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Not a Big Harry Reid Fan… But….

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April 24, 2007

...look at a calendar. What is the alternative Mr. President? Your alternative is to stay there indefinitely. We already see your plan. You know the plan that’s changed with every new season. You declared this war over in 2003. It’s 2007 now. We’ve been at this for more than five years with no end...
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You Said What And Expect What?

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June 22, 2010
You Said What And Expect What?

On April 10th, 1951 then President Harry S. Truman issued the order to relieve legendary General Douglas MacArthur as Supreme Commander in charge of our war efforts in Korea. The comments that did him in were as follows: “It seems strangely difficult for some to realize that here in Asia is where the Communist...
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Only In The Mind Of The Deranged

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March 13, 2010
Only In The Mind Of The Deranged

...sionist history of the highest order. Beck reduced McCarthy’s witch-hunting that both directly and indirectly destroyed countless lives down to a single sentence: “McCarthy was eventually censured by the Senate in 1954.” Of course he fails to point out that half the Republicans in the Senate supported the resolution. This guy is certifiable at...
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Bachmann Exposes Herself (Don’t Get Excited)

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September 23, 2011
Bachmann Exposes Herself (Don’t Get Excited)

...meone say something so patently false? Thankfully the independent site Politifact responded almost immediately and crunched the numbers. The numbers go back to Harry Truman so it’s pretty apropos as it includes the last 12 Presidents. They looked at two stats. First, the lowest numbers for Presidents entire term and then the lowest numbers...
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Another Hannity Factoid Scrutinized

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September 10, 2010
Another Hannity Factoid Scrutinized

...to as “Real GDP”. You can read up on GDP here. How does Reagan fare when that’s factored into the equation? Adjusted for inflation we see: Real GDP by PresidentThe first thing I notice is Lyndon Johnson at 29.99% but darn that pesky conflict in Southeast Asia screwing up his chances…. Then I...
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A pile of dung by any other name….

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October 9, 2005
A pile of dung by any other name….

The recent comments by radio commentator Bill Bennett underscores a core problem with the fanatics on the conservative side of politics. The problem is that, faced with taking responsibility for a problem, they just don’t do it. There’s an excuse for everything. The extreme left has been guilty of this too. However, that doesn’t...
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Curious Interview Questions

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December 30, 2010
Curious Interview Questions

leport out of there with your microscopic teleportation unit that you built from random bits of bread and jelly. Me? I’d rock back-and-forth until the blender tipped over. It’s thick glass so it won’t break. 2. “What is the philosophy of Martial Arts?” This was for a sales associate question and seems like a...
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The Angels’ Share

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April 9, 2013
The Angels’ Share Movie Shot

A neighborhood thug from a town in Scotland gets one final chance to redeem himself and decides to make the most of it when a life-preserver, in the most unlikely form, is presented to him in The Angels’ Share. Famed British director Ken Loach‘s new film won the Jury Prize at the latest Cannes...
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The Angels’ Share

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April 26, 2013
The Angels' Share Movie Shot

I know nothing about Scotch whisky. I’ve had it three or four times in my life, and I think I had really good brands based on the assessments of the friends who brought the bottles. Of course, there are many enthusiasts around the world who spend huge amounts of money on the spirits. Whether...
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The Year In Movies 2010

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February 8, 2011
The Year In Movies 2010

It’s that time where I get to write my favorite blog post—my recap of the movies I caught at the theater this past year. 2010 was a very disjointed year for me. I had some unexpected health issues, some vocational issues, some life issues (good and bad) that all impacted my usual frenetic movie-viewing...
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