Daily Archives: February 22, 2008

Peg Leg Peggy Polly

Posted on February 22, 2008 by Gaius

I got a girl, her name is Peg She looks kind of pretty but she's got a wooden leg She's got a leg shaped like the leg of a chair But when it comes to dancing, no one can compare … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Music, Video | 1 Comment

This Is A Classic

Posted on February 22, 2008 by Gaius

It will be interesting if the study is replicated and the same result shows up, but this is almost to funny for words. Doctors have been warning about high cholesterol levels for years now and recommending ever more stringent treatments … Continue reading →

Posted in Medicine | 2 Comments

One Small Point

Posted on February 22, 2008 by Gaius

There is a lot of storm and fury right now over an anecdote that Barack Obama made at last night's debate. I'm not going to pile on this one, but will refer readers to some of the folks who have, … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics, War | 4 Comments

Are Women Human?

Posted on February 22, 2008 by Gaius

Put down the clubs, ladies, I am merely repeating the title of a book that is up for the prestigious Oddest Book Title Award. No really. Please put that down.  "I was Tortured by the Pygmy Love Queen" recounts the … Continue reading →

Posted in Weird Stuff | 4 Comments

Political Soul-Cleansing?

Posted on February 22, 2008 by Gaius

Lorie  Byrd suspects that the reason  Hillary Clinton is losing  is what  amounts  to  political  soul-cleansing by Democrats. They are, she says, just plain tired of the Clintons.  1. Democrats don't want a return to non-stop scandal defense mode. Democrats … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics | 4 Comments

The Big Apple Snowdrift

Posted on February 22, 2008 by Gaius

A heavy winter storm is lashing New York City and is expected to dump nine inches of snow – never a pleasant event there. NEW YORK (AP) — A winter storm blanketed much of the Northeast on Friday, delaying flights … Continue reading →

Posted in Environment | 5 Comments

Tragedy

Posted on February 22, 2008 by Gaius

A Dallas motorcycle police officer has died as a result of an accident while escorting Hillary Clinton in that city. DALLAS – A police motorcycle officer died after a crash while escorting Hillary Rodham Clinton's motorcade to a campaign rally. … Continue reading →

Posted in News | 2 Comments

Where The Jobs Are – Or Will Be Soon

Posted on February 22, 2008 by Gaius

While the Democrats are playing populist demagogue politics, promising protectionist policies and confiscatory corporate taxes, other countries have laid the groundwork to get all the jobs that will disappear in the US if those populist policies become law. Iceland and … Continue reading →

Posted in Business, Politics, Taxes | 5 Comments

Empty Words Delivered Well

Posted on February 22, 2008 by Gaius

Peggy Noonan reflects on Barack Obama's speeches. She judges him to be a brillant speaker – provided you don't actually read the words he delivered so brilliantly. Delivering words well is not eloquence. Barack Obama's biggest draw is not his … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics | 20 Comments

The Protection(ism) Racket

Posted on February 22, 2008 by Gaius

The New York Sun publishes an editorial that pounds Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton for their increasingly protectionist stances. Both candidates are taking shots at the North American Free Trade Agreement, abandoning the defense of the treaty to John McCain. … Continue reading →

Posted in Business, Politics, Taxes | 1 Comment