Category Archives: Keith’s Page

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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