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Monthly Archives: February 2008
The Myth of the Surge : Rolling Stone
(Updated with my commentary) I saw this article while strolling through my local Borders (looking in vain for some tables to take advantage of their T-Mobile HotSpot). I hoped it was online so I could easily share it with others, … Continue reading
We’re at War, People
Remember those 2006 congressional elections, when the Democrats got control of both houses of the legislature? Those were the days, weren’t they? Finally… Congress taking a stand against the abuses going on! Sure, their power to change things is limited, … Continue reading
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5 Myths About Those Nefarious Neocons – washingtonpost.com
5 Myths About Those Nefarious Neocons – washingtonpost.com
With friends like these…
I’ve been hearing much ado about how “conservative” Republicans, starting with the rogue’s gallery of Ann Coulter, Rush Limbaugh and Glenn Beck (btw, did the carnival come to town or something?), would rather vote for Hillary than McCain in order … Continue reading
FDA warns of Botox side effects, deaths – CNN.com
FDA warns of Botox side effects, deaths – CNN.com The popular anti-wrinkle drug Botox and a competitor have been linked to dangerous botulism symptoms in some users
FBI wants palm prints, eye scans, tattoo mapping – CNN.com
FBI wants palm prints, eye scans, tattoo mapping – CNN.com Kimberly Del Greco, the FBI’s Biometric Services section chief, said adding to the database is “important to protect the borders to keep the terrorists out, protect our citizens, our neighbors, … Continue reading
CNN = Headline News
I subscribe to the BBC World Service Global News Highlights podcast. Just about every morning I listen to 20-30 minutes of news from the BBC. Recently, starting most days’ newscasts has been news of the deteriorating situation in Kenya, and … Continue reading
Reaction to ‘Child-Man in the Promised Land’
Child-Man in the Promised Land by Kay S. Hymowitz, City Journal Winter 2008 Hymowitz offers at best anecdotal and circumstantial evidence for her contention that men are somehow locked into “adolescence” in the form she calls the “man-child”. The fact … Continue reading
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