Daily Archives: April 10, 2008

Less Than A Third Favor Socialized Medicine

Posted on April 10, 2008 by Gaius

The Democrats may have a real problem with what they thought was their signature issue for the 2008 elections. For all the shouting, only 29% of Americans favor a government run health insurance program. What's more, many Americans, just short … Continue reading →

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When “Plan B” Really Stinks

Posted on April 10, 2008 by Rich Horton

Here is another for the What Are People Thinking? file: No charges for man who killed wife in TV mishap SEDALIA, Mo. — Prosecutors are not expected to file charges against a Missouri man who fatally shot his wife while … Continue reading →

Posted in Weird Stuff | 7 Comments

White Punks Coats On Dope

Posted on April 10, 2008 by Gaius

No, not the old song by The Tubes, rather the results of a somewhat unscientific poll of scientists. It seems some 20% of respondents to an online poll admitted they use "brain boosting" drugs.  ATLANTA, Georgia (CNN)  — One in … Continue reading →

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Darn It! What Are We Going To Do With The New Proton Packs?

Posted on April 10, 2008 by Gaius

The Johnson County (Iowa) Board of Supervisors has withdrawn its permission for self-described ghost hunters to search a former mental asylum. Board members last month approved an investigation of the buildings, but decided to vote it down in response to … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Weird Stuff | 1 Comment