Archive for April, 2005

Extremely Hair-Brained

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In the mind of Washington Post staff writer (definitely not acting like much of a journalist) Robin Givhan John Bolton’s hair problem isn’t with what’s on his face. It’s what’s on his head.
John Bolton, President Bush’s nominee for ambassador to the United Nations, desperately needs a haircut. It does not have to be a $600 […]

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No Faith in Volker Commission

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With the resignations of investigators Robert Parton and Miranda Duncan so goes the Volker Commission’s credibility in investigating the Oil-for-Food scandal. Paul Volker has a very good reputation. Thus there was much hope a proper investigation of the U.N. would take place. Is Volker one of those types who feels the U.N. is so important […]

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Rod Grams Not Running for Senate

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Rod Grams isn’t going to run for Mark Dayton’s Minnesota Senate seat. That’s a bummer. As a College Republican in 1994, I worked hard in Duluth, MN to get him elected. Having him actually pushing for the dismantling of a federal department (energy) was beautiful for a small-goverment guy like me. It was too bad […]

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“Squishy Republican”

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Michelle Malkin asks, “What do you call a squishy Republican?”
My answer: Sen. Bill Frist.

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Quinton on Facial Hair

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Jeff Quinton looks at South Carolina politicians and facial hair. Based on this if you want to run for office shave off the ‘tasche.
“Facial Hair and Political Viability”

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Aiding and Abetting Hecklers

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The role of the press is to report on the news not make it. Guess the BBC has changed the rules. In the process of making a show called The History of Heckling BBC producers gave audio equipment to hecklers at a Conservative Party event. The hecklers did their thing while the BBC got good […]

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I Don’t Feel Dumber

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Guess I better cut back on my internet use:
According to a recent university study conducted at King’s College London, constant e-mailing and text-messaging reduces your intelligence by 10 IQ points - an effect more damaging than smoking marijuana.
The study of 1,100 adults found their intelligence declined as tasks were interrupted by incoming e-mails and text […]

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Is There a Draft in Here?

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I’m still holding firm that Aaron Rodgers wasn’t a good first round pick for the Packers. When I think of Rodgers Kyle Boller always pops into my head–must be they’re both California QBs. There were still defensive linemen available with the 24th pick. Picking a QB in the first round and hoping he pans out […]

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Hayek vs. Hayek

When a bunch of Salma Hayek posts are discovered I always check out the Salma Hayek vs. Friedrich Hayek Scorecard. Playing Frieda Kahlo did get Salma an Oscar nomination, an award which she probably needs to have a shot at overtaking dead man Friedrich. I may be a huge Friedrich fan, but I know who […]

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Mean isn’t Bad

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Ann Althouse adds meaness to the facial hair theme that might stop John Bolton from being U.N. ambassador.
Meanness is a trait in great American leaders. Our nation has benefited from it. If Americans didn’t want mean we wouldn’t have had Generals Patton and MacArthur leading troops to victory in WWII. The populism of Andrew Jackson […]

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NFL Draft 2005

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Can they make the draft any slower? It’s been three hours and they’re still not half-way through the first round. This may be a draft analyst’s dream it’s not great television.
Anyway, I won’t know who my Packers pick until I come home from work tonight. I hope they don’t do anything to go after quarterback […]

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Junk the Jesuits

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Maybe because it’s late but Erick Erickson, a Prebyterian, calling for Pope Benedict to “cut off” the Jesuits is hysterical. Who’d have thought the election of an orthodox Catholic would do more to earn the respect of some Protestants than the Counter-Reformation?
“Benedict the Bad Ass Part II”

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Hair-Brained Theory

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John Bolton’s facial hair may be the reason he doesn’t become U.N. ambassador. Joe Gandelman has the details.
“Is Bolton Nomination Doomed By The ‘Weird Facial Hair Curse’?”

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What to Do About a Out-of-Control Judiciary?

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So far, I have no answer to confronting a judiciary that ignores the constitution other than call for Sen. Frist to be replaced. While today’s “loose” interpretation of the constitution by the courts may be unprecedented in U.S. history Congress imposing its will on the judiciary would also be unprecedented. Two prominent conservatives are telling […]

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Next Majority Leader

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Don’t think I was blowing smoke when I called for Sen. Bill Frist’s ouster. At Redstate I have a poll (along the left side) asking who you think should be the next Senate Majority Leader. Ugh! John McCain is tied for the lead.

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