Monthly Archives: May 2007

My Little Silke Pony: College For All Poor, Now That I Have Their Money

John Edwards wants to redistribute more of your money (News and Observer) Democratic Presidential candidate John Edwards today called for an $8 billion effort to make a college education more affordable and accessible for students who are wiling to work part-time. Based on a pilot program at Greene Central High School, which serves a rural […]

Troops Missing In Iraq: HuffPo Chimes In

By now, most of you know about the troops missing, and presumably taken, by the Islamic State in Iraq, and Al Qaeda front group BAGHDAD – Thousands of U.S. soldiers searched Sunday for three Americans who were missing after their patrol came under attack in an explosion that killed four of their comrades and an […]

Sorta Blogless Sunday Pinup

And a happy Sunday to all! It’s Mother’s Day: has everyone called Mom yet? No? Maketh sure you do! What’s going on? Ogre is a terrorist. No, really. And so are you. Go find out why Basil has one last hospital story (and we are all happy that Basil is doing much better) Penguins unleashed […]

Brownback Takes Lessons From Kerry. Saints and Angels

Remember John Kerry’s football gaffes? Calling Lambeau Field Lambert field, and discussing the Buckeyes in Wolverines territory? Apparently, Senator Brownback, fresh from his denials that he discussed anything with Governor Sebelieus, has been discussing football with Mr. Kerry LAKE GENEVA, Wisconsin (AP) — Note to Sen. Sam Brownback: In Packerland, it’s not cool to diss […]

Pirates Of The Caribbean 3: At Worlds End

12 days left, Ismael! Apparently, Surrendie has been moonlighting. I pay him small bananas for his Trackback Friday gig. Have ye gone to the site and created ye own pirate self? If ye do, sendeth them to me, and I shall post them all on this page, matey’s.

Illegal Immigration Today: A Town Votes

If only more communities would get off the pot FARMERS BRANCH, Texas — Voters were to decide Saturday whether to repeal or approve an ordinance prohibiting landlords from renting apartments to most illegal immigrants in their Dallas suburb. Since the City Council approved the ban in November, Farmers Branch has become the site of protests […]

Bin Laden’s Driver Charged

How soon will we see the usual suspects call for his freedom, question the timing, etc? SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – The United States filed charges of conspiracy and providing support for terrorism Thursday against a Guantanamo detainee accused of working as a driver and bodyguard for Osama bin Laden. Salim Ahmed Hamdan is the […]

Aside: Iraq War Today

Pam at Iraq War Today has a post that should be read by all, particularly those in the blame America crowd. Maybe they will learn something.

Church Sign Angers Muslims In Spring Hope

Of course, how else do the Muslims respond to every slight? Spring Hope — Words like "bomb" and "die" draw attention to the small sign in front of Good News Independent Baptist Church. Rev. Gary Murrell put up the sign, which on one side claims the message of Islam is "submit, convert or die." The […]

Pirates Of The Caribbean 3: At Worlds End

Just 13 days left, swabbies! Have ye gone to the site and created ye own pirate self? If ye do, sendeth them to me, and I shall post them all on this page, matey’s.

Pirate's Cove