Monthly Archives: October 2008

30
Oct

When the Left accused Bush of fascism, was it a wishful projection?

In terms of unconstitutional centralization and use of power, I have had many reasons to wish Bush had never acquired the presidency. Nevertheless, I think we’re going to miss Bush’s “fascism” when we meet the real thing: Here’s the plan … Continue reading →

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28
Oct

Slave labor anyone?

Memo to Craigslist: you might want to inform your users that we are not yet in a deflationary spiral.  Otherwise, I think your value as a job site might imitate the value offered here: GRAPHIC ARTS AND FRONT OFFICE (St. … Continue reading →

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27
Oct

I guess if the law is corrupt it is hard to say that it was used corruptly

Normally this would simply be a friendfeed item.  But I don’t like blogging too irregularly and I’m busy at the moment.  So it will do. U.S. Rep. Steven C. LaTourette (R-OH) says he fears that John Dugan, Comptroller of the … Continue reading →

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25
Oct

Just call him Captain Fiat Currency

If I’m going to post music, I can’t overlook this.

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25
Oct

Regime Change with Occasional Music: Why YouTube was Made for a Time Such as This

So here are a few I found and now post for your pleasure.  I include links because I have learned not everyone sees my embedded videos. 

Posted in Music, political-economy, Video | 3 Comments
23
Oct

Remembering Reagan’s wisdom

Not sure Michelle sees it that way, but I think Reagan stands out as courageous for realizing that it was wrong to think that peacekeeping in the Middle East was worth American blood.  He got us out after reconsidering his … Continue reading →

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21
Oct

Barack of Ages

Any time a god saves people he gives them a new song. The worst thing I can say is that I’m tempted to wish on the singers the fulfillment of their wishes.

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20
Oct

Whoa, Meredith! What amazing investigative journalism!

I have no idea if Naomi Wolf’s book is any good or not.  I’m not even done with the video.  I have it paused now at 1:45. But what is Meredith Vierra thinking and what are viewers supposed to think? … Continue reading →

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20
Oct

Blaming the prophets for things they never did.

That’s how the establishment responds to the prophesied Judgment Day: “It is all their fault” Thus, the Slate rant. But you gotta love the irony: The worst thing you can say about libertarians is that they are intellectually immature, frozen … Continue reading →

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18
Oct

Pretty good TV show on Presidency and Politics

here

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