Monthly Archives: March 2008

Bush surveys the front, on a mission to boost morale

Maureen Dowd: Bush, who used his family connections to avoid Vietnam, told troops serving in Afghanistan on Thursday that he is “a little envious” of their adventure there, saying it was “in some ways romantic.” (left) my alma matter

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Gold Closes Over 1000

 

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Black Crowes – Feeling Alright (1994)

From an appearance on Lettermanhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NohMVqECIc4

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Victim mentality run-amok

Maybe someone can explain this to me.  Wednesday, a 18-year-old chimp named Tony , escaped at around 8:25 a.m., Engells said. Dr. Christian Abee, director of the center, said a team that specializes in safe animal capture techniques followed the … Continue reading

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I don’t think we need a law against this

A man should be charged for allowing his girlfriend to sit on their toilet so long that her body became stuck to the seat, the sheriff said Thursday.

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You know you are getting old when…

I didn’t even know about this stuff, I must be geting old

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Where was Hillary during the Rwandan genocide?

If their was one red phone moment for Hillary Clinton it was during the Rwandan genocide when almost a million people were killed. Hillary did not seem too concerned that Bill was not answering the phone. Then again Hillary may … Continue reading

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+16.72% since November ’07

November 27, 2007 – I liquidated the portfolio and put it all into gold, ending with 16,337 shares of IAU – avg price $77.70 Total Value – $1,329,020.80 – (The fantasy portfolio had gained 20.16% since it’s inception in February … Continue reading

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Dave Stewart on Roger Clemens

John Shea for the San Fransico Chronicle…(this is the gruesome end) Stewart never was afraid to speak his mind on Clemens, stemming from their one-sided duels on the mound. Clearly, Stewart resented Clemens for receiving so many accolades while repeatedly … Continue reading

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Another Clinton post

Matthew Yglesias writes Samantha Power is a Pulitzer Prize winning author, and a brilliant and original thinker and advocate for the intelligent deployment of American power in order to build a more just and humane world. But she’s supporting Barack … Continue reading

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How are the new MREs?

Being a smart ass while in the military…it’s a right of passage. 

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More animal cruelty

I guess they have confirmed that this guy is or was in the Marines.  Thie one almost leaves me speechless, other than to say sometimes I am ashamed to be human.

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Rules and agreements don’t matter

Most people have probably heard about Hillary Clinton endorsing John McCain, or at least claiming that he has crossed the threshold to be commander and chief, whatever that means.  Mathew Yglesias says the following: There is, however, a deeper worry … Continue reading

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Vick’s new cell mate?

I get that what this guy did is not as bad as an organized dog fighting ring but it is still pretty disgusting. An animal rights group wants the PGA Tour to take action against player Tripp Isenhour, facing charges … Continue reading

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A Simple Question

I didn’t think this question should have been so hard to answer. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ey0RjP6uDYU

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Thoughts on Hillary Clinton’s victory.

According to MSNBC Hillary Clinton while winning 3 of 4 states probably did not win a substantial number of delagates over the ones awarded to Obama.  In fact becuase of the mixed system in Texas where 1/3 of the delagates … Continue reading

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Sarah Connor blogging

While all the cool bloggers are talking about the Wire.  I thought someone should point out that in the Sarah Connor Chronicles the cliffhanger for the season finale involves the well being of Cameron, the terminator.  It is interesting that the writers … Continue reading

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Why McCain doesn’t get it

I was watching John McCain on TV the other night where he talked about getting sworn in to the Naval Academy when he was 17 years-old; which is impressive, when I was 17 about all I can claim is that … Continue reading

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