Monthly Archives: January 2013

Coming soon to a country vear you: Labor Minister Says France Is “Totally Bankrupt”

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Sorry, little blogging

There’s a lot to blog about but operating left handed after shoulder surgery is not much fun. Another week to go.

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And we’re “selling” these guys F16’s. Aide to Egyptian President Morsi claims Holocaust a US hoax

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Zero Hedge: The lesson here is obvious. Just as in Roman times, bankrupt nations today will stop at nothing to keep up the scam just a little bit longer. I’m sure you have already guessed the ending: Egan-Jones is banned … Continue reading

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Out of commission

Sorry for the lack of posting. Ive been out of commission due to shoulder surgery on Tuesday. All went well but typing left handed is not y idea of fun. I have watched a lot of TV, which unfortunately didn’t improve … Continue reading

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Mayor of London: It’s snowing, and it really feels like the start of a mini ice age No one way tickets to Boulder for London Mayor Boris Johnson.

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Phil, I got your back

via Christian Science Monitor (and other outlets such as Forbes and ESPN)… Phil Mickelson:  “If you add up all the federal and you look at the disability and the unemployment and the Social Security and the state, my tax rate’s … Continue reading

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Novel idea: GOP demands Senate pass budget before ‘long-term’ debt deal What a novel and common sense idea. “Since taking the majority, House Republicans have done their job,” Ryan said in the statement.  “We’ve passed a budget that promotes economic … Continue reading

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Cost of Obamacare

WSJ: ObamaCare’s Health-Insurance Sticker Shock The reason: The congressional Democrats who crafted the legislation ignored virtually every actuarial principle governing rational insurance pricing. Premiums will soon reflect that disregard—indeed, premiums are already reflecting it. (emphasis added) Wow, who would have … Continue reading

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Boulder may be stoopid but California and Governor Moonbeam Jerry Brown are stoopider. Observations from John Hinderaker… The Wall Street Journal headline tells the story succinctly: “California Budget Hit By Facebook’s IPO.” Wait a moment: how exactly is a budget … Continue reading

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Five myths about this year’s flu 1. This season, the flu is deadlier than ever. Read the rest

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Glenn Reynolds: Nothing says good credit risk like a commitment to unlimited increases in debt! Commons sense escapes our politicians.

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The use of Children in Politics

Ann Althouse: The use of children in politics – if you find it pursuasive, you’d better sharpen up Commenting on photos of politicians with children on Drudge (here we’re talkin Hitler and Stalin…) Ann declares… It’s ridiculous to equate Obama … Continue reading

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College tuition inflation part 2

Doug Short: Inflation: A Five-Month X-Ray View This graph about says it all. The increase in College Tuition & Fees is TWICE that of Medical Care. Who would have guessed? Where IS the legacy media’s outcry for the government to address … Continue reading

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Government priorities: Only 28% of Americans Consider Gun Control a Top Priority, Despite MSNBC, CNN, and CBS Reporting Otherwise Poll results: Examining the results of a new Washington Post poll, the Post’s Chris Cilizza in  his The Fix blog noted  … Continue reading

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Universities: Financial trouble ahead

Moody’s now has negative outlook for all U.S. universities The agency said one critical factor in the expansion of that negative outlook was that students’ price sensitivity is keeping tuition payments low. Hope the taxpayers are ready for the bill … Continue reading

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Debt Ceiling showdown

Reason Magazine: Without Borrowing, the Government Can Only Pay 60 Percent of Its Bills As Glenn Reynolds likes to say… Things that can’t go on forever, won’t. Debt that can’t be repaid, won’t be. Promises that can’t be kept, won’t … Continue reading

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Tuition inflation: So you thought medical costs were spiraling out of control

Repeatedly the editorial staff of the Daily Camera warns us of obesity, climate change and the cost of healthcare. However, they are strangely silent about the worst inflation of all, the cost of higher education. One really has to wonder … Continue reading

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750,000 new members to go

We’re talking the goal of the NRA to increase their membership from 4 million to 5 million: NRA: Membership Has Grown by 250,000 in One Month A quarter of a million people have signed up for new NRA memberships ahead … Continue reading

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… and the gun show reports keep coming in….

via Drudge: 60,000 Expected To Attend Vegas Gun Show Gun sales skyrocket (South Dakota – KOTA TV) Brisk gun sales leave store shelves bare (KY) Gun show crowd lines up for guns, ammo (VA – WVTR TV) Video from VA:

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