Daily Archives: August 23, 2009

Diamonds Are Forever….

Posted on August 23, 2009 by Gaius

….Except when they are not. South Africa is running out of diamonds: The glittering diamonds are almost gone and as the lustre fades on South Africa’s Diamond Coast, desperate ghost towns are left clinging to the last signs of life. … Continue reading →

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It’s The Economy Government, Stupid

Posted on August 23, 2009 by Gaius

Matt Welch: An ABC/Washington Post poll from June showed people preferred “smaller government with fewer services” over “larger government with more services” by 54% to 41%, up from 50%-45% a year earlier (independents were even more pronounced, at 61%-35%). A … Continue reading →

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Harry’s Got A Problem

Posted on August 23, 2009 by Gaius

Harry “Hunker in the Bunker” Reid has a problem looming in 2010. Up for reelection, Harry is trailing – badly – a couple of pretty-well unknown Republican challengers. It’s the highest stakes ever for a Nevada election, and former boxer … Continue reading →

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The Lefty Doth Protest Too Much, Methinks

Posted on August 23, 2009 by Gaius

Katherine Kersten in (of all places) The Minneapolis Star-Tribune: I thought folks on the left loved protesters — the rowdier, the better. Liberals are fond of reminding us that free speech is sacred, and that dissent — “speaking truth to … Continue reading →

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A Lesson From The Godfather

Posted on August 23, 2009 by Gaius

Michael Goodwin: We could call it doubling down on a mistake. Or drawing a partisan line in the sand. But this is Barack Obama and his favorite movie is – I’m not making this up – “The Godfather,” so let’s … Continue reading →

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Will Dealers Be Left Holding The Bag?

Posted on August 23, 2009 by Gaius

AllahPundit: There’s actually a serious risk here that the feds are going to mismanage a simple car-rebate program into bankruptcy. And the dealers could be left with nothing for their efforts. Cheerful thought. I’ve been pointing this out for some … Continue reading →

Posted in Appalling, Economy | 3 Comments