Quote of the Day

“I fear all we have done is to awaken a sleeping giant and fill him with a terrible resolve.” -Japanese Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto, Tora! Tora! Tora!

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Thursday Afternoon News and Links

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Dear Juan Williams

Dear Juan Williams:

I am nobody. Yes, I am a “blogger,” but not really. I’m just some schlub who bought a URL, paid for hosting, installed WordPress and started news aggregation of stories he likes and politics he agrees with. I don’t generate my own content, other than added snark and occasional sophomoric commentary, and after months of work have two regular readers, both of whom I bribed.

I am nobody. Unlike even lowly Michelle Malkin, I haven’t written a book. I also have no journalistic background. No experience doing interviews, investigations or even basic research. There’s no compelling reason for ANYONE to read my drivel or take it as serious journalism.

Here’s the thing: That’s not the point. I am an American. And I don’t care if you or anyone else reads what these pages contain. I will not be silenced. Or intimidated. I have every right to stand on my soapbox and shout my opinions to the heavens, should I choose. And you can feel free to ignore me or even disagree or even attack the messenger. But realize I am here because I have been shouted down, maligned, ignored and disrespected for my conservative views. There’s no reason for me to tolerate that prejudice.

I am just a citizen. There’s just one voice. My voice.

Regards.

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Chart-Fu

Courtesy The Weekly Standard (H/T Weasel Zippers):

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Kimberlin News and Links

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Happy Flag Day

Inspired by three decades of state and local celebrations, Flag Day – the anniversary of the Flag Resolution of 1777 – was officially established by the Proclamation of President Woodrow Wilson on May 30th, 1916. While Flag Day was celebrated in various communities for years after Wilson’s proclamation, it was not until August 3rd, 1949, that President Truman signed an Act of Congress designating June 14th of each year as National Flag Day.

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President Choom May Roll Out Secret Weapon: Pot

The Atlantic Wire has an article posted titled, “Is Legalizing Weed Obama’s Secret Weapon?

several have argued that this could be the year for pro-marijuana turnout. After all, 2011 was the first year more young people smoked pot than cigarettes, the CDC says.

That’s interesting. But I wouldn’t pin my electoral hopes on the stoner crowd. One bag of doritos in front of the X-box and they’re unavailable for hours.

On the other hand, I’m enthusiastic that other states are becoming more pot friendly. Maybe some of the stoner immigrants here in California will go back home… Hope and Change, indeed!

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