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Author Archives: Keith_Indy
Sometimes We Get Lucky
We probably wont know what’s behind this, unless there’s some indictments handed down. Just goes to show though that the fight against terrorism hasn’t completely left our country. However, the second article shows that many of those we are fighting … Continue reading
Posted in Foreign affairs, Keith's Page, Notes on the war
Tagged border enforcement, fbi, fingerprinting, GWOT, terror, terrorists
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Broadcaster Freedom Act – A Call To Action
First they came for the Press, and I didn’t speak out, because the press didn’t speak for me. Then they came for television, and I didn’t speak out, I was tired of watching their bias anyway. Then they came for … Continue reading
Posted in Domestic Politics, Election 2008, Keith's Page
Tagged Action, Election 2008, fairness doctrine, free speech, Mike Pence
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Toddler’s Way of Getting Things Done
#1 Mastering six words is enough: Yes — No — Mama — Papa — That — Bah Read the rest…
War, Peace, and Reconciliation
Some thoughts from Hal Moore on war, peace, and reconciliation. When the blood of any war soaks your clothes and covers your hands, and soldiers die in your arms, every breath forever more becomes an appeal for a greater peace, … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Keith's Page, Military Matters
Tagged Hal Moore, LZ X-Ray, peace, reconciliation, Vietnam, war
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Amazing New MPG Breakthrough!!!
Yes, after extensive research I can now offer to the public an almost guaranteed way of decreasing the amount of gas used in a week. While YMMV (Your Millage May Vary) I saw a 13% increase this past week using … Continue reading
The Other Credit Shoe Drops
If being upside down on your mortgage isn’t bad enough, consider how many people are into large pickups and SUVs for more then they are worth. And now with gas prices climbing they want to get out of them. The … Continue reading
And Pigs Will Fly…
Hmmm, oil states controlling production to just barely meet 35.6% of supply so they can keep prices high. That’s bad. http://www.politico.com/blogs/bensmith/0508/Clinton_OPEC_can_no_longer_be_a_cartel.html “We’re going to go right at OPEC,” she said. “They can no longer be a cartel, a monopoly that … Continue reading
Posted in Domestic Politics, Election 2008, energy, Keith's Page
Tagged Clinton, Election 2008, Hillary, Hillary Clinton, OPEC, pandering
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Clinton Campaign Steppin’ In It – Updated
I agree with one of the commenters over on HotAir… How DARE they call us Indianans. We are called Hoosiers for some gawd damn reason, so call us that when you’re insulting us. I dare him to come here and … Continue reading
Posted in Election 2008, Keith's Page
Tagged Clinton, Election 2008, Hillary, Hillary Clinton, Mickey Kantor
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Sins of Omission – Updated
The sin of omission that Hillary is committing with the re-telling of the Indiana plant moving to China (while not mentioning that it was sold to China during her husbands tenure,) is starting to gather some light. The following story … Continue reading
Posted in Domestic Politics, Election 2008, Keith's Page
Tagged Bayh, Bill Clinton, China, Clinton, Hillary Clinton, Magnaquench, trade
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Shooting Oneself in the Foot
Never underestimate the power of a politician to overestimate their power, especially in an election year. Just as the signs are trending towards a “permanent” majority for Democrats, one of them has the bright idea to poke a sleeping bear. … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Election 2008, Firearms, Keith's Page
Tagged Elections 2008, GOA, gun control, guns, Lautenberg, NRA, SAF
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The Irony Keeps Rolling : Updated
In searching today about the post I put up last week, about Clinton’s ad about defense jobs lost to China, I found these juicy bits… Bayh blasted federal policies that allowed the sale of the plant to the Chinese, saying … Continue reading
Posted in Election 2008, Keith's Page
Tagged Bayh, Clinton, Election 2008, Magnequench
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Is Obama an Elitist?
Finally, someone else is bringing up the same point I’ve been making about Obama’s remarks at that SanFran fundraiser… For a man who clings to a racist black preacher as tightly as Obama has clung to Reverend Wright, it’s odd … Continue reading
Posted in Election 2008, Keith's Page
Tagged Election 2008, elitism, Obama, orson scott card, racism
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Clinton to Keep Defense Jobs Here
Here’s an ad some of you may not have seen. But now (wonder of wonders) since Indiana is a battleground state in the Democratic primary, it’s been getting plenty of air play during the local news programs. Hillary Clinton: Right … Continue reading
Posted in Domestic Politics, Election 2008, Keith's Page, Technology
Tagged Bill Clinton, China, Election 2008, globalization, Hillary, Hillary Clinton, Indiana, jobs, Magnequench, smart bomb
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al Sadr at Odds With Own Family
Interesting if true… Alseyed Josef Alsadar a member of the honored Sadar family wrote a letter to Alrafedain news which said: ‘Muqtada Alsadar has tainted the reputation of this respected family, and the family disowns Muqtada. We are as innocent … Continue reading
Welcoming Signs of Progress
Security improvements bringing people back to their homes in South Baghdad… With security improving, local economies flourishing and community reconstruction underway, Iraqis who once fled their South Baghdad homes in fear are now returning to the villages they deserted. This … Continue reading
You Don’t Say…
Men are more likely than women to have problems with memory and other thinking skills… Now we can just blame it on biology.
McCain’s Tax Plan
Lot’s of stuff to like here… Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) called for a repeal of the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) on Tuesday as part of his “pro-growth, pro-jobs tax agenda.” … If elected president, McCain said he would make it … Continue reading
Posted in Election 2008, Keith's Page
Tagged alternative minimum tax, AMT, corporate tax, economic policy, Election 2008, McCain
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McCain – Not a Flip-Flopper on Housing Issue
Well, it’s all the rage now. The AHA GOTCHA! moments of political campaigning. Some think they’ve got McCain painted in a corner by the selective use of quotes: In a speech March 25, he said: “It is not the duty … Continue reading
Political Progress in Iraq
This will be good news if it happens… http://hotair.com/archives/2008/04/07/sadrs-political-universe-continues-to-shrink/ Iraq’s major Shiite, Sunni and Kurdish parties have closed ranks to force anti-American cleric Muqtada al-Sadr to disband his Mahdi Army militia or leave politics, lawmakers and officials involved in the … Continue reading
Posted in Keith's Page, Military Matters, Notes on the war
Tagged Iraq, Maliki, political progress, Sadr
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Uncertain Future of Iraq
Fred and Kimberly Kagan have a decent analysis of what we do and don’t know about the situation in Iraq. Just the highlights (as I see them) Do Know * The legitimate Government of Iraq and its legally-constituted security forces … Continue reading
Posted in Foreign affairs, Keith's Page, Military Matters
Tagged Basra, Iraq, Madhi Army, Maliki, Sadr
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Operation Lost Cause
Let’s see, the Mahdi Army is in retreat, and the ISF is continuing operations, and sending reinforcements. Isn’t it OBVIOUS that Maliki is loosing. Update – This puts things into perspective… Mission accomplished has been duly declared, although the JAM … Continue reading
Posted in Keith's Page, Military Matters, Notes on the war
Tagged Iraq, Mahdi Army, Maliki, Sadr
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Indiana Republicans for Obama??
Temporarily for Obama… Maybe. So far as I can gather Obama is a big question mark, who’s been ‘present’ for the voting of many important issues, but who refuses to take a stand on them. But I can think of … Continue reading
Posted in Election 2008, Keith's Page
Tagged 2008 elections, Hillary Clinton, Indiana, Obama, switch voting
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Path to a Depression
Some interesting parallels with our current situation and the period before the Great Depression. Interestingly, it seems the Democrats are intent on not learning from history, at least not about what led us to the Depression. Or maybe they want … Continue reading
Posted in Domestic Politics, Economics, Election 2008, Keith's Page
Tagged Bush, Democrats, depression, free trade, Hoover, Roosevelt, schumer
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Guys Are Clueless
What most men already know, confirmed through scientific study… “More often than not, guys interpret even friendly cues, such as a subtle smile from a gal, as a sexual come-on, and a new study discovers why: Guys are clueless. More … Continue reading
Posted in Around the Web
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Poll Shows Swing in Mood
Majority now believe U.S. effort in Iraq will succeed, 53-39 H/T Hot Air Of course, I don’t believe one should govern based on polling data. If something is the right thing to do, you should do it. What this does … Continue reading
Boyd Coddington Dead at 62 – UPDATE
Missed this on Wed, still need to get internet at our new house, and I hadn’t seen it on the news. Hot rod entrepreneur Boyd Coddington died on Wednesday of undisclosed cause. He will be missed by many in the … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Keith's Page
Tagged American Hot Rod, Boyd Coddington, Coddington Foundation, diabetes, Hot Rod
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Geldof and Bush: Diary From the Road
A short portrait of President Bush from Sir Bob Geldof, on the Presidents recent trip around Africa. Really shows what we’ve been accomplishing in Africa the last several years. In 2003, only 50,000 Africans were on HIV antiretroviral drugs — … Continue reading
Posted in Developmental economics, Domestic Politics, Economics, Foreign affairs, Keith's Page
Tagged Africa, africom, Geldof, President Bush
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What Cost is Freedom Worth?
Maybe, just maybe, guns do serve the purpose of holding back the tyrants boot heel. The data show that (although exceptions can be found) the nations with the highest rates of gun ownerhsip tend to have greater political and civil … Continue reading
William F. Buckley Jr. (1925-2008)
I remember him most for his debates on the Firing Line in the 70′s. His style, full of respect and grace are what I’ll remember him by. http://corner.nationalreview.com/post/?q=MTE4NGRlOGM1NmYxYjdmNjk1MjliOTE2MTYxOWZkZjc= I’m devastated to report that our dear friend, mentor, leader, and founder … Continue reading
This is Freaky
Optical illusion via Bruce Sterling
The Coming Ice Age
Brrrr… it sure is cold out there. And now the data is in to prove it. Over the past year, anecdotal evidence for a cooling planet has exploded. China has its coldest winter in 100 years. Baghdad sees its first … Continue reading
Posted in Domestic Politics, Environment, Keith's Page
Tagged climate change, computer models, global warming, ice age
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This Explains a Lot
Millennials not the best employees… “Healthy, resilient people learn life skills from failure and frustration. “These are kids who have a bunch of participation awards. They think they should be rewarded for showing up at work. You have to say, … Continue reading
Posted in Around the Web
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McCain in Indy
John McCain is speaking in Indianapolis today. Some high lites * Doesn’t think subsidies are needed for ethanol * Speech was heavy on National Defense * Wants free and fair elections in Cuba, will not provide aid or assistance until … Continue reading
Posted in Election 2008, Keith's Page
Tagged Cuba, ethanol, ExactTarget, Indianapolis, McCain, National Defense
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Dirty Lying Liberal Media
Every good smear deserves a plea to stop the smearer and the dirty apes who support them… One does have to wonder why the New Yawk Times would first endorse a candidate, and then publish what I would assume was … Continue reading
Posted in Domestic Politics, Election 2008, Keith's Page
Tagged Election 2008, GOP, liberal media, McCain, New York Times, Republican
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Is That A Big Lense, or Are You Happy To See Me
Yep, that’s a big lens all right. 12X optical zoom, equivalent to a 432mm telephoto on a 35mm camera. Biggest lens I have right now. The previous shots of the lunar eclipse were taken with this camera. Still getting used … Continue reading
Posted in Keith's Page, Photography
Tagged camera, Canon, digital camera, Photography, Powershot, S5
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Blegging for Votes
Hey, I entered a online photo contest. Here is one of the photo’s I entered. I would really like to win the Canon 40D, as I’ve had my eye on it since it was released. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE … Continue reading
Posted in Keith's Page, Photography
Tagged autumn trees, canon 40D, Indiana, photo contest
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Moon Be Gone
If you missed the eclipse of the moon last night, it was quite a sight. These two pictures were only taken about a minute apart. The first picture is closer to what was actually viewable to the naked eye. The … Continue reading
Posted in Keith's Page, Photography
Tagged Canon, eclipse, lunar eclipse, moon, Powershot S5
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Progress in Iraq
Even more evidence that there is sustainable progress in Iraq. And this is from the same person the left held up as proof last year, that no progress was evident. http://hotair.com/archives/2008/02/15/surge-skeptic-cordesman-major-progress-in-every-area-in-iraq/ If the US provides sustained support to the Iraqi … Continue reading
Whatever It Takes
Talk about trying to speak to both sides of the fence. He’s talking in all the right code words though, and that should have people worried. “Whatever it takes” “Commonsense regulation” The one thing I agree with him 100% on … Continue reading
Posted in Election 2008, Firearms, Keith's Page
Tagged Election 2008, gun control, Obama
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Belichick = Cheater!!!
Sen. Arlen Specter says so. Though, why the US Senate is investigating the NFL about this is beyond me. I’m willing to forgo that discussion because the Patriots are evil. Evil cheaters! I’m just glad the country doesn’t have more … Continue reading
Posted in Domestic Politics, Keith's Page, Sports
Tagged Belichick, cheater, congress, investigation, Specter
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Political Progress in Iraq
Say it aint so!!! Da New Yawk Times Says So!!! I wonder where they are on those benchmarks our Congress settled on? I also wonder how this places them in effectiveness vs our Democratically controlled Congress. Using old-fashioned politicking behind … Continue reading
Posted in Domestic Politics, Keith's Page, Notes on the war
Tagged Domestic Politics, Iraq, Parliament, progress
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And Who Is GK Chesterson???
Thanks to Lance, I have a hankering to learn who this man is he is quoting… http://www.chesterton.org/discover/who.html This absent-minded, overgrown elf of a man, who laughed at his own jokes and amused children at birthday parties by catching buns in … Continue reading
We’ll Get To That Wind Farm Application – Eventually
And by eventually, they mean decades down the road. This is a perfect example of government getting in the way of the innovation we need to dig ourselves out of our fossil fuel dependency. http://www.ecogeek.org/content/view/1362/1/ If you want to build … Continue reading
Posted in Domestic Politics, Economics, energy, Environment, Keith's Page, regulation, Technology
Tagged energy, government, innovation, MISO, regulation, stiffling, wind power
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Pence Gives Qualified Endorsement of McCain
There was never going to be a perfect candidate. We support them when the issue drives us to support them, and oppose them (respectfully) when we differ on the issues. It is that way with President Bush, and I don’t … Continue reading
John McCain at CPAC
McCain should be up any minute now… 3:07PM Special Guest Sen. George Allen from VA is up now. – I’m a commonsense, Jeffersonian conservative. – Preeminent role of President is Commander in Chief. And John McCain would be the best … Continue reading
Posted in Election 2008, Keith's Page
Tagged 2008 election, American Conservative Union, conservatives, CPAC, McCain
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RULE I: ALL GUNS ARE ALWAYS LOADED
It is sometimes tragic when the basic rules of firearm safety are ignored. http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,329347,00.html A teenager playing with a shotgun he thought was unloaded accidentally shot and killed a friend. William “Kane” Krinn, 18, was hanging out with two friends … Continue reading
Romney Stepping Aside
Romney is going to quit the race. Or “suspending” his campaigning, whatever that means. Looking at the results so far, this would give McCain the nomination, and leave him to go on the offensive against either of the potential Democratic … Continue reading
Time For A Cool Change
Although I’m leery anytime Congress says it’s going to “fix” something, something really does need to be changed in the primary system. That the race is all but decided by the time some states primaries, makes those voters with later … Continue reading
Posted in Domestic Politics, Election 2008, Keith's Page
Tagged Election 2008, primaries, Super Tuesday
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Almost Embarrassing
1897: Egged on by an amateur mathematician, the Indiana General Assembly almost passes a bill adopting 3.2 as the exact value of pi (or ?).
Posted in Around the Web
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