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Epic Snark

Victor Davis Hanson put his finger on something with The Great Madness of 2004-10. I encourage you to read it. Continue reading

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Fifteen Months From Zero To -$535,000,000: Part II

How much was I personally screwed on this particular boondoggle? Continue reading

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Fifteen Months From Zero To -$535,000,000: Part I

Zero Hedge has an interesting post about a solar panel company called Solyndra. I, like many people, think solar panels are neat. So are giraffes. As soon as they make financial sense I’ll have them on my roof (the panels…not the giraffe). Continue reading

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One Year Of Interesting Times: Part IV: Citizen, Heal Thyself

Do not despair. America has an ace in the hole called “gumption”. We do the impossible with impressive regularity! Continue reading

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One Year Of Interesting Times: Part III: The Delightful Simplicity of Burned Bridges

Have I made my point? Have I successfully argued that the shit has hit the fan, that Elvis has left the building, that denial is obsolete? I hope so because denial was unbecoming of our great nation. I’m glad it’s over. Continue reading

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One Year Of Interesting Times: Part II: Pondering The Nature Of A Bomb’s Fuse

From that moment until now, America (and indeed the world) has lurched from one economic crisis to the next. I no longer ask when everyone will simultaneously realize that bullshit is not truth. I no longer ponder “when will the shit hit the fan”. Shockingly, the answer is…now! Continue reading

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One Year Of Interesting Times: Part I: Unreality Should Be Challenged

About a year ago I started blogging. It was a post titled “When something can’t go on forever… it won’t”. It wasn’t Shakespeare but it it was something I wanted to say. Continue reading

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Queen Versus NPR

I was singing loudly, off key, and with gusto. My tinny OEM stereo was blaring Queen’s most excellent song; “Fat Bottomed Girls”. Karaoke machines all over the world threatened to commit suicide as I screamed out lyrics… Continue reading

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Crusader Product Inhibition: Part II: Adaptive Eyewear

There’s a link for donations but they’re not for sale at any price. That’s horrible… Continue reading

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Word For The Day: Punitive Ineffectualism: (A.K.A. 2011 Tour of Reality Denial: Part II)

Punitive Ineffectualism: When a person or organization deliberately chooses to be outrageously incompetent to piss people off. Example; “I’d ask Bill to pick up beer for the hunting trip but he doesn’t drink alcohol and he’d buy Zima or some … Continue reading

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