“Extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice! … Moderation in the pursuit of justice is no virtue!” – Barry Goldwater
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Basil: Thank you!
Mercy Otis Warren: I’m going to try one more time… You did a wonderful job with this piece – and...
Cecil Moon: Welcome to the wonderful world of protest. Saturday marked my fifth Tea Party and I hunger for more and...
Island Girl: Dear Mr. Basil, You post some terrific entries on IMAO. I loved your coverage of the tea party at...
Dohtimes: The Dylan / Snow link also had story of Egyptian billionaire sentenced to death. That doesn’t happen...
on-the-rocks: Maybe they haven’t showed the real bunker to Joe Biden. They probably figgered he couldn’t...
aA: I agree. With the “24″ thing. If Jack’s kill ratio does not improve, instead of standing around...
MAS1916: Man… Pelosi, Biden.. what more could Republicans ask for. Even the media asked Pelosi a question at...
Jeff H: re: POTUS doesn’t know how to allow gays in military The linked article is headlined “Law only answer...
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December 12th, 2005 at 8:47 pm
War Is Less Deadly In Iraq
Incredible. As tragic as the deaths of 30,000 people over a nearly three-year period is, it is less deadly than the 25-year regime of Saddam Hussein. Baathists murdered 1 million people in that time, an average of 40,000 per year.
Thus, “peace” was …
December 12th, 2005 at 10:53 pm
Desperately Seeking Community in a Fancy Box
Every now and then, you have to wonder what the Democrats are thinking. The Washington Times posted an article today about the slowly-forming Democratic message for 2008. Here’s my favorite part. Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean has …
December 13th, 2005 at 12:06 am
Muslim gangs in Sydney suburbs stir nightmare for
In the past couple of years, Muslim gangs, who even communicate with each other via cellphones, of Lebanese backgrounds have been terrorizing the suburbs in Sydney, Australia, making a visit to Cronulla Beach a most unpleasant experience for everyone…
December 13th, 2005 at 1:14 am
Keeping a Good History Teacher from Becoming History
Those who have been commissioned to teach America’s rich history have to now teach with the Sword of Damocles dangling over their head.
December 13th, 2005 at 7:00 am
Light Up? Yer Out!
Scotts Miracle-Gro, the people that bring you nice healthy plants, is now working on making its plant healthy. The workers that produce the stuff have been told to stop smoking or they will be fired.
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December 13th, 2005 at 7:36 am
Contest: Best Marketing Posts of the Year
A Contest! About Marketing. The Marketing Department courtesy http://www.toothpastefordinner.com, drawing by drew Show us your four P’s: Product, Price, Promotion, and Placement! Give us your best on Reach, Frequency, Awareness! Explain your finest on Brandi…