...in this PBS interview.
Noteworthy:
"...I'm not a great believer in buying insurance if the risks are small and the premiums are high. Nobody in his right mind would do that. But this is the case here. We're being asked to buy an insurance policy against a risk that is very small, if at all, and pay a very heavy premium. We're being asked to reduce energy use, not just by a few percent but, according to the Kyoto Protocol, by about 35 percent within ten years. That means giving up one-third of all energy use, using one-third less electricity, throwing out one-third of all cars perhaps. It would be a huge dislocation of our economy, and it would hit people very hard, particularly people who can least afford it.
For what? All the Kyoto Protocol would do is to slightly reduce the current rate of increase of carbon dioxide. And in fact, the UN Science Advisory Group has published their results. And they clearly show that the Kyoto Protocol would reduce, if it went into effect and were punctiliously observed by all of the countries that have to observe it--by the year 2050, --about 50 years from now--it would reduce the calculated temperature increase by .05 degrees Centigrade. That amount is not even measurable. So this is what you are being asked to buy."
"...And certainly China and India, particularly China, will continue to increase its carbon dioxide emissions, no matter what we do. And this will soon dominate the world emissions, probably by the year 2010, at least by the year 2020. And beyond this, it really doesn't matter what we do. It will be determined by how many people are living in China and India, how much energy they consume, and whether or not they use coal or other fossil fuels. I think that's a given. "
"Supposing carbon dioxide does increase by a factor of four, five--mention any number you wish. What has happened in the past? We have geologic evidence that carbon dioxide levels were twenty times as large during the fossil record as in the last 600 million years, and have been decreasing steadily. So carbon dioxide levels have been decreasing. The earth has experienced much, much higher levels than we have today, without any apparent ill effects, because life developed quite well. In fact, it blossomed forth at the beginning of the Cambrian period.
And the only thing we are concerned about is carbon dioxide levels becoming too low, because if carbon dioxide levels were to fall below, let's say, one-half of the present level, as they almost did during the last ice age...if they were to fall below one-half of the present level, then plants would be in real trouble. After all, carbon dioxide is plant food. Without carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, plants would disappear. And so would animals. And so would human beings. In other words, we do have a stake, a vested interest in making sure that carbon dioxide in the atmosphere does not fall to low levels. High levels of carbon dioxide should not concern us. They will make plants grow faster. They will make agriculture become more productive. They will encourage more diversity of animals, and they'll make for a better life for human beings. Obviously, lower costs for food, more food, is a better situation than higher costs and less food."
"Well, when you start talking about the question of scientific consensus, I think one should be very careful to say, first of all, that science is not decided by vote. I don't take a poll and then determine what is the correct answer. Science is decided by observations that either confirm or deny a theory, a hypothesis. And if they confirm the theory, you go on to the next set of observations and see whether it still holds. And if it works against the hypothesis, you try to develop a new hypothesis.
That's how science makes progress.
And, in fact, historically, every bit of scientific progress has come about because the observations or the experimental facts did not support the current theory. And, usually, these new experiments were done by a small group, or the new theory was proposed by a single individual, even. Take Albert Einstein, as an example, against the great opposition of the large scientific community. But science is a wonderful subject. It works itself out. The truth eventually emerges. So, this is my preface.
In the climate business, the situation is more complicated because there are also political factors involved, and frankly, there's also money involved. This is an unusual situation. There's no politics attached to the theory of relativity, for example. But there is to climate science. There are no large sums of money attached to relativity, but there are to climate science.
The federal government pumps about $2 billion a year into climate research. Now, this money has to be spent by someone. It supports a lot of jobs. It supports a lot of people. And inevitably, many of these people begin to feel that what they're doing is tremendously important and vital. Otherwise, they couldn't really live with themselves. They've talked themselves into the fact that the work they're doing is somehow helping humanity deal with some kind of a problem."
"I think climate science is on its way to becoming pathological, to becoming abnormal in the sense that it is being guided by the money that's being made available to people. I don't blame people for accepting money. And the people who take the money and do research, by and large, are doing very competent research. [But] you'll find them very careful not to speak out against the global warming "threat"--(I'm putting "threat" in quotes, of course. And you'll find also that when they do speak out, as many of them do, they suffer consequences. They lose support. And I can give you examples of that. Or they have other consequences that are equally disagreeable. And if you're a young professor at a university and want to get tenure, or if you want to get a permanent academic position, you must do published research. And to do published research, you must write proposals to get money to do the research. So you're locked into a vicious spiral here. You have to go along with the current wisdom that global warming is a threat. Otherwise, you're not going to get the job that you want."
"Let me say something about this idea of scientific consensus. Well, you really shouldn't go by numbers. I think it's significant to straighten out misconceptions. One misconception is that 2,500 IPCC scientists agree that global warming is coming, and it's going to be two degrees Centigrade by the year 2100. That's just not so. In the first place, if you count the names in the IPCC report, it's less than 2,000. If you count the number of climate scientists, it's about 100. If you then ask how many of them agree, the answer is: You can't tell because there was never a poll taken. These scientists actually worked on the report. They agree with the report, obviously, in particular with the chapter that they wrote. They do not necessarily agree with the summary, because the summary was written by a different group, a handful of government scientists who had a particular point of view, and they extracted from the report those facts that tended to support their point of view."
Is it really any wonder why those who are so heavily vested in the "scientific consensus" about "anthropogenic global warming" belief system hate this man so much?
Friday, March 09, 2007
Wednesday, March 07, 2007
Regarding the nonsense fomented by the Libby verdict
It's obvious the verdict is a travesty of justice, but that won't stop the Usual Suspects and their Usual Blather.
Notable:
"The defense might have been better off taking on Mr. Fitzgerald for criminalizing political differences.
Notable:
"The defense might have been better off taking on Mr. Fitzgerald for criminalizing political differences.
For that, in essence, is what this case is really all about. We learned long ago--and Mr. Fitzgerald knew from the start of his probe in 2003--that Mr. Libby was not the source of the leak to columnist Robert Novak that started all this. Mr. Libby thus had no real motive to cover up this non-crime. What he did have strong cause to do was rebut the lies that Mr. Wilson was telling about the Administration and Mr. Cheney--lies confirmed as lies by a bipartisan report of the Senate Intelligence Committee in 2004."
"
Tuesday, March 06, 2007
Nine Facts about Global Warming
....from the Lavoisier Group.
(hat tip: Fred Gregory)
These facts are particularly important when considering the usual nonsense from the True Believers on some blogs' golbal warming threads.
1. Climate change is a constant. The Vostok Ice Cores show five brief interglacial periods from 415,000 years ago to the present. The Greenland Ice Cores reveal a Minoan Warm Period 1450–1300 BC, a Roman Warm Period 250–0 BC, the Mediaeval Warm Period 800–1100AD, the Little Ice Age and the late 20th Century Warm Period 1900–2010 AD.
2. Carbon dioxide is necessary for all life on earth and increasing atmospheric concentrations are beneficial to plant growth, particularly in arid conditions. Because the radiation properties of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere are already saturated, increasing atmospheric concentrations beyond current levels will have no discernible effect on global temperatures.
3. The twentieth century was almost as warm as the centuries of the Mediaeval Warm Period, an era of great achievement in European civilisation. The recent warm period, 1976–2000, appears to have come to an end and astro-physicists who study sunspot behaviour predict that the next 25–50 years could be a cool period similar to the Dalton Minimum of the 1790s-1820s.
4. The evidence linking anthropogenic (man-made) carbon dioxide emissions and current warming is limited to a correlation which holds only for the period 1976 to 2000. Attempts to construct an holistic theory in which atmospheric carbon dioxide controls the radiation balance of the earth, and thus determines average global temperatures, have failed.
5. The anthropogenists claim that the overwhelming majority of scientists are agreed on the anthropogenic carbon dioxide theory of climate control; that the science is settled and the debate is over; and that scientific sceptics are in the pay of the fossil fuel industries and their arguments are thus fatally compromised.
These claims are an expression of hope, not of reality.
6. Anthropogenists such as former US Vice President Al Gore blame anthropogenic emissions of CO2 for high temperatures, droughts, melting polar ice caps, rising sea levels and retreating glaciers, and a decline in the polar bear population. They also blame anthropogenic CO2 for blizzards, unseasonable snow, freezing
weather generally and for hurricanes, cyclones and other extreme weatherevents. There is no evidence at all to justify these assertions.
7. Increasing atmospheric concentrations of carbon dioxide will have negligible impact on the earth’s radiation balance and will promote plant growth everywhere.
There is no need to sequester CO2 in the ground or to subsidise nuclear or other non-carbon based methods of energy production.
8. ‘Tropical’ diseases such as malaria and dengue fever are not related to temperature but to poverty, lack of sanitation and the absence of mosquito control practices.
9. The decarbonisation of the world’s economy would, if attempted, cause huge economic dislocation. Any democratic government which seriously sought to fulfil decarbonisation commitments would lose office. Shutting down coal-fired power stations and replacing them with renewable energy sources such as windmills or solar panels will cause unemployment and economic deprivation.
(hat tip: Fred Gregory)
These facts are particularly important when considering the usual nonsense from the True Believers on some blogs' golbal warming threads.
1. Climate change is a constant. The Vostok Ice Cores show five brief interglacial periods from 415,000 years ago to the present. The Greenland Ice Cores reveal a Minoan Warm Period 1450–1300 BC, a Roman Warm Period 250–0 BC, the Mediaeval Warm Period 800–1100AD, the Little Ice Age and the late 20th Century Warm Period 1900–2010 AD.
2. Carbon dioxide is necessary for all life on earth and increasing atmospheric concentrations are beneficial to plant growth, particularly in arid conditions. Because the radiation properties of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere are already saturated, increasing atmospheric concentrations beyond current levels will have no discernible effect on global temperatures.
3. The twentieth century was almost as warm as the centuries of the Mediaeval Warm Period, an era of great achievement in European civilisation. The recent warm period, 1976–2000, appears to have come to an end and astro-physicists who study sunspot behaviour predict that the next 25–50 years could be a cool period similar to the Dalton Minimum of the 1790s-1820s.
4. The evidence linking anthropogenic (man-made) carbon dioxide emissions and current warming is limited to a correlation which holds only for the period 1976 to 2000. Attempts to construct an holistic theory in which atmospheric carbon dioxide controls the radiation balance of the earth, and thus determines average global temperatures, have failed.
5. The anthropogenists claim that the overwhelming majority of scientists are agreed on the anthropogenic carbon dioxide theory of climate control; that the science is settled and the debate is over; and that scientific sceptics are in the pay of the fossil fuel industries and their arguments are thus fatally compromised.
These claims are an expression of hope, not of reality.
6. Anthropogenists such as former US Vice President Al Gore blame anthropogenic emissions of CO2 for high temperatures, droughts, melting polar ice caps, rising sea levels and retreating glaciers, and a decline in the polar bear population. They also blame anthropogenic CO2 for blizzards, unseasonable snow, freezing
weather generally and for hurricanes, cyclones and other extreme weatherevents. There is no evidence at all to justify these assertions.
7. Increasing atmospheric concentrations of carbon dioxide will have negligible impact on the earth’s radiation balance and will promote plant growth everywhere.
There is no need to sequester CO2 in the ground or to subsidise nuclear or other non-carbon based methods of energy production.
8. ‘Tropical’ diseases such as malaria and dengue fever are not related to temperature but to poverty, lack of sanitation and the absence of mosquito control practices.
9. The decarbonisation of the world’s economy would, if attempted, cause huge economic dislocation. Any democratic government which seriously sought to fulfil decarbonisation commitments would lose office. Shutting down coal-fired power stations and replacing them with renewable energy sources such as windmills or solar panels will cause unemployment and economic deprivation.
Sunday, March 04, 2007
"Seven Steps To Hell"
These comparisons should disturb you.
http://www.newmediajournal.us/guest/p_hollrah/03032007.htm
(hat tip: jaycee)
http://www.newmediajournal.us/guest/p_hollrah/03032007.htm
(hat tip: jaycee)
Yvonne Johnson and Goldie Wells have no comment
... on the Bellamy-Small/Gatten embarrassment.
That's a good thing.
Ever since the nonsense started over what David Wray didn't do, our city government, its elected officials, and the city's upper management employees have done nothing but drag us down into the cesspool of partisan/racial politics and high level corruption.
I'm glad to see that Johnson and Wells resisted making an abominable situation worse.
If only the Pulpit Forum and their supporters had done the same thing......
Mike Barber's analysis is right.
That's a good thing.
Ever since the nonsense started over what David Wray didn't do, our city government, its elected officials, and the city's upper management employees have done nothing but drag us down into the cesspool of partisan/racial politics and high level corruption.
I'm glad to see that Johnson and Wells resisted making an abominable situation worse.
If only the Pulpit Forum and their supporters had done the same thing......
Mike Barber's analysis is right.
Friday, March 02, 2007
Ready for your big tax increase?
It's coming.....hide and watch.
Conclusion:
"While many in Congress have publicly espoused the laudable goal of restraining spending, which would slow the growing financial burden on current and future generations, they should not pay for new spending by raising taxes. Instead, Congress should focus on limiting federal spending and restraining the growth in entitlement costs. The three tax increases would harm the economy and subject too many taxpayers to significantly higher marginal tax rates, with millions suffering the triple whammy."
Conclusion:
"While many in Congress have publicly espoused the laudable goal of restraining spending, which would slow the growing financial burden on current and future generations, they should not pay for new spending by raising taxes. Instead, Congress should focus on limiting federal spending and restraining the growth in entitlement costs. The three tax increases would harm the economy and subject too many taxpayers to significantly higher marginal tax rates, with millions suffering the triple whammy."
Edwards sticks his foot in his mouth....again!
I almost missed this little nugget in NRO .
Excerpt:
"Edwards: 'Perhaps the Greatest Short-Term Threat to World Peace Is the Possibility That Israel Would Bomb Iran's Nuclear Facilities.'"
As time goes by, it's apparent that Edwards is not the shapest blade in the progressive knife collection. This is just the latest example of that truth.
Excerpt:
"Edwards: 'Perhaps the Greatest Short-Term Threat to World Peace Is the Possibility That Israel Would Bomb Iran's Nuclear Facilities.'"
As time goes by, it's apparent that Edwards is not the shapest blade in the progressive knife collection. This is just the latest example of that truth.
Thursday, March 01, 2007
The difference between Republicans and Democrats
Even though you may think you know the difference, here's a real world example.
(hat tip: Mr. Produce)
A Republican and a Democrat were walking down the streetwhen they came to a homeless person. The Republican gave the homeless person his business card and told him to come to his business for a job. He then took twenty dollars out of his pocket and gave it to the homeless person.
The Democrat was very impressed, and when they came to another homeless person, he decided to help. He walked over to the homeless person and gave him directions to the welfare office. He then reached into the Republican's pocket and got out twenty dollars. He kept $15 for administrative fees and gave the homeless person five.
(hat tip: Mr. Produce)
A Republican and a Democrat were walking down the streetwhen they came to a homeless person. The Republican gave the homeless person his business card and told him to come to his business for a job. He then took twenty dollars out of his pocket and gave it to the homeless person.
The Democrat was very impressed, and when they came to another homeless person, he decided to help. He walked over to the homeless person and gave him directions to the welfare office. He then reached into the Republican's pocket and got out twenty dollars. He kept $15 for administrative fees and gave the homeless person five.
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
Giuliani's the Man
He's the best choice for our new president in the 08 election.
Steven Malanga tells us why.
Excerpt:
"But in a GOP presidential field in which cultural and religious conservatives may find something to object to in every candidate who could really get nominated (and, more important, elected), Mr. Giuliani may be the most conservative candidate on a wide range of issues. Far from being a liberal, he ran New York with a conservative's priorities. Government exists above all to keep people safe in their homes and in the streets, he said, not to redistribute income, run a welfare state, or perform social engineering. The private economy, not government, creates opportunity, he argued; government should just deliver basic services well and then get out of the private sector's way. He denied that cities and their citizens were victims of vast forces outside their control, and he urged New Yorkers to take personal responsibility for their lives."
Giuliani/Rice in 08.
Steven Malanga tells us why.
Excerpt:
"But in a GOP presidential field in which cultural and religious conservatives may find something to object to in every candidate who could really get nominated (and, more important, elected), Mr. Giuliani may be the most conservative candidate on a wide range of issues. Far from being a liberal, he ran New York with a conservative's priorities. Government exists above all to keep people safe in their homes and in the streets, he said, not to redistribute income, run a welfare state, or perform social engineering. The private economy, not government, creates opportunity, he argued; government should just deliver basic services well and then get out of the private sector's way. He denied that cities and their citizens were victims of vast forces outside their control, and he urged New Yorkers to take personal responsibility for their lives."
Giuliani/Rice in 08.
So did you panic yesterday?
As Mr. Market took a big hit?
Or do you not know (or care about) what I'm talking about?
Kudlow says "Take a deep breath", which is always excellent advice before you dive out of the window on the 40th floor.
Noteworthy:
"Here at home—surprise, surprise—the usual round of doom and gloom pessimists jumped all over yesterday’s correction. The permabears exited their caves, heralding the beginning of the end. Only problem is, these guys been wrong all throughout the Bush Boom.
The fact remains that profits are high and interest rates are low. This means that U.S. stocks are undervalued somewhere between 10-25 percent, even after a fabulous four-year run up."
Or do you not know (or care about) what I'm talking about?
Kudlow says "Take a deep breath", which is always excellent advice before you dive out of the window on the 40th floor.
Noteworthy:
"Here at home—surprise, surprise—the usual round of doom and gloom pessimists jumped all over yesterday’s correction. The permabears exited their caves, heralding the beginning of the end. Only problem is, these guys been wrong all throughout the Bush Boom.
The fact remains that profits are high and interest rates are low. This means that U.S. stocks are undervalued somewhere between 10-25 percent, even after a fabulous four-year run up."
Monday, February 26, 2007
Congratulations to algore
......for winning the Oscar for Best Science Fiction/Fantasy/Propaganda film!
You deserve it!
You deserve it!
Sunday, February 25, 2007
More nonsense about Mitt Romney's Mormon heritage
Captain Ed has details and analysis.
Excerpt:
"Unless Mitt's running on the 'legalize polygamy' platform, what in the hell does this have to do with anything?"
Excerpt:
"Unless Mitt's running on the 'legalize polygamy' platform, what in the hell does this have to do with anything?"
Friday, February 23, 2007
Mitch and the Bloggers
Random thoughts about today's blogger meeting with Mitch Johnson:
-- Mitch did not make a firm commitment to release all reports and all documentation concerning the Wray affair. "Maybe" is the best description that I can give you of his answer.
-- Mitch wants to avoid the question of whether David Wray asked for a private meeting with Mitch and City Council at any time in order that he might present his side of the story and answer questions.
-- He tip-toed very carefully around the matter of the Simkins PAC, saying only that he had met with members of the Pulpit Forum, who wanted to discuss the allegations against Wray.
Because of time constraints, I did not ask more questions about this matter, although his response deserved more attention.
-- The challenge by the city of the recent court decision that Randall Brady is entitled to be paid complete benefits is vindictive in nature, and is strictly designed to associate Brady's words with David Wray. We still do not know what actions Brady did or did not take in regard to the taped subject matter released earlier this week.
Mitch admitted that there was no written policy which covered a situation like this, and said that there was no way Brady's retirement could have been stopped. Hence, the rationalization for the effort.
He went on to say that the benefits the city wants to deny Brady are those over and above normal benefits.
There were MANY follow up questions that begged to be asked, but the Q&A session had run way long, and we needed to move on.
-- Mitch was not being straight in his descriptions of both the Willow Oaks and the Bryant incidents. I don't think there was any "conspiracy", but I do think some of the mis-information was done on purpose, and there is a good likelihood that one or both incidents were just plain mis-handled.
-- Finally, Mitch does not yet understand the blogosphere, and does not yet understand that many of his problems are of his own making.
I think he miscalculated his whole approach to the Wray situation, and he never expected the enormity of the problem he now faces.
-- The City Manager's office needs a full time Communications Director.
Listen to the audio transcript of the meeting here.
-- Mitch did not make a firm commitment to release all reports and all documentation concerning the Wray affair. "Maybe" is the best description that I can give you of his answer.
-- Mitch wants to avoid the question of whether David Wray asked for a private meeting with Mitch and City Council at any time in order that he might present his side of the story and answer questions.
-- He tip-toed very carefully around the matter of the Simkins PAC, saying only that he had met with members of the Pulpit Forum, who wanted to discuss the allegations against Wray.
Because of time constraints, I did not ask more questions about this matter, although his response deserved more attention.
-- The challenge by the city of the recent court decision that Randall Brady is entitled to be paid complete benefits is vindictive in nature, and is strictly designed to associate Brady's words with David Wray. We still do not know what actions Brady did or did not take in regard to the taped subject matter released earlier this week.
Mitch admitted that there was no written policy which covered a situation like this, and said that there was no way Brady's retirement could have been stopped. Hence, the rationalization for the effort.
He went on to say that the benefits the city wants to deny Brady are those over and above normal benefits.
There were MANY follow up questions that begged to be asked, but the Q&A session had run way long, and we needed to move on.
-- Mitch was not being straight in his descriptions of both the Willow Oaks and the Bryant incidents. I don't think there was any "conspiracy", but I do think some of the mis-information was done on purpose, and there is a good likelihood that one or both incidents were just plain mis-handled.
-- Finally, Mitch does not yet understand the blogosphere, and does not yet understand that many of his problems are of his own making.
I think he miscalculated his whole approach to the Wray situation, and he never expected the enormity of the problem he now faces.
-- The City Manager's office needs a full time Communications Director.
Listen to the audio transcript of the meeting here.
Thursday, February 22, 2007
I think I might just go back to DC
.....for this event, to help stop the creeps from committing any desecration.
Noteworthy:
"'We're going there to protect our memorial and show support for our troops,' said Artie Muller, founder and executive director of Rolling Thunder.
Muller said he and other veterans grew concerned because during a January anti-war rally, some protesters spray-painted graffiti on the steps of the Capitol."
I hear you, brother.
Noteworthy:
"'We're going there to protect our memorial and show support for our troops,' said Artie Muller, founder and executive director of Rolling Thunder.
Muller said he and other veterans grew concerned because during a January anti-war rally, some protesters spray-painted graffiti on the steps of the Capitol."
I hear you, brother.
The jury is now deliberating in the Libby trial
The fact that it ever got to an indictment in the first place is a travesty of justice and is an attempt at political intimidation.
Excerpt:
"Is this any basis for five felony charges that could send Libby to jail for a maximum of 30 years? The answer is emphatically 'No.' We’ve now seen Fitzgerald’s best evidence, and we’re more certain than ever: This is a case that should never have been brought."
On the other hand, there's no telling what a runaway jury could do.
Excerpt:
"Is this any basis for five felony charges that could send Libby to jail for a maximum of 30 years? The answer is emphatically 'No.' We’ve now seen Fitzgerald’s best evidence, and we’re more certain than ever: This is a case that should never have been brought."
On the other hand, there's no telling what a runaway jury could do.
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
Good news! It's not YOUR fault you're fat......
It's _______(fill in the blank with McDonald's, Wendy's, Burger King, KFC, et al)' fault!
So says a politically correct food cop.
Sterling example of Libthink logic:
"Since we use regulation to do things like keep air clean, Cohen argues, what could be more natural than to use the law to fight obesity?"
Unbelievable!
So says a politically correct food cop.
Sterling example of Libthink logic:
"Since we use regulation to do things like keep air clean, Cohen argues, what could be more natural than to use the law to fight obesity?"
Unbelievable!
Political disaster awaits Dems
Brendan Miniter has the details.
Noteworthy:
"The risk for Democrats is that the party's current antiwar slide won't stop once it reaches the edge of public support. Instead it may leave the party where Ohio State University political science professor John Mueller is taking the war debate, in opposition not just to the war in Iraq but to the global war on terror."
No question about it.
The voting public is not as stupid and gullible as the Dems need them to be.
Meanwhile, James Taranto describes the gleeful sense of anticipation these Dems have over making sure we lose in Iraq.
Excerpt:
"This column has long argued that antiwar ideologues, a group that includes a significant number of elected Democrats, viewed America's defeat in Vietnam as a victory for them--the enemy of my country is my friend and all that. But Schumer is no antiwar ideologue. He voted for the Iraq war. His eagerness for another Vietnam can be explained only as an act of political opportunism."
Exactly.
Noteworthy:
"The risk for Democrats is that the party's current antiwar slide won't stop once it reaches the edge of public support. Instead it may leave the party where Ohio State University political science professor John Mueller is taking the war debate, in opposition not just to the war in Iraq but to the global war on terror."
No question about it.
The voting public is not as stupid and gullible as the Dems need them to be.
Meanwhile, James Taranto describes the gleeful sense of anticipation these Dems have over making sure we lose in Iraq.
Excerpt:
"This column has long argued that antiwar ideologues, a group that includes a significant number of elected Democrats, viewed America's defeat in Vietnam as a victory for them--the enemy of my country is my friend and all that. But Schumer is no antiwar ideologue. He voted for the Iraq war. His eagerness for another Vietnam can be explained only as an act of political opportunism."
Exactly.
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
Regarding the "al qaeda resurgent" theme
.....that's being bandied about in the "progressive" media/blogosphere.
James Robbins say no way.
Noteworthy:
"Bin Laden and his cronies did not get into the terrorist game to remain terrorists forever. Terrorism is the tool of the weak who seek to use violence to express their grievances against the status quo. But in order to actually achieve the power they seek they must eventually escalate to guerilla conflict and conventional war. So said Mao. A revolutionary organization whose leaders cannot show their faces in public and in fact have not been seen for the last five years cannot be said to be successfully prosecuting the struggle."
"If we can lull them into a false sense of security, allow them to reconstitute to the point where they feel comfortable enough to operate in the open, so much the better. If they get confident, they will make mistakes. And they have a lot to be confident about. I’m certain the enemy is convinced we are a weak, failing power with neither the will or capacity to continue to prosecute the war effectively. At least that’s what they read in the papers."
Or in the "progressive" blogosphere, where an opportunity to bash Bush over the Iraq war never gets passed up, whether the bashing has any merit or not.
James Robbins say no way.
Noteworthy:
"Bin Laden and his cronies did not get into the terrorist game to remain terrorists forever. Terrorism is the tool of the weak who seek to use violence to express their grievances against the status quo. But in order to actually achieve the power they seek they must eventually escalate to guerilla conflict and conventional war. So said Mao. A revolutionary organization whose leaders cannot show their faces in public and in fact have not been seen for the last five years cannot be said to be successfully prosecuting the struggle."
"If we can lull them into a false sense of security, allow them to reconstitute to the point where they feel comfortable enough to operate in the open, so much the better. If they get confident, they will make mistakes. And they have a lot to be confident about. I’m certain the enemy is convinced we are a weak, failing power with neither the will or capacity to continue to prosecute the war effectively. At least that’s what they read in the papers."
Or in the "progressive" blogosphere, where an opportunity to bash Bush over the Iraq war never gets passed up, whether the bashing has any merit or not.
The Sound of Silence
Tax Hike Mike's State of the State address fails to mention the Jim Black scandal and subsequent guilty pleas.
Why are we not surprised?
Why are we not surprised?
Monday, February 19, 2007
Edwards' nutroot blogger update
Dean Barnett has details.
What was the Edwards' campaign THINKING about when they hired Marcotte and her partner in slime?
A recap of 2006 health care hysteria nonsense
And, of course, the number one villain was....trans fats!
Details here.
Key point:
"What is the real story behind this scare, one that hit very close to home? As a pioneer in the field of cholesterol and heart disease, David Kritchevsky, noted just before he died: The kerfuffle over trans fats is just 'the scare du jour' -- with smoking, high blood pressure, obesity, and diets high in saturated fats being far more important heart threats. With trans fats now accounting for 1% to 2% of our caloric intake and saturated fats accounting for about 15%, the chances that a ban on trans fats in restaurants will reduce the risks of heart disease are about zero. Instead, the ban will only cause havoc in the restaurant industry and escalate costs of doing business, all of which will be passed on to us."
Details here.
Key point:
"What is the real story behind this scare, one that hit very close to home? As a pioneer in the field of cholesterol and heart disease, David Kritchevsky, noted just before he died: The kerfuffle over trans fats is just 'the scare du jour' -- with smoking, high blood pressure, obesity, and diets high in saturated fats being far more important heart threats. With trans fats now accounting for 1% to 2% of our caloric intake and saturated fats accounting for about 15%, the chances that a ban on trans fats in restaurants will reduce the risks of heart disease are about zero. Instead, the ban will only cause havoc in the restaurant industry and escalate costs of doing business, all of which will be passed on to us."
A flow chart showing an action plan for "global warming" True Believers
Even though we pretty much knew this, it's good to put it on paper so that those unfamiliar with the "global warming" nonsense can see ffor themselves.
(from ecomyths)
Saturday, February 17, 2007
Today's news from the Nutroot Swamp
Courtesy of Charles Johnson at LGF, one of Ed Cone's "favorite" blogs.
Key point:
"'Progressives' really love to lie to themselves."
Even though we knew that already, it never hurts to have a reminder from time to time.
Key point:
"'Progressives' really love to lie to themselves."
Even though we knew that already, it never hurts to have a reminder from time to time.
Joke of the Day
What's the difference between Melissa McEwan and Kim Jong-il?
One's an unscrupulous debauched paranoid militant ideologue with delusions of grandeur.
The other is a communist dictator.
One's an unscrupulous debauched paranoid militant ideologue with delusions of grandeur.
The other is a communist dictator.
Regarding the political immaturity of lib bloggers
From Dan Gerstein, who served as Joe Lieberman's Communications Director for the last election campaign.
(hat tip: Instapundit.)
Excerpt:
"Shut the line-crossers out of press briefings. Deny them jobs that confer party approval. And for god’s sake, please quit kissing Kos’s ring at his convention until he and his acolytes grow out of their high-tech tantrum tactics."
What's the chances of THAT actually happening?
(hat tip: Instapundit.)
Excerpt:
"Shut the line-crossers out of press briefings. Deny them jobs that confer party approval. And for god’s sake, please quit kissing Kos’s ring at his convention until he and his acolytes grow out of their high-tech tantrum tactics."
What's the chances of THAT actually happening?
Beware the credit crunch
It's possibly troublesome for the economy.
Excerpt:
"The unknown is how far the credit contagion will spread. While rising, overall delinquency rates are still fairly low. But if banks continue to be hit by defaults, it may constrain their lending in other areas. Credit spreads, which have remained remarkably narrow, could widen. Meanwhile, Congress's newfound preoccupation with 'predatory lending' could, if it leads to changes in the law or in tough lending standards, increase the credit squeeze currently beginning to be felt. Decreasing consumer access to credit would in turn cast a pall over consumer spending and add another drag on the economy."
And if that does happen, we're sure to hear that "it's all Bush's fault!" from our Antique Media pals, and their "progressive" sidekicks.
Count on it.
Excerpt:
"The unknown is how far the credit contagion will spread. While rising, overall delinquency rates are still fairly low. But if banks continue to be hit by defaults, it may constrain their lending in other areas. Credit spreads, which have remained remarkably narrow, could widen. Meanwhile, Congress's newfound preoccupation with 'predatory lending' could, if it leads to changes in the law or in tough lending standards, increase the credit squeeze currently beginning to be felt. Decreasing consumer access to credit would in turn cast a pall over consumer spending and add another drag on the economy."
And if that does happen, we're sure to hear that "it's all Bush's fault!" from our Antique Media pals, and their "progressive" sidekicks.
Count on it.
Isn't it funny.....
....how our national Lame Stream Media, as well as our "progressive" NC bloggers, have not seen the need to cover this story about an alleged rape in Durham involving college students.
Excerpts:
"One can’t help but see the contrast in the community’s and the national media’s reactions to this latest case versus the case last spring. Everyone who jumped to race-class-gender conclusions last year needs to search their hearts and ask, why am I not demonstrating, marching and covering this wall-to-wall like last year? Where is Victoria Peterson? Where are the Duke professors who signed the infamous 'Listening Statement'? I’m not saying there should be a media invasion and protest walks and candlelight vigils this time. I’m saying there never should have been last spring."
Oh, but they must have learned a lesson from their over-reaction last year, didn't they?
Yeah, right......
Excerpts:
"One can’t help but see the contrast in the community’s and the national media’s reactions to this latest case versus the case last spring. Everyone who jumped to race-class-gender conclusions last year needs to search their hearts and ask, why am I not demonstrating, marching and covering this wall-to-wall like last year? Where is Victoria Peterson? Where are the Duke professors who signed the infamous 'Listening Statement'? I’m not saying there should be a media invasion and protest walks and candlelight vigils this time. I’m saying there never should have been last spring."
Oh, but they must have learned a lesson from their over-reaction last year, didn't they?
Yeah, right......
Friday, February 16, 2007
A Primer on Islam
This is especially important for those self-styled "experts" in Islam, particularly the oneswho should know better.
From The Patriot Post (Patriot Post US) .
Excerpt:
"Two prevailing issues lend urgency to our understanding of these, the two great sects of Islam. First, as Congressional Quarterly’s Jeff Stein demonstrated in a series of biting reports over the past several years, even the most senior and seasoned U.S. legislative, foreign-policy, intelligence and law-enforcement leaders have next to no understanding of the differences between Sunnis and Shi’ites, what countries are dominated by which sect, or why it matters. Second, as is so readily apparent in Iraq today, Sunnis and Shi’ites have little compunction when it comes to slaughtering each other. This is because each considers the other heretical—that is, outside the oma or community of true Islam."
From The Patriot Post (Patriot Post US) .
Excerpt:
"Two prevailing issues lend urgency to our understanding of these, the two great sects of Islam. First, as Congressional Quarterly’s Jeff Stein demonstrated in a series of biting reports over the past several years, even the most senior and seasoned U.S. legislative, foreign-policy, intelligence and law-enforcement leaders have next to no understanding of the differences between Sunnis and Shi’ites, what countries are dominated by which sect, or why it matters. Second, as is so readily apparent in Iraq today, Sunnis and Shi’ites have little compunction when it comes to slaughtering each other. This is because each considers the other heretical—that is, outside the oma or community of true Islam."
Regarding "scientific consensus" on "global warming"
J. R. Dunn's articles in The American Thinker hits the nail squarely. Read them here and here.
From the first link:
"What's that? The debate's over, you say? It seems to depend on which scientists you talk to. It's easy to achieve 'consensus' if you only consult people who agree with you."
From the second link:
"A close study of the LCO would prove valuable, not only as regards warming but as an example of human beings living in an environment subtly but definitely different from the one we're used to. But don't expect it anytime soon. The debate, we're told, is over, and the cost of understanding has gotten very high."
From the first link:
"What's that? The debate's over, you say? It seems to depend on which scientists you talk to. It's easy to achieve 'consensus' if you only consult people who agree with you."
From the second link:
"A close study of the LCO would prove valuable, not only as regards warming but as an example of human beings living in an environment subtly but definitely different from the one we're used to. But don't expect it anytime soon. The debate, we're told, is over, and the cost of understanding has gotten very high."
Quote of the Day
"It takes a lot more integrity, character, and courage to be a conservative than it does to be a liberal. That's because at its most basic level, liberalism is nothing more than childlike emotionalism applied to adult issues. "
-- John Hawkins
Read his article here.
-- John Hawkins
Read his article here.
Thursday, February 15, 2007
Re-examining the "We Support the Troops" nonsense
.....will now turn to de-legitimizing our military people.
The disgusting truth:
"Sorry to tell you, but you soldiers are now in a two front war with Islamic extremism and Liberal extremism. But you are not alone. Some of us understand what is happening and will at least promote your voices, no matter what your message, in order to make sure the media doesn't speak for you."
The disgusting truth:
"Sorry to tell you, but you soldiers are now in a two front war with Islamic extremism and Liberal extremism. But you are not alone. Some of us understand what is happening and will at least promote your voices, no matter what your message, in order to make sure the media doesn't speak for you."
Al Franken's delusions of adequacy
.....will be easily shattered if he gets nominated.
Noteworthy:
"Even for a state with a progressive streak, Franken borders on the extremist -- and not just in terms of policy. He has a nasty temper and has displayed in publicly on more than one occasion. I have related in the past that he tried to start a fistfight with Laura Ingraham's producer at the Republican National Convention in 2004, and he assaulted a protestor at a John Kerry event that same year."
Here's what Scott Johnson has to say about Franken over at Powerline.
Excerpt:
"Can Franken's long career in show business be reconciled with a career in politics? In the oral history of Saturday Night Live assembled by James Miller and Tom Shales, Franken talks (pages 119-120) about using cocaine while pulling all nighters writing for the show: 'I only did cocaine to stay awake to make sure nobody else did too much cocaine. That was the only reason I ever did it. Heh heh.' "
Contrast that passage with the one from Obama, where he spoke about his own previous use of cocaine.
Franken the Unfunny Comedian needs to come to the realization that people are not laughing WITH him, they're laughing AT him.
Noteworthy:
"Even for a state with a progressive streak, Franken borders on the extremist -- and not just in terms of policy. He has a nasty temper and has displayed in publicly on more than one occasion. I have related in the past that he tried to start a fistfight with Laura Ingraham's producer at the Republican National Convention in 2004, and he assaulted a protestor at a John Kerry event that same year."
Here's what Scott Johnson has to say about Franken over at Powerline.
Excerpt:
"Can Franken's long career in show business be reconciled with a career in politics? In the oral history of Saturday Night Live assembled by James Miller and Tom Shales, Franken talks (pages 119-120) about using cocaine while pulling all nighters writing for the show: 'I only did cocaine to stay awake to make sure nobody else did too much cocaine. That was the only reason I ever did it. Heh heh.' "
Contrast that passage with the one from Obama, where he spoke about his own previous use of cocaine.
Franken the Unfunny Comedian needs to come to the realization that people are not laughing WITH him, they're laughing AT him.
Mitt Romney talks to Powerline
Here's the results of the interview by Paul Mirengoff.
Despite the slime being slung about his religion (mostly from "progressives" who are trying to alienate conservative Christians from the Republican Party), Romney would be a viable candidate to take on any of the would-be Dem candidates.
Despite the slime being slung about his religion (mostly from "progressives" who are trying to alienate conservative Christians from the Republican Party), Romney would be a viable candidate to take on any of the would-be Dem candidates.
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
So Ellen Goodman equates "global warming deniers" with Holocaust Deniers?
Dennis Prager cuts through her overwrought rhetoric.
Noteworthy:
Noteworthy:
"Fourth, the lack of response (thus far) of any liberal or left individual or organization -- except to defend Ellen Goodman -- or from the Anti-Defamation League, the organization whose primary purpose has been to defend Jews, is telling. Just imagine if, for example, an equally prominent Christian figure had written that denying America is a Christian country is on a par with denying the Holocaust. It would have been front-page news in the mainstream media, the individual would have been excoriated by just about every major liberal individual and group, and the ADL would have cited this as an example of burgeoning Christian anti-Semitism and Holocaust trivialization. But not a word at the ADL on Soros's comments about de-Nazifying America or Goodman's Holocaust-denial comment.
Fifth, and finally, the Ellen Goodman quote is only the beginning of what is already becoming one of the largest campaigns of vilification of decent people in history -- the global condemnation of a) anyone who questions global warming; or b) anyone who agrees that there is global warming but who argues that human behavior is not its primary cause; or c) anyone who agrees that there is global warming, and even agrees that human behavior is its primary cause, but does not believe that the consequences will be nearly as catastrophic as Al Gore does.
If you don't believe all three propositions, you will be lumped with Holocaust deniers, and it would not be surprising that soon, in Europe, global warming deniers will be treated as Holocaust deniers and prosecuted. Just watch. That is far more likely than the oceans rising by 20 feet. Or even 10. Or even three."
It's already happening, Mr. Prager.
The True Believers want it to happen here too.
This "global warming" nonsense needs to stop.
Now.
Regarding the North Korean nuke deal
Just more smoke and mirrors .
Excerpt:
"But instead all we sought to do was 'force North Korea back to the negotiating table.' This is ironic because that is exactly where they want to be. So long as they are negotiating they know they are safe. And they have long cultivated the notion among our diplomats that simply getting them to agree to talk represents a victory for our side; it must amuse them to see us high-fiving when they 'give in.' Compounding our retreat is the fact that the deal was struck in bilateral negotiations, held last January in Berlin. We had previously resisted this on principle, because bilateral talks would elevate North Korea’s international status. But that principle has gone by the wayside."
We caved.....again!
Will we have to learn our lesson the hard way?
Excerpt:
"But instead all we sought to do was 'force North Korea back to the negotiating table.' This is ironic because that is exactly where they want to be. So long as they are negotiating they know they are safe. And they have long cultivated the notion among our diplomats that simply getting them to agree to talk represents a victory for our side; it must amuse them to see us high-fiving when they 'give in.' Compounding our retreat is the fact that the deal was struck in bilateral negotiations, held last January in Berlin. We had previously resisted this on principle, because bilateral talks would elevate North Korea’s international status. But that principle has gone by the wayside."
We caved.....again!
Will we have to learn our lesson the hard way?
Thursday, February 08, 2007
Hillary and Edwards are sounding more like Kerry every day
Obama's got to be loving this.
Excerpt:
"Pandering to public sentiment may be fine for a senator, but the president needs to be able to make decisions in the national interest--which sometimes means shaping public opinion, sometimes defying it. Mr. Bush has done both, whether or not his decisions were wise ones."
"Pandering" is a long standing Democrat personality disorder.
We deserve better.
Perhaps that's one reason why Rudy Giuliani is gaining traction.
Despite what some pundits think about his chances, I believe he's going to be the Republican nominee.
Why?
Well, among other things, the "Hate Giuliani" crowd is starting to make noise. That's a sure sign that they're worried.
When compared to the behavior of the two Democrat candidates discussed the Taranto piece, the case for Giuliani is readily apparent.
Excerpt:
"Pandering to public sentiment may be fine for a senator, but the president needs to be able to make decisions in the national interest--which sometimes means shaping public opinion, sometimes defying it. Mr. Bush has done both, whether or not his decisions were wise ones."
"Pandering" is a long standing Democrat personality disorder.
We deserve better.
Perhaps that's one reason why Rudy Giuliani is gaining traction.
Despite what some pundits think about his chances, I believe he's going to be the Republican nominee.
Why?
Well, among other things, the "Hate Giuliani" crowd is starting to make noise. That's a sure sign that they're worried.
When compared to the behavior of the two Democrat candidates discussed the Taranto piece, the case for Giuliani is readily apparent.
Tuesday, February 06, 2007
Duke Lacrosse Grand Jury takes the John Kerry approach
They were for Mike Nifong before they were against him
Noteworthy:
"Knowing what I know now and all that's been broadcast on the news and in media, I think I would have definitely … made a different decision," he said to ABC News.
(hat tip: Ldot com)
Noteworthy:
"Knowing what I know now and all that's been broadcast on the news and in media, I think I would have definitely … made a different decision," he said to ABC News.
(hat tip: Ldot com)
Looking again at hydrogen's usefulness as an alternative fuel
Perhaps it's not what it's hyped up to be.
Summation:
"Packaging, distributing, and using hydrogen is too complicated, expensive, and dangerous to ever be a realistic alternative. But even that doesn't particularly matter, because in order to create the pure, non-oxidized form of hydrogen needed for fuel, you have to expend more energy than you eventually reap. The entire hydrogen dream is basically a hoax."
Summation:
"Packaging, distributing, and using hydrogen is too complicated, expensive, and dangerous to ever be a realistic alternative. But even that doesn't particularly matter, because in order to create the pure, non-oxidized form of hydrogen needed for fuel, you have to expend more energy than you eventually reap. The entire hydrogen dream is basically a hoax."
John Edwards is at it again!
This time he's trying to shift the blame for his vote of support for the Iraq War.
Excerpts:
"John Edwards has found a solution by shifting blame yet again, and in the process exposing the "Bush lied" meme as a hypocritical dodge."
The moment of truth:
"Edwards has proven himself to be a craven, whiny opportunist. He's also exposed many of his colleagues as having similar character flaws."
As do many of his supporters in the blogosphere.
But we knew that already, didn't we?
Excerpts:
"John Edwards has found a solution by shifting blame yet again, and in the process exposing the "Bush lied" meme as a hypocritical dodge."
The moment of truth:
"Edwards has proven himself to be a craven, whiny opportunist. He's also exposed many of his colleagues as having similar character flaws."
As do many of his supporters in the blogosphere.
But we knew that already, didn't we?
Thursday, February 01, 2007
The plot thickens...
Wesley Clark is running?
Noteworthy:
"Interviews with a wide variety of current and retired military officials reveal that Clark was disliked by only three groups: Those whom ranked above him in the chain of command whom he ignored, his peers at the same rank whom he lied to, and those serving beneath him whom he micromanaged. Other than that, everyone liked him."
Our 21st century George McClellan returns.
Noteworthy:
"Interviews with a wide variety of current and retired military officials reveal that Clark was disliked by only three groups: Those whom ranked above him in the chain of command whom he ignored, his peers at the same rank whom he lied to, and those serving beneath him whom he micromanaged. Other than that, everyone liked him."
Our 21st century George McClellan returns.
Get ready for the new "Scientific Consensus On Global Warming" report due soon
It's sure to produce a piercing shriek of the usual babble, dribble, drool and spew from the True Believers, and their faithful followers in the lame stream media, as illustrated here.
Typical of the nonsense that's sure to follow:
"In the end, there was little debate on the strength of the wording about human activity most likely to blame."
As if the IPCC had any credibilty on this subject!
Meanwhile, reports like this one will get no mention at all in the True Believers' rush to splooge all over themselves as they clamor over the New Gospel, which they feel validates their nonsense.
Key point:
"The media’s lack of interest hardly reflects upon the importance of Svensmark’s experiment so much as it reflects upon the media’s and global warming lobby’s excessive investment in greenhouse gas hysteria."
Those who benefit from climate change alarmism have no shame.
They also have no intellectual credibility.
UPDATE 2-2-07
The expected pushback in the local blogosphere came over at Cone's.
Jim Capo came up with a little tidbit that I had forgotten all about.
Meanwhile, here's an interesting piece from Don Surber.
Excerpt:
"Robert Giegengack, 67, seemed to tell the Philadelphia magazine what his younger colleagues are afraid to say: The science ain’t there.
'I always get sidetracked because, first of all, the science isn’t good. Second, there are all these other interpretations for what we see. Third, it doesn’t make any difference, and fourth, it’s distracting us from environmental problems that really matter.'"
UPDATE 2-5-07
WSJ's Opinion Journal weighs in with some common sense analysis.
Excerpts:
"Last week's headlines about the United Nations' latest report on global warming were typically breathless, predicting doom and human damnation like the most fervent religious evangelical. Yet the real news in the fourth assessment from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) may be how far it is backpedaling on some key issues. Beware claims that the science of global warming is settled."
"Written mainly by policymakers (not scientists) who have a stake in the issue, the summary was long on dire predictions."
"Meanwhile, new scientific evidence keeps challenging previous assumptions. The latest report, for instance, takes greater note of the role of pollutant particles, which are thought to reflect sunlight back to space, supplying a cooling effect. More scientists are also studying the effect of solar activity on climate, and some believe it alone is responsible for recent warming."
Those are sensible, well thought out opinions, and stand in stark contrast to the nonsense knee jerk responses by supposedly intelligent people who should know better, as evidenced by the advanced state of denial about "denial, as evidenced on many other blogs locally and nationally regarding this subject.
The case for "scientific consensus" on "global warming" is by no means closed by this latest round of propaganda. Indeed, it's safe to say that the sacred cow "cause" of the True Believers has been undercut by this preliminary report.
Of course, they'll never admit it, but fortunately there are plenty of people who will keep them academically and intellectually honest on this subject.
"
Typical of the nonsense that's sure to follow:
"In the end, there was little debate on the strength of the wording about human activity most likely to blame."
As if the IPCC had any credibilty on this subject!
Meanwhile, reports like this one will get no mention at all in the True Believers' rush to splooge all over themselves as they clamor over the New Gospel, which they feel validates their nonsense.
Key point:
"The media’s lack of interest hardly reflects upon the importance of Svensmark’s experiment so much as it reflects upon the media’s and global warming lobby’s excessive investment in greenhouse gas hysteria."
Those who benefit from climate change alarmism have no shame.
They also have no intellectual credibility.
UPDATE 2-2-07
The expected pushback in the local blogosphere came over at Cone's.
Jim Capo came up with a little tidbit that I had forgotten all about.
Meanwhile, here's an interesting piece from Don Surber.
Excerpt:
"Robert Giegengack, 67, seemed to tell the Philadelphia magazine what his younger colleagues are afraid to say: The science ain’t there.
'I always get sidetracked because, first of all, the science isn’t good. Second, there are all these other interpretations for what we see. Third, it doesn’t make any difference, and fourth, it’s distracting us from environmental problems that really matter.'"
UPDATE 2-5-07
WSJ's Opinion Journal weighs in with some common sense analysis.
Excerpts:
"Last week's headlines about the United Nations' latest report on global warming were typically breathless, predicting doom and human damnation like the most fervent religious evangelical. Yet the real news in the fourth assessment from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) may be how far it is backpedaling on some key issues. Beware claims that the science of global warming is settled."
"Written mainly by policymakers (not scientists) who have a stake in the issue, the summary was long on dire predictions."
"Meanwhile, new scientific evidence keeps challenging previous assumptions. The latest report, for instance, takes greater note of the role of pollutant particles, which are thought to reflect sunlight back to space, supplying a cooling effect. More scientists are also studying the effect of solar activity on climate, and some believe it alone is responsible for recent warming."
Those are sensible, well thought out opinions, and stand in stark contrast to the nonsense knee jerk responses by supposedly intelligent people who should know better, as evidenced by the advanced state of denial about "denial, as evidenced on many other blogs locally and nationally regarding this subject.
The case for "scientific consensus" on "global warming" is by no means closed by this latest round of propaganda. Indeed, it's safe to say that the sacred cow "cause" of the True Believers has been undercut by this preliminary report.
Of course, they'll never admit it, but fortunately there are plenty of people who will keep them academically and intellectually honest on this subject.
"
Elizabeth Edwards rationalizes her new Taj Matwo Americas
"We built a highly energy efficient house. In fact, our home is Energy-Star rated. Energy Star is an EPA regulated designation for homes that are at least 30 percent more efficient than the national Model Energy Code.
In building we made sure we had effective insulation in floors, walls, and attics. We chose efficient heating and cooling equipment and high-performance windows. Our builder paid close attention to making sure the construction was tight to seal out drafts and moisture.
The day the independent inspector came to evaluate the house, we were on pins and needles while he tested our home's energy performance. As he packed his equipment, he gave us the good news: we are an Energy-Star home!"
Well la-dee-da, Ms. Edwards!
Ya think maybe the total amount of energy you use in your new "Energy Star" home each day might just be able to power some village in the third world for a few weeks?
hat tip: Dean Barnett, who added......
"Of course, it probably would have been more efficient to build a smaller house and go to the club to play squash, but I don’t want to say anything more that might once again “wedge” the Edwards and their netroots supporters."
In building we made sure we had effective insulation in floors, walls, and attics. We chose efficient heating and cooling equipment and high-performance windows. Our builder paid close attention to making sure the construction was tight to seal out drafts and moisture.
The day the independent inspector came to evaluate the house, we were on pins and needles while he tested our home's energy performance. As he packed his equipment, he gave us the good news: we are an Energy-Star home!"
Well la-dee-da, Ms. Edwards!
Ya think maybe the total amount of energy you use in your new "Energy Star" home each day might just be able to power some village in the third world for a few weeks?
hat tip: Dean Barnett, who added......
"Of course, it probably would have been more efficient to build a smaller house and go to the club to play squash, but I don’t want to say anything more that might once again “wedge” the Edwards and their netroots supporters."
Wednesday, January 31, 2007
Here's a great new campaign theme for John Edwards
The Two NFLs.
Excerpt:
"But the NFL, as rich as it is, can't afford to have 1,000 players suddenly on disability, sometimes for forty and fifty years. The league, as a business, can't operate if it admits that so many employees who do only what their job requires – tackling, blocking, being tackled, being blocked – wind up disabled."
Where's Edwards when we really need him?
Excerpt:
"But the NFL, as rich as it is, can't afford to have 1,000 players suddenly on disability, sometimes for forty and fifty years. The league, as a business, can't operate if it admits that so many employees who do only what their job requires – tackling, blocking, being tackled, being blocked – wind up disabled."
Where's Edwards when we really need him?
Plain Talk about "Global Warming"
....from Cato.
(Speakers on.....)
Here's a description of the methodology that the "scientific consensus" on "global warming" crowd uses:
A frog is sitting on the table.
The global warming scientist says "jump".
The frog jumps.
The global warming scientist cuts off the front legs of the frog and says "jump".
The frog jumps.
The global warming scientist then cuts off the hind legs and says "jump".
The frog just lays there.
Global warming scientist conclusion:
After removing all four legs, the frog goes deaf.
(Speakers on.....)
Here's a description of the methodology that the "scientific consensus" on "global warming" crowd uses:
A frog is sitting on the table.
The global warming scientist says "jump".
The frog jumps.
The global warming scientist cuts off the front legs of the frog and says "jump".
The frog jumps.
The global warming scientist then cuts off the hind legs and says "jump".
The frog just lays there.
Global warming scientist conclusion:
After removing all four legs, the frog goes deaf.
Here's what we will get if the Democratics manage to regulate CEOs' "obscene" compensation
Notably, a tax increase on the middle class, all in the guise of their "tax the rich" class warfare mantra.
Excerpts:
"Ironically, the targets of the law are probably those least likely to be affected by it. Top executives have the standing to negotiate gross-ups to cover their tax liability or to seek other forms of compensation, such as stock options or restricted stock grants, not covered by the cap."
"Likewise this time, a much larger pool of people than CEOs could be hit by the new deferred comp cap. People who make a lot less than $1 million have occasion to defer some of their salary, and at many companies even middle managers can do so. If this bill becomes law, those non-millionaires potentially face a 55% tax rate on the income they might otherwise have tried to defer. The tax code is riddled with provisions, such as the Alternative Minimum Tax, the estate tax and any number of phaseouts and caps, that were sold politically as targeting only the "super-rich" but now capture taxpayers of far more modest means."
"Jim Webb and his "new populist" mates can flog CEOs all they want in their speeches. But the people who will end up paying will be shareholders and the ordinary Americans who don't have the luxury of avoiding yet another millionaire's trap when it gets sprung on them."
A textbook example of the Law of Unintended Consequences at work, courtesy of our new and wonderful Democrat Congress.
Excerpts:
"Ironically, the targets of the law are probably those least likely to be affected by it. Top executives have the standing to negotiate gross-ups to cover their tax liability or to seek other forms of compensation, such as stock options or restricted stock grants, not covered by the cap."
"Likewise this time, a much larger pool of people than CEOs could be hit by the new deferred comp cap. People who make a lot less than $1 million have occasion to defer some of their salary, and at many companies even middle managers can do so. If this bill becomes law, those non-millionaires potentially face a 55% tax rate on the income they might otherwise have tried to defer. The tax code is riddled with provisions, such as the Alternative Minimum Tax, the estate tax and any number of phaseouts and caps, that were sold politically as targeting only the "super-rich" but now capture taxpayers of far more modest means."
"Jim Webb and his "new populist" mates can flog CEOs all they want in their speeches. But the people who will end up paying will be shareholders and the ordinary Americans who don't have the luxury of avoiding yet another millionaire's trap when it gets sprung on them."
A textbook example of the Law of Unintended Consequences at work, courtesy of our new and wonderful Democrat Congress.
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Everything you need to know about Edwards' new house
Dean Barnett has details that compliment the JLF article we provided a few days ago.
Noteworthy points:
Noteworthy points:
"8) This whole FAQ seems like a cheap shot. Big deal. We’re supposed to believe you’re suddenly against conspicuous consumption?
I’m not. Quite to the contrary, I conspicuously consume as much as my meager means allow me to. Furthermore, conspicuous consumption is good for the economy. The design and construction of the Edwards house is no doubt employing dozens of artisans, craftsmen and day laborers.
But I’ve always felt that Edwards is a phony. I don’t call him an empty suit – that’s too generous. I refer to him as a suit filled with anti-matter. It’s a bit hard to believe that someone who is actually obsessed with the plight of America’s downtrodden would devote so much energy and so many resources to building a home fit for a modern Medici. I just don’t buy it.
9) But can’t you live a life of opulent splendor and still care deeply about those less well off?
Yes and no. The construction of this house is deeply revealing. Edwards isn’t a dodo. He had to know that building such a house while running a Huey Long-style campaign would be a jarring contradiction. And yet he went ahead and did it anyway.
The heart of the Edwards message is the class warfare sentiment that the working class should envy the rich. Income disparity is the Homeric theme he hopes to ride to the White House. And then he builds a house that will serve as a living, breathing example of how the 'other half" enjoys lives of a completely different sort than working people. It doesn’t add up."
Buureaucratics/Libthinkers/Democratics stymied by President Bush yet again
This time it's over the executive order issued that requires federal agencies to justify proposed additional administrative regulation not authorized by Congress, and requires reporting of the sum total of each agency's efforts in this area.
Predictably, The Times leads the hissie fit parade, as befits the main purveyor of BDS in the nation.
Excerpts (Captain Ed, referring to the Times' nonsense):
"Hogwash. The order ends the tradition of unchecked authority by federal agencies to set up their own rules and apply them capriciously, outside of the control of either Congress or the executive branch. It makes agencies justify any new rules and brings that process into a little more sunlight and holds the bureaucracy accountable."
"Until the Democrats and their constituent special interests either offer an alternative for controlling the expansion of power by federal agencies or justify the lack of oversight that allows it, then they have nothing at all to offer -- which is the reason why critics like the New York Times have settled for good, old-fashioned paranoia and scare tactics."
Predictably, The Times leads the hissie fit parade, as befits the main purveyor of BDS in the nation.
Excerpts (Captain Ed, referring to the Times' nonsense):
"Hogwash. The order ends the tradition of unchecked authority by federal agencies to set up their own rules and apply them capriciously, outside of the control of either Congress or the executive branch. It makes agencies justify any new rules and brings that process into a little more sunlight and holds the bureaucracy accountable."
"Until the Democrats and their constituent special interests either offer an alternative for controlling the expansion of power by federal agencies or justify the lack of oversight that allows it, then they have nothing at all to offer -- which is the reason why critics like the New York Times have settled for good, old-fashioned paranoia and scare tactics."
Monday, January 29, 2007
What a shame!
He fought the good fight.
Noteworthy:
The Jacksons spent tens of thousands of dollars hoping the best horse they ever owned would recover and be able to live a comfortable life on the farm -- whether he was able to breed or not.
Noteworthy:
The Jacksons spent tens of thousands of dollars hoping the best horse they ever owned would recover and be able to live a comfortable life on the farm -- whether he was able to breed or not.
Sunday, January 28, 2007
Regarding those GEICO "Caveman" ads
Ron Rosenbaum provides some analysis.
He's right.
The therapist spot doesn't work.
(hat tip: Instapundit)
He's right.
The therapist spot doesn't work.
(hat tip: Instapundit)
More on the Weather Channel's "global warming" agenda nonsense
Looks like TWC is following in the footsteps of CNN.
Excerpts:
Excerpts:
"Media Village reported that the move by The Weather Channel 'is intended to establish a broader perspective on the weather category and,' says Lucas, 'to move the brand from functional to emotional.'
Emotional weather forecasting?"
"The global warming crowd, led by arrogant hustlers such as Heidi Cullen at The Weather Channel, has set up a no-lose situation for themselves.
Climatology is by definition the study of long-term climate trends, and it will indeed be many decades or longer before any definitive conclusions about even the existence of global warming – let alone its causes – can be determined to be true or false. This means that Cullen and her cohorts can't be held accountable for their erroneous beliefs."
Will Obama be the man with no middle name when mentioned by the media?
Thomas Lifson discusses the interesting policy the WaPo has decided to adopt.
Noteworthy:
Noteworthy:
"It is all a bit confusing. The Post editorialists also inform us that
On the contrary, Mr. Obama's multicultural background (his father was Kenyan, and he spent several years living in Indonesia with his mother and stepfather) ought to be viewed as a plus.
All right. But doesn't including his middle name help us understand the glorious diversity of his past? Is the Post suggesting that Americans are so driven by hate that anything sounding vaguely Muslim ought to be omitted? Perhaps we should simply call him Barack Multicultural Obama?"
Ah, the wonders of Libthink: Multiculturism is a plus, except when it's not convenient politically.
Are we really surprised to find that out?
Ah, the wonders of Libthink: Multiculturism is a plus, except when it's not convenient politically.
Are we really surprised to find that out?
Friday, January 26, 2007
Hmmm....the "Patriotic Terrorist"?
Hard to believe that this piece actually made it on to the Huff 'n Puff Post.
Noteworthy:
"Are you a patriotic terrorist?
If you are intensely critical of the US, while tolerating homicidal enemies who condemn everything you previously claimed you are for - human rights, voting rights, gay rights, women's rights, porn - then you're a patriotic terrorist.
If you talk about tolerance constantly - and hilariously tolerate genocide and suicide bombers because those actions undermine your more intimate opposition, the American right - then you're a patriotic terrorist."
(hat tip: Sister Toldjah)
Noteworthy:
"Are you a patriotic terrorist?
If you are intensely critical of the US, while tolerating homicidal enemies who condemn everything you previously claimed you are for - human rights, voting rights, gay rights, women's rights, porn - then you're a patriotic terrorist.
If you talk about tolerance constantly - and hilariously tolerate genocide and suicide bombers because those actions undermine your more intimate opposition, the American right - then you're a patriotic terrorist."
(hat tip: Sister Toldjah)
A fellow Annapolis grad addresses Senator Webb
.....regarding Webb's response to the President's SOTU speech.
Excerpt:
"He is long on general accusations but they cannot survive serious critical thinking and examination – at least not to support the charge that the president was incompetent or reckless. Reasonable people can disagree about American Grand Strategy in the post 9/11 world, but the senator did not offer reasonable disagreements. Thus, he resorted to the recent Democratic ploy of finding one or two generals to counter what the president has done, and adopting them as oracles."
"Finally, Senator Webb says in one paragraph that he does not want a precipitous withdrawal but wants our troops gone in short order. Are these weasel words Senator? You are a writer. The written word is your craft. Please explain for the public the difference between precipitous withdrawal and short order. Additionally, he argues that “the majority of our military” are against the way the war is being executed. What has the senator been reading? Whence comes this information? Please share your data with the country."
The revelation that Ollie North beat Webb in the brigade boxing championships way back when was interesting. Had I known that, I would have asked Ollie about that when I got the chance to spend a short bit of time with him at the Reagan Day dinner at the convention center last year.
I can just imagine what Colonel North's response would have been.
Excerpt:
"He is long on general accusations but they cannot survive serious critical thinking and examination – at least not to support the charge that the president was incompetent or reckless. Reasonable people can disagree about American Grand Strategy in the post 9/11 world, but the senator did not offer reasonable disagreements. Thus, he resorted to the recent Democratic ploy of finding one or two generals to counter what the president has done, and adopting them as oracles."
"Finally, Senator Webb says in one paragraph that he does not want a precipitous withdrawal but wants our troops gone in short order. Are these weasel words Senator? You are a writer. The written word is your craft. Please explain for the public the difference between precipitous withdrawal and short order. Additionally, he argues that “the majority of our military” are against the way the war is being executed. What has the senator been reading? Whence comes this information? Please share your data with the country."
The revelation that Ollie North beat Webb in the brigade boxing championships way back when was interesting. Had I known that, I would have asked Ollie about that when I got the chance to spend a short bit of time with him at the Reagan Day dinner at the convention center last year.
I can just imagine what Colonel North's response would have been.
John Edwards fights poverty in his own special way
With a lifestyle like this, he really shows how much in tune he is to those poor souls lost in the embrace of poverty..
Excerpt:
"Knight approved the building plans that showed the Edwards home totaling 28,200 square feet of connected space. The main house is 10,400 square feet and has two garages. The recreation building, a red, barn-like building containing 15,600 square feet, is connected to the house by a closed-in and roofed structure of varying widths and elevations that totals 2,200 square feet."
Life is sure tough when you have to live off the pittance of an income a former trial lawyer like Edwards has.
This article and picture offer a powerful argument for raising the minimum wage for trial lawyers.
I think Edwards should have been able to afford better.
Excerpt:
"Knight approved the building plans that showed the Edwards home totaling 28,200 square feet of connected space. The main house is 10,400 square feet and has two garages. The recreation building, a red, barn-like building containing 15,600 square feet, is connected to the house by a closed-in and roofed structure of varying widths and elevations that totals 2,200 square feet."
Life is sure tough when you have to live off the pittance of an income a former trial lawyer like Edwards has.
This article and picture offer a powerful argument for raising the minimum wage for trial lawyers.
I think Edwards should have been able to afford better.
The Media and John McCain
McCain has been consistent.
The media hasn't.
One thing that Lowry doesn't mention, but I will: Our Democratic/Libthinker pals are ecstatic over this.
They used and manipulated McCain to great advantage when it suited their purpose, but they now can safely turn against him and vector the negativity that they've spared him for the last eight years until the time was right.
The media hasn't.
One thing that Lowry doesn't mention, but I will: Our Democratic/Libthinker pals are ecstatic over this.
They used and manipulated McCain to great advantage when it suited their purpose, but they now can safely turn against him and vector the negativity that they've spared him for the last eight years until the time was right.
Thursday, January 25, 2007
Quote of the Day, "Global Warming" file
"A few climate scientists are beginning to question whether some dire [global warming] predictions push the science too far. 'Some of us are wondering if we have created a monster,' says Kevin Vranes, a climate scientist at the University of Colorado. Vranes, who is not considered a global warming skeptic by his peers, came to this conclusion after attending an American Geophysical Union meeting last month. Vranes says he detected 'tension' among scientists, notably because projections of the future climate carry uncertainties -- a point that hasn't been fully communicated to the public"
-- science reporter Eric Berger, writing in the Houston Chronicle.
Imagine that!
-- science reporter Eric Berger, writing in the Houston Chronicle.
Imagine that!
Wednesday, January 24, 2007
Countering the notion the Giuliani is not a conservative
.....and also countering the notion that he is not electable.
Excerpts:
"But New Yorkers who had watched their city deteriorate were more frightened of life under an outdated and ineffective liberal agenda. Giuliani rode to victory in 1993 with heavy support from the same white ethnic Democratic voters who, nearly a decade earlier, had crossed party lines even in liberal New York to vote for Ronald Reagan."
"These are impressive conservative credentials. And if social and religious conservatives fret about Giuliani’s more liberal social views, nevertheless, in the general election such views might make this experience-tested conservative even more electable."
This is an excellent article. Read it through.
(hat tip: Powerline)
Excerpts:
"But New Yorkers who had watched their city deteriorate were more frightened of life under an outdated and ineffective liberal agenda. Giuliani rode to victory in 1993 with heavy support from the same white ethnic Democratic voters who, nearly a decade earlier, had crossed party lines even in liberal New York to vote for Ronald Reagan."
"These are impressive conservative credentials. And if social and religious conservatives fret about Giuliani’s more liberal social views, nevertheless, in the general election such views might make this experience-tested conservative even more electable."
This is an excellent article. Read it through.
(hat tip: Powerline)
Tuesday, January 23, 2007
Regarding the current conventional wisdom about "greed"
Some people love to howl about "corporate greed" and "outrageous CEO salaries".
As usual, Thomas Sowell blows this fallacy out of the water.
Key point:
"Given the high degree of specialization in a modern economy, demand'ng that everything 'justify itself before the bar of reason" means demanding that people who know what they are doing must be subject to the veto of people who don't have a clue about the decisions that they are second-guessing."
That's typically what the perpetually clueless in economics usually do.
As usual, Thomas Sowell blows this fallacy out of the water.
Key point:
"Given the high degree of specialization in a modern economy, demand'ng that everything 'justify itself before the bar of reason" means demanding that people who know what they are doing must be subject to the veto of people who don't have a clue about the decisions that they are second-guessing."
That's typically what the perpetually clueless in economics usually do.
Zarqawi's legacy?
ABC reports.
We MAY have thwarted this one, but who knows what lies in wait within our borders already?
One thing's for certain: if the Libthinkers/BDS sufferers/Peace at Any Price crowd get their way, and force us to suffer defeat in Iraq and in the greater struggle against terrorism, expect MANY more of these things to occur, and for some of them to achieve some level of success.
We MAY have thwarted this one, but who knows what lies in wait within our borders already?
One thing's for certain: if the Libthinkers/BDS sufferers/Peace at Any Price crowd get their way, and force us to suffer defeat in Iraq and in the greater struggle against terrorism, expect MANY more of these things to occur, and for some of them to achieve some level of success.
Was/Is Carter in the Tank?
Claudia Rosett has some details.
Excerpts:
"All this might be less disturbing had Carter confined his post-presidential efforts to such good works as vanquishing the guinea worm. But for years he has run his own mini-presidency — complete with a series of attempts to outflank or shape the policies of sitting presidents. These have included — to name just two examples — his letter-writing campaign in 1990 to members of the United Nations Security Council, in an effort to thwart the Bush I coalition that fought the first Gulf War against Saddam Hussein; and his 1994 trip to North Korea, where he proposed to the dying tyrant Kim Il Sung a deeply flawed nuclear-freeze deal that may well have helped Kim’s son consolidate power and develop ICBMs and atomic bombs."
"But having parlayed his former public office into global influence, he owes the public at least this much: Tell us, clearly and directly, enough about your supporters and their money that we can, with full information, decide for ourselves what is going on."
Excerpts:
"All this might be less disturbing had Carter confined his post-presidential efforts to such good works as vanquishing the guinea worm. But for years he has run his own mini-presidency — complete with a series of attempts to outflank or shape the policies of sitting presidents. These have included — to name just two examples — his letter-writing campaign in 1990 to members of the United Nations Security Council, in an effort to thwart the Bush I coalition that fought the first Gulf War against Saddam Hussein; and his 1994 trip to North Korea, where he proposed to the dying tyrant Kim Il Sung a deeply flawed nuclear-freeze deal that may well have helped Kim’s son consolidate power and develop ICBMs and atomic bombs."
"But having parlayed his former public office into global influence, he owes the public at least this much: Tell us, clearly and directly, enough about your supporters and their money that we can, with full information, decide for ourselves what is going on."
Monday, January 22, 2007
Problems and solutions in public education
As some of you may remember, I am no great fan of government schools.
For the most part, they waste time, money, resources, and generally do not educate students very well, unless you count indoctrination into Libthink as a positive item.
This article examines some of the myths that people like to cherish, and use as an excuse to keep the status quo functioning.
Summation:
"That work will be especially difficult because powerful interest groups with reasons to protect and extend the prevailing mythology will oppose any rethinking. But with time, and diligent effort by truth-tellers, reality and reason have triumphed over mythology in many other fields. There is no reason they can't prevail in schoolhouses as well."
Do any of these myths sound familiar to followers of our Guilford County Schools System?
For the most part, they waste time, money, resources, and generally do not educate students very well, unless you count indoctrination into Libthink as a positive item.
This article examines some of the myths that people like to cherish, and use as an excuse to keep the status quo functioning.
Summation:
"That work will be especially difficult because powerful interest groups with reasons to protect and extend the prevailing mythology will oppose any rethinking. But with time, and diligent effort by truth-tellers, reality and reason have triumphed over mythology in many other fields. There is no reason they can't prevail in schoolhouses as well."
Do any of these myths sound familiar to followers of our Guilford County Schools System?
Further debunking of the embryonic stem cell research gang's talking points
Human Events has details.
Noteworthy excerpt:
- Therapeutic cloning is a failure
- Cloning is illegal throughout Europe (even in France and at U.N.)
- Despite what you may hear, embryoes aren't thrown out by the thousands. Often they are saved for later or adopted by families.
- Adult stem cells and cord-blood cells have proved to be successful, and hae great potential.
- Embryonic stem cell research has yielded no real results.
Noteworthy excerpt:
- Therapeutic cloning is a failure
- Cloning is illegal throughout Europe (even in France and at U.N.)
- Despite what you may hear, embryoes aren't thrown out by the thousands. Often they are saved for later or adopted by families.
- Adult stem cells and cord-blood cells have proved to be successful, and hae great potential.
- Embryonic stem cell research has yielded no real results.
Sunday, January 21, 2007
Meanwhile, as we sleep.....
The coming tsunami grows even more dangerous.
Noteworthy:"
“Any tax increase on top of this rising burden would put America well on the way to European-level taxes, causing European-style economic stagnation, slow income growth, and unemployment. Even France has begun to recognize how damaging such levels are, and French President Jacques Chirac has proposed to cut France’s corporate income tax rate from 33 percent to 20 percent. Congress must ensure that the U.S. does not take even one step down the road to higher taxes and a slower economy. Instead, it should face up to the challenge of entitlement spending."
Noteworthy:"
“Any tax increase on top of this rising burden would put America well on the way to European-level taxes, causing European-style economic stagnation, slow income growth, and unemployment. Even France has begun to recognize how damaging such levels are, and French President Jacques Chirac has proposed to cut France’s corporate income tax rate from 33 percent to 20 percent. Congress must ensure that the U.S. does not take even one step down the road to higher taxes and a slower economy. Instead, it should face up to the challenge of entitlement spending."
Injustice?
I call it an absolute political outrage that this farce has been allowed to continue.
Excerpt:
"This case is really about a political fight over the Iraq War. In talking to reporters, Mr. Libby was doing his job and attempting to defend Administration policy against political attacks. He had no evident reason to lie to the grand jury. Once Mr. Armitage had fessed up as the leaker in October 2003, a wiser prosecutor than Mr. Fitzgerald would have realized he had entered the realm of politics and gone home."
Fitzgerald is the Mike Nifong of partisan national politics.
Excerpt:
"This case is really about a political fight over the Iraq War. In talking to reporters, Mr. Libby was doing his job and attempting to defend Administration policy against political attacks. He had no evident reason to lie to the grand jury. Once Mr. Armitage had fessed up as the leaker in October 2003, a wiser prosecutor than Mr. Fitzgerald would have realized he had entered the realm of politics and gone home."
Fitzgerald is the Mike Nifong of partisan national politics.
Joe Lieberman makes sense
It's too bad that some of his colleagues do not, and are looking for the easy way out, so that they won't actually have to face accountability for their actions.
Quoting Lieberman:
"Iraq is the central part of a larger and ultimately longer-term conflict in the Middle East between moderates and extremists, between democrats and dictators, between Iran- and Iraq-sponsored terrorism and the rest of the Middle East. . . . Are we going to surrender to them, surrender that country to them, and encourage people like them to be in authority and power all over the Middle East and in a better position to strike us again?"
"If you still think, not only that the original purpose of going in was right, but that how it ends will have a significant effect on American security for a generation or more to come, then you don't back away."
"The people in Congress, and the public, were quite right in saying the president's got to come up with a different approach. And he did. It's better than any other plan I've seen because it holds the hope of success. Most of the other plans are effectively just giving up and walking away."
"If we leave the place collapses. And it's more than civil war, it's ethnic cleansing. The Iranians come in and dominate a good chunk of the country. Al Qaeda takes over a good part and uses it as a base. The Kurds [can sustain themselves] but it gets very ominous. . . . And then the same group of people who attacked us on 9/11, they achieve a victory, and they will use that victory to strike at us again."
The President gets it. Lieberman gets it.
Unfortunately, many of his fellow libthinkers/Democratics, and more than a few conservatives/Republicans don't.
We will NOT let those who DO NOT get it put this nation into further peril.
Quoting Lieberman:
"Iraq is the central part of a larger and ultimately longer-term conflict in the Middle East between moderates and extremists, between democrats and dictators, between Iran- and Iraq-sponsored terrorism and the rest of the Middle East. . . . Are we going to surrender to them, surrender that country to them, and encourage people like them to be in authority and power all over the Middle East and in a better position to strike us again?"
"If you still think, not only that the original purpose of going in was right, but that how it ends will have a significant effect on American security for a generation or more to come, then you don't back away."
"The people in Congress, and the public, were quite right in saying the president's got to come up with a different approach. And he did. It's better than any other plan I've seen because it holds the hope of success. Most of the other plans are effectively just giving up and walking away."
"If we leave the place collapses. And it's more than civil war, it's ethnic cleansing. The Iranians come in and dominate a good chunk of the country. Al Qaeda takes over a good part and uses it as a base. The Kurds [can sustain themselves] but it gets very ominous. . . . And then the same group of people who attacked us on 9/11, they achieve a victory, and they will use that victory to strike at us again."
The President gets it. Lieberman gets it.
Unfortunately, many of his fellow libthinkers/Democratics, and more than a few conservatives/Republicans don't.
We will NOT let those who DO NOT get it put this nation into further peril.
Friday, January 19, 2007
Democratics set to attack First Amendment rights
.....from the Patriot Post US.
"Democrats in the Senate and the House are preparing a full-frontal assault on the First Amendment rights of conservative groups in parallel legislative moves. The Senate ethics bill, passed Thursday night, contains a provision that will hold grassroots groups that attempt to “influence the general public” to the same rules as Washington lobbyists. This means that basically any group that suggests you write your congressman about an issue, from the humble editorial shop of The Patriot to the pastor of your local church, needs to file financial reports or face a $200,000 fine. In addition, any such group aside from liberal-loving unions that spends or collects more than $25,000 in three months would also be required to file.
The debate will continue, though, while House Democrats move to reinstall the 'Fairness Doctrine' in an effort to silence conservative talk radio. The doctrine, which was allowed to die a quiet death during the Reagan administration, for years forced television and radio stations to give equal time to conservative and liberal opinion. Though it was never actually made law, now Democrats want to enforce the Fairness Doctrine in the proposed Media Ownership Reform Act. Under the guise of giving people a choice in the political views that they absorb in the media, Democrats are actually looking to force conservative talk radio stations to cede time to lousy liberal programming like Air America (which recently declared bankruptcy for lack of listeners). So much for the marketplace of ideas. The only programming choice liberals want to give the public is left and further left."
"Democrats in the Senate and the House are preparing a full-frontal assault on the First Amendment rights of conservative groups in parallel legislative moves. The Senate ethics bill, passed Thursday night, contains a provision that will hold grassroots groups that attempt to “influence the general public” to the same rules as Washington lobbyists. This means that basically any group that suggests you write your congressman about an issue, from the humble editorial shop of The Patriot to the pastor of your local church, needs to file financial reports or face a $200,000 fine. In addition, any such group aside from liberal-loving unions that spends or collects more than $25,000 in three months would also be required to file.
The debate will continue, though, while House Democrats move to reinstall the 'Fairness Doctrine' in an effort to silence conservative talk radio. The doctrine, which was allowed to die a quiet death during the Reagan administration, for years forced television and radio stations to give equal time to conservative and liberal opinion. Though it was never actually made law, now Democrats want to enforce the Fairness Doctrine in the proposed Media Ownership Reform Act. Under the guise of giving people a choice in the political views that they absorb in the media, Democrats are actually looking to force conservative talk radio stations to cede time to lousy liberal programming like Air America (which recently declared bankruptcy for lack of listeners). So much for the marketplace of ideas. The only programming choice liberals want to give the public is left and further left."
Thursday, January 18, 2007
Weather Channel Babe pimps for "Global Warming" PC
She wants the American Meteorological Society to revoke the AMS Seal of Approval for any TV weatherperson who is skeptical over the "scientific consenseus" on "Global Warming" nonsense, specifically regarding the True Believers' sacred creed that it's all man made.
A response to one of her blog entries says it all:
"This is a bad idea. I am now retired but was a member of the AMS for many years. AMS could no more speak for all meteorologists than could the AMA speak for all doctors. This is another barely disguised attempt to silence the skeptics. It fits nicely with the Weather Channel's practice of presenting only one side of the issue. If you are a good scientist you will not only welcome questions about your conclusions you will insist upon them."
Next they will propose "Global Warming Deniers" should face criminal penalties, similar to those faced by Holocaust Deniers in Europe.
Where will all this True Believer nonsense end?
A response to one of her blog entries says it all:
"This is a bad idea. I am now retired but was a member of the AMS for many years. AMS could no more speak for all meteorologists than could the AMA speak for all doctors. This is another barely disguised attempt to silence the skeptics. It fits nicely with the Weather Channel's practice of presenting only one side of the issue. If you are a good scientist you will not only welcome questions about your conclusions you will insist upon them."
Next they will propose "Global Warming Deniers" should face criminal penalties, similar to those faced by Holocaust Deniers in Europe.
Where will all this True Believer nonsense end?
A Force to be reckoned with
Like father, like daughter.
You think old Dad is going to get any sleep this season on the NHRA circuit?
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
More on the Vast Left Wing Culture of Corruption
Dingy Harry Reid doing what he does best....
Details from (ex Formula Ford racer and Washington Automotive Press Association co-founder) Mark Tapscott.
And these are the people who are going to "reform" government!
To paraphrase Pete Townsend, "Meet the New Boss. (Much) Worse than the Old Boss."
Details from (ex Formula Ford racer and Washington Automotive Press Association co-founder) Mark Tapscott.
And these are the people who are going to "reform" government!
To paraphrase Pete Townsend, "Meet the New Boss. (Much) Worse than the Old Boss."
C'mon, Toyota...BUILD the thing!
From the North American International Auto Show, Detroit.
Man, I need to get my automotive/motorsport blog going......
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
The Duke "rape" case and the Valerie Plame "leak" scandal
The similarities are striking.
It's amazing how the knee-jerk reaction in some Libthink quarters was similar in both cases.
To this day, there are STILL some who believe the original stories in each case.
It's amazing how the knee-jerk reaction in some Libthink quarters was similar in both cases.
To this day, there are STILL some who believe the original stories in each case.
The New New Bigotry
.....got pumped up as soon as Mitt Romney emerged as a viable candidate for the Republican presidential nomination.
Hugh Hewitt has details.
Excerpts:
"Thus does the left casually open the door to the baldest sort of bigotry, a first cousin of the anti-Catholicism thought buried in 1960, or the anti-Semitism that continues to plague Europe and of course the Middle East. The not-so-deft substitution of 'religious heritage' for 'religion' is supposed, I guess, to protect Jews willing to abandon the outward display of their faith, but for anyone believing in the miraculous of any sort, well, those days of the great tolerance in American politics are over."
"Weisberg’s attack on Romney is exactly the sort of attack on other Christians and believers in the miraculous that the secular left would love to make routine."
But we knew that already, didn't we?
Hugh Hewitt has details.
Excerpts:
"Thus does the left casually open the door to the baldest sort of bigotry, a first cousin of the anti-Catholicism thought buried in 1960, or the anti-Semitism that continues to plague Europe and of course the Middle East. The not-so-deft substitution of 'religious heritage' for 'religion' is supposed, I guess, to protect Jews willing to abandon the outward display of their faith, but for anyone believing in the miraculous of any sort, well, those days of the great tolerance in American politics are over."
"Weisberg’s attack on Romney is exactly the sort of attack on other Christians and believers in the miraculous that the secular left would love to make routine."
But we knew that already, didn't we?
Sunday, January 14, 2007
Meanwhile, back at The Swamp
...here's what some of the bottom feeders are saying about the lovefest between Iran and Venezuala's "progressive" leaders.
Excerpt:
"This is happening because of the policies and rhetoric of George W. Bush. How many heads are banging onto desks in Foggy Bottom tonight because of this? It's pretty frightening, actually, what with our fleet sitting in the Persian Gulf."
Proof positive once again of the moral vacuity of the Nutroots.
And once again, we are not surprised.
Excerpt:
"This is happening because of the policies and rhetoric of George W. Bush. How many heads are banging onto desks in Foggy Bottom tonight because of this? It's pretty frightening, actually, what with our fleet sitting in the Persian Gulf."
Proof positive once again of the moral vacuity of the Nutroots.
And once again, we are not surprised.
Remember "The Brady Bunch"?
We now have The Pelosi Bunch.
Steyn pens new lyrics for the music of the old theme song:
''Here's the story of a lovely lady
Who was raising 30 grandkids on her own
All of them had hair of black like their gran'ma
And swaddling cloths hand-sewn.''
''Here's the story of a man named Hastert
Who was never photographed with any kids
'Cept in stories on Mark Foley's pages
And so he hit the skids . . . ''
As usual, Steyn nails it.....
Steyn pens new lyrics for the music of the old theme song:
''Here's the story of a lovely lady
Who was raising 30 grandkids on her own
All of them had hair of black like their gran'ma
And swaddling cloths hand-sewn.''
''Here's the story of a man named Hastert
Who was never photographed with any kids
'Cept in stories on Mark Foley's pages
And so he hit the skids . . . ''
As usual, Steyn nails it.....
Nifong will be replaced...finally!
It's about time Justice is served.
Excerpt:
"I strongly suspect that once Nifong is off the case and a special prosecutor is appointed, all the charges will be dropped. Nifong's 'feelings' are the only reason this case is still pending."
Excerpt:
"I strongly suspect that once Nifong is off the case and a special prosecutor is appointed, all the charges will be dropped. Nifong's 'feelings' are the only reason this case is still pending."
Friday, January 12, 2007
Let's take a poll.
Who in our local blogosphere needs to read this book, so that he/she might have just a wee bit of understanding about the damage they cause to our nation's security?
More on embryonic stem cell hucksters and their agenda
From Ramesh Ponnuru at NRO.
Noteworthy:
"You’d think it would be good news when scientists make a stem-cell breakthrough to which nobody objects. But for some people, it’s bad news that has to be spun away."
"Alternative approaches can be dismissed whenever promising findings haven’t been reproduced; but findings favorable to embryonic stem-cell research are taken to the bank, whether or not they’re reproduced. The long-term potential for embryo-destructive research is emphasized; the failure of alternative approaches to produce immediate results is held against them. Data is cherry-picked to show that the absence of taxpayer funding for embryo-destructive research has hurt American competitiveness; contrary evidence is ignored."
This whole nonsense is transparent. The maniacal support for embryonic stem cell research, to the exclusion of all other stem cell research, is nothing more than a back door defense of an absolute and unfettered abortion on demand agenda.
They should be ashamed of themselves.
Noteworthy:
"You’d think it would be good news when scientists make a stem-cell breakthrough to which nobody objects. But for some people, it’s bad news that has to be spun away."
"Alternative approaches can be dismissed whenever promising findings haven’t been reproduced; but findings favorable to embryonic stem-cell research are taken to the bank, whether or not they’re reproduced. The long-term potential for embryo-destructive research is emphasized; the failure of alternative approaches to produce immediate results is held against them. Data is cherry-picked to show that the absence of taxpayer funding for embryo-destructive research has hurt American competitiveness; contrary evidence is ignored."
This whole nonsense is transparent. The maniacal support for embryonic stem cell research, to the exclusion of all other stem cell research, is nothing more than a back door defense of an absolute and unfettered abortion on demand agenda.
They should be ashamed of themselves.
Uh oh! Trouble in Hilleryland!
Not good for the so-called frontrunner.
However, all you Edwardsocratics and Obamacratics shouldn't get your hopes too pumped up:
"That demonstrates the power of the activist base in the Democratic Party to directly influence national politics. After all, Hillary has Bill Clinton, easily the most talented politician in the party, supporting her bid for another Clinton term in office, and Bill still enjoys tremendous popularity in the party."
Translation:
Pay attention. The Deomcrat hardball game is about to start.
I still think the Democratics are going to implode again, just like they did in 04.
However, all you Edwardsocratics and Obamacratics shouldn't get your hopes too pumped up:
"That demonstrates the power of the activist base in the Democratic Party to directly influence national politics. After all, Hillary has Bill Clinton, easily the most talented politician in the party, supporting her bid for another Clinton term in office, and Bill still enjoys tremendous popularity in the party."
Translation:
Pay attention. The Deomcrat hardball game is about to start.
I still think the Democratics are going to implode again, just like they did in 04.
Steve Jobs involved in securities fraud?
It's definitely a slippery slope.
And just one more example of the mindset that caused why Bubba to bail out of his publicly traded corporate employee role after 20 years.
Despite Enron, et al, and despite the clamor over "outrageous" CEO compensation, they can't pay people enough to go through the regulatory nonsense of 21st century corporate America.
SOX compliance issues alone is enough to keep you awake at night.
And just one more example of the mindset that caused why Bubba to bail out of his publicly traded corporate employee role after 20 years.
Despite Enron, et al, and despite the clamor over "outrageous" CEO compensation, they can't pay people enough to go through the regulatory nonsense of 21st century corporate America.
SOX compliance issues alone is enough to keep you awake at night.
Thursday, January 11, 2007
President Bush to al-Maliki: "Play ball, or else"?
Jay Reding speculates.
Noteworthy:
"My guess is that President Bush made it very clear to al-Maliki that the price of staying in bed with Moqtada al-Sadr would be a high one — if the Iraqi government dissolves, al-Maliki has a good chance of having his head end up on an al-Qaeda pike."
"The idea that Iraq is beyond saving doesn’t fly with me — if Iraq were in a civil war, the death toll would be catastrophic. Only a minority of the Iraqi population is engaged in the fighting or want there to be a fight — a few thousand heavily-armed thugs can destroy enough on their own. If Iraq were unsalvageable, the situation would be even worse than it is now."
Exactly.
Noteworthy:
"My guess is that President Bush made it very clear to al-Maliki that the price of staying in bed with Moqtada al-Sadr would be a high one — if the Iraqi government dissolves, al-Maliki has a good chance of having his head end up on an al-Qaeda pike."
"The idea that Iraq is beyond saving doesn’t fly with me — if Iraq were in a civil war, the death toll would be catastrophic. Only a minority of the Iraqi population is engaged in the fighting or want there to be a fight — a few thousand heavily-armed thugs can destroy enough on their own. If Iraq were unsalvageable, the situation would be even worse than it is now."
Exactly.
The Democratics' Doubletalk
Contrast what they said back then with what they're saying now.
Excerpts:
"So the Democrats want the political mileage of opposing the troop increase rhetorically. What they don't want is to take responsibility for their own policy choice."
As usual, the Democratics want to have it both ways.
It won't play.
Excerpts:
"So the Democrats want the political mileage of opposing the troop increase rhetorically. What they don't want is to take responsibility for their own policy choice."
As usual, the Democratics want to have it both ways.
It won't play.
This nonsense needs to END NOW!
The "victim" changes the story YET AGAIN.......
The latest in the follies of Mike The Nifong.
I think it's clear who the real victims are in this case.
The latest in the follies of Mike The Nifong.
I think it's clear who the real victims are in this case.
The bureaucratic war on the Bush administration
Powerline has the goods here and here.
Excerpts from the first link:
"There is a stunning lack of balance in the way all these cases are approached," Mr. diGenova said."
"A friend writes to point out this quote of the former DIA Middle East head who opposes Bush’s policy:
"The fact that the [Central Intelligence] agency was leaking isn’t denied by some. "Of course they were leaking," says Pat Lang. "They told me about it at the time. They thought it was funny. They’d say things like, 'This last thing that came out, surely people will pay attention to that. They won’t re-elect this man.'
This is a scandal hiding in plain sight, dying on the vine because it fails to fit any accepted narrative in which the MSM is a principal."
From the second:
"The bureaucracy -- the CIA, the State Department, the Justice Department and others -- has waged an unrelenting war on Bush administration foreign policy specifically and on the Bush administration generally. They have waged this war in blatant disregard to their own legal obligations and to the rule of law. At every step of the way, they have waged this war in partnership with the New York Times and the Washington Post. The lack of interest in Gerstein's story among the mainsteam media is, like the unnamed dog that didn't bark in the classic Sherlock Holmes story 'Silver Blaze,' a clue to the identity of the wrongdoers."
Excerpts from the first link:
"There is a stunning lack of balance in the way all these cases are approached," Mr. diGenova said."
"A friend writes to point out this quote of the former DIA Middle East head who opposes Bush’s policy:
"The fact that the [Central Intelligence] agency was leaking isn’t denied by some. "Of course they were leaking," says Pat Lang. "They told me about it at the time. They thought it was funny. They’d say things like, 'This last thing that came out, surely people will pay attention to that. They won’t re-elect this man.'
This is a scandal hiding in plain sight, dying on the vine because it fails to fit any accepted narrative in which the MSM is a principal."
From the second:
"The bureaucracy -- the CIA, the State Department, the Justice Department and others -- has waged an unrelenting war on Bush administration foreign policy specifically and on the Bush administration generally. They have waged this war in blatant disregard to their own legal obligations and to the rule of law. At every step of the way, they have waged this war in partnership with the New York Times and the Washington Post. The lack of interest in Gerstein's story among the mainsteam media is, like the unnamed dog that didn't bark in the classic Sherlock Holmes story 'Silver Blaze,' a clue to the identity of the wrongdoers."
Wednesday, January 10, 2007
False claims continue to abound from embryonic stem cell research supporters
The embryonic stem cell research supporters continue to ignore the increasing evidence that undermines their case.
Highlights:
"Again and again, advocates for relaxing the ethical standards on funding make assertions and arguments with no basis in fact. Again and again they refuse to acknowledge the increasing evidence that genuine alternatives to embryo-destructive research may be possible."
"But the leaders of the effort to overturn the president’s policy have opted to ignore the facts and turn down a potential solution. They would prefer a political rallying point over a scientific way forward. Let us hope the Congress as a whole does not make the same choice."
It's pretty obvious who is providing the muscle necessary to propagate this campaign of intellectual dishonesty.
Highlights:
"Again and again, advocates for relaxing the ethical standards on funding make assertions and arguments with no basis in fact. Again and again they refuse to acknowledge the increasing evidence that genuine alternatives to embryo-destructive research may be possible."
"But the leaders of the effort to overturn the president’s policy have opted to ignore the facts and turn down a potential solution. They would prefer a political rallying point over a scientific way forward. Let us hope the Congress as a whole does not make the same choice."
It's pretty obvious who is providing the muscle necessary to propagate this campaign of intellectual dishonesty.
Tuesday, January 09, 2007
Quote of the Day
"We can only hope that the rumor that Israel is going to take out Iran's nuclear weapons facilities is true. If they do, Israel will be widely condemned by governments that are breathing a sigh of relief that they did."
-- Thomas Sowell
-- Thomas Sowell
Monday, January 08, 2007
Email of the Day
History in a nutshell.....
Humans originally existed as members of small bands of nomadic hunters/gatherers.
They lived on deer in the mountains during the summer and would go to the coast and live on fish and lobster in the winter.
The two most important events in all of history were the invention of beer and the invention of the wheel.
The wheel was invented to get man to the beer.
These were the foundation of modern civilization and together were the catalyst for the splitting of humanity into two distinct subgroups:
1. Conservatives
2. Liberals
Once beer was discovered, it required grain and that was the beginning of agriculture.
Neither the glass bottle nor aluminum can had been invented yet, so while our early humans were sitting around waiting for them to be invented, they just stayed close to the brewery. That's how villages were formed.
Some men spent their days tracking and killing animals to B-B-Q at night while they were drinking beer.
This was the beginning of what is known as the Conservative movement.
Other men who were weaker and less skilled at hunting learned to live off the conservatives by showing up for the nightly B-B-Q's and doing the sewing, fetching, and hair dressing.
This was the beginning of the Liberal movement.
Some of these liberal men eventually evolved into women. The rest became known as "girliemen ".
Some noteworthy liberal achievements include the domestication of cats, the invention of group therapy, group hugs, and the concept of Democratic voting to decide how to divide the meat and beer that conservative's provided.
Over the years conservatives came to be symbolized by the largest, most powerful land animal on earth, the elephant.
Liberals are symbolized by the jackass.
Modern liberals like imported beer (with lime added), but most prefer white wine or imported bottled water.
They eat raw fish but like their beef well done. Sushi, tofu, and French food is standard liberal fare.
Another interesting evolutionary side note: most of their women have higher testosterone levels than their men.
Most social workers, personal injury attorneys, journalists, dreamers in Hollywood and group therapists are liberals.
Liberals invented the designated hitter rule because it wasn't fair to make the pitcher also bat.
Conservatives drink domestic beer. They eat red meat and still provide for their women.
Conservatives are big-game hunters, rodeo cowboys, lumberjacks, construction workers, firemen, medical doctors, police officers, corporate executives, athletes, grunts, and generally anyone who works productively.
Conservatives who own companies hire other conservatives who want to work for a living.
Liberals produce little or nothing. They like to govern the producers and decide what to do with the production.
Liberals believe Europeans are more enlightened than Americans. That is why most of the liberals remained in Europe when conservatives were coming to America. They crept in after the Wild West was tamed and created a business of trying to get more for nothing.
Here ends today's lesson in world history:
It should be noted that a Liberal may have a momentary urge to angrily respond to the above before forwarding it.
A Conservative will simply laugh and be so convinced of the absolute truth of this history that it will be forwarded immediately to other true believers and to more liberals just to tick them off...
Humans originally existed as members of small bands of nomadic hunters/gatherers.
They lived on deer in the mountains during the summer and would go to the coast and live on fish and lobster in the winter.
The two most important events in all of history were the invention of beer and the invention of the wheel.
The wheel was invented to get man to the beer.
These were the foundation of modern civilization and together were the catalyst for the splitting of humanity into two distinct subgroups:
1. Conservatives
2. Liberals
Once beer was discovered, it required grain and that was the beginning of agriculture.
Neither the glass bottle nor aluminum can had been invented yet, so while our early humans were sitting around waiting for them to be invented, they just stayed close to the brewery. That's how villages were formed.
Some men spent their days tracking and killing animals to B-B-Q at night while they were drinking beer.
This was the beginning of what is known as the Conservative movement.
Other men who were weaker and less skilled at hunting learned to live off the conservatives by showing up for the nightly B-B-Q's and doing the sewing, fetching, and hair dressing.
This was the beginning of the Liberal movement.
Some of these liberal men eventually evolved into women. The rest became known as "girliemen ".
Some noteworthy liberal achievements include the domestication of cats, the invention of group therapy, group hugs, and the concept of Democratic voting to decide how to divide the meat and beer that conservative's provided.
Over the years conservatives came to be symbolized by the largest, most powerful land animal on earth, the elephant.
Liberals are symbolized by the jackass.
Modern liberals like imported beer (with lime added), but most prefer white wine or imported bottled water.
They eat raw fish but like their beef well done. Sushi, tofu, and French food is standard liberal fare.
Another interesting evolutionary side note: most of their women have higher testosterone levels than their men.
Most social workers, personal injury attorneys, journalists, dreamers in Hollywood and group therapists are liberals.
Liberals invented the designated hitter rule because it wasn't fair to make the pitcher also bat.
Conservatives drink domestic beer. They eat red meat and still provide for their women.
Conservatives are big-game hunters, rodeo cowboys, lumberjacks, construction workers, firemen, medical doctors, police officers, corporate executives, athletes, grunts, and generally anyone who works productively.
Conservatives who own companies hire other conservatives who want to work for a living.
Liberals produce little or nothing. They like to govern the producers and decide what to do with the production.
Liberals believe Europeans are more enlightened than Americans. That is why most of the liberals remained in Europe when conservatives were coming to America. They crept in after the Wild West was tamed and created a business of trying to get more for nothing.
Here ends today's lesson in world history:
It should be noted that a Liberal may have a momentary urge to angrily respond to the above before forwarding it.
A Conservative will simply laugh and be so convinced of the absolute truth of this history that it will be forwarded immediately to other true believers and to more liberals just to tick them off...
The Democratics' tactics in Congress
...are setting all of us up for the coming tax increases.
Noteworthy:
"After spending an entire year on the campaign trail claiming she will not raise taxes, the first vote Nancy Pelosi brings to the floor for a vote as speaker will open the door to billions and billions of dollars of tax increases over the next two years,"
Imagine that!
Noteworthy:
"After spending an entire year on the campaign trail claiming she will not raise taxes, the first vote Nancy Pelosi brings to the floor for a vote as speaker will open the door to billions and billions of dollars of tax increases over the next two years,"
Imagine that!
Saturday, January 06, 2007
How do you rate politically?
I think some of the questions could be structured better, but it's still interesting to see how you stack up.
Click here.
My score was 29.
Click here.
My score was 29.
Regarding Political Correctness
"Political Correctness is a doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical, liberal minority & rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous liberal press which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end."
This definition has been attributed to students at Texas A&M University.
This definition has been attributed to students at Texas A&M University.
Friday, January 05, 2007
Quote of the Day
"[John Edwards is] running for president on five big priorities: 'guaranteeing health care,' 'leading the fight against global warming,' 'strengthening our middle class and ending the shame of poverty,' and by then my fingers were too comatose to write down the fifth theme but, if memory serves, it was guaranteeing to lead the fight to strengthen ending the shame of platitudinous campaign rhetoric."
- Mark Steyn
(via the Patriot Post)
- Mark Steyn
(via the Patriot Post)
Thursday, January 04, 2007
Real Reform under the Democrat Congress?
Don't make me laugh......
Bob Novak has details.
Some choice excerpts:
" In fact, Democrats will not go anywhere near real lobbying reform, which would have to include bans on lobbying firms' hiring spouses of congressmen and senators -- a common practice that legally lets special interests put millions of dollars into members' bank accounts when their interests are pending before Congress."
"Democrats' promise to implement all of the 9/11 Commission's recommendations has already fallen by the wayside as they admit basically what the Republicans already knew: They're not all practical. This sounded good enough that it did help during the campaign, though."
(Regarding minimum wage legislation)"This is a no-brainer for Democrats in more than one way. It is a populist provision that makes people feel good, even if it has little or no beneficial effect."
They're ALL no brainers for the Dems.....that's their standard operational procedure.
Bob Novak has details.
Some choice excerpts:
" In fact, Democrats will not go anywhere near real lobbying reform, which would have to include bans on lobbying firms' hiring spouses of congressmen and senators -- a common practice that legally lets special interests put millions of dollars into members' bank accounts when their interests are pending before Congress."
"Democrats' promise to implement all of the 9/11 Commission's recommendations has already fallen by the wayside as they admit basically what the Republicans already knew: They're not all practical. This sounded good enough that it did help during the campaign, though."
(Regarding minimum wage legislation)"This is a no-brainer for Democrats in more than one way. It is a populist provision that makes people feel good, even if it has little or no beneficial effect."
They're ALL no brainers for the Dems.....that's their standard operational procedure.
Victor Davis Hanson has some questions
He asks them here.
Noteworthy:
"We have gone from Hezbollah and Dr. Zawahiri referencing Michael Moore and Noam Chomsky to excurses on impeachment from deep thinkers like Bill Maher and Keith Olbermann to Halliburton plots to 'no blood for oil' to 'the world's greatest terrorist' to novels and movies dreaming of assassinating the President to George Soros's Nazi allusions and now to the ultimate trivialization of the anti-war crowd-that the war is a monumental uncool drag, a has-been distraction from more important things like fighting with Rosie or bucking up a naughty beauty queen or staged 'you're fired' poses."
He forgets to reference the usual knee-jerk reaction that's sure to follow from readers who take extreme umbrage at his statements.
Noteworthy:
"We have gone from Hezbollah and Dr. Zawahiri referencing Michael Moore and Noam Chomsky to excurses on impeachment from deep thinkers like Bill Maher and Keith Olbermann to Halliburton plots to 'no blood for oil' to 'the world's greatest terrorist' to novels and movies dreaming of assassinating the President to George Soros's Nazi allusions and now to the ultimate trivialization of the anti-war crowd-that the war is a monumental uncool drag, a has-been distraction from more important things like fighting with Rosie or bucking up a naughty beauty queen or staged 'you're fired' poses."
He forgets to reference the usual knee-jerk reaction that's sure to follow from readers who take extreme umbrage at his statements.
Gore's Last Stand
Is this the opening algore was waiting for?
One point of disagreement with Paul: Using the words "gravitas" and "Edwards" in the same sentence demeans the first of those words.
One point of disagreement with Paul: Using the words "gravitas" and "Edwards" in the same sentence demeans the first of those words.
Wednesday, January 03, 2007
On the Campaign Trail: The Quintessential John Edwards
On the "Forget Obama" tour with our local hero, campaigning as THE New Populist.
Or is it "The New Patriot"?
Hard to tell, isn't it?
Excerpts:
"'Don't do it for me,' Edwards pleaded. 'I'm dead serious. Don't do this for me. Do it for yourselves. Do it for your family. And do it for this country you love so much.'
It just so happens 'it' is all in the context of a campaign to get John Edwards elected President of the United States--coincidental, I'm sure."
"Ah, the bane of John Edwards supporters' lives: Existing as such highly evolved humanitarian buck-passers in a country full of retrograde disagreeables."
How true.
Or is it "The New Patriot"?
Hard to tell, isn't it?
Excerpts:
"'Don't do it for me,' Edwards pleaded. 'I'm dead serious. Don't do this for me. Do it for yourselves. Do it for your family. And do it for this country you love so much.'
It just so happens 'it' is all in the context of a campaign to get John Edwards elected President of the United States--coincidental, I'm sure."
"Ah, the bane of John Edwards supporters' lives: Existing as such highly evolved humanitarian buck-passers in a country full of retrograde disagreeables."
How true.
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