YouTube – The British called – They want their guns back

YouTube – The British called – They want their guns back
via Ace, who adds:
The dramatic spike in violent crimes in Britain since enaction of their gun ban has gotten very little press coverage here in the US. Very strange, for such a gun loving nation as ours. You’d almost think the [...]

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We Are One In The Body Of Obama

Look, President Obama is in office now, and I’m fine with that. That’s what America wanted.
But, well, some of his more fanatical supporters freak me out. Including this crowd of  celebrities and psuedo-celebs preaching of their newfound zeal to Serve Man:

So, yes, that video is just plain creepy. This year’s hot [...]

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Purple Ticket Blues

Some thoughts on the inauguration from the bottomless pit of self-pity and entitlement that is the far-left (emphasis mine):
Firedoglake » Worst. Inauguration. Ever.
And then, shear, crushing disappointment descends over the crowd. Unlike the smiles on all the faces you walked by on, say, election night, or in the metro last night, this crowd had to [...]

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Happy Thanksgiving!

YouTube – Tom Turkey and Daffy – 1944
And helpful guide to preparing your turkey, the Swedish way!

You know what would be a great dessert with that? Chocolate mousse.

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Congratulations where they are due

As I write this, it seems certain that our next President-Elect is Barack Obama. Assuming that’s the case, he has my sincere congratulations. I’m sure I’ll disagree, often vigorously, but I will stand behind him as I would any President. I’ll pray that God gives him the wisdom and courage to make the right decisions [...]

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What Just Happened?

The financial rescue/bailout bill has now passed the House and the Senate. There was no choice – the alternative would’ve been much worse – but this whole mess did not need to happen. This web advertisement does a very good job of exposing who is most responsible for the years of horrible policies that put [...]

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McCain Schools Obama

I think McCain definitely won this one. It’s probably overstating things to say that Obama “imploded“, but he did say some things that I think he’ll regret when they’re rightfully pointed out by the McCain campaign. (I’m sure that some parts of his base are not happy to hear his backhanded admission that we’re winning [...]

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McCain’s real strategy

Opinion seems mixed on McCain’s decision to temporarily suspend his campaign and return to DC. I think McCain’s critics are missing the point.
In light of the most recent news, with Obama joining him in DC, I think McCain was angling for pretty much the result we just got, though it was quite a gamble. Despite [...]

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Remember

Remember
Originally uploaded by bcostin
A photo from NASA showing smoke and dust billowing from Ground Zero. And some appropriate words from James Lileks:
“The world will not end. It will roll around in its orbit until Sol expires of famine or indigestion. In the end we’re all ash anyway – but even as ash, we matter. The [...]

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The Honor and Remember Flag

The Honor and Remember Flag
I understand the symbolism they’re invoking. But doesn’t it look like the folded flag is being set on fire? Am I the only one who thought that? Yes, I know burning is the proper way to dispose of an old or damaged flag, but that’s not appropriate for a memorial [...]

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