Author Archives: ChrisA

Cyclists as pedestrians

Andrea Sedlmayr remarks on cyclists ability to morph between being a driver or a pedestrian. It seems there’s a certain percentage of cyclists that ignore the rules of the road, no matter what road they’re on. Andrea concludes… They may … Continue reading

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TGIF Here’s a few more… February 13th Sept 27th, 2008

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Who won Miss USA?

Don’t know, but I sure know who the runner up is. Wonder who the real winner was? Carrie Prejean (runner up)

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You can’t make this stuff up

Dead People Get Stimulus Checks This week, thousands of people are getting stimulus checks in the mail. The problem is that a lot of them are dead. A Long Island woman was shocked when she checked the mail and received … Continue reading

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Fiscal responsibility

Good thing Obama’s in charge. Bring on more Tea Parties!

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Pelosi: Two interesting polls

From Instapundit… From Power Line…I voted with the majority in both polls as no one is better at circling the wagons than the Democrats. Power Lines John Hinderaker disagrees. In his take down of Pelosi, mostly from todays news conference … Continue reading

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Death of the GOP?

The impending death of the GOP has been getting a lot of press lately. It may surprise readers of this blog, which there aren’t many, that I’ve never been a registered Republican. I’ve primarily been non-affiliated, but I do register … Continue reading

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Bicycle law

The Daily Camera weighs in and concludes… In the near-term the laws will result in harsher punishments for willful lawbreakers, which is a good thing, and could increase road safety, which is a better thing. I don’t get out much … Continue reading

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Social Security and Medicare

Read the Trustee’s report on the health of Social Security and Medicare. Don’t worry, it’s all Bush’s fault as Nancy Pelosi is so eager to tell us. It would be borderline funny if it wasn’t so pathetic.

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Seagate layoffs today

Looks like around 190 in Longmont according to the Yahoo message board. That’s a bummer. Added 23:24. Longmont Times Call reports on the layoffs.

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An Obama reversal

Obama seeks to block release of abuse photos How many reversals does this make? I’m sure someone’s counting somewhere. Boulder must be in mourning. Lower the flags to half mast. added 23:08: Powerline observes… The limits of Obama’s willingness to … Continue reading

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Coming soon to a newspaper near you

In Washington state, tax cuts for newspapers, printers and publishers. Also, Daily Camera will soon start charging for some web content. h/t to Erika, although the link on her twitter site no longer works.

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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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