Tony Island Blog - Sane Thoughts for an Insane World

Welcome to Tony Island blog! Just a quick note to let you know that our 12 Days Gift Ideas for Conservatives will resume on Monday December 17. Enjoy your weekend! Thanks for reading Tony Island blog!

Welcome to Tony Island blog! The Declaration Of Independence, Constitution Of The United States Of America, Bill Of Rights And Constitutional Amendments  is a no-brainer that every Conservative should have. Admittedly, you don't have to get this particular book, but everyone should have a copy of these important documents. This edition simply presents them as they are. There are others with interpretations and commentary. If you get one of those, be sure to pick something libertarian or conservative otherwise you'll go crazy! Thanks for reading Tony Island blog! Please come back soon for more.

Welcome to Tony Island blog!  I''ve discussed Liberty Defined: 50 Essential Issues That Affect Our Freedom  by Ron Paul in an earlier post . I think this is a good time of year to pick this one up, read it and then reflect on it. Dr Paul goes over 50 topics, including abortion and defense spending, laying the groundwork for what liberty means. That is, what it's like to live without a nanny state government telling us how to live. Your thoughts? Let us know by leaving a comment below. Thanks for reading Tony Island blog! Please share us with your favorite social media sites and come back soon for more!

Welcome to Tony Island blog! If you purchased and read our previous Gift Ideas, you'll have the foundation you need to put the concepts into reality. Both Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine (1-year)  and Money (1-year auto-renewal)  will help you invest your hard earned cash for short term and long term goals. Each month both magazines cover a variety of personal finance topics along with stock, bond and mutual fund ideas to help you meet your goals. I've been reading both magazines for years (along with the now defunct Smart Money) and can say they've been helpful with all the information and ideas they've presented. Just reading the magazines inspire you to save and invest - whether or not you take their specific advice. Come back tomorrow for Gift Idea Day 4. Thanks for reading Tony Island blog! Please share us with your favorite social media sites and come back for more soon.

Welcome to Tony Island blog! Today's gift idea is Basic Economics: A Common Sense Guide to the Economy  by libertarian economist Thomas Sowell. This book is hefty but manages to present its ideas in a straight forward manner. I put it aside to read some other books so I did not finish it. What I read was enlightening, enough so to recommend it. There are critics of the book (of course) who decry its libertarian leanings. I rather liked reading something that wasn't the same viewpoint we always hear. I suggest reading it and making up your own mind. Have some different gift ideas you'd like to share? Jot them in the comments section or send them to me. Be sure to return tomorrow for Gift Idea Day 3. Thanks for reading Tony Island blog! Please share us with your favorite social media web sites and come back for more soon.

Welcome to Tony Island blog! For the first gift idea, I suggest Red Ink: Inside the High-Stakes Politics of the Federal Budget . This book, written by Wall Street Journal economics editor David Wessel, tells "where the trillions come from, where they go and why inaction imperils our future". It's not a dry read nor is it an indepth discussion about the Federal budget. It's a fairly easy read that touches on major issues about taxing and spending. I found a slight liberal tilt but for the most part it's non-partisan. I recommend it. Be sure to return tomorrow for Gift Idea Day 2! Thanks for reading Tony Island blog! Please share us with your favorite social media web sites and come back again for more.

Welcome to Tony Island blog! Over the course of the next 12 Days, starting on December 10, I hope to offer a gift idea for every good Conservative to ask Santa to bring. The items will be varied. For most of them, you can click on a link and purchase the item right away. Some of the items may have been mentioned over the course of this past year, but they still merit your attention. I hope you enjoy the list! If you have any suggestions, please feel free to post them in the comments section and I'll add them to the list! Happy Holidays! Thanks for reading Tony Island blog. Please share us on your favorite social media web sites and come back for more soon!