Monthly Archives: February 2006

Dhimmi University of Washington

Posted on February 10, 2006 by Phil Kadath

In today’s edition of the UW’s ‘The Daily’, writer Jenna Snavely, writing on the topic of the Mohammed cartoons, asks if there is “Too Much Freedom?”. Then after eleven paragraphs of hand-wringing decides that yes, there is. Free speech is something … Continue reading →

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Reverse Birthday Present

Posted on February 10, 2006 by Phil Kadath

Jay of Stop the ACLU turned 29 yesterday, but instead of accepting gifts, he gave one out to all who stop by his blog. Top Ten Myths About The ACLU Go read and then come on back here more informed.

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Underwhelming Understating

Posted on February 10, 2006 by Phil Kadath

In one the ever more frequent ‘Open Threads’ at dKos, Kos makes mention of the denial of entry to the US for French Eco-Terrorist, Jose Bove. The link he supplies goes to this three paragraph Reuters article from MSNBC that mentions little to … Continue reading →

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RNS Quote of the Day

Posted on February 10, 2006 by Phil Kadath

It is not a matter of accidental personalities, of “dishonest businessmen” or “dishonest legislators”. The dishonesty is inherent in and created by the system. So long as a government holds the power of economic control, it will necessarily create a … Continue reading →

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The Soundboard: Bang and Thump

Posted on February 9, 2006 by Phil Kadath

For those not into what is commonly called “Electronica” or my least favorite word for it, “Techno”, you’re missing out. The genre of music has more diversity than any other style of music and even though it is so underground, it … Continue reading →

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We Already Knew This

Posted on February 9, 2006 by Phil Kadath

But the blatantness of it is just a bit grabbing. I haven’t said squat about the cartoon kerfuffle because I get sick of reading about it twenty times a day, as I’m sure you do as well. But take a … Continue reading →

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A cure for what ails ya

Posted on February 9, 2006 by Alaska

Some people, when life gets them down, go out and buy more accessories for their ARs. Lucky bastard! I hit the range again Wednesday for another lunch shoot, and it was nice & warm, not a cloud in the sky, … Continue reading →

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Wherein New Shotguns Soothe what the IRS hath Riled Up

Posted on February 9, 2006 by Alaska

They’re here! Our new shotguns, that is. And the timing’s about perfect for my peace of mind. As has the Analog Kid, I’ve recently been fighting with the tax man— but in my case, there’s really a human tax man. … Continue reading →

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Thursday Gun Links

Posted on February 9, 2006 by Phil Kadath

You see, I get these links in my email, but then I get busy with stuff and forget them. I hate it when that happens, I really do, because they’re good posts. Anyway, so I may be a day (or … Continue reading →

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RNS Quote of the Day

Posted on February 9, 2006 by Phil Kadath

Still another popular accusation against big business is the idea that selfish private interests restrain and delay progress when they are threatened with a new invention that might destroy their market. No private interest could or has ever done this, … Continue reading →

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