Monthly Archives: February 2007

RNS Quote of the Day: 02/23/07

Posted on February 23, 2007 by Phil Kadath

Tolerance does not mean you agree with everything other people say, or that you subordinate your best instincts to the tyranny of mass opinion. It simply means you pretend not to know that everyone on the planet but you is … Continue reading →

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Hooray for Jim Zumbo

Posted on February 22, 2007 by Alaska

Yes, the man finally gets it. And despite having endured some really over-the-top comments from firebreathing 2A supporters, he is reacting with grace and class. My hat’s off to him.  “The last few days have been an educational experience, to … Continue reading →

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Cover That Hiney

Posted on February 22, 2007 by Phil Kadath

I’ve been remiss in talking about this as I was waiting for the next move in this low-speed chess game to happen. It finally did yesterday. The Evergreen Freedom Foundation is a PacNW Conservative Think Tank and proponent for some … Continue reading →

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The Soundboard: So Simple A Caveman Could Do It

Posted on February 22, 2007 by Phil Kadath

If, like The Wife and myself, you’re a fan of the Geico commercials with the offended cavemen. One of her favorites is this 30 second spot. There is a bit of tunage in that commercial and, with her not being … Continue reading →

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It’s Funny Cause It’s True

Posted on February 22, 2007 by Phil Kadath

While some, especially those in the other branches of service, deride the USMC as being “simpletons”, I do find it comforting that such “simpletons” can break an big idea down to a very “simple” point. For an example, click the … Continue reading →

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How to lose an argument

Posted on February 22, 2007 by Phil Kadath

When you’re only debating yourself. Class Instructor: Jabberin’ John Aravosis Step One: Become outraged at something your usual political opposites care very little about. Step Two: Invoke Godwin’s Law Course Summary: There, you just lost. Have a nice day. In … Continue reading →

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The Socialized Medicine Follies: Part 56784

Posted on February 21, 2007 by Phil Kadath

We’ve talked about this before here at RNS, but now it is just about official: Deny Surgery to Obese and Smokers, Says UK Health Minister As Britain grapples with what’s been called an obesity epidemic, a leading government minister here … Continue reading →

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Count Any Vote: 2007

Posted on February 21, 2007 by Phil Kadath

If you remember the 2004 Washington State Gubernatorial Election, decided by less than 129 votes, then you’ll remember the complaints from folks who supported candidate Dino Rossi about the crap-filled voter rolls. And if you can remember that, then you’re … Continue reading →

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They’re just too busy saving the world

Posted on February 21, 2007 by Phil Kadath

To read past the headlines. Or to even read papers other than the ones that they agree with. You may remember Joe Sudbay of AmericaBlog. He was the one who, after the SOTU speech, said that Condi and Bush “didn’t … Continue reading →

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Come ona my house!

Posted on February 21, 2007 by Phil Kadath

I never get guests like this! Police say political dispute with stranger got physical A Fredericksburg man was arrested Saturday on charges he assaulted three strangers at their home during a dispute over politics, police said. According to a Fredericksburg … Continue reading →

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