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Barack Obama's First Positive Action
There has not been a lot during President Obama's tenure thus far that I have agreed with. OK, so far there has been nothing, until this:I hate flies. Maybe even more than liberals. ...
What a Bitch!!!
Brigadier General Michael Walsh was testifying before Senator Barbara Boxer's Environment and Public Works Committee when he had the audacity to refer to her as "Ma'am." Oh my goodness. How dare he? Not to worry. Senator Boxer made sure to chasti...
I Am a Right Wing Extremist
At least according to Janet Napolitano and the Department of Homeland Security. In a document released by the Office of Intelligence and Analysis, the Department of Homeland Security issued a warning to law enforcement agencies warning of a rise in...
Gay Marriage
Yesterday, the legislature of the state of Vermont overrode a gubernatorial veto of legislation that would allow gay marriage in the state. Vermont became the fourth state in the USA to allow same sex marriages. More importantly, they became the fi...
Glenn Beck vs The Attorney General of Connecticut
What can I say? I love Glenn Beck. I am not a fan of any of the bailout plans that have taken place. I have mixed feelings about the whole AIG bonus affair. The bottom line is that there was nothing "illegal" done in AIG paying bonuses to exe...
Presidential Address
In a couple hours, our illustrious leader, Barack Obama will address both houses of Congress and the American people. I still have not decided whether or not I am going to watch it or not. Right now, I am probably leaning against it. I have two...
A Little Something On The Side
In today's economy, I fully understand the need for somebody to have a part time job. I have had part time jobs in addition to my full time positions for most of my adult life. So I do not begrudge Amber Carter of Ohio for having a part time job ...
Congratulations Chairman Michael Steel
Congratulations go out to the new Chairman of the Republican National Committee, Michael Steel. On the sixth ballot, Steele defeated South Carolina GOP Chairman Katon Dawson 91-77 to become the first black chairman of the Republican Party. I hope t...
Free at Last
OK, with the above headline, and today being the celebration of the birth of Martin Luther King, Jr. one might think that I was about to give tribute to the late, great Dr. King. Instead I am talking about President Bush, on his final full day in o...
Farewell President Bush
The other thing that happened on Thursday that I wanted to talk about is President George W. Bush's farewell address. I am not going to make an argument positive or negative as to the Bush presidency. That is for history to determine. Putting a...
Miracle on the Hudson
On Thursday, US Airways Flight 1459 took off from LaGuardia Airport and quickly lost both engines when they collided with a flock of geese. The pilot quickly developed his plan and performed a daring water landing. The nation watched on live TV a...
