Monthly Archives: November 2012

Still Not Getting It

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Darth Chipmunk

Hot on the heels of the Hostess Liquidation, we’re now hearing about New York City fast food employees so unhappy with their wages, they’re walking off the job and the Unions are circling. Yes, the NYC burger flippers are discovering … Continue reading →

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Why We Are Doomed, Part 10,238 [Updated]

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Darth Chipmunk

Sometimes it’s hard to even know where to start. So let’s cover the basics. The picture on the right is Lindsey Stone at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Next to a sign that says “Silence and Respect” she is … Continue reading →

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Facing An Inevitable Consequence To The Entitlement Culture

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Darth Chipmunk

My progressive, leftist burg has an ongoing “problem” with transients. To clarify, transients are not necessarily homeless. I mean, yes, they are homeless in the strict sense of the term. But they are “travelers” living a mobile subsistence lifestyle, sometimes … Continue reading →

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Greetings Legal Insurrection Readers

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Darth Chipmunk

Professor Jacobson has named Darth Chipmunk “Blog of the Day” over at Legal Insurrection. Thanks so much for the honor and “Welcome!” to the many visitors stopping by.

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This Is Why We’re Doomed

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Darth Chipmunk

Word of Hostess’ response to union demands at three of its plants is all over the news. It’s another “looking glass” moment for me. It’s surreal. You see the train coming, why do you jump into it’s path? The makers … Continue reading →

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Class Warfare: Vilification Versus Reality

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Darth Chipmunk

Bill Kristol went on Fox News on Sunday and said it “won’t kill the country” to raise taxes on millionaires, a standoff issue between Democrats and Republicans, suggesting that the Republican Party should not “fall on its sword to defend … Continue reading →

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Happy Veterans Day!

Posted on November 11, 2012 by Darth Chipmunk

Today, while enjoying a crisp autumn day, football and family, we remember that today’s holiday honors America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good. Army, Navy Air Force, Marines; Thank … Continue reading →

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