Monthly Archives: April 2012

Monday Afternoon News and Links

Tweet of the day: @iowahawkblog: If women make less than men for doing the same job, why would a capitalist ever hire a man? NY Daily News: Dentist Pulls All of Ex-Boyfriends Teeth Out After Getting Dumped Political Wire: How … Continue reading

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Jerry Brown: Arrogant Progressive

The war is on. When California’s Democrat Governor, who is in charge of a Democrat state with a Democrat senate and assembly has the temerity to actually vocalize that the opposition is the problem, what can one possibly say in … Continue reading

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LA Times Upset by Correspondents Dinner

The liberal stalwart Los Angeles Times went to the mat outraged by shots taken at their Icons: Host Jimmy Kimmel joked that Current TV failure and toxic TV liberal host Keith Olbermann had “more pink slips than Marcus Bachmann,” prompting … Continue reading

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When your arguments are not compelling or persuasive, and your ego ignores evidence of the incorrectness of your world view, there is little choice but to silence your opposition.

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Immigration, Legality and Political Correctness

Professor Jacobson posted an article on Saturday night relating to the term “Illegal Alien” and a current push to associate the term with racism. Mónica Novoa writing for the ARC’s website Colorlines, cries racism: The i-word in any form (“illegals”, … Continue reading

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Hard Truth for the Media

Teresa in Ft Worth brings the truth to the media over at RedState: An uncomfortable truism of the free market is that there are ALWAYS other choices. And consumers tend to go with the “brands” that they know they can … Continue reading

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Monday Morning News and Links

I hope everyone had a good weekend. Twitchy: BuzzFeed ‘covers’ Loesch story, opts for mockery over accuracy CBS (60 Minutes): Hard Measures: Ex-CIA head defends post-9/11 tactics Patterico: L.A. Times: We Must Give Our Readers All the Information, Even if It … Continue reading

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Quote of the Day

The nine most terrifying words in the English language are, ‘I’m from the Government and I’m here to help.’ – Ronald Reagan

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Down for the Weekend

Another beautiful spring weekend leaves too many chores and not enough hours! We’ll be back Monday morning full-force! Have a great weekend!

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Racist? Maybe. Uncool? Definitely!

American Prospect has an awesome piece by Paul Waldman positing a simple theory: If I’m not racist, my disagreements with President Obama can only be explained by my envy of his coolness. Because I’m a square. Seriously. When Barack Obama … Continue reading

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Secret Service misconduct in Colombia was an isolated incident, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee just yesterday. However, this morning  the Washington Post calls that conclusion into question with their article, “Lawmaker confirms Secret Service … Continue reading

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Friday Morning News and Links

Speaker Boehner: Obama Energy Secretary Unveils New Plans that Will Drive Up Energy Costs for Millions Reuters: Trayvon Martin call was “mistake, not deliberate”: NBC CNBC: US Economy Grows at Tepid 2.2% Pace; Misses Estimates LA Times: Republicans seek to … Continue reading

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Syrian Rebel Buried Alive

A disturbing video has surfaced out of Syria showing a rebel being buried alive as he is taunted by the troops shoveling dirt and rocks onto him. If this video made it out, imagine what’s happened that we’ll never know … Continue reading

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Thursday Afternoon News and Links

Guardian: Rupert Murdoch Admits Phone Hacking Cover-up Gateway Pundit: Obama’s Attacks on the Family Farm Come Straight From Marxist Handbook Ace of Spades HQ: Second Producer Quietly Fired in NBC’s EditGate Reuters: Tens of Thousands Sing to Protest Breivik Watts … Continue reading

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Obama Ate a Chinaman

Frank J over at IMAO made my coffee come out my nose with a posting this morning: Obama rolled his eyes. “This isn’t about that time I shot and ate a Chinaman, is it? I’m still cleaning coffee off my … Continue reading

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Thursday Morning News and Links

Rasmussen: 77% Say Most Politicians Don’t Keep Campaign Promises Victor Davis Hanson: Decline or Decadence? America is suffering from a lack of mastery over its own riches Althouse: NYT’s Mark Bittman comes to Madison to talk about food and greenness… … Continue reading

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“For years, we dreamed of America, but now that dream is no good,” says 18-year-old Pedro Morales, sitting in the elegant Spanish colonial square of Comala under the shadow of the spectacular Volcan de Fuego. “There are no jobs and … Continue reading

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Sad and Confused

John Dickerson has a posting at Slate titled, “Can You Be Honest With Me? Is either Barack Obama or Mitt Romney capable of telling American voters some hard truths?” One part hand-wringing concern, one part wagging finger, Dickerson doesn’t get … Continue reading

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@BarackObama tweets: Big news: The President and First Lady are holding the first rallies of the campaign on May 5 in Columbus, OH, and Richmond, VA. First rallies? That’s rich. His entire term has been one long campaign.

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