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More from the Kettle
I still hate the housing bill.
Posted in Domestic Politics, Humor, Lance's Page
Tagged Domestic Politics, housing, Humor
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US Intelligence: ISI Helped Plan Attack
From the NYT: American intelligence agencies have concluded that members of Pakistan’s powerful spy service helped plan the deadly July 7 bombing of India’s embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan, according to United States government officials. The conclusion was based on intercepted … Continue reading
Select Rants
For those of you who love New York Times bashing, I am in rant mode at Risk and Return. What a bunch of balderdash. Also, if you want a good idea of where housing prices may go, I also have … Continue reading
Posted in Domestic Politics, Economics, Lance's Page, Media
Tagged Domestic Politics, Economics, housing, Media, New York Times
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An Inconvenient Truth for Al Gore and Friends
I know that many of you think that global warming, at least anthropogenic global warming, is a fraud. I am not so sure. Either way though, I think Peter Huber has the broad contours of any attempt to address it … Continue reading
Posted in Economics, energy, Environment, Lance's Page
Tagged energy, Environment, global warming
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A British Labour Implosion
Having checked out of politics until the last few days, I certainly haven’t been keeping up with what is going on across the pond (outside of following how bad the economic slowdown may be.) Reading Guy Hebert things seem to … Continue reading
Bin Ladenism in the Balkans
The irreplaceable Michael Totten is now in the Balkans tracking down the influence of al Qaeda and the mujahideen. They seem to be having trouble inculcating their values. Exhibit 1: “Most people know nothing about your country,” I said to … Continue reading
Posted in Foreign affairs, Lance's Page, Notes on the war
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Housekeeping
First, I want to apologize for the server problems the last week. They have been fixed, though we lost a few days worth of posts. The bright side? A brand new server, which should mean better, faster, performance. In other … Continue reading
Finally! Car Blogging!
I am co-bloggers Keith and Josh will be thrilled to know that Vanity Fair now has a gay car blog.
BDS in the Halls of Congress
You may not realize this, but the House Judiciary Committee has been holding hearings (of a sort) in an attempt to impeach President Bush. Guys, he is gone in six months. I love this line: “I am really astonished at … Continue reading
“Setbacks”
We see this kind of thing in the press all the time: U.S. and Afghan troops have abandoned a remote outpost in eastern Afghanistan where militants killed nine American soldiers earlier this week, officials said Wednesday. Compounding the military setback, … Continue reading
Posted in Foreign affairs, Lance's Page, Media, Military Matters, Notes on the war
Tagged Afghanistan, Media, paratroopers, war
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Don’t piss off the wordsmith
It isn’t just that this is funny-or so devastatingly literate, profane and lovingly crafted- and all over the removal of the indefinite article “a”. Nor is is just that Giles is so absolutely correct to be so exercised over the … Continue reading
Fiscal Responsibility
Posted in Domestic Politics, Humor, Lance's Page
Tagged Domestic Politics, fiscal repsonsibility, Humor
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Harry Reid, Idiot
While my opposition to modern liberal left politics is pretty clear, I generally feel that name calling is rarely needed, or warranted. I certainly do not believe that any particular ideology is more or less likely to have virtuous people, … Continue reading
Posted in Domestic Politics, Interviews, Lance's Page, Law, Libertarianism
Tagged Domestic Politics, Harry Reid, liberals, taxation
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The Media is on the Job
Posted in Domestic Politics, Election 2008, Humor, Lance's Page
Tagged Election 2008, Media, Obama
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From Galula, to Anbar and the Surge
In the ongoing discussion of who has done a better job of describing the time line around the surge, I certainly recommend McQ’s discussion. The Minuteman however has a couple of key points to make on this issue as well: … Continue reading
Posted in Domestic Politics, Election 2008, Foreign affairs, Lance's Page, Military Matters
Tagged COIN, David Galula, Iraq, the surge
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Boundary Issues
Peg pointed me this way, and I really enjoyed nodding in agreement. Of course, I have long nodded in agreement with Megan. Especially on these: 2) Gay marriage. I’m basically pro, but I take the Burkean arguments seriously. 3) Immigration. … Continue reading
Posted in Domestic Politics, Health Care, Lance's Page, Libertarianism, Society
Tagged darfur, gay marriage, Health Care, immigration, Libertarianism, statism
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McCain takes a stand against Fannie and Freddie
McCain takes a stand against Washington’s biggest example of “crony capitalism:” What should be done? We are stuck with the reality that they have grown so large that we must support Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac through the current rough … Continue reading
Posted in Domestic Politics, Economics, Lance's Page
Tagged Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, housing
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I love this map
The one right here. Here is a picture, but the real one is cool, cool cool. You can find other maps like this here.
Crony Capitalism and the Liberal Left
One of the more entertaining howlers of contemporary liberalism, is the outraged caterwauling about “Crony Capitalism” and the Bush administration. Not because the charge isn’t true, it certainly is. No, the problem is when it comes to crony capitalism the … Continue reading
Posted in Domestic Politics, Lance's Page
Tagged Democratic Party, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Paul Krugman
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The Horse is out of the Barn
Posted in Domestic Politics, Economics, Humor, Lance's Page
Tagged Domestic Politics, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac
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The Price of Chinese Silence
From The New York Times: Mr. Yu’s daughter had died in a cascade of concrete and bricks, one of at least 240 students at a high school here who lost their lives in the May 12 earthquake. Mr. Yu became … Continue reading
Posted in Developmental economics, Lance's Page
Tagged China, Communist Party, earthquake, totalitarianism
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How big a mess are we in?
Certainly not one our Congress can’t make worse. We have a market where housing prices are in free fall, where the last thing we want shaky institutions to have more exposure to is mortgages that are almost guaranteed to be … Continue reading
Posted in Domestic Politics, Economics, Lance's Page
Tagged congress, Democrats, GSE, housing market
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The Amoral Nature of Moral Hazard
Posted in Domestic Politics, Economics, Humor, Lance's Page
Tagged cartoon, credit markets, economy
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You Walk Away Hits Television
Cross posted at Risk and Return You may remember the website we discussed back in January. Dale Franks just discovered their program, because they now are on Television. He asks the obvious question: So, should the mortgage companies get off … Continue reading
Posted in Economics, Lance's Page
Tagged banks, economy, Federal Reserve, housing, housing market
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The Economy Makes Me Nervous As Well
Yeah, this is kind of funny, if in a dancing on gravestones kind of way. I hate to continue to beat an old drum, but the economic data is showing far less stress than is actually out there. Employment is … Continue reading
Posted in Economics, Lance's Page, Media
Tagged Bush Administration, economy, recession
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Fallon and Petraeus sitting in a tree…
I was catching up a bit on my reading, and thanks to McQ found this interview with Admiral Fallon. As McQ points out, the conversation did not go the way Kyra Phillips was trying to steer it. Given our own … Continue reading
Posted in Lance's Page, Military Matters, Notes on the war
Tagged Admiral Fallon, Iran, Iraq, Petraeus, surge
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Congress Critters
Buy a second house in Sacramento with no money down for 535k even as housing is going down in price. Run for congress. Need money for campaign, but can’t do that and make mortgage payments on a house losing value. … Continue reading
Posted in Domestic Politics, Economics, Lance's Page
Tagged California, congress, housing market, politicians
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Pressing the Flesh
Robby and I got back to our roots a few weeks ago, garage band roots that is. We went to see the Fleshtones. Robby shared his thoughts over at Last Fm. I figure they belong here as well. First, my … Continue reading
The Victims of Communism Day
Let us remember what May Day has really represented RJ Rummell gives us the toll of The Red Plague: As you can see, the total mid-estimate is about 110,286,000, an incredible total. It is around 65 percent of all democide … Continue reading
Middle Class Burdens
Thanks to Don Boudreaux, I found this “Inconvenient Truth” about the struggles of the middle class. As readers here know, I have long been a bear on housing, but as always those who want their hands on our wallet can … Continue reading
Posted in Domestic Politics, Economics, Education, Lance's Page
Tagged Education, housing, taxes
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Why White People Like Free Health Care
Yet another reason to read Steve Newton, you discover blogs with stuff like this on it: But the secret reason why all white people love socialized medicine is that they all love the idea of receiving health care without having … Continue reading
Posted in Domestic Politics, Health Care, Humor, Lance's Page
Tagged Health Care, Humor, socialized medicine, white people
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Consumer Spending is Ugly
While spending increased in March by 1.8% over a year ago, adjusted for inflation it was way down. The only reason sales were positive was gasoline, though food sales were positive. Even there, that is mostly due to inflation and … Continue reading
Posted in Economics, Lance's Page
Tagged consumer spending, Economics, gasoline, inflation, the economy
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Patriots Day!
Dale Franks honors the story of how the fight for our Independence began on April 19th, 1775. McQ ponders how we got to where we are today, drawing from the great T Harry Williams, and Jules Crittenden has a roundup … Continue reading
Posted in History, Lance's Page, Libertarianism
Tagged American Revolution, Lexington and Concord, Patriots Day
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Beware the Believers
Heh, a response to Richard Dawkins and the unbelievers amongst us. Right or wrong, arrogant condescension does not go unpunished. Hat tip: D.A. Ridgely
Posted in Humor, Lance's Page, Music, Religion and theology
Tagged Christopher Hitchens, creationism, Daniel Dennett, Eugenie Scott, evolution, Humor, PZ Myers, rap, Richard Dawkins, Sam Harris, science music
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The Air Car
Posted in energy, Environment, Lance's Page, Technology
Tagged Air Car, emissions, global warming
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Yuri’s Night
A worldwide celebration is happening tonight. Yuri’s Night! The local arts organization I am a member of, Art Mob, is supporting our local version. Unfortunately Art Mob’s sight is having trouble, but the temporary site can be found here. I … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Baton Rouge, Culture, Lance's Page, Music, Photography, Technology
Tagged art, Art Mob, Stooges, Yuri's Night
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Those Magnificent Men
I was sent this via e-mail from my Uncle Pat, also known as Colonel Alfred H. Paddock. Uncle Pat is a story in and of himself, but I’ll tell you a little more about him after the e-mail. Let it … Continue reading
Posted in Foreign affairs, Lance's Page, Military Matters, Notes on the war
Tagged Alfred H Paddock, Austrailia, Green Berets, Iraq, military, Special forces
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Are we in a recession yet?
Personally I think we have been negative since November. Given the large positive number in the third quarter, the barely above break even number in the fourth quarter virtually guarantees that the economy went negative sometime in November and December. … Continue reading
Where Charlton Heston Stood
Over at Where the Buffalo Roam Peter gives us Charlton Heston’s 1999 NRA Convention Keynote Speech in Denver, which was scheduled shortly after the Columbine shootings in Colorado. A perfect reminder of what he stood for, and against. Update: Here … Continue reading
Posted in Firearms, Lance's Page, Law, Libertarianism
Tagged Charlton Heston, NRA, Second Amendment
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