Author Archives: ChrisA

Asaka, Saitama, Japan

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Do over on Wall street

Today was almost a mirror image of yesterday.

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Do over on Wall street

Today was almost a mirror image of yesterday.

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Spending?

Apparently when the Democrats are the ones doing the spending it’s all “ok”. Back in 2006, when Democrats were hoping to win control of the House and Senate, party leaders worked themselves into a righteous outrage over the issue of … Continue reading

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Lessons in world politics

…from the chessboard. The conclusion… I’ve always thought that a broader lesson could be drawn from these observations. Ambitious world leaders are like top chess players. If they see that their opponent has positioned his forces flawlessly, so that aggression … Continue reading

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One hell of a pretty picture, eh?

This is how you spell “No Confidence”!

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Global warming spokespersons

Here’s a quick look at the education level of the array of global warming spokespersons. Of course, I meant “climate change”.

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Green alternatives

Renewable energy has its own set of problems. Although scientists are agreed that we must cut carbon emissions from transport and electricity generation to prevent the globe’s climate becoming hotter, and more unpredictable, the most advanced “renewable” technologies are too … Continue reading

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Californinomics

California leads the way in demonstrating what not to do! As California continues more of the same policies that have brought it to the sorry state it is in now, the rest of the country needs to watch and learn … Continue reading

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What Bush said

Hope and Change Administration: Detainees have “no constitutional rights”Boggles the mind.

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Most capitalist nation in the world…

That would be China according to Jim Rogers. His best advice, teach your children mandarin.

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Thin skin at the white house

Apparently the Obama administration is upset by CNBC reporter Rick Santelli’s recent ‘rant’. They need to get a thicker skin, this is America.

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Play nice!

The IRS wouldn’t retaliate against an attorney who complained about an agent would they?

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State Bill 148 (Bicyclists)

The Longmont Times Call editorial staff chimes in supporting Colorado State bill 148. Brophy’s bill, Senate Bill 148, would require drivers to put 3 feet of space between them and bicyclists they pass. It also would stiffen penalties for people … Continue reading

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GM just doesn’t get it….

and Gregory Fox, President of Knox Machinary delivers the news (verified by snopes). The letter from Troy Clarke of General Motors… Dear Employees & Suppliers,Congress and the current Administration will soon determine whether to provide immediate support to the domestic … Continue reading

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Stimulus spending

See how the pie is divided. Good luck in getting your bite!

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What recession? Infomercials are booming

Embedded video from CNN Video

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Santelli for senate

More here. I bet the angry renters would vote for Rick!

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Winging it?

It’s not hard to believe the Obama administration is winging it, and Karl Rove makes the case in this WSJ editorial. His conclusion is “spot on”… The president, a bright and skilled politician, has plenty of time to recover. The … Continue reading

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More taxes the answer?

Even Mayor Bloomberg of NYC warns against blindly raising taxes… But late last week Mayor Bloomberg was channelling these columns when he said that raising taxes on high earners could drive them from the city. “One percent of the households … Continue reading

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