Far East Cynic

Subdued fourth…

Happy Fourth of July! Here at Far East Cynic HQ, its not so happy a fourth of July. Two reasons for that. First, we said goodbye to my friend and teacher of the ways of corporate America, Al. His funeral was yesterday. It was sad and it was joyous at

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That was quick………

And so it begins-the speculation on who exactly to blame: Option 1) Its all Letterman’s fault. Option 2) She is quitting to lead the Conservative Army into the New Civil War. Option 3) She is pregnant with Jonah Goldberg’s love child. Option 4) She needs to sell her pickup truck:

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Sure did not see that one coming……

Sarah Palin tells Alaska "to take this job and shove it!" WASHINGTON (CNN) – Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin announced Friday she would not seek a second term and would soon step down as governor. Not seeking a second term? Fine-makes sense and allows her two years to build a Presidential

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The life cycle of blogs…..

 While researching for a future post, I came across this little missive on the future of blogging from a blog called 11-D: I just want to write about how blogging has changed in the past six years. 1. The A-List Doesn’t Matter Anymore. I just read a really nice paper

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A couple of days late……

 From those America hating, liberal, sandal wearing, tree hugging,  homo loving,  folks at the Huffington Post. A reminder about American history. Repeated for your enjoyment: Ah, The Glorious Second! Today is the 233rd anniversary of the secession of 13 British North American Colonies from the Empire, thus creating the United

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But I thought we won?

Evidently not…… Repeat after me: There is not going to be any victory, no matter how long we stay or how soon we leave. Iraq is probably going to be violent for many years to come, and likely will be a closer ally of Iran than of the United States-nice

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That’s entertainment……

 Watching the Sarah Palin whining tour go on…and on……..and on. It has been interesting the last couple of days watching the repeat of faux outrage. Two events in the last couple of days have-regretablly-brought her sneering voice back once again to the fore. Lets deal with the easiest issue first

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My pal Al…….

When I came home from work today-later than normal-I switched on the TV in the bedroom to watch the news. To my chagrin it was full of nothing but Michael Jackson. In disgust, I threw the remote control at the TV. Fortunately-I missed. However it did little to assuage my

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