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• Music Video: Here I Go Again – Live

  Posting will be very light over the weekend and next week. Again. [...]
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  Posted: November 19, 2009, 10:35pm EST
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• I Contacted My Senators Regarding The Health Care Vote Saturday. Did You?

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  I contacted my Liberal Democrat Senators today (Levin and Stabenow) today and told them not to vote in favor of the socialized medicine bill on Saturday. Have you called or sent an e-mail to your Senator and told them to not vote for the Health Care bill? Technorati Tags: Health Care Bill, [...]
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  Posted: November 19, 2009, 10:23pm EST
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• Rasmussen: Obama’s Approval Numbers Tanking … Even Further

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  The new Rasmussen Approval Number is -14%: The Rasmussen Reports daily Presidential Tracking Poll for Wednesday shows that 26% of the nation’s voters Strongly Approve of the way that Barack Obama is performing his role as President. Forty percent (40%) Strongly Disapprove giving Obama a Presidential Approval Index rating of -14. [...]
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  Posted: November 18, 2009, 8:01pm EST
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• Senate Panel Wants To Use National Forests To ‘Store’ Carbon… Dioxide and Stop ‘Global Warming’

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  Uhhh… O.K. Senate panel studies whether national forests can be used to store carbon, slow global warming | Washington Examiner WASHINGTON — The nation’s top Forest Service official says national forests can store more carbon to slow global warming, but he warns that such a goal must be balanced against the risk [...]
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  Posted: November 18, 2009, 7:43pm EST
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• Video: Senator Graham Asking Tough Questions Of Attorney General Holder

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  I can’t wait until we get grown ups in charge again: Shamelessly lifted from The Jawa Report Technorati Tags: Eric Holder, hearing, KSM, questioning, video [...]
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  Posted: November 18, 2009, 6:27pm EST
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• Terminator: The Charlies Angels Chronicles

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  A while back FOX canceled my all time favorite T.V. show (the only one that was appointment viewing for me) Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles. It seems all is not lost, the creator / producer /writer of The Sarah Connor Chronicles, Josh Friedman, is close to creating a new version of [...]
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  Posted: November 17, 2009, 9:57pm EST
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• Krauthammer On Obama: The Narcissism Of The Man Is Unbounded

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  This is great… h/t Ace O’ Spades Technorati Tags: Krauthammer, Narcissism, Obama [...]
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  Posted: November 17, 2009, 7:41pm EST
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• What’s Wrong With Michigan: Opinion Leaders Not Advocating A Pro-Growth Agenda

  The Detroit News thinks we should keep the current tax structure and focus on ‘restructuring’ state government. Via the aforementioned at the Detroit News: At this point, the more appropriate discussion for all politicians in Lansing is restructuring state government to a scale that fits the reduced circumstances in which Michigan [...]
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  Posted: November 17, 2009, 7:08pm EST
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• Cookie Monster Sings: One Of Things Is Not Like The Others

  3 1/2 years in the future, David Axelrod will recall in his book… “Obama flipped off the set,” Mr. Gibbs recalled, “and said, ‘If I’ve lost Cookie Monster, I’ve lost my core constituency.’ ” Video shamelessly lifted from the Jawa Report Technorati Tags: Cookie Monster, humor, Obama, video [...]
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  Posted: November 16, 2009, 8:22pm EST
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• Not Afraid To Use The Word Christmas: K-Mart And Sears

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  Giving credit where credit is due: Technorati Tags: Christmas, internet, K-Mart [...]
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  Posted: November 16, 2009, 6:29pm EST
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• Video: Pete Hoekstra Calls Gitmo Detainee Trial In NYC “Political Ideology Run Wild”

  ‘Nuf said… [...]
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  Posted: November 16, 2009, 6:05pm EST
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• John Paul Jones And Paul Gilbert Live: Going To California

  A perfect Sunday night tune… I love JPJ’s superb mandolin playing. It’s a tough instrument to get a great tone out of. [...]
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  Posted: November 15, 2009, 10:47pm EST
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• Stabenow And Camp Are Giving Tax Breaks To Create A Make Work Project For EPA Regulators

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  This is what you get when the government gets involved in the economy. Debbie Stabenow and Dave Camp are pushing for solar panel manufacturing: U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and U.S. Congressman Dave Camp (R-MI) today announced the Solar Manufacturing Jobs Creation Act. The bi-partisan legislation will provide a tax credit [...]
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  Posted: November 15, 2009, 10:44am EST
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• Obama Commemorates The 20th Anniversary Of The Fall Of The Berlin Wall By Talking About Himself

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  It’s seems Obama can’t let a single event pass without talking about his favorite subject. Himself. Obama, didn’t make the trip to mark the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin wall, but he did make a cursory appearance via video. In the video address, he made some brief remarks [...]
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  Posted: November 15, 2009, 9:07am EST
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• Geeky Moment: The Gerald R. Ford Class Aircraft Carrier

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  Via The Detroit News: Construction of the aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford got its official kickoff Saturday with a keel-laying ceremony at the shipyard where the $7 billion nuclear-powered ship is being assembled. The 38th president’s daughter, Susan Ford Bales, declared the keel “truly and fairly laid” at an authentication ceremony attended [...]
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  Posted: November 14, 2009, 6:20pm EST
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• Obama Bowing To Kings And Dictators

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  Check out Obama’s latest, and very deep, bow to Japan’s Emperor Akihito What doesn’t Obama get. He is an American but certainly doesn’t act like one. Scott @ Power Line takes Obama to task: Obama’s breach of protocol is of a piece with the substance of his foreign policy. He means to [...]
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  Posted: November 14, 2009, 2:33pm EST
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• Saturday Morning Links for November 14th

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  Just sitting back, enjoying a ‘Stevebucks’ coffee, the peace and quiet this morning and reading some great blog posts. Shane @ Caffeinated Thoughts: American Pravda Keeps Going After PalinA Conservative Teacher on The NEA’s recommending that students read Saul Alinsky’s Rules For RadicalsMatt@ Conservative Hideout 2.0 has an interesting thought exercise [...]
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  Posted: November 14, 2009, 10:03am EST
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• Too Afraid To Use The Word Christmas: What Holiday Features A Tree That Is Illuminated?

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  Via WWJ.com: Detroit Holiday Tree Lighting Campus Martius Park, “Detroit’s Gathering Place,” the Detroit 300 Conservancy, and DTE Energy will host a holiday celebration and the annual Detroit Tree Lighting Ceremony on Nov. 20, 2009. Holiday tree? The featured tree in this image looks more like a ‘Christmas’ rather than ‘Holiday’ tree Technorati Tags: Christmas [...]
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  Posted: November 13, 2009, 9:31pm EST
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• The Party Of Ethics: William Jefferson, Democrat Louisiana Gets 13 Years For Accepting Bribes

  Ex-Rep. Jefferson (D-La.) gets 13 years in freezer cash case – washingtonpost.com Former congressman William J. Jefferson was sentenced to 13 years in prison on Friday for accepting hundreds of thousands of dollars in bribes, the longest prison term ever handed down to a member of Congress convicted of corruption charges. [...]
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  Posted: November 13, 2009, 7:05pm EST
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• Democrat’s And John Cherry Trying To Make Case For Higher Taxes In Michigan

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  This is jaw dropping. Via Jeff Cranson @ MLive.com (emphasis added): Are Michigan lawmakers even capable of making the changes necessary to save the state? Probably not, says Lt. Gov. John Cherry, Democratic front-runner for governor in 2010, reported the Detroit News. Cherry’s observation came a day after release of a sweeping study [...]
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  Posted: November 13, 2009, 6:27pm EST
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• Regular Posting Will Commence Shortly

  I’m back! Regular posting will commence shortly. [...]
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  Posted: November 13, 2009, 5:29pm EST
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• Democrat Astroturf: POLITICO Is Hyping ‘Grass Root’ Backlash For No Votes On Socialized Medicine

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  The POLITICO is doing their best to amplify the story. Via Pat Dollard: Darcy Burner, executive director of the American Progressive Caucus Policy Foundation, said that the anger over the vote was a natural outgrowth of the value liberals have placed on the health care push. “I think, for the most part, [...]
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  Posted: November 11, 2009, 8:16am EST
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• ZZ Top – Just Got Paid (Live)

  I just got paid today, got me a pocket full of change. Said, I just got paid today, got me a pocket full of change. If you believe like workin’ hard all day, just step in my shoes and take my pay. ZZ Top This is one awesome live ZZ Top clip: A quick programming note, posting is [...]
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  Posted: November 08, 2009, 8:34pm EST
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• Joseph Cao: The Lone Republican Who voted For Socialized Medicine

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  Joesph Cao, Congressman from Louisiana, made a big production about the fact he read the entire PelosiCare bill: I have one question. If he read the entire bill, why would he vote for this mess? Via the CSM: Democrats pushed hard for Cao’s vote on healthcare, which gives at least a bit [...]
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  Posted: November 08, 2009, 5:16pm EST
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• Democrats In The House Pass Antiquated, Government Run Take Over Of Americans Health Care

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  “As the health redistribution bill before us attempts to put its skid marks on history, it further proves Democrats are the party of the past. Their antiquated, government-run take over of Americans’ health care is as ill-suited to our times as a leeching is to laser surgery. Thaddeus McCotter The House of [...]
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  Posted: November 08, 2009, 9:07am EST
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• Democrats Gary Peters And Mark Schauer Are Voting For Socialized Medicine

  Lets see, Democrats Gary Peters and Mark Schauer have both voted for the Stimulus, because it will help the economy and create jobs. Peters and Schauer voted for the largest tax increase ever, because it will create jobs and help the economy. Now, Peters and Schauer want to take over [...]
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  Posted: November 07, 2009, 7:44pm EST
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• Too Afraid To Use The Word Christmas: What Holiday Features Red And Green?

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  This is a shining example of insane political correctness. Via The DetNews (emphasis added): If you want to move beyond your usual safe but ho-hum holiday, this is the year to break out of the box and try something different when decking your halls and holiday tables. “This town needs a little [...]
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  Posted: November 07, 2009, 6:34pm EST
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• Video: Verizon Droid vs. ATT iPhone 3GS

  Something I really don’t need, but that Verizon Droid looks really cool. You can read a writeup here. [...]
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  Posted: November 07, 2009, 4:30pm EST
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• Saturday Morning Links for November 7th

  Some great blog reading on this Saturday Morning: WCW…it doesn’t matter to the left, the liberals, liberal media, and Democrats. If you are on the opposite side of the fence, you might be a racist The Observer: Stop the insanity! The CL: How do you know you are safe? The BlogProf eviscerates a [...]
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  Posted: November 07, 2009, 9:56am EST
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• A Little Foolery: Motorcitytimes First Anniversary

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  The little foolery that wise men have makes a great show. Shakespeare One year ago today, I wrote and published my first blog post. Ever.  And, as fate would have it, the post was  about the viscous attacks against Sarah Palin, after the conclusion of the election. One year, 1208 posts and [...]
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  Posted: November 07, 2009, 8:22am EST
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• The Unintended Consequences Motivational Poster

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  Shamelessly pilfered from Threedonia: 361 Days until November 2nd, 2010 [...]
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  Posted: November 06, 2009, 7:26pm EST
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• What’s Wrong With Michigan: Opinion Leaders Advocating Silver Bullet Solutions

  This is a perfect illustration of what is wrong in Michigan. In our state, we have opinion leader such as Daniel Howes, in a major Detroit paper, advocating another silver bullet plan to get Michigan back on track economically. This happens way to often from many opinion leaders in our [...]
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  Posted: November 06, 2009, 6:45pm EST
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• Barbra Boxer Pushes Global Warming Tax Bill Out Of Senate Committee Without A Single Republican Vote

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  Democrats continue an all out assault on the American people. While the American people are focusing on trying to stop the push for socialized medicine, Democrats push forward on the effort to bring an economy killing  ‘global warming’ tax to the senate floor in an unprecedented fashion. Shamelessly lifted from Pat Dollard: This [...]
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  Posted: November 05, 2009, 9:31pm EST
  by steve

• Video: Mopar Underground 1320 Challenger For SEMA

  Check out the engine sound. Via Chrysler Corp: Technorati Tags: Chrysler, Mopar Underground, SEMA, video [...]
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  Posted: November 04, 2009, 10:50pm EST
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• 2010: The Fight Has Just Begun

  “Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom, must, like men, undergo the fatigues of supporting it.” Thomas Paine- The American Crisis, No. 4, September 11, 1777 Conservatives are really excited. Here is a snippet from Ed Morrisy via Hot Air: Let’s start with the special election in New York. Many of [...]
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  Posted: November 04, 2009, 10:27pm EST
  by steve

• Paul Gilbert And Billy Sheehan Live Solo’s

  This is just amazing: Technorati Tags: Billy Sheehan, Music, Paul Gilbert, video [...]
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  Posted: November 04, 2009, 8:15pm EST
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• Think About What Michigan’s Unemployment Rate Would Be With Out All Those Green Jobs

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  I would be afraid to think of what Michigan’s unemployment rate would be with out all those ‘Green Jobs’. Via TSOM: In the field of renewable energy, MSU Extension will assist in developing community-based wind and solar energy projects as well as support the growth of biomass-based companies.  Biomass is plant [...]
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  Posted: November 03, 2009, 7:11pm EST
  by steve

• Terminator Franchise Up For Auction

  Via CNN: The rights to the Terminator film franchise will be auctioned this month in a deal that will test Hollywood intellectual property valuations at a time when film industry profits are under pressure from falling DVD sales. The article continues: The interest in the future rights of Terminator underscores the value of [...]
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  Posted: November 03, 2009, 6:38pm EST
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• Lingenfelter 455 T/A Concept Heading To SEMA

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  // // This is one cool concept car. Via Car and Driver: Given Pontiac’s demise, it’s clear there won’t be any factory-baked Pontiac Trans-Am coming from General Motors. Enter the aftermarket, which has become suddenly eager to serve buyers wanting a new-school T/A. Indeed, joining the conversion kit offered by Phoenix [...]
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  Posted: November 02, 2009, 8:38pm EST
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• Video: A Snuggie For Your Dog

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  Now I’ve officially seen everything: Snuggie™ For Dogs – Official Site – snuggiefordogs.com Extra big tip ‘O the hat to Michelle [...]
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  Posted: November 02, 2009, 6:17pm EST
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• The Brilliant Victor Davis Hanson On Hilliary Clinton And Sarah Palin

  Great Points by VDH: Secretary of What? I’ve been following Hillary’s disastrous Pakistan trip: she seems nearly incoherent—sermonizing to the Pakistanis to do this or that, bragging that we Americans tax anything that moves and so should Pakistan, always blaming George Bush for all her challenges (her “Bush did it” spin is [...]
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  Posted: November 01, 2009, 12:58pm EST
  by steve

• China To Lay Out Plans For Closer Cooperation With Africa

  Via Pat Dollard: No details were given, but at the last forum in 2006, China pledged to double assistance to Africa by 2009, provide $5 billion in preferential loans and credits, cancel debts and establish a $5 billion fund to encourage Chinese investment. Yang said those goals had all been met, while [...]
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  Posted: November 01, 2009, 11:28am EST
  by steve

• Thomas Sowell: Dismantling America Part II

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  Thomas Sowell has another terrific op-ed: Among the most pathetic letters and e-mails I receive are those from people who ask why I don’t write more “positively” about Obama or “give him the benefit of the doubt.” No one — not even the President of the United States — has an entitlement [...]
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  Posted: November 01, 2009, 6:53am EST
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• The PelosiCare Health Choices Commissioner

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  We pick up our story at pg 131 of the proposed health care bill: SEC. 241. HEALTH CHOICES ADMINISTRATION; HEALTH CHOICES COMMISSIONER. (a) IN GENERAL.—There is hereby established, as an independent agency in the executive branch of the Government, a Health Choices Administration (in this division referred to as the ‘‘Administration’’). (b) COMMISSIONER.— (1) [...]
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  Posted: October 31, 2009, 9:47pm EDT
  by steve

• It Wouldn’t Be Halloween Without Alice Cooper

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  Told her that I cameFrom Detroit CityAnd I played guitarIn a long-haired rock and roll bandShe asked me whyThe singer’s name was AliceI said listen, babyYou really wouldn’t understand Alice Cooper Alice Cooper – “Be My Lover” Technorati Tags: Alice Cooper, Detroit, Halloween [...]
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  Posted: October 31, 2009, 5:05pm EDT
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• Dede Scozzafava Suspends Her Campaign

  Via DumpDede.com: State Assemblywoman Dede Scozzafava (R) announced on Saturday she would suspend her campaign to fill former Rep. John McHugh’s open House seat, citing dismal poll numbers just days before the much-hyped special election. Her exit from the race offers serious momentum to Doug Hoffman, the Conservative Party candidate who has [...]
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  Posted: October 31, 2009, 2:03pm EDT
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• Saturday Morning Links: The Halloween Edition

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  Just kicking back with my SteveBucks vanilla latte and reading some great writing. A Conservative Teacher has an excellent I told you so for the FreepSome great point at Cynical Synapse about Obama making a decision on AfghanistanWade on the Jihad in DetroitThe BlogProf  “Dude- where’s my cut”Dewey: “Shut Up And [...]
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  Posted: October 31, 2009, 10:19am EDT
  by steve

• Eric Clapton Live In 1985: Let It Rain

  Oh ya…. ERIC CLAPTON LIVE’85-LET IT RAIN Technorati Tags: Eric Clapton, Live, music, video [...]
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  Posted: October 30, 2009, 9:51pm EDT
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• Just To Give You A Flavor Of The PelosiCare Bill

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  This is a liberal Democrats fantasy bill. I’m working my way through the bill, and this caught my eye (pg. 1210): Subtitle D—Adapting Workforce to Evolving Health System Needs PART 1—HEALTH PROFESSIONS TRAINING FOR DIVERSITY Sec. 2241. Scholarships for disadvantaged students, loan repayments and fellowships regarding faculty positions, and educational assistance in the [...]
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  Posted: October 30, 2009, 8:52pm EDT
  by steve

• In Case You’re Wondering About The Latest Positive GDP Numbers

  If you’re wondering about the latest, positive GDP numbers, The BlogProf has a great post about this subject: 70% of the economy is based on consumer spending. So how is it that the GDP increased in the 3rd quarter after consumer spending decreased. Well, that’s got everything to do with the [...]
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  Posted: October 30, 2009, 7:51pm EDT
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• USA Today Writer Can’t Bring Herself To Use The Word Christmas

  These people are pathetic. Via the aforementioned USA Today (emphasis added): Clerks at 25 of about 750 Spirit Halloween stores will go from saying “Boo” this weekend to “Ho ho ho” in a couple of weeks as the temporary locations transform into ToyZam for the winter holiday season. Seriously, what holiday do [...]
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  Posted: October 30, 2009, 7:10pm EDT
  by steve

• Does any Of This Sound Like America

  This is a great point by Thomas Sowell. RealClearPolitics – Dismantling America Did you imagine that anyone would even be talking about having a panel of so-called “experts” deciding who could and could not get life-saving medical treatments? Scary as that is from a medical standpoint, it is also chilling from the [...]
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  Posted: October 29, 2009, 8:07pm EDT
  by steve

• Video: Paranormal TAXivity

  Just in time for the fall holiday*: I like the opening… *I’m trying to be more p.c. since we are not allowed to mention the December 25th ‘holiday’ by name, I’m thinking we can’t mention other ‘holidays’ be their, you know, actual name. Technorati Tags: humor, News, Obama, video [...]
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  Posted: October 29, 2009, 7:44pm EDT
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• Ares 1-X Test Launch A Success And Obama Is Thinking About Canceling Project

  NASA is working to the goal of another lunar landing. Via USA Today: NASA’s newest rocket successfully completed a brief test flight Wednesday, the first step in a back-to-the-moon program that could yet be shelved by the White House. Yep Obama is thinking about  shutting down the program. Why? Who knows… Wednesday’s launch, [...]
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  Posted: October 28, 2009, 10:39pm EDT
  by steve

• Video: Barny Frank Saying “We Are Trying On Every Front To Increase The Role Of Government”

  Watch for yourself: 371 days until November 2nd 2010 [...]
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  Posted: October 27, 2009, 9:26pm EDT
  by steve

• When Democrats Want A Massive Tax Increase, They Worry About America’s Leadership In The World

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  I thought Obama and the Democrats thought America is too arrogant and shouldn’t take leadership in the world? Now, when Democrats want to soak it’s citizens with more taxes, they worry about ‘leadership’ in the world. Kerry: US leadership at stake in climate debate The lead author of a Senate climate bill says [...]
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  Posted: October 27, 2009, 9:07pm EDT
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• Video: Top 10 Red Wing Goals Of the Last 15 (ish) years

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  Thought I would post this for no particular reason… [...]
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  Posted: October 27, 2009, 5:24pm EDT
  by steve

• Music Video: Page And Plant Performing The Wanton Song

  This is an absolutely great version of the Led Zeppelin classic: Oh ya…. Technorati Tags: Music, video [...]
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  Posted: October 26, 2009, 9:43pm EDT
  by steve

• Video: Obama Promises Backing Armed Forces To The Hilt But Still Hasn’t Decided On Additional Forces In Afghanistan

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  Via The BBC: Speaking at Jacksonville Naval Air Station in Florida, Mr Obama said: “I will never rush the solemn decision of sending you into harm’s way.” He also promised that if it was necessary to send servicemen to war, the US would back them “up to the hilt”. “Because you deserve the [...]
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  Posted: October 26, 2009, 9:27pm EDT
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• Fiat To Build 2 Vehicles Using Chrysler 300 (LX) Platform For European Market

  Via eGMCarTech: Fiat will use its recently acquired Bertone plant near Turin to produce up to 50,000 units annually of two Chrysler based vehicles for sale in Europe. Fiat Group’s head of business development Alfredo Altavilla, told the unions that the new vehicles will be based on Chrysler’s large-car platform and [...]
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  Posted: October 26, 2009, 8:38pm EDT
  by steve

• Video: Harry Reid Announces His Public Option With Opt-Out Provision

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  As if this will work: I have one question. If Democrats think this is such a great deal why are they having a difficult time passing government run health care? It’s not like they need any Republican votes to make it happen. Technorati Tags: Democrats, health care, News, video [...]
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  Posted: October 26, 2009, 6:23pm EDT
  by steve

• Hope And Change: Unemployment Maps September 2009 vs. 2008

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  Via Obama Approved NPR: And September 2008: The sad thing is people thought this was bad at the time (September 2008). One thing to note is the max value on the 2008 scale is 6%+ . In 2009, 7% is the minimum value. Way to go Democrats. *note: I couldn’t find the same 2008 [...]
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  Posted: October 25, 2009, 4:32pm EDT
  by steve

• Obama Is Running Into Conservative Opposition In The Senate On Climate Change Legislation

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  Via the Guardian UK Climate Change Section (yes, they have a whole section dedicated to this nonsense): Barack Obama’s efforts to forge a new American consensus around the need for action on climate change has run into a brick wall of Republican opposition, with senators threatening a boycott of a proposed [...]
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  Posted: October 25, 2009, 2:09pm EDT
  by steve

• 2010 Dodge Challenger R/T and SRT8 In Plumb Crazy Pearl Coat

  Via eGMCarTech: Dodge announced today that it will offer an exclusive production run of the 2010 Dodge Challenger R/T and the 2010 Dodge Challenger SRT8 in the classic Plum Crazy Pearl Coat exterior color. Prices of the 376-hp 2010 Challenger R/T Classic in Plum Crazy Pearl Coat will start at $35,140 while [...]
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  Posted: October 25, 2009, 10:14am EDT
  by steve

• Unemployment Rate Democrat vs. Republican Senates

  Dewey From Detroit has this interesting graph: Kind of speaks for itself… 373 days until November 2nd, 2010 [...]
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  Posted: October 25, 2009, 9:56am EDT
  by steve

• Music Video: The Eagles And Joe Walsh Performing Funk #49

  Stick with it… Technorati Tags: Music, video [...]
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  Posted: October 24, 2009, 6:55pm EDT
  by steve

• Global Warming Naysayers Are Being Marginalized According To Obama

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  I guess I’m a naysayer. Via Breitbart: US President Barack Obama on Friday hit out at naysayers he blamed for peddling “cynical” claims that global warming is a myth to derail a landmark climate change bill in Congress. Obama warned that the closer the Senate came to passing legislation which has already [...]
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  Posted: October 24, 2009, 6:20pm EDT
  by steve

• Geeky Moment: Motorola ‘Accidentally’ Posts Verizon’s Android Smart Phone On Website

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  According to ComputerWorld here are some of the rumored specs: The leaked information confirms the rumors swirling around the Droid (the name itself is licensed form George Lucas’ Lucasfilms) since Verizon’s controversial TV ads debuted this week, quietly but pointedly mocking a device dubbed the “iDon’t” and promising that the Droid [...]
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  Posted: October 24, 2009, 11:13am EDT
  by steve

• Like I Said, Granholm Is Cutting School Funding To Get A Tax Increase

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  Democrat Governor Granholm wants a tax increase. plain and simple. She won’t cut film subsides. She won’t revoke the stupid ‘Green Energy’ tax incentives that are ineffective deferments that don’t delver on the promised job creation. No, she want’s to sting the citizens of Michigan, so we will support a [...]
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  Posted: October 24, 2009, 9:17am EDT
  by steve

• Obama Thinks The So-Called Founding Fathers Were Wrong

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  **************************************************************************************************** Update 10/24/2009 It turn’s out the quote that Obama called the founding fathers the ’so-called’ founding fathers was not true. I picked up the quote from the American Thinker blog who’s source was PJM. Both sources are recanting the quote attributed to B. H. Obama, as am I. Thanks to the TheBlogProf [...]
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  Posted: October 23, 2009, 7:12pm EDT
  by steve

• CO2 Emission Stickers On Food To, You Know, Save The Planet

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  I though I have seen everything. Via The NYT Via Pat Dollard: Shopping for oatmeal, Helena Bergstrom, 37, admitted that she was flummoxed by the label on the blue box reading, “Climate declared: .87 kg CO2 per kg of product.” “Right now, I don’t know what this means,” said Ms. Bergstrom, a [...]
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  Posted: October 23, 2009, 6:09pm EDT
  by steve

• Video: Snape…Snape… Severus Snape

  This is so funny… And it sticks in your head. Technorati Tags: funny, Harry Potter, puppets, video [...]
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  Posted: October 22, 2009, 9:21pm EDT
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• Obama Video: Republicans “Do What They Are Told”

  The arrogance of this guy… ‘Do What They’re Told’ Shamelessly lifted from Pat Dollard Technorati Tags: Obama, video, Republicans, Democrats, arrogance Powered by ScribeFire. [...]
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  Posted: October 22, 2009, 8:42pm EDT
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• Michigan’s Next Governor: L. Brooks Patterson Endorses Bouchard

  The plot thickens… L. Brooks Patterson endorses Bouchard – Daily Tribune: Breaking news coverage for southeastern Oakland County, Michigan Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson endorsed county Sheriff Mike Bouchard Tuesday for the Republican nomination for governor in 2010. Patterson went one step further than an endorsement and agreed to be Bouchard’s statewide [...]
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  Posted: October 21, 2009, 10:28pm EDT
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• Obama’s Pay Czar: Executives From Bailed Out Companies Get 90% Pay Cut Because I Said So

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  Should we aim for a fairer ‘meritocracy’? No. Everyone should have an equal right to education, but there is no reason why those who do well academically should be paid more than others. Some right-wingers argue that to be bothered about inequality is just envy, and that inequality is inevitable because [...]
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  Posted: October 21, 2009, 10:25pm EDT
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• Geeky Moment: Ares 1-X Rocket At Launch Pad Ready For Test Flight

  Via Spaceflight Now: The 327-foot-tall rocket, bolted to a shuttle mobile launch platform, arrived at the pad at 9:17 a.m. EDT (1317 GMT) after a nearly eight-hour sojourn from the Vehicle Assembly Building to launch pad 39B. The mammoth crawler-transporter lowered the launch deck atop pedestals at the pad, officially completing the [...]
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  Posted: October 20, 2009, 9:12pm EDT
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• Worst Governor In America Has Temper Tantrum And Cut School Funding Because She Can’t Get A Tax Increase

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  The only two times Jennifer Granholm has cut spending is for State Police and funding for schools. Via the Detroit News (emphasis added): Rebutting charges that her veto of $52 million for higher-spending school districts was a political move, Gov. Jennifer Granholm said today the Republican-controlled Senate “left me no choice” [...]
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  Posted: October 20, 2009, 7:52pm EDT
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• Democrats Are Planning A 40% Excise Tax On Health Care Plans That Are ‘Too Generous’

  Yep, a 40% excise tax on health care plans that Democrats have determined too ‘generous‘. This is completely un-American. These plans are part of compensation packages that Americans have EARNED by hard work. Employers use these plans to attract top talent to their organizations, making them more competitive. Today, Socialist Democrats have [...]
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  Posted: October 19, 2009, 9:28pm EDT
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• Obama Attacking Private Sector Again: Fox News Going After Profits

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  Aside from the obvious that Obama is unhappy with Fox News (you know, because they actually question what he is doing). Why the weird attack about profits? Via Fox News: Asked Monday about another Axelrod claim that Fox News is just trying to make money, White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs [...]
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  Posted: October 19, 2009, 7:27pm EDT
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• Sarah Palin’s Facebook Strategy

  Chris Cillizza at the WaPo has a write up on Sarah Palin and her ‘Facebook Strategy’. Here is an interesting passage: As of press time, Palin’s Facebook site had nearly 930,000 supporters and each of her posts typically draw thousands of comments on what she has written, comments that are broadly [...]
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  Posted: October 19, 2009, 6:20pm EDT
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• Brian Setzer Covering SRV’s The House Is Rockin’

  Brian Setzer is a way underrated guitar player: Technorati Tags: Brian Setzer, Covers, Music, video [...]
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  Posted: October 18, 2009, 5:42pm EDT
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• Obama: All Who Opposes Me Are Dishonest And Deceptive

  Is it me or is Obama starting to sound like a third world dictator? Via The NYT (emphasis added): President Obama mounted a frontal assault on the insurance industry on Saturday, accusing it of using “deceptive and dishonest ads” to derail his health care legislation and threatening to strip the industry [...]
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  Posted: October 18, 2009, 5:00pm EDT
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• Michigan’s Next Governor: Kill The MEDC And Film Grant To Create More Jobs

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  As I perused George Week’s latest column discussing job creation, It confirmed the conservative tenet that government can’t create jobs. Via The TCRE: As this issue heats up, now comes the Midland-based Mackinac Center for Public Policy with a just-published, well-researched 80-page “Review and Analysis” of the MEDC authored by Michael [...]
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  Posted: October 18, 2009, 2:36pm EDT
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• Obama Is Going To Copenhagen To Settle Our Climate Debt

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  The following is from the draft UN climate treaty. I’ve only got to page 8. This stuff is chilling. Via Global Climate Scam.com (emphasis added): 8. Deep cuts [by developed countries] [by all Annex I country Parties] [by all developed countries] in global emissions by Parties in accordance with their historical responsibilities, [...]
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  Posted: October 17, 2009, 7:47pm EDT
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• Sheriff Arpaio: “I am the elected sheriff. I don’t take orders from the federal government.”

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  With the federal government encroaching more on our freedom and sovereignty, “we The People” need to assert our Constitutional rights just like Sheriff Arpaio. Via AZStarNet (emphasis added): PHOENIX — An Arizona sheriff known for cracking down on people who are in the country illegally launched a crime and immigration sweep [...]
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  Posted: October 17, 2009, 3:25pm EDT
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• 2010 Buick LaCrosse CXS

  The guys at eGMCarTech like it so far: As soon as the 2010 Buick LaCrosse pulled up we were taken aback by how well-designed the new GM sedan is when compared to its rivals (the Acura TL, Toyota Avalon, Lincoln MKZ and the Lexus ES). Take a seat inside the car [...]
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  Posted: October 17, 2009, 3:05pm EDT
  by steve

• Saturday Morning Links For October 17th

  Some good reading while you monitor your PHP memory. The Michigan Blogger has a neat writeup regarding The Henry Ford (Museum). Wade has a great round up of Obama In the news. Shane @ Caffinated Thoughts has a post covering Charles Krauthammer’s slamming Obama’s foreign policy. The BlogProf has a great video [...]
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  Posted: October 17, 2009, 10:23am EDT
  by steve

• Site Update: Cleaning Wordpress Things Up

  My hosing company sent me a report / check list of recommendations to cut my PHP memory usage down. Currently, I’m working my way through the list. Some suggestions are good, some are along the line of  “did you plug the refrigerator in?” One thing that is eating my PHP memory [...]
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  Posted: October 16, 2009, 9:55pm EDT
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• Video: Red Skelton Explains The Meaning Of Every Word In Pledge Of Allegiance

  An example of how much things have changed: h/t Pat Dollard [...]
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  Posted: October 15, 2009, 9:46pm EDT
  by steve

• Obama’s Smarter Foreign Policy: Use Ukrainian Missile Defense Radar

  Remember back during the campaign when Obama said this about potential VP choices?. Via Boston.com: I think a lot of people assume that might be some kind of military thing to make me look more commander-in-chief-like. Ironically, this is an area — foreign policy is the area where I am probably [...]
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  Posted: October 15, 2009, 5:21pm EDT
  by steve

• Geeky Moment: Shape Shifting Chemical Robot

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  This is really cool: Via cnet: The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency and the U.S. Army Research Office awarded a multimillion-dollar contract to iRobot to create the flexible military bot. The maker of the Roomba and Scooba, along with University of Chicago researchers, showed off the oozy results at the Iros conference [...]
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  Posted: October 14, 2009, 9:28pm EDT
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• Obama Trying To Vote Present On Afghanistan

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  Via Fox Politics: President Obama said Tuesday he will decide on new troops for Afghanistan in “the coming weeks.” Way to be decisive… Technorati Tags: Democrats, News, Obama [...]
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  Posted: October 14, 2009, 9:03pm EDT
  by steve

• ESPN Video: NFL Doesn’t Want Rush Limbaugh

  This is political correctness gone haywire. Video from ESPN: Lifted from Pat Dollard Technorati Tags: ESPN, NFL, PC, Rush Limbaugh [...]
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  Posted: October 14, 2009, 8:53pm EDT
  by steve

• WordPress, Intense Debate, PHP Memory and BlueHost

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  I’ll admit it, part of my fascination with blogging is the coding, the construction of the website and learning new things. I’ll also admit it gets me in trouble… I was experimenting with using the Intense Debate commenting program. I really thought it was kind of cool and liked the way [...]
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  Posted: October 14, 2009, 8:28pm EDT
  by steve

• Liz Cheny Points Out The Farce Of Obama’s Peace Prize

  I love Ms. Cheney’s idea to send a Mother of a fallen American soldier to accept the prize… Lifted from Pat Dollard Technorati Tags: Liz Cheney, News, video [...]
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  Posted: October 11, 2009, 8:16pm EDT
  by steve

• Fall Colors At Proud Lake

  I’m not denying that the State of Michigan is going through some trying times, but it still has quite an upside: Proud Lake is literally 3 miles from my driveway. Technorati Tags: Michigan, Photos, Proud Lake [...]
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  Posted: October 11, 2009, 5:37pm EDT
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• Apartment Complex In Albany, Oregon Bans American Flags

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  Unbelievable…Well, it’s completely believable, and that’s the saddest part. Via The Democrat Herald: Jim Clausen was shocked when the new on-site manager of the Oaks Apartments in Albany told him he could face eviction if he did not remove the American flags that fly from his Jeep and motorcycle in the [...]
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  Posted: October 11, 2009, 2:20pm EDT
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• Journalist’s Microphone Cut Off For Pressing Al Gore During Q&A

  Don’t dare question the high priest of Global Warming… h/t Drudge Technorati Tags: environment, green, video [...]
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  Posted: October 11, 2009, 9:23am EDT
  by steve

• Music Video: Blondie- Sunday Girl

  

  It’s almost Sunday morning after all…

  Click here to view the embedded video.

  A really cool music video from 1979

  Technorati Tags: music video, video

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  Posted: October 10, 2009, 11:46pm EDT
  by steve

• Michigan’s Next Governor: Energy Policy

  This is a continuation of a previous blog post regarding Federalism and Michigan’s next Governor. As outlined in the previous post, our state needs to implement a ‘bottom up’ approach to solving many of our problems.

  In the previous post, I outlined my thoughts on why a Federalist approach will [...]

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  Posted: October 10, 2009, 10:10pm EDT
  by steve