Far East Cynic

I don't care about the children……..

If I hear the phrase, “Think of the debt we are leaving our children” one more time-I’m going to go postal. I’ve got a secret to tell you-it won’t do the kids much good if Mom and Dad don’t have all the money they need to take care of them

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I'll bet you thought I forgot………

Women’s history month. Not a chance. Here is a review session for those who love the month of March as much as I do.

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I can't follow basketball…….

However,  I can get excited about the World Baseball Classic. For two reasons actually. One, the International Baseball Federation is headed by a Citadel grad: Dr. Harvey Schiller is trying to turn one of the greatest double plays in baseball history.  As president of the International Baseball Federation, the Citadel

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I'll give you something to get mad about.

Warning notice! Unhinged rant follows. Profanity alert! I’ve watched the uproar concerning the decision by outgoing SECNAV Winter to give an award with some interest. The flurry of activity on the blogosphere and e-mail lists has been unusual, to say the least. Why Winter felt compelled to give an award

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Well, that's one solution…..

Wonder how long before Bill Kristol picks up on it? TOKYO (AFP) – A Japanese doctor has apologised after saying that people should smoke themselves to an early death to save the country money on elderly care, according to his hospital. “It is clear that medical costs will increase if

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That's outrageous…..

I had the misfortune of having to listen to some of Rush Limbaugh’s speech on the radio yesterday. I tried to hang on and listen as long as I could-but there came a point where I just could not stand it anymore. Rush Limbaugh does not care about people-except in

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Another device I don't need……

I really don’t like Bluetooth headsets and I have resolved never to have one. My sister has one-she loves it. To each their own. I just know I hate walking by someone and think they are talking to me-and then I turn to see this annoying thing in their ear:

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The next time someone uses the "S" word…

And calls Obama a Socialist ( which is an insult to both Obama and Socialism), I’m going to use some variation of these words: I came to this country and worked hard also.. and, like you, have been lucky enough to be successful. This country is wonderful that way –

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One man's trash is another man's treasure…….

Another week-and another shopping trip with the S.O. God forbid we might actually do something useful on a Saturday-like play golf. Today though we decided to liven it up a bit by exploring some. The weather this morning was beautiful-albeit somewhat cold. So off we set for the town of

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I'll take the one on the right for a 100, Alex…..

Where have you gone Joe DiMaggio? Our nation turns its lonely eyes to you……… To heck with the grilled cheese sandwich! I need a beer!

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