Category Archives: Society

An American Perspective

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Darth Chipmunk

I’m grateful to Karol for her post over at AlarmingNews. I’d like to think that I don’t take my freedoms for granted. However, I’m 3rd generation and have been insulated in my American cocoon my whole life. I read her … Continue reading →

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July 24

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Darth Chipmunk

7/24 isn’t exactly a huge day in history. But from among the events listed for today’s history, my discerning eye took note of the following notation: 1487 – Citizens of Leeuwarden, Netherlands strike against ban on foreign beer. It’s not … Continue reading →

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My Root Problem With Gun Control

Posted on July 21, 2012 by Darth Chipmunk

I’m dumbfounded by the gun control folks. The movie theater massacre hadn’t been in the news for five minutes before gun control advocacy was flying all around Twitter, facebook and the blogosphere. ABC News’ Brian Ross took it a step … Continue reading →

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President Putt

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Darth Chipmunk

George W. Bush was mocked in Michael Moore’s Fahrenheit 9/11 for golfing. During his eight-year presidency, Mr. Bush played 24 rounds of golf. In under 3 1/2 years, President Obama has played well over 100 rounds (his 100th came on … Continue reading →

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Zuckerman: Real unemployment rate is around 15 percent

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Darth Chipmunk

From US News and World Report: What do you want first, the bad news or the even worse news? The bad news is the disappointing June unemployment numbers released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The worse news is that … Continue reading →

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Hapless Brits See London in Chaos as Olympics Near

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Darth Chipmunk

Preparing for an Olymics is a serious endeavor. London is having it’s share of issues already, and the games are still 10 days away. Road alterations have already caused traffic problems on a massive scale, including a 32 mile backup … Continue reading →

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Progressive Madness

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Darth Chipmunk

When I heard that comedian George Lopez did a bit “taking on” Sheriff Joe Arpaio I was expecting something like: Dayum, Joe! It wasn’t enough to put prisoners in pink jumpsuits dude? It wasn’t enough to make a tent city … Continue reading →

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