Monthly Archives: July 2009

Government educated and clueless… is that a redundancy in 2009?

As yet another exhibit in the ongoing argument against government education, I offer this video which was sent to me by one of my students. by Michael Naragon Two points.  First, this partially explains why California is bankrupt.  Second, you … Continue reading

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Olbermann defends Bush “dissidents,” calls Maj. Stefan Cook a “jackass”

Ah, what a difference a Commander-in-Chief makes!  Olbermann’s views on those who disagree with the government’s military policy have changed a bit since Barack Obama has slid into the Oval Office chair. by Michael Naragon On Tuesday, Maj. Stefan Frederick … Continue reading

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Howard Dean Whines About Republicans, Health Care

In an interview with Comrade Olbermann, the former DNC chairman declares an end to bipartisanship. by Michael Naragon Wait, 72% of the American people want government to control health care?  Which polls are you tracking, Comrade Dean?  And you’re upset … Continue reading

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Obama to become “Slum-Lord-in-Chief”?

In an almost-predictable move, the Obama administration has begun to mull the possibility of buying up homes nearing foreclosure and then renting the homes back to their current occupants. by Michael Naragon In a Reuters story on Tuesday, U.S. government … Continue reading

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Flashback: Clarence Thomas’ 1991 Senate Judiciary Committee Hearings

The State media seems to think the Republicans on the Judiciary Committee are harping a little too much on Sonia Sotomayor’s racist tendencies and statements.  How soon we forget. by Michael Naragon After doing a little virtual digging, I unearthed … Continue reading

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Sotomayor’s “Settled Law” Snag

In answering Sen. Orrin Hatch’s partial birth abortion question, Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor described the Court’s abortion rulings as “settled law.”  I offer a list of other cases that may, at one time, have been described as “settled law,” … Continue reading

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Forget apples… there’s a whole new way to keep the doctor away.

The British National Health Service, the same organization of geniuses that introduced ambulance stacking, has reached out once again in an attempt to curb teen pregnancy… by encouraging daily orgasms. by Michael Naragon So you want nationalized health care, eh?  … Continue reading

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If Obama’s New Czar Has His Way, This Could Be My Last Post…

In a move destined to garner less attention than cap-and-trade or health care, Barack Obama’s choice for the position of Information Czar could have drastic implications for the conservative blogosphere. by Michael Naragon Cass Sunstein, a Harvard law professor and … Continue reading

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He’s Barack Obama, he’s come to save the day…

As I have begun to put most of my writing and organizing energies into preparing for the upcoming school year, I stumbled across the newest Obama video from JibJab.  If you haven’t seen it yet, you’re in for a treat! … Continue reading

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