Monthly Archives: July 2009

Grasping at straws

This from the latest Human Events. If ObamaCare passes, you can kiss your private health insurance goodbye… maybe your doctor, too… and you can certainly say adios to the best health care system the world has ever known. What country … Continue reading

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Popular Delusions

“Men, it has been well said, think in herds; it will be seen that they go mad in herds, while they only recover their senses slowly, and one by one!” Many years ago I bought a book called Extraordinary Popular … Continue reading

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Sarah, you were so misunderstood

"", Not a big Conan fan, but I love William Shatner. Who knew it was poetry? If only she’d had bongos.

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Gone but not forgotten

Just in case I need a reminder of what was so frightening about this woman, I can always look at this. She officially stepped down as Governor of Alaska today and I hope she will just take her money for … Continue reading

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Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner

Today was a unique experience to me, but one that could be played out all over this country. I knew my ancestors had slaves, but today I met my cousins, the descendants of those slaves at a reunion of the … Continue reading

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How did we get to this place with Health Care?

I got out of bed early today and took a ride over to Tennessee with a friend to see what is happening out there for the common American when it comes to health care. An organization called Remote Area Medical … Continue reading

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Ding Dong the Bitch is dead

When FOX News comes out and says Palin is a kook, you know it is either April Fool’s Day, the End of the World, or they cannot argue the point any longer. Please let this be her exit line! The … Continue reading

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The Scariest Woman In My America

I know I said I wouldn’t talk about her any more, but today’s resignation makes her my most feared woman alive. I know she has an agenda — a larger purpose. She says she is resigning so she can fight … Continue reading

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