Daily Archives: December 23, 2007

That “Surprise!” Thing Again

Posted on December 23, 2007 by Gaius

A few days ago, I posted about the apparently surprising news that enforcing laws against illegal immigration actually works in getting illegals to go back to their own countries. Lo and behold, Reuters has just noticed the same thing. Illegals … Continue reading →

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I’ll Be Hosed For Christmas

Posted on December 23, 2007 by Gaius

Somehow, this just seems to go with the earlier post about British office parties.   (Bad Bob will love this one.) Tweet

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Scottsdale, Arizona: No More

Posted on December 23, 2007 by Gaius

In response to the murder of a Phoenix police officer in September of this year, police in Scottsdale, Arizona have begun asking every, single suspect they arrest for proof of citizenship. If none is produced, Federal immigration authorities are notified. … Continue reading →

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Coded Racism?

Posted on December 23, 2007 by Gaius

The Washington Post points out that many people are seeing an undercurrent of racism coming from the Clinton camp aimed at Barack Obama. There are some very unhappy people as a result of this. It has unfolded mostly under the … Continue reading →

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National Health Incompetence Service

Posted on December 23, 2007 by Gaius

Happy Christmas, Britain. Just ahead of the holiday, the National Health Service delivers a gift to hundreds of thousands of victims patients of the socialized medical system. Yes, indeed, the NHS, shows its Christmas spirit, indeed. By losing the medical records … Continue reading →

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Losing The Talent Battle

Posted on December 23, 2007 by Gaius

Craig Barrett, the chairman of Intel Corporation, points out that Europe is making a smart move on granting visas to highly educated foreign immigrants, one that will severely disadvantage the United States in the brain game, as it were. While … Continue reading →

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Carnival Of The Insanities, Christmas Edition

Posted on December 23, 2007 by Gaius

Pat Santy, aka Dr. Sanity, has the special Christmas edition of the Carnival of the Insanities up. Many thanks to Pat for including a post from the Crabitat. As always, there are a lot of good blog posts from all … Continue reading →

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Bubba Fatigue

Posted on December 23, 2007 by Gaius

Michael Godwin has experienced an epiphany. It has suddenly occurred to him that he is utterly sick and tired of Bill Clinton. Something was bugging me, but I couldn't figure out what it was. Then it hit me. While I … Continue reading →

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Taking A Ride On The “Vomit Comet”

Posted on December 23, 2007 by Gaius

No, it isn't a new amusement park ride. That is what paramedics call the special medical vehicle that prowls the streets of London at this time of year, looking for drunken refugees from the traditional British office party. Or maybe notorious … Continue reading →

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Bucking The Offensively Inoffensive

Posted on December 23, 2007 by Gaius

Mark Steyn looks at the Christmas ads that the presidential candidates have suddenly begun putting out. He pronounces the trend, led by Mike Huckabee, a revolt against the liberal's offensively inoffensive pseudo-religion. He also has an enormous amount of fun … Continue reading →

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