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Month: November 2010

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News from the Irish front

(Via The Email List That Must Remain Nameless) Brian Kaller is a former newspaper report in Ireland. He’s live-blogging the current Irish “situation” at Restoring…

November 29, 2010February 13, 2021
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Pity it wasn’t 3 feet lower

President Obama’s post-Thanksgiving Friday was anything but restful after he played some hoops and walked away with a split upper lip requiring 12 stitches. After…

November 26, 2010February 13, 2021
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A step behind

The introduction of so-called porno scanners at America’s airports and the egregious pat downs of airline travelers have turned every American into a German Jew.…

November 26, 2010February 15, 2021
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A new high in hysteria

The News & Observer of Raleigh reports that the district has begun requiring a note from parents before it will allow students to bring Chapstick…

November 26, 2010February 15, 2021
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It’s very simple, actually

Here’s the situation. Your once lucrative job isn’t so lucrative any more. As a matter of fact, you’ve lost nearly 25% of your pay because…

November 26, 2010February 15, 2021
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North Carolina Republicans–Not Getting the Message, Part “duh”

Tax reform is headed to the back burner again in North Carolina. Republicans will be in charge of both chambers of the Legislature for the…

November 25, 2010February 13, 2021
Happy Thanksgiving to all
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Happy Thanksgiving to all

And for grins and giggles, you can read Rush Limbaugh’s story of the Real Thanksgiving. Very interesting, and you can verify it in other places.

November 25, 2010February 15, 2021
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Not surprised

It seems that the traveling public walked through the body scanners today, just like they’re supposed to. I guess all I can say is…Ba-a-a-a-a.

November 25, 2010February 13, 2021
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OK, this is cool

(Via Tam) A random act of culture… And for those of us who are musically impaired…

November 23, 2010February 13, 2021
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Rule 1: The gun is always loaded

Even if it is an antique muzzle loader. Apparently, the other 3 rules were ignored as well, and a 3 year old boy is dead…

November 22, 2010February 13, 2021
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Won’t happen

The N.C. Utilities Commission is eating crow after inadvertently posting a Greensboro moving company’s confidential information online in violation of the commission’s own privacy policy.…

November 21, 2010February 13, 2021
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Well, this Hope isn’t even lasting as long a The Big O’s

Yesterday, Republicans in the NC House elected a relative political newcomer, Thom Tillis of Mecklenberg County, as Speaker of the House. Good move, bad move,…

November 21, 2010February 13, 2021
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Another one bites the dust

Whining all the way, Democratc Bob “Who are you?” Ethridge concedes to Republican Renee Ellmers in the NC 2nd Congressional District. Another win for the…

November 20, 2010February 15, 2021
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Local folks make good

Holsters, that is. Meet N82 Tactical, makers of concealed carry holsters. Nice folks–I’ve personally met a couple at gun shows. Good gear, good price and…

November 20, 2010February 15, 2021
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Almost forgot…

(Via Claire Wolfe) At least I had it brought to my attention before… National Ammo Day! Go shoot, go buy, go make Barbara Boxer cry!

November 18, 2010February 15, 2021
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Calling it as I see it

“Mr. Pistole, you’re doing a great job,” Jay Rockefeller, a West Virginia Democrat and chairman of the Senate committee overseeing air travel, told TSA chief…

November 18, 2010February 15, 2021
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Back from the dead?

The Ramshead Rathskeller may be making a return to Chapel Hill. Not sure how this “update” will work out. It strikes me that they’re killing…

November 18, 2010February 15, 2021
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The simple solution to TSA abuse

Much has been made in the legacy media and the blogosphere about the latest TSA abuse of the populace. A million solutions have been suggested,…

November 16, 2010February 13, 2021
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When is a shotgun not a shotgun?

(Via Say Uncle) Whenever the ATF decides it isn’t. And you wonder why gunnies hate that bunch so.

November 16, 2010February 13, 2021
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You’re only tolerant if you agree with them

Michigan high school teacher Jay McDowell says he didn’t like where the discussion was going after a student told his classmates he didn’t “accept gays.”…

November 16, 2010February 13, 2021
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Maximizing the take

The N.C. Highway Patrol and other law enforcement agencies across the state are launching a two-week crackdown on speeding, timed to the Thanksgiving holiday travel…

November 16, 2010February 15, 2021
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A big mistake

I’m currently reading the catalog of Rockler Woodworking and Hardware. The entire thing is made of want. Of course, the first thing I’d want is…

November 16, 2010February 15, 2021
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Sunday funnies

(From The Email List That Must Remain Nameless) The latest in 419 scams: Dear Sir, Good day and compliments. I am Dr (Mr) Benjamin Bernanke,…

November 14, 2010February 13, 2021
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Oh, I could so do this

Afghan President Hamid Karzai said the United States must reduce the visibility and intensity of its military operations, especially night raids that fuel anti-American sentiment…

November 14, 2010February 13, 2021
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Here we go

It would seem that there is going to be a battle between the Tea Part and the Republican Party. Not a minute too soon. Dear…

November 13, 2010February 15, 2021
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Dateline: Keystone, MO

(Via the Drudge Report) Sorry, that should be Kansas City, MO. My bad. It seems that two of KC’s bestest, who couldn’t differentiate between a…

November 13, 2010February 15, 2021
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“Get lost”

Out of the 40 (planes) that left, 28 didn’t make it back,” said Mitchell. “We were attacked by 150 German fighter planes. Why are you…

November 12, 2010February 15, 2021
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What to say

It’s Veterans Day once again, and I’ve been racking my brains for something to say that I haven’t said before. I finally got it. Thanks.…

November 11, 2010February 13, 2021
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We must reduce the size of government!

Cut politically sensitive/popular programs? Check. Increase taxes without actually increasing taxes? Check. It would seem the RINO/Democrat “deficit reduction panel” is on track. Obviously, the…

November 10, 2010February 13, 2021
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“Cameras are going to become a part of life”

So sayeth the North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles in their quest to redesign various “specialty” fund-raising auto license plates to be more friendly to…

November 10, 2010February 15, 2021

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