Jim Cramer is very worried about the impact of the tax changes to his bottom line: As someone who can expect a real shock when I get an Obama-shredded paycheck the moment his plus-$250,000 tax levy kicks in, I can’t be thrilled. Only the brain-dead like to take a pay
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A long time ago, in a galaxy far away, I was required by mother Navy to take a LOT of mathematics courses. In those years, they had this really stupid notion that lots of math and engineering graduates somehow made for a better officer corps. As a result we have
Continue readingAnother reason to veto the Omnibus bill….
Lexington, from the Economist, comes up with a few more reasons why Nancy Pelosi should be kicked in the crotch: The Californication of the Democratic Party carries all sorts of risks. The most obvious is that California has the most dysfunctional politics in the country. The Golden State has one
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For the denizens of Battlestar Galatica: I, for one, would be a little worried about these damn Cylons they keep talking about.
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John McCain has it right, the President should veto the Omibus Spending bill for FY-09. Obama needs to show both of these folks who is boss-and the current year budget bill gives him a great opportunity. Think about it. He vetoes the bill-there is no way the House or the
Continue readingAnother sign of the Apocalypse……
Ralph Peters and I agree on something: USA Today February 24, 2009 Pg. 11 The Mendacity Of Hope The U.S. essentially has four options – from best to worst – going forward in Afghanistan. By Ralph Peters The conflict in Afghanistan is the wrong war in the wrong place at
Continue readingIn my day we just drank the beer…..
Now it gives you herpes? The Colbert ReportMon – Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30c Beer Pong Herpes Outbreak Colbert Report Full EpisodesPolitical Humor Rap BattleJoke of the Day Because whenever you are with a beer, you are with every one else that beer has ever been with. Time to switch to
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David Frum outlines the dilemma that Republicans face : A man who is aggressive and bombastic, cutting and sarcastic, who dismisses the concerned citizens in network news focus groups as “losers.” With his private plane and his cigars, his history of drug dependency and his personal bulk, not to mention
Continue readingArnold makes my point…
About why we need high speed rail;
Continue readingThe end of the line…..
For the Blue Train from Tokyo to Hakata: I blogged about the Blue Train a couple of years ago ( Sadly the pictures have vanished in a Word Press update along the way……). Significantly slower than the more famous Shinkansen, or bullet train, these trains nonetheless have a certain ambiance
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