Daily Archives: January 28, 2009

Many things worth doing… ARE HARD!

Posted on January 28, 2009 by ChrisA

Many things worth doing are hard, requiring a great deal of practice before you achieve mastery. … and practice matters I’ve worked in other fields where practice really mattered. I hated to practice exercises on trumpet as a kid, but … Continue reading →

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DO NOTHING even HARDER

Posted on January 28, 2009 by ChrisA

Especially when doing something, according to the New York Times is… The stimulus bill working its way through Congress is not just a package of spending increases and tax cuts intended to jolt the nation out of recession. For Democrats, … Continue reading →

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DO NOTHING

Posted on January 28, 2009 by ChrisA

There’s a group that believes the best medicine is doing nothing. Most of Washington has reached quick consensus: Government must do something big to shock the economy, and it should cost between $800 billion and $900 billion. But dissident economists … Continue reading →

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Sweatshop ACORN makes hay with Obama stimulus package

Posted on January 28, 2009 by ChrisA

ACORN must be orgasmically pleased with the present political situation. As Glenn says, I thought Democrats were against sweatshops?

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Press release makes dial up modems sound sexy

Posted on January 28, 2009 by ChrisA

The marketing wizards at LSI can make winning a dial up modem contract seem like winning the Superbowl. LSI Corporation (NYSE: LSI – News) today announced that it has been selected by Hewlett-Packard (NYSE: HPQ – News) to supply dial-up … Continue reading →

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Democrats launch petition against Limbaugh

Posted on January 28, 2009 by ChrisA

One simple message, grow a thick skin and get over it. Also, go watch some reruns of yourselves the last eight years. Two good things come out of childish actions like this: 1. Rush gets more listeners 2. The busier … Continue reading →

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Stimulus package scam

Posted on January 28, 2009 by ChrisA

Pork, pork everywhere, but none of it will effect the current recession

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Colorado climate coordinator

Posted on January 28, 2009 by ChrisA

Governor Ritter named Boulder’s Alice Madden, Democrat (of course) from Boulder (of course) to be Colorado’s first climate coordinator. The bright point is… The $80,000-per-year position is funded through private grants from the Hewlett, Denver and Energy foundations. Madden shares … Continue reading →

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ACORN and Government Stimulus

Posted on January 28, 2009 by ChrisA

Gawd you gotta love these guys. Stimulus: The group that pushed banks into the risky loans that brought the economy down is now eligible for a huge chunk of stimulus cash. The stimulus plan does create jobs — for community … Continue reading →

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