“Extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice! … Moderation in the pursuit of justice is no virtue!” – Barry Goldwater
Try one of these specials with your breakfast:
Things I was thinking about...
John: I shall return #1stdraftmovielines # (Arnold’s famous line from Terminator)
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...
Harvey says "Basil's Blog should be avoided at all costs."
December 16th, 2005 at 7:31 am
Which Way is the Wind Blowing?
Remember the old story about the perfect weather forcasting tool? It’s a piece of red rope that you hang out your window. If it’s wet, it’s raining. If it’s white, it’s snowing. If it’s stiff, it’s freezing. If it’s moving, it’s windy. House …
December 16th, 2005 at 8:12 am
L.A. County Website For Anonymous Announcement of
Another public service that ignores the problem and excuses responsibility.
December 16th, 2005 at 8:21 am
Friday Funny Stuff & Open Posts
Open post at Bloggin’ Outloud – on one condition (well, you know, have some fun): Vote on your favorite funny. Includes “Smack the Penguin” and “Redneck Hunting Dogs.”
December 16th, 2005 at 8:34 am
Rape crimes by immigrants in Sweden
This is something that’s been happening in France, and even Australia, for quite awhile now, and even Sweden is experiencing the horror of rape crimes. Fjordman presents a topic that reports on how immigrants, including Muslims, have been leading to …
December 16th, 2005 at 9:08 am
The Anti-Democratic Left
I have maintained for some time that liberals are anti-democratic. They see themselves as elites who smarter than everyone else because they control the universities.
The problem is instead of honest intellectual pursuit, most of the liberal arts enga…
December 16th, 2005 at 9:18 am
The Co-Knuckleheads of the Day Part One
The first winner today is New York City Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Frieden and the NY City Board of health.
December 16th, 2005 at 9:59 am
The Co-Knuckleheads of the Day Part Two
Our second set of winners are close to home. Today’s co-knucklehead winners are 18-year-old Jude Nerelus, Akeem Gaskins, 19, Kissean Henry, 19, and a unnamed juvenile.
December 16th, 2005 at 10:47 am
Let the Counting Begin
Media criticisms aside, the elections were hugely successful. The Iraqis have much to be proud of this morning. Television reports have indicated that anywhere from 10 to 11 million out of 15 million potential voters have actually cast ballots
December 16th, 2005 at 11:30 am
The Co-Knucklehead of the Day Part Three
Today’s third C0-Knucklehead is Hwang Woo-suk.
December 16th, 2005 at 12:41 pm
The Co-Knuckleheads of the Day Part Four
Our fourth Co-Knucklehead winners of the day are Doctors Christine Broday and Douglas Fenton.
December 16th, 2005 at 12:48 pm
Corporate Poetry
“Corporate Poetry?” I can hear you puzzling, bemusedly. Yes, I know full well that for some, perhaps many, the words “corporate” and “poetry” are a contradiction in terms, are words that should not be uttered in the same breath,…
December 16th, 2005 at 1:00 pm
Iraqis Vote, Lefties Whine
Just read this excellent take on yesterday’s Iraqi elections and the lefties who can’t stand it.
December 16th, 2005 at 1:23 pm
Words of Wisdom from Morgan Freeman
Morgan Freeman says the concept of a month dedicated to black history is “ridiculous.”
December 16th, 2005 at 1:56 pm
OH MERCY I FEEL YOUR PAIN. No dogma is complete without idiots being within the flock.
December 16th, 2005 at 2:01 pm
The Co-Knucklehead of the Day award Part Five
Our fifth and final Co-Knucklehead of the day is Broward County Commissioner John Rodstrom.
December 16th, 2005 at 3:26 pm
A Little Help Please
This is unbelievably last minute, I know and I’m sorry.
Mj & I are currently working on a ‘war on Christmas’ version of Mr. Grinch.
Here’s how you can help.