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February 19th, 2008 at 15:54
Meet the New Boss; Same as the Old Boss
Lest anyone think that the situation is going to improve overnight, Raul is little different from his brother and while some think that he’s going to take on the mantle of reformer, Cuba doesn’t need reform – it needs to scrap its totalitarian and so…
February 19th, 2008 at 16:22
King Buzzard
An ancient, wise man I know, name of Old Jehu, told me that his grand daddy told him a story passed down from his forefathers going way back that went something like this.
Way back in slavery days, back in Africa, there was a big mean king by the name …
February 19th, 2008 at 17:08
Why Isn’t This Biofuel Company Receiving Billions in Government Aid?
At $3.15 a gallon, the price of gasoline is hurting all the richest of Americans.
Besides the economic drag, the U.S. exposes itself to the whims of third world countries like Saudi Arabia, Iran, Mexico, and Venezuela–even the Russians figure int…
February 19th, 2008 at 18:21
The Obama Plagiarism Video
And the hits just keep on coming. The blood bath in the democratic party is just getting started. Its been simmering for a while, but the all out war had been kept under wraps for the most part. Its obviously getting too overt to keep under even the …
February 19th, 2008 at 18:35
Michelle Obama Has Never Been Proud of America
Wow! Did you listen to that? Every since the first time I heard Michelle Obama speak I thought she sounded like an angry and domineering woman. I wondered what she had to be so angry about? She’s certainly, by all appearances, has had more opportunit…
February 19th, 2008 at 18:39
Ron Paul Hotties Get Nearly Nude in Support of The
Just when you think the Ron Paul candidacy for president couldn’t get any weirder … it does.
The 72-year-old Paul has never been short of swarming hordes of apostolates to spread his word and attempt to suppress any criticism or negative speech of…
February 19th, 2008 at 19:56
Wikipedia Defies Demands to Remove Images of Moham
Wikipedia is getting bombarded with demands to remove depictions of mohammad.
Wikipedia, the free online encyclopaedia, is refusing to remove medieval artistic depictions of the Prophet Muhammad, despite being flooded with complaints from Musl…
February 19th, 2008 at 20:05
EcoMoms Have ENTIRELY Too Much Money and Time on T
I have to say that I read this article a couple of times to make sure it wasn’t parody. I thought maybe I had missed the punch line since I was laughing so hard I had tears in my eyes.
February 19th, 2008 at 22:37
Michelle Obama: Was it pride, hyperbole or just political rhetoric? Plus, Bob Geldof and Bono seems to disagree
There is a certain amount of caution I approach stories like this with.
I understand quite well that politicians (or their wives) make speeches and utilize many literary devices, one of which is Hyperbole. Hyperbole is essentially intentiona…
February 20th, 2008 at 03:11
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February 20th, 2008 at 04:29
Instead Of A Pothole Contest, Let’s Sue MDOT! Where Was That Part Of The Story?
I read this article in the Grand Rapids Press, and was left stunned:
Did the asphalt divide and swallow your Bug? The concrete crack and crunch your Chevy?
Driving U.S. 131 this week is a tie-rod twisting, shock-shaking, Goodyear-grinding demolition de…
February 20th, 2008 at 04:29
Instead Of A Pothole Contest, Let’s Sue MDOT! Where Was That Part Of The Story?
I read this article in the Grand Rapids Press, and was left stunned:
Did the asphalt divide and swallow your Bug? The concrete crack and crunch your Chevy?
Driving U.S. 131 this week is a tie-rod twisting, shock-shaking, Goodyear-grinding demolition de…
February 20th, 2008 at 07:07
The Pakistani Spectator Interviews — ME
The Pakistani Spectator was kind enough to ask me for an interview. That puts me in a very nice category with Roger W. Gardner of Radarsite and Courtney of GrEaT sAtAn’S gIrLfRiEnD. This was an unexpected and unsolicited honor. Here’s
February 20th, 2008 at 17:07
Nub the Iraqi Dog Travels 70 Miles to Find His Mar
Major Brian Dennis was serving in Iraq when a local dog took up with him. The dog’s ears had been cut off when it was a pup so Major Dennis named him Nub. Nub came around for months and obviously liked hanging out with the Marines. One day Major Denn…
February 20th, 2008 at 19:12
Sharon Stone Says 4,000 American Soldiers Dead is
Sharon Stone, the actress best known for flashing Michael Douglas in the movie Basic Instincts, has spoken to middle eastern newspapers about her disdain for American policies and most things American. BTW, she’s pictured here in an outfit, including…
February 20th, 2008 at 19:33
Michelle Obama Gives Non Explanation of Her Commen
Michelle Obama offered the following as a non-explanation of her remarks about not being proud of her country ….
February 20th, 2008 at 20:39
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