Daily Archives: August 15, 2009

Here We Go Again

Posted on August 15, 2009 by Gaius

I knew you before the west was won And I heard you say the past was much more fun You go your way, I go mine But I’ll see you next time It’s all been done It’s all been done … Continue reading →

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No Victory

Posted on August 15, 2009 by Gaius

To my fellow bloggers on the right, This is NOT a victory. After the toughest week yet for health reform, leading Democrats are warning that the party likely will have to accept major compromises to get a bill passed this … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, Democrats, Left Wing, Medicine, Politics | 32 Comments

Between Scylla And Charybdis

Posted on August 15, 2009 by Gaius

Now you know why more and more congressional Democrats are actively hiding from their constituents. Rasmussen Reports has the numbers that have the Dems on the run: 54% Say Passing No Healthcare Reform Better Than Passing Congressional Plan Thirty-five percent … Continue reading →

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Cancer Death Rates Decline – Across The Board

Posted on August 15, 2009 by Gaius

But especially among the young. These are results for the United States, looked at the numbers with a different methodology than has been used for decades – and the news is very good: Cancer death rates are declining, especially among younger people, … Continue reading →

Posted in Medicine | 2 Comments

Nothing For Clunkers

Posted on August 15, 2009 by Gaius

You know that “wildly popular” Cash for Clunkers program? It seems that the Federal government isn’t so good about making payments to dealers after the dealers have laid out the cash. In fact, very, very few dealers have been paid … Continue reading →

Posted in Bad Ideas, Economy | 1 Comment

Not Everyone Went To Yasgur’s Farm

Posted on August 15, 2009 by Gaius

Bruce Kesler, writing at Maggie’s Farm: I’ve nothing against the Woodstock get-together nor its good music. For those there who enjoyed the rain and mud, and those who addled their brains with drugs – most temporarily and some permanently, you’re … Continue reading →

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False Premise?

Posted on August 15, 2009 by Gaius

Is the entire argument that Obama is basing his plans for health care on based on a false premise? Dr Scott Gottlieb, writing in The Wall Street Journal makes it pretty clear that Obama has it wrong here. Very, very wrong right out … Continue reading →

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When Democrats Cower

Posted on August 15, 2009 by Gaius

There appear to be some folks willing to step right up and fill in for the missing Congresswoman. Democrat Gabrielle Giffords represents the Arizona 8th district. She had scheduled a town hall, then canceled it at the last minute. Enter … Continue reading →

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Cash For Flippers

Posted on August 15, 2009 by Gaius

A town government in Israel has announced their answer to the Cash for Clunkers program. The Cash for Flippers scheme will give $1 million for a photograph of the local mermaid. No, really. An alleged mermaid, said to resemble a … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, World news | 2 Comments

Murtha Breaks Ranks

Posted on August 15, 2009 by Gaius

This one surprises me. A tiny little blurb in what is largely a puff piece about Obama’s performance in Montana yesterday indicates that ObamaCare is in real trouble. It seems that none other than John Murtha is signaling that this … Continue reading →

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Grandma, Unplugged

Posted on August 15, 2009 by Gaius

No, it is not a new MTV reality series, (although it could be some day in the future) rather it is the subject of Mark Steyn’s column this week over at The Orange County Register. Not Barack Obama personally unplugging … Continue reading →

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I Will Try Not To Sing On A Kia

Posted on August 15, 2009 by Gaius

We are being bombarded with “news” about the 40th anniversary of a celebration of dope by dopes. I’m referring, of course, to Woodstock. For some reason, some people think that this concert, held in a muddy field, was a watershed … Continue reading →

Posted in Music, News | 7 Comments

Huge Bank Failure

Posted on August 15, 2009 by Gaius

A followup to a post from yesterday. As predicted by Bloomberg, Colonial BancGroup has failed, the largest bank failure in 2009. The FDIC seized that bank plus four others late Friday, bringing the 2009 total to 77 – more than … Continue reading →

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