Monthly Archives: February 2013

Whatcha Reading?

Figure I’ll just do this once a week from now on on Sundays. Finished the latest by Mark Tufo, Callis Rose, more along the lines of horror, which he does well. Much like Stephen King, Tufo builds up. Everything seems “fine” (that’s relative, since Callis is orphaned early and has a few tough times) until […]

Democrat Blames Republicans For Chicago Gun Violence

No, really (video at link) (Daily Caller) President Barack Obama’s adopted hometown of Chicago hasn’t elected a Republican mayor since 1927, but in the eyes of CNN regular and Democratic strategist Robert Zimmerman, the rampant violence currently plaguing the city is the fault of the Republican Party. “[L]et’s be very clear about what’s happening in […]

If All You See…

…is an evil big soft drink causing obesity which makes the world boil, you might just be a Warmist The blog of the day is Wake Up America, with a post wondering “if you’re willing to die to take my guns?”

Sorta Blogless Sunday Pinup

Happy Sunday! Another great day to be an American. This pinup is by Gil Elvgren, with a wee bit of help. What is happening in Ye Olde Blogosphere? The Fine 15 The Other McCain points out what coordinate messaging looks like Blogs For Victory discusses “spending reform” Doug Ross has the latest on bipartisan gun […]

Almost No One Is Happy With Proposed N.C. Illegal Alien Driver’s License

You can put me in the category of “if we are forced to give DLs to illegals, this is not a bad idea” (Fox News) A new driver’s license expected to be issued to some illegal immigrants in North Carolina has prompted state lawmakers and immigrant rights groups to voice concerns over the proposal. The […]

If All You See…

…is a planet killing truck causing 200% of all species to die off, you might just be a Warmist The blog of the day is one of my favorite liberals, Alan Colmes, who’s freaking out over being required to take a transvaginal probe if he wants to take the abortion pill. Ever notice that male […]

Warmist: Increase In Snow Cover Is Cause By….Global Warming

Cult (AccuWeather) Has there been a noticeable decrease in snow cover across the northern Hemisphere since the mid 1960’s? Well, it depends on the time of the year. My friends from the Rutgers University Global Snow Lab (my alma mata 89′) keep a close track of global snow cover and have data that go back […]

Most Miserable U.S. Cities Are Surprisingly All Liberal Cities

Forbes has put together the most miserable U.S. cities Economist Arthur Okun developed the original Misery Index in the 1960s. It combines unemployment and inflation (and was 10.2 last year nationally, down from an 18-year high of 12.1 in 2011). Our look at misery is more localized, and includes unemployment, as well as other things […]

Hooray, Obama Proposes A Replacement Plan For Sequestration!

I guess David Brooks is wrong: Obama does have a plan. Or at least an outline of a plan. Whether there are any actual details and legislation that can be voted on is unknown. Here’s Jennifer Palmieri blogging for Obama A Balanced Plan to Avert the Sequester and Reduce the Deficit Good thing America doesn’t […]

Surprise! Climastrologers Want Massive Taxes To Stop Bad Weather

Via Tom Nelson, who notes that our new Climate Astrologer Sec. Of State John Kerry (who has many homes and fossil fueled vehicles) says “not going to happen” (Santa Fe New Mexican) Future generations face sea-level rises of 18 to 27 feet, extinction of 30 percent to 50 percent of animal species and other catastrophes […]

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