“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...
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...
The Big Sister (who's 5'4"): Thank you for your kind words about my son.
Harvey says "Basil's Blog should be avoided at all costs."
December 27th, 2005 at 8:29 am
Open Pun, er, Post
I hate chess nuts boasting in an open foyer. But open posts are welcome.
December 27th, 2005 at 8:47 am
Horror Flick Science
Now, man's dignity in the modern science lab is reduced to the level of assembling and reassembling, just as if we were four-cylinder engines or cars and clocks and radios, or more appropriately, Tinker Toys for the gods in lab coats to play with.
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December 27th, 2005 at 9:23 am
Europeans Missing Their Kyoto Targets
Britain and Sweden are the only European countries honouring their Kyoto commitments to cut greenhouse gasses, according to a think-tank report.
December 27th, 2005 at 10:30 am
The Knucklehead of the Day award
Goes to Mark Klander.
December 27th, 2005 at 11:34 am
Republicans=Reform
This is a longstanding Democratic Party tradition that predates Tammany Hall. The “age-old system” in Florida ended when Republicans took over the legislature. The same could happen here in West Virginia.
December 27th, 2005 at 11:57 am
Remember When
As another year comes to an end, it’s time to do some reflecting on how things change with time…
December 27th, 2005 at 2:45 pm
The Knucklehead of the Year awards- Generic
The first Knucklehead of the year awards is back.