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Month: August 2009

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“What would Teddy do?”

Well, given the historical record, the answer to that rhetorical question is likely to be one of the following: A) Have another drink and think…

August 31, 2009February 15, 2021
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How do you get virgin wool?

Ugly sheep. You know you think it’s funny.

August 30, 2009February 15, 2021
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“Officer Wesley Cheeks, Fascist”

Make your own judgment.

August 29, 2009February 15, 2021
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Off to the races

Well, it seems that the reaction to yesterday’s proposal to hand our Fearful Leader an off switch for the Internet is hitting its stride. People…

August 29, 2009February 13, 2021
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And just in case the proles think they can use the Internet to organize…

Some idiot in Washington wants to hand the Big Zero an off switch for the Internet. Sheer f’ing genius. Time to dust off that old…

August 28, 2009February 15, 2021
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More on health care

(Via Chaos Manor) While I don’t agree with the author’s repeating refrain that there are things that “only the government can do” or his insistence…

August 28, 2009February 15, 2021
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I think this is what the term

FAIL was coined for. Russell Roberts sat down with his doctorate in economics, and tried to imagine a government program so dumb that no one…

August 28, 2009February 15, 2021
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Is this the health care you want?

(Via Timebomb 2000) So yesterday, I went on a little rant about the hoopla over the death of Ted Kennedy. One of the things that…

August 28, 2009February 15, 2021
You know the “squirrel meme” that’s floating around?
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You know the “squirrel meme” that’s floating around?

(Via Timebomb 2000) Well, I have the first prize winner for you. Without further ado… If anyone can find a larger version, let me know.

August 27, 2009February 13, 2021
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My head is going to explode

A drunken, philandering scion of a family who, rumor has it, made their fortune running booze during Prohibition, dies and we’re going to nominate him…

August 27, 2009February 13, 2021
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Marko has the right idea

Rifles, muskets, long-bows and hand-grenades are inherently democratic weapons. …A simple weapon–so long as there is no answer to it–gives claws to the weak. George…

August 26, 2009February 15, 2021
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Not to forget Son

Yes, Daughter has went off to college, but Son has went to high school. We now have the rather interesting situation of two freshmen in…

August 25, 2009February 13, 2021
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Dick Morris does health care

Might as well check it out here; I understand that many in the government-approved media have refused to air it. Color me surprised.

August 25, 2009February 15, 2021
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Off to college

No blogging for a couple of days–we’re moving Daughter into college for her freshman year. Hope, anticipation, fear and trepidation are the overwhelming emotions of…

August 20, 2009February 13, 2021
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Is Cash for Clunkers a success?

CNBC wants to know the answer to that question, in light of its issues getting reimbursements to the dealers, who had to front the money…

August 19, 2009February 15, 2021
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Well, that isn’t working

Let’s try fear and intimidation instead: Democrats on a House committee are seeking detailed financial records from dozens of large insurance companies, officials disclosed Tuesday,…

August 19, 2009February 13, 2021
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Not getting the message

It seems that Democrats in Congress simply can’t believe their ears. Given hardening Republican opposition to congressional health-care proposals, Democrats now say they see little…

August 19, 2009February 13, 2021
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Poor Barney Frank

(Via the Drudge Report) It seems he’s got his panties in a bit of a wad because the proles are not staying in their proper…

August 19, 2009February 13, 2021
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Will someone please up the dosage on Oliver Stone’s meds?

(Via the Drudge Report) I mean, really. The controversial director is creating a 10-part documentary series for Showtime titled “Secret History of America.” Narrated by…

August 19, 2009February 13, 2021
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No, it isn’t racist

It’s protected political speech. Just because “We won” doesn’t mean that you can stifle our rights to protest. After all, “He’s not my president”. Images…

August 19, 2009February 13, 2021
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Mike Vanderboegh stares down the ATF

Don’t know him personally, but he sounds like a heck of a guy to have on your side. Check out his story.

August 19, 2009February 15, 2021
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Color me amazed

(Via the Drudge Report) Or perhaps, astounded: A man toting an assault rifle was among a dozen protesters carrying weapons while demonstrating outside President Obama’s…

August 18, 2009February 15, 2021
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Worried, big guy?

(Links via Drudge and others) The Big O is apparently in “Throw it all at the wall and see what sticks mode”. He’s angry at…

August 16, 2009February 13, 2021
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Attempted Astroturf–thwarted!

(Via Timebomb 2000 and The Reaganite Republican Resistance) Acorn astroturfers sent packing when they showed up to pack a town hall meeting of Arly Spector’s:…

August 15, 2009February 15, 2021
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Retrograde motion

(Via Roberta X) There is a saying that the level of societal maturity is the direct inverse of the number of laws. We’re going in…

August 14, 2009February 13, 2021
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Cold steel and firearms

Way to go, guys! Using machetes and guns, the men fought a desperate battle to take control of two boats off the Somali coast. But…

August 14, 2009February 15, 2021
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The danger of speaking out

(Via the Drudge Report) “Progressive-mind customers” only value free speech when you agree with their views–all of them. Whole Foods Markets CEO John Mackey wrote…

August 14, 2009February 13, 2021
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You’re gonna be in trouble…

The Enlightened One does not take kindly to rejection… A group usually seen as one of Barack Obama’s allies in the health care debate —…

August 12, 2009February 13, 2021
Larry Correia made me lose sleep!
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Larry Correia made me lose sleep!

He did, and I bet that he isn’t even ashamed of it. He did it with his book, Monster Hunter International. I had it on…

August 11, 2009February 15, 2021
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Returning the favor

(Via Gun Talk) At least, in a small way. Paralyzed Veterans of America has started their Outdoor Recreation Heritage Fund with the goal of creating…

August 11, 2009February 13, 2021

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