCain, and an update on political pressure on local schools. Lovely!

As reported by the Drudge Report, George Bush's expressed opinion that the "Star Spangled Banner" be sung in English does not seem to jibe with his own background on the campaign trail.

Kevin Phillips, author of "American Dynasty", first noted it in his book, and Drudge has broadened the exposure.

Here is the link:
http://www.drudgereport.com/flash7.htm

The President may be slow to recognize his own hypocrasy, but at least he doesn't have bird flu.

Here, also, is the latest on the US government's plan to shield us from the flu.

It's a good thing ABC News is watching this pote

As Charlton Heston said in "Planet of the Apes", "it's a MAD HOUSE, a MAAAAD HOUUUSE!"

Listen as people like Chuck Grassley of Iowa (see the photo of him here at the Conspiracy site a few pages in) and Chuck Schumer come up with brilliant ideas to further manipulate the oil market.

Government has never improved ANY facet of the market. Government stands in diametric opposition to economic development and freedom.

For further reading touch base with Cato:

http://www.catostore.org/index.asp?fa=ProductDetails&method=cats&scid=17...

The Bottomless Well: The Twilight of Fuel, the Virtue of Waste, and Why We Will Never Run Out of Ene

Energy: The Master Resource

The Politically Incorrect Guide(tm) to Science (Politically Incorrect Guides)

Chatting with Bill Unfairro, a local businessman defending his industry, or, at least defending it in a way that Chuck Schumer would love.

More, with Myron ebell of CEi (www.CEI.org) on gas prices and political rhetoric.

Plus, an interview with Bill Unfairro, owner of a nearby gas station. He's a man who can really tell us the truth about gas prices.

On April 26, Gardner Goldsmith welcomed Myron Ebell, evironmental policy and energy expert of the Competitive Enterprise Institute. Together, they investigated the claims of leftists in both major parties that the government should get further involved in regulating gas prices and taxing oil companies.

This is part one of two.