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Archive for December 15th, 2007

Saturday, December 15th, 2007

Two Cheers for Consumerism

We went to the holiday party of old, dear friends today. They had Rock Band Special Edition for the Xbox 360, and it became a focal point of the party. There was a lot more to the party than just the Rock Band setup, but a good portion of the adults and children – it [...]

Saturday, December 15th, 2007

At Freedom Democrats…

By Mona
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…the libertarians at that site have a poll (you may vote in) showing a dead heat between Ron Paul (R) and Bill Richardson (D) in the primaries, with the Obama coming in next. Myself, I think Obama is the least compromised of the front-runner candidates.

Saturday, December 15th, 2007

Don’t let the waterboarding distract you

By Thoreau
You know, it just struck me recently that I’ve heard far too many people in too many media outlets and internet forums make the same point:  Waterboarding has only been used by the US government on 3 individuals under special circumstances.
It would be easy (and fair) to observe that this claim cannot really be [...]

Saturday, December 15th, 2007

My favorite flavors? Mmm. Peach, mint.

By Thoreau
Three members of the House Judiciary Committee have released an op-ed demanding impeachment of Cheney.  (Click on “Read the Op-Ed” at the link.)  However, as Cernig reports, newspapers are refusing to run it.
I want Bush and Cheney impeached for lying their asses off to start a war.  I want them impeached for ordering illegal [...]

Saturday, December 15th, 2007

At Last! A Use for That Useless Fiat Money Cluttering Up Your House!

Ron Paul Tea Party on Sunday, for those who drink tea. The longer Ron Paul is in the Republican primaries, the longer all the right people will be really annoyed.