Sep
17
2008

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Shot Glass Politics

Shot Glass Politics

Ants, or wise bees, or a gang of wolves,

Work together by instinct, but man needs lies…

–Robinson Jeffers, “Faith”

It seemed like a good time to again take up drinking again. Politics had driven me to drunkenness back when Reagan was first elected and a nasty, reoccurring hangove…

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Sep
11
2008

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Bunny populations on the rise!

Bunny populations on the rise!

I’m glad to report that there is happy news today. Aside from the HuffPost, who published their wish-list of what they think are the issues that are being ignored or drowned-out in the barrage of lipstick-mania. I am sad to report that there was not one damned bit of good news. I suppose it would b…

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Sep
9
2008

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Reading McCain

Reading McCain

There’s a quote in Cliff Schecter’s recent book The Real McCain in which a ranking senate staffer compares the much admired man of principle and presumptive Republican presidential candidate to a type of footwear. “Whenever we see anyone wearing their flip-flops, we say, ‘I see you have your McCai…

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Sep
8
2008

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What’s a “Jesus Fish”?

What's a “Jesus Fish”?

Parts one and two of Sarah Palin’s speech to the Wasilla Assembly of God, June 2008

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Sep
8
2008

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Taxes: Red v. Blue

Taxes: Red v. Blue

The Tax Policy Center released their assessment of the individual candidates’ tax plans. It completely flies in the face of John McCain’s claims that Obama’s tax plan will raise taxes on “the working class”.

See the results here.

It’s dry reading, that…

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Sep
8
2008

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A Cautious Energy Policy

A Cautious Energy Policy

There are two very important aspects to a national energy policy that focuses on a reduction of carbon emissions. First is the fact that the cost of carbon-based energy is still cheaper than renewable sources. This means that there will be a higher cost for all business and consumers who switch to ren…

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