Category Archives: Author Pages

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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Animated Unemployment

A very cool animated Graphic showing the change in unemployment over the last two years. Click Image for Animation

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The Warrior Song

I think this rocks, so here it is in honor of Veteran’s Day.  

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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

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“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

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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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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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Not evil, just wrong.

This woman is remarkable. I’ve watched the first section of video so far.

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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

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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

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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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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

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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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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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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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

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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

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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

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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

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Your New Drink

Burbon and Ginger beer. Thank me later reader(s).

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Tea Party Turnout Totals

Texas leads the way with 18 protests and 64,000 attendees.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Hey Now

Who are all these people posting on my blog?

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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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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

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Obama Fires Izzo

…awards Michigan State 18 points.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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The New F***ing Citibank

The New F***ing Citibank – watch more funny videos NSFW due to strong language.

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