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Dodgem? No. Hitem!

Barking Moonbat alerted me to the new and appalling concept of “dogems”.  A useless anti-word meant to imply that amusement park bumper cars are meant for dodging rather than collisions: Bumping in bumper cars is banned at Butlins in the … Continue reading

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When A Big Deal Is Diddly Squat: Part II

Skippy Stalin submitted a legitimate comment to my earlier post “When A Big Deal Is Diddly Squat“.  He pointed out that budgets passed during the Bush administration but implemented during the Obama administration were painted, unfairly, as Obama’s doing.  He’s … Continue reading

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Jobs Are Not Created

I’m disturbed when I hear anyone talk about “creating jobs”.  It’s not just that I doubt their sincerity (though I usually do).  It’s that it’s a dismissive attitude insulting to those of us who honestly presume that we’re paid because … Continue reading

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Political Advice: Avoid Self Flagellation

When you see a sign that says “wet paint” you have an urge to touch it. Don’t try to disagree; you know I’m telling the truth. When I was a kid the gravitational pull of a wet paint sign was … Continue reading

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It’s Been Three Months Since The Election…

The election was November 2nd and the swearing in was January 10th.  Elections have repercussions.  This one was a good solid ass kicking of incumbents so the onus was on the “new guys” to immediately start governing wisely.  From the … Continue reading

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Avoidance Of Denial

Denial is for pussies.  When things go to shit, man up and face it.  You’ll thank yourself in the end.  Pretending otherwise is for morons and politicians.  Which brings me to this article; U.S. Is Bankrupt and We Don’t Even … Continue reading

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Mickey Mouse And The IRS

I was driving down the street when I passed a yahoo in a big blue foam Statue of Liberty outfit dancing around like a maniac.   He/she/it was holding a sign for a tax preparation service.  The sign touted “instant … Continue reading

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My Commute Got “Stimulused”

My commute is pretty easy. I carefully compromised between the rural location I want and the commute that I’m forced to accept. (If it weren’t for daily commuting I’d live farther from civilization…possibly Death Valley or Pitcairn Island.) I drive … Continue reading

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A Bit Of Restraint In The Press?

Last Saturday a maniac shot several people. Tragic. The media jackals began to run with it and I went into a self imposed media blackout. I hate to see tragedy used for political points. I find the whole idea tawdry. … Continue reading

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The Snow Shovel Chronicles: Part III

This all started with ignoring snow and ridiculing bureaucrats. Pondering Code Enforcement Officers with handcuffs and authority to arrest lit a fuse. Getting hassled about shoveling snow is not about snow. It’s about getting hassled. Americans shouldn’t accept shit. We … Continue reading

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