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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
Posted in Keith's Page
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Animated Unemployment
A very cool animated Graphic showing the change in unemployment over the last two years. Click Image for Animation
Posted in Economics, Lance's Page
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The Warrior Song
I think this rocks, so here it is in honor of Veteran’s Day.
Posted in Military Matters, Synova's Page
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Taking a Closer Look at Unemployment
Employment as measured by the “establishment survey,” was down by 190,000; and Many feel it is an improvement that we are not falling as fast. Well, let us take a moment to look under the hood of these numbers. First, … Continue reading
“So how is that working out for you, Mr President?”
Good Friend Bruce McQuain picks up on a story I noticed yesterday. Rather than rehash it, I’ll let him lay it out: Greg Mankiw reminds us of this bit of fantasy: What we are not doing — what I have … Continue reading
Posted in Domestic Politics, Economics, Lance's Page
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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
Posted in Domestic Politics, Keith's Page
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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
Posted in Culture, Domestic Politics, Keith's Page, Media
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Not evil, just wrong.
This woman is remarkable. I’ve watched the first section of video so far.
Posted in Environment, science, Synova's Page
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Brain-dead Conservatism?
Ann Althouse linked this commentary from the Washington Post yesterday. “During the glory days of the conservative movement, from its ascent in the 1960s and ’70s to its success in Ronald Reagan’s era, there was a balance between the intellectuals, … Continue reading
Posted in Domestic Politics, Synova's Page
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Uncommon insight
The Saddest Lede on the Internet Today. Says Ric Locke on his new blog. And what was the lede? “Americans believe that the normal state of things is not-violence.” Do you suppose that’s true? That that’s why we … Continue reading
Posted in Blogs, Domestic Politics, Economics, Libertarianism, social science, Synova's Page
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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.
Posted in Around the Web, Keith's Page
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Creep Factor 10
So, what do you do when adults stop singing your praises…
Posted in Around the Web, Keith's Page
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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.
Posted in Around the Web, Keith's Page
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Bogus Civility
Finally someone said what I’ve been thinking about this constant call to civility: Have we transformed into so brittle a citizenry that we are unable to handle a raucous debate over the future of the country? If things were quiet, … Continue reading
Posted in Domestic Politics, Economics, Gov't Spending, Health Care, Race, Synova's Page, Uncategorized
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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
Posted in Domestic Politics, Keith's Page
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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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Do the poor have a “right” to free health care?
The “right” to free health care is the right to own the labor of other people without their consent. Any time you’ve got a right TO something like that you take the rights of other people to their own selves … Continue reading
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Sarah and Todd sizzle
From The Other McCain at Hot Air: “Now, here’s my idea: I told my source to give my phone number to . . . uh, two sources in Wasilla, Alaska, if you get my drift. Because I’ve made my living as a … Continue reading
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Big Banks Got Played
A Daring Trade Has Wall Street Seething from the Wall Street Journal. Amherst, a small Austin firm found a small loophole in the system. To use a crude metaphor, they sold the big banks hurrican insurance and then made sure … Continue reading
Spending Cuts: Better Ideas Needed from the GOP
At the Next Right, Tad DeHaven looks at why The GOP Is Clearly Not Serious about Cutting Down Spending. The spending cuts the country needs must be substantial, serious, and put forward in the spirit of recognizing that the federal … Continue reading
Posted in Chris' Page, Gov't Spending
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Taxing Email is Useless
Derek Thompson at the Atlantic blog writes about a NY Times piece on taxing email. He’s not advocating it, or arguing against it but looking at the supposed benefits and negatives, and how it would likely increase instant messaging. What … Continue reading
Posted in Chris' Page, taxes, Technology
Tagged broadband infrastructure, email, taxes, web
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GPS System Could Break Down Next Year
On the bright side, I’ll be able to save battery life on my iphone by turning off the gps. The downside of course being that the gps is increadibly useful.
Posted in Chris' Page, Military Matters, Technology
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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
Posted in Foreign affairs, Keith's Page
Tagged Georgia, Iran, Iraq, kurdish, Pakistan, President Obama, taliban Cheinese, testing
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Some Lenders Object, Why Not Others?
20 Chrysler lenders or about 30% of the debt Chrysler owes lending institutions are objecting to getting fleeced in the governments planned “surgical bankruptcy” plan. In a normal bankruptcy the senior secured creditors (the lenders) are first in line, while … Continue reading
Posted in Chris' Page, Domestic Politics, regulation
Tagged bankruptcy, banks, Chrysler, government coercion, tarp, thuggery
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Twitter as a Story Telling Medium
Twitter is the social media website that allows users to share updates on their life with others who choose to follow their updates. It’s proved useful for friends to quickly keep in touch, politicians to keep constituents updated on their … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Chris' Page, social science, Technology
Tagged dark tower, ka, katet, randall flagg, roland deschain, stephen king, the stand
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New GOP 2012 Challenger: Gary Johnson?
2012 could be an interesting year for GOP presidential candidates if it features both Mark Sanford and Gary Johnson. This, along with the tea party movements, seems to be an outgrowth of the Ron Paul candidacy, perhaps similar to what … Continue reading
Posted in Chris' Page, Domestic Politics, Libertarianism
Tagged 2012, gary johnson, GOP, Mark Sanford, president, Ron Paul
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Journalist Arrest for Journalism in Front of USC Journalist School?
That’s the glib way to put it, but John Ziegler explains what he says happened at event and responds to a Journalism school Dean Wilson’s email accusing the Dean of “blatantly lying”. Go check it out and watch the video … Continue reading
Your New Drink
Burbon and Ginger beer. Thank me later reader(s).
Posted in Chris' Page, Culture
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Tea Party Turnout Totals
Texas leads the way with 18 protests and 64,000 attendees.
Posted in Chris' Page, Domestic Politics, taxes
Tagged Houston, protests, tea party, Texas
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US Treasury Refusing Bank Repayments?
That’s what’s claimed in this article in the IBD. This becomes pretty thuggish when you add to the fact that these banks were (allegedly) outright threatened to take the TARP funds in the first place. The reason for all of … Continue reading
Sugarland Tea Party
Live at the Sugarland tea party now. Yes I’m working harder than Washington already. Good number of people here. Hundreds maybe over 1000 if you count people that left earlier. Young republican head talking now after the railroad commish I … Continue reading
Posted in Chris' Page, taxes
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Houston Tea Party
I’m at the Houston tea party downtown right now. Over 1000 people easy (update: closer to 10,000). Definitely an experience. I can’t even get close enough to see the stage. Previous speaker was pretty good at firing up the crowd … Continue reading
List of All Tea Party Protests
A pretty comprehensive list for Texas here. I roughly estimate around 64 protests planned for just Texas. You’ll note that other states are listed on the right. I’m closer to the Sugarland one and may check it out. I’m curious … Continue reading
Posted in Chris' Page, Domestic Politics, taxes
Tagged Houston, protests, tea party, Texas
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Jenny McCarthy Body Count?
though probably not the kind you were hoping for. I think the “Anti-Vaccine Body Count” version is the better one to use, but the Jenny McCarthy one will be used because it’s more sensational and attention grabbing, the same reasons … Continue reading
Posted in Chris' Page, Health Care, science
Tagged autism, psuedoscience, vaccines, woo
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Happy Tax Freedom Day
Today is the day that we have earned enough to pay its tax burden for the year. This year’s day comes earlier than last year, though this is due to recent stimulus effects. Before you start to celebrate though, Doug … Continue reading
Posted in Chris' Page, Domestic Politics, Economics, taxes
Tagged obama administration, protests, tax freedom day, tax policy, taxes, tea party
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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
Posted in Domestic Politics, Economics, Keith's Page
Tagged banks, financial crisis, government
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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
Posted in Domestic Politics, Foreign affairs, Keith's Page, Military Matters
Tagged maersk alabama, pirates, Somalia
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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
Using a Police Search as a Free Speech Threat
That’s what is claimed by Jeff Pataky after his home was searched by Arizona police and his computers, records, wireless router, and even his cable modem (presumably to cut off his internet access so as to quit blogging) were confiscated. … Continue reading
Posted in Chris' Page, Law
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Obama Fires Izzo
…awards Michigan State 18 points.
Posted in Chris' Page, Domestic Politics, Humor, regulation, Sports
Tagged basketball championship, cato, GM, government, government motors, michigan state, NCAA, President Obama, satire
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The 90% Myth – Only 17% of Guns in Mexico Come from US
You’ve probably heard all over the media and from the politicos about the out of control crime in Mexico. And of course 90% of the guns used come from the US so therefore we need to take away your guns. … Continue reading
Posted in Chris' Page, Domestic Politics, Firearms
Tagged 2nd amendment, gun violence, guns, Mexico, Statistics
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IPhone Blogging
Blogging from the iPhone. This will probably be everyday useful once they get copy/paste but could be great for covering events live and with pictures.
Twitterati
I’ve recently joined the ranks of the twitterati. If you’re so inclined, you can follow my twitter feed here. Content is a bit lighter than on here of course.
Why the AIG Mess is Ignorant Populism of the Worst Kind
Via Greg Mankiw comes this letter by a Mr. Desantis published in the NYTimes. The government is spinelessly trying to punish the very people who’s help it most needs. It’s almost tragic really. I am proud of everything I have … Continue reading
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Political Slogan Bad Timing
After working very hard and soliciting thousands of ideas for a slogan to attack and bring more attention to Rush Limbaugh, the DNC has settled on, “Americans didn’t vote for a Rush to failure”. This slogan seems like especially bad … Continue reading
Posted in Chris' Page, Domestic Politics
Tagged bad timing, DNC, Obama, political slogans, Rush
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What passes for moral clarity
Creating a human embryo for the purpose of experimentation and destruction = Good. Creating a human embryo for the purpose of creating a born human person = Bad. How does it work that way? Also, some argue that Obama’s statements … Continue reading
Posted in Domestic Politics, Eugenics, Religion and theology, science, Synova's Page
Tagged clones, morality, Obama, science, stem cells
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The New F***ing Citibank
The New F***ing Citibank – watch more funny videos NSFW due to strong language.