Author Archives: Darth Chipmunk

Progressive Cognitive Dissonance

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Darth Chipmunk

The left says Fox News is a partisan front for the republican party and not to be taken seriously. But the left obsesses over everything Fox broadcasts. It’s a strange strategy to suggest they are not worth listening to while … Continue reading →

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Friday Morning News and Links

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Darth Chipmunk

Jim Treacher: And now, some deep thoughts about Chick-fil-A AEI: July jobs report: America’s labor market depression continues SideTraKd: Who’s Really Full of Hate? iOwnTheWorld: Fed Judge’s Order reveals Eric Holder likely guilty of obstruction and perjury Townhall: Recovery Summer 4.0: … Continue reading →

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Amtrak and the Normalcy of Debt

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Darth Chipmunk

If you’ve never heard of a P&L, or had to make payroll, or you’ve worked for government all your life, Amtrak’s loss on food service, as reported by the Washington Examiner, won’t seem like that big of a deal: Taxpayers … Continue reading →

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On the Right Track

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Darth Chipmunk

I’ve only had the blog running since March 29th and the last post, “Quote of the Day” was #500. That’s a lot of articles for a dumb ground squirrel. I’ve kept an eye on traffic and patterns and tried to … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Day

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Darth Chipmunk

Hat tip NewsBusters: “The media bias towards President Obama is just, it’s something we have to accept. It is just the air we breathe in the political environment” – Sen. John McCain

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Shepard Smith: Unclear on the Concept (Updated)

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Darth Chipmunk

I continue to be struck by the public and media figures (and human beings) who, based on their comments about the Chick-fil-A appreciation day yesterday, can’t grasp the concept of liberty. NewsBusters is reporting that on his Fox News show … Continue reading →

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Thursday Morning News and Links

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Darth Chipmunk

NBC Chicago: Daily Show Rips Rahm’s Chick-fil-A Stance News-Leader: In the Chick-fil-A controversy, the ‘tolerant’ are hypocrites Townhall: Obama’s Signature Move: Unsealing Private Records Romney: It Didn’t Work: Four Years To The Day, Not Better Off HotAir: Obamateurism Of The … Continue reading →

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