Monthly Archives: May 2009

LOL!

Our view on the federal budget: Obama, Congress go AWOL on fiscal responsibility When it comes to federal spending, there’s a pattern emerging with President Obama, and it’s not a flattering one. The president says all the right things about … Continue reading

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Hwy 36, 8:30pm

Once again a cyclist coming up the hill on Hwy 36 towards Broadway (bustop) at night. To his credit he did have a (weak)light on the front. There was a reflector under his seat on the back. No active light. … Continue reading

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Levitating magic trick

GM stock that is.

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Stereotyping Tea partiers

Something Boulderites love to do. It’s wonderful how accepting they are of alternative points of view, as long as they agree with them. If you can open your mind a little bit, you’ll find a diverse group. A Democratic strategist … Continue reading

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Drivers: “Be careful out there”

The cyclists will be out in full force exercising their rights under Colorado Senate Bill 148. Technically the bill becomes effective August 5th, but if you haven’t already, it’s time to start driving like it’s already in effect. The way … Continue reading

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Intervention and structural imbalance

Spending money they don’t have. The two key words in that sentence are “structural imbalance.” Sounds like something beyond the ability of mere mortals to change, doesn’t it? Part of the natural order, kind of like the swine flu. It … Continue reading

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What the government can do for you

Annual report due for Social Security and Medicare A year ago, the trustees projected that the Social Security trust fund would start paying out more in benefits than it collects in taxes in 2017 and that the trust fund would … Continue reading

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Boulderites tax payments at all time high

Following Dr. Helen’s logic, Boulderites should have paid out record amounts to the Federal government this tax season!

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Spend, then tax

With the economy performing worse than hoped, revised White House figures point to deepening budget deficits, with the government borrowing almost 50 cents for every dollar it spends this year. Hell, with “hope and change” we really have the government … Continue reading

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Perhaps the Daily Camera could learn from this?

The London Evening Standard says “sorry” The message is an attempt by the paper to reconnect with its readership now that it is under new ownership and will appear in the next few weeks on the side of buses and … Continue reading

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A question for rich Obama supporters

Were you paying attention?

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Classy

added 5/10 @ 23:24Instapundit weight in.

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Good news

Upfront costs complicate Obama’s health care plan The upfront tab could reach $1.2 trillion to $1.5 trillion over 10 years, while expected savings from wringing waste and inefficiency from the health care system may take longer to show. Details of … Continue reading

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Pelosi and Waterboarding

Poor Nancy, her excuses on ignorance of waterboarding. Where are we now, was it she was in the room but on the telephone when the technique was described, or was in the room but not listening, or in the room … Continue reading

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Oh goody, a picket line to cross

Safeway workers vote to authorize strike. Will the press report the news or help make and shape it like they did over 20 years ago. I remember one of the previous large grocery store strikes more than 20 years ago. … Continue reading

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Stop Obamacare….

before it starts. But the Obama plan, whatever its tactical cleverness, will suffer from the key drawbacks of all government-financed and managed health insurance. It would make the government the gatekeeper–the controller of prices and the provider of coverage. Health … Continue reading

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Tea parties continue

Today in Buffalo New York. Why does the slogan in the picture make me think of the power troika at the Boulder County Commissioners?

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Thinning the heard

Heck, if Australia can kill 6000 kangaroos for environmental reasons perhaps Boulder can kill prairie dogs? Here’s a recent article on Boulder’s prairie dog management program.

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Supreme court selection

Empathy, another word for lawlessness.

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YOU DECIDE: Does the Baby Look Like John Edwards?

Pathetic, and to answer the question in a civilized fashion, “I don’t care”. Let me be blunt. I think John Edwards is nothing more than a fast talking snake oil salesman. Scum to put it nicely. Still, I don’t give … Continue reading

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