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Goodbye Bogey

Cross posted from my Wife and I’s blog: Last night we had to say goodbye to the best dog in the world. Bogey was 15 years old and was suffering from arthritis and hip dysplasia. The pain just became too … Continue reading

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Let’s make the Hoosier State, the 42nd vote!!!

There’s much going on in the Hoosier state. We have 4 good candidates stepping up to take on Evan Bayh. The primaries in Indiana are on May 4th this year. Let’s make a list of questions we want to hear … Continue reading

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I know, let’s compare ourselves to Jimmy!!!

Let’s compare ourselves to other successful Democratic Presidents. Brilliant I say! BRILLIANT. http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2009/11/03/commemorative-tree-planting-white-house-0

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What country do we live in again???

Hope the Chicago way doesn’t gain wide spread adoption…

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If you strike me down, I will become more powerful than you can possibly imagine.

What do tea parties, Glenn Beck, Fox News, and the US Chamber of Commerce have in common? All are demonized opponents of the Obama administration, and more popular then ever. “If you strike me down, I will become more powerful … Continue reading

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Where do I donate to the “citizen journalist” legal fund???

ACORN wants to play hardball. Smack it back at them… But that takes resources.

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Creep Factor 10

So, what do you do when adults stop singing your praises…

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BOHICA

The Democrats really do want to screw the little people… I guess they think if you own a home, you must be rich.

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About those violent town hall protests

Never mind…

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Water Under the Bridge

So Joe Wilson apologized for the outbreak during President Obama’s latest cheer leading session for health care/insurance reform. While his behavior was inappropriate, he did have a point that Obama was not quite truthful with the facts. Otherwise there wouldn’t … Continue reading

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Time for a Rum Revolt…

This just has me speechless… (or wordless…) Under the agreement, London-based Diageo PLC will receive tax credits and other benefits worth $2.7 billion over 30 years, including the entire $165-million cost of building a state-of-the-art distillery on the island of … Continue reading

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Canadian scientist aims to turn chickens into dinosaurs

nothing could go wrong with that idea… 2 questions: will a 12 guage slug take them down, and will they taste like chicken??

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Pulling Strings in Foreign Relations

Seems to be an awful lot of “testing” going on. Mutiny in Georgia!!! Iran attacks Kurdish guerillas in Iraq with helicopters Pakistan is melting down!!! Chinese Ships Come Dangerously Close to American Vessel

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To Big To Fail

Over at Instapundit, Glenn has been keeping an eye on both the Tax Day Tea Party and the New Way Forward demonstrations. Reading about what the left is doing, I have to think, that if the left thinks banks that … Continue reading

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Send in the SEALS

Well, here’s a true foreign crisis to test the President with. My response is noted in the title. And we should kill the pirates. In fact, after rescued the hostages, and killed the pirates, we should get all Jeffersonian with … Continue reading

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Iraq – We’re Winning!!!

A funny thing happened on the way to Iraq, President Obama declared that we’re winning. Anyone who’s been keeping up to date knows we’ve been making great progress, and I say, winning in Iraq. President Obama acknowledges the courage and … Continue reading

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They say you wanna Revolution!

Come one, come all. Anyone interested in attending a mass rally protesting the mess our government is, come join Hoosiers for Fair Taxation on March 25th at the capital building in Indianapolis. They are also calling for volunteers, and there … Continue reading

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Not only is she a Bonneville record holder, but Leslie Porterfield also used an innovative new skin wrap on her bike. While I would suspect the claims of any company, a personal endorsement such as the following holds weight enough … Continue reading

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Pitchfork Time?? How about Shovel Time!

Glenn Reynolds ponders “IS IT PITCHFORK TIME? Dang, I don’t own a pitchfork. Oh well, they’re not too expensive. Maybe mail a bunch to Congress, first . . .” I think shovels would be a more appropriate gift to send … Continue reading

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Late Night in the Halls of Congress

Well, the final text of the spendathon bill is out, looks like it was a late night in the halls of Congress. Interesting that they chose not to create a searchable PDF, but scanned in a printed version, with markups. … Continue reading

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A Rose By Any Other Name

Sounds like they want the Fairness Doctrine to me. If they want this fight, then broadcast TV ought be included. More over at QandO. http://www.cnsnews.com/public/content/article.aspx?RsrcID=43414 “If markets cannot produce what society really cares about, like a media that reflects the … Continue reading

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Name That Party

Any guesses what party this state rep. belongs to? Answer after the break. http://content.usatoday.com/communities/theoval/post/2009/02/62687523/1?se=yahoorefer While local and national media swarmed Henrietta Hughes for interviews, Chene Thompson, wife of State Rep. Nick Thompson, grabbed Hughes’ hand and offered them a house. … Continue reading

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I Love Fast Women!!!

I think it’s great that there are fast women in the world. Fast on the 1/4 mile, fast on the Speedway, fast on the road course, and fast on the Salt Flats. If you thought I meant something else, you … Continue reading

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BOHICA

There’s a lot that can be said about the “stimulus bill” winding it’s way through our legislative process, but nothing compares with just seeing what’s in the bill. McQ over at QandO does a good job of breaking it down … Continue reading

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Mr Bad Example

Isn’t there an energy crisis or something that we all have to worry about? Guess, we can just call him “Mr Bad Example,” and be done with it. http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/29/us/politics/29whitehouse.html?_r=2&ref=politics?xid=rss-page The capital flew into a bit of a tizzy when, on … Continue reading

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Obama Snubs MOH recipients

In a sense, this is surprising to me. I thought Obama had more political sense to him then this. It might have been his handlers fault. That’s being generous though. http://pajamasmedia.com/blog/obama-snubs-medal-of-honor-recipients/ In this case, the American Legion, the Military Order … Continue reading

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Is Today “Historic?”

In one sense, today is an historic day. We’ve now sworn in our 44th President, in yet another peaceful transition of the leadership of our government. But it seems to me that the only other way to see this day … Continue reading

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Taxation without Representation

The current bailout mania, and the long going practice of spending our way into debt, ought to be considered the highest form of “taxation without representation” as the government is taxing the future revenue of people who, at the moment, … Continue reading

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105% voter registration in Indianapolis???

Well, with any luck our voter ID law will weed out anyone not legitimately registered to vote.

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How to help loose the election, in 10 easy steps…

I was commenting to my wife the other night when we saw the trailer for “Religulous,” just what the Obama camp needs at the moment, something to remind the right, and especially the religious right, why they hate liberals. Bill … Continue reading

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Stop Making Sense

I really need to write my thoughts out sooner… Imagine for a moment if John McCain had used a similar shopworn phrase in reference to Barack Obama’s policies. Suppose he said, “Obama says he’s going to cut your taxes but … Continue reading

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I’m sorry if I offended anyone

Generally the better man takes that tact when they say something that has offended others. Just a thought.

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Palin Rumor Debunker

Since he’s gone through the trouble of making a list (and, I assume, checking it twice) here you go…

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Give that man a cigar

Someone here made a good choice back on June 30th. Me? I think Sarah Palin would make a great choice

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Substantive Debate vs Pot Shots vs Mudslinging

An interesting debate occurred through email over my short jab at Obama’s experience. Now, I think it’s great when we have substantive debate about important issues, but I’m not above taking pot shots at our political class. A little sarcasm … Continue reading

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Interesting Point about Experience

Barack Obama has less experience then Geraldine Ferraro had when she was nominated for VP.

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Luck, Good Karma, and Preparing for the Worst

I had a lesson in all three this past Friday (8/29.) As I was riding my brand new Triumph Bonneville (with 2 weeks & 650 miles on it,) to work, not more then 2 miles from my house I had … Continue reading

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It’s 1968 all over again

Protesters at the Democratic primary. Although this time around they seem lame. Loonies trying to start a race riot. Although again, this time around they seem lame. ‘Course, last time Nixon got elected, so maybe it’s not all bad.

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Plane plunges precipitously

God love the British for their stoicism… “I think it’s fair to say there was muffled consternation in the first few seconds,” passenger Pen Hadow told Sky News. “People were clearly suffering with the shock of it, but on the … Continue reading

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54 Page Platform!!! YIKES!

Have not the Democrats figured out, you can please some of the people some of the time, but you can’t please all of the people all of the time. Or something like that. With a 54 page platform, I guess … Continue reading

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Recent History – Republic of Georgia

I’m doing this for my own benefit, as I’ve not followed the goings on in the Republic of Georgia, except to note when it’s in the news, not our Georgia. April 18, 2008 Georgia sought the backing of NATO and … Continue reading

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Russian Hacker Mob Takes Over Georgian Web During Invasion

As if the physical invasion of territory isn’t enough, it looks like it was preceded by a cyber-attack.

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“Bad is never good until worse happens”

More from the wacky mind of Gary Busey…

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Just show him your O face

via Instapundit, we find Tigerhawk making the complaint that the new O salute is discriminatory against those differently-abled people who have lost an arm or hand. He doesn’t seem to have a problem with those who have lost both arms … Continue reading

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Seriously!! I mean, really, they’re serious?

In case you thought religious kookery was confined to the far-right…

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Shorter Deployment Duration Announced

Among other great news from Iraq. Victory is a good exit strategy.

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More Experience Than a Fifth Grader. Vote Obama.

Go here for some other pithy slogans…

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We’re livin’ in the FUture

A humorous look at the Sci-Fi Rejection letter that time forgot for the story “In the Year 2008″

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My Summer Vacation

It was a busy weekend here at the homestead. Although it wasn’t actually at the homestead, we traveled to beautiful Mansfield OH, to take in the AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days event. Other than being hot, and humid, we had a … Continue reading

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Less Pollution Leads to Global Warming???

Yep, there sure is consensus about global warming…

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