Author Archives: ChrisA

I’d be LOL if it wasn’t so pathetic…

What a wonderful age we inhabit…. Aren’t you glad that scientists, using public funds, have been working “around the clock” to address the threat posed by belching ruminants, instead of wasting their time on finding a cure for cancer? What … Continue reading

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June 6th

The Diplomad give us a great history lesson. My father, who died before I was interested enough and brave enough to ask, apparently landed in Europe on D-Day + 1.

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Natural Gas up 17 cents to $12.69

Natural gas, the clean fuel. Chart also from WTRG economics. Chart from WRTG economics.

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Oil up $10.785 per barrel – wowza

Is it a bubble? Chart from WRTG economics.

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Don Young being challenged in Alaska

Mr. Bridge to nowhere, Don Young is being challenged by Alaska Lt. Gov. Sean Parnell in the August primary. Mr. Parnell just received the endorsement of the Club for Growth Political Action Committee as explained by them in this WSJ … Continue reading

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Climate bill stalls in Senate

Good job Republicans. …and they had some help! Four Democrats joined most Republicans in essentially killing the bill. Both presidential candidates, Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain, were absent, although supporters of the bill said they had sent letters … Continue reading

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Do you really think the world is filled with morons?

Well yes indeed. The Boulder elite are absolutely positive that anyone disagreeing with the “case closed, global warming is real” belief is without a doubt a total asshat (to borrow a Rachel Lucas term)and moron combined. Well, Congressman Dana Rohrabacher … Continue reading

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The vast sucking void of Obama’s knowledge

That would be foreign policy. Read Rachel’s synopsis. I sure hope he can learn fast. P.S. I like the McCain bumper sticker.

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Politics and professional organizations.

Good article by Dr. Helen on abhorrent use of dues for PC activities in these organizations and excellent comments as well.

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Boulder County Commissioner elections

The Daily Camera updates the election for Boulder County Commissioner(s). In the races for District 1 and 2 there are multiple challangers. Unfortunately, I believe this only enhances the incumbant advantage. District 1: Will Toor (incumbant-Democrat), Ralph Shnelvar (Libertarian), Patrick … Continue reading

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Shingles vaccine: Over 60 get it.

According to the CDC. Read more here.

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NEA, one party rule?

That would be the National Education Association. Darren takes them to task for assuming the political party of their membership… “Ideally, NEA would have endorsed a candidate during the primaries, but our members are like voters everywhere,” said Weaver. “They … Continue reading

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Global Temperatures “dive” in May

The University of Alabama, Huntsville (UAH) published their satellite derived Advanced Microwave Sounder Unit data set of the Lower Troposphere for May 2008. The conclusion over at the What’s Up With That blog is that for May… It is significantly … Continue reading

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Global Warming: You can’t make this stuff up

The hypocrisy continues. Of course, just to rub it in, the high in Boulder tomorrow (June 6th) is predicted to be 54 degrees Fahrenheit.

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Earth to Sharon Stone

Hey Sharon, guess what, words mean something. Also, they’re a little hard to put back into the bottle. Sharon Stone is not welcome at this year’s Shanghai International Film Festival, organisers said Wednesday, as anger continued to boil over her … Continue reading

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New record for endurance walking…

By walking 103 hours, they broke the old record of 102 hours. Three determined athletes in Boulder broke the world record for endurance walking together early this morning when they stopped their 103-hour trek at the Lazy Dog Sports Bar … Continue reading

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“Drill Here” bumper sticker

Contribute $10 to American Solutions and get the “Drill here, Drill now, Pay less” bumper sticker. You can contribute electronically or by sending a check to the address below: American Solutions1425 K Street, NW Suite 750Washington, DC 20005

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Lieberman-Warner fiasco

If you still belive that “America’s Climate Security Act”, better known as the Lieberman-Warner fiasco, that has been exponentially complicated by California Senator Barbara Boxer, is good for America read the latest Power Line posting on the issue.

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10 oldest bars in America

Read about them here. Hat-tip to Instapundit (as if he needs it, lol).

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Bernanke speaks gold listens

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke signaled that the era of falling interest rates is over, at least for now. The reaction in the gold market was immediate. In a Bloomberg article, Jon Nadler from Kitco precious metals commented… “Bernanke’s dollar-supportive … Continue reading

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