Monthly Archives: October 2008

RNS Quote of the Day: 10/03/08

Posted on October 3, 2008 by Phil Kadath

This is what happens when you let mathematicians blog. Well you’ll all have heard of the attempt to bail-out the US Banking sector to the tune of $700bn. Doesn’t look too big like that does it? It’s quick and easy … Continue reading →

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And if this surprises you

Posted on October 3, 2008 by Phil Kadath

You haven’t been paying attention. An e-mail distributed by a Virginia teachers union encouraged members to bring politics into the classroom by wearing blue in support of Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama and simultaneously suggested that the union’s voter … Continue reading →

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Mother of all Bank Runs

Posted on October 2, 2008 by Alaska

Jim Rawles has been calling the FedGov’s actions the MOAB, or Mother of All Bailouts. Here’s more doom-n-gloom: Up Next: the Mother of All Bank Runs — a run on the US banking system by foreign investors. What’s interesting is … Continue reading →

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The Soundboard: Bring It On Down Edition

Posted on October 2, 2008 by Phil Kadath

Well, despite all the good advice in the world, the Senate went and decided that bending us over a table was the easiest way out of that which they legislated us into. So, in honor of the temper tantrum that … Continue reading →

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Happy Trails to You

Posted on October 2, 2008 by Phil Kadath

Via the Autoblog, I have found follow behind excellence. If you’re one of those take-no-prisoners off-road types, then we’ve found the perfect camper trailer for you. It’s called the Tvan, and it’s made by Track Trailer. The company, Australian-based and … Continue reading →

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RNS Quote of the Day: 10/02/08

Posted on October 2, 2008 by Phil Kadath

Stupidity in Motion Obama can’t lose this election to John McCain. McCain has turned himself into a punch line. But a lot of the house members whose arms Obama is twisting are likely to pay the price for him. Likewise … Continue reading →

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And yet another reason to vote for her

Posted on October 2, 2008 by Phil Kadath

She insults and/or scares islamo-pukes with her womanity. Or something. With some overly friendly comments to Gov. Sarah Palin at the United Nations, Asif Ali Zardari has succeeded in uniting one of Pakistan’s hard-line mosques and its feminists after a … Continue reading →

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My Nephew Won His Fight

Posted on October 1, 2008 by Alaska

The mighty Antonio Banuelos, in a lot better fighting form than in his televised Vegas debacle this past June, pounded the snot out of a much taller opponent the other night and won a nice purse. Yay Antonio! More pics … Continue reading →

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How the “Bailout” Doesn’t Touch or Use Taxpayers’ Money

Posted on October 1, 2008 by Alaska

In eight easy-to-read diagrams. Also worth reading: It’s not a bailout: it’s the dollar’s credibility. I hope Congress passes this fucker soon. I don’t WANT to live through a depression, thankyouverymuch. UPDATE: Here’s an excellent discussion on how we got … Continue reading →

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Say goodbye to the Star Spangled Banner

Posted on October 1, 2008 by Phil Kadath

After watching those creepy kids yesterday, I’ve lost all doubt that a Democratic supermajority in Congress would hesitate to make this our new National Anthem “Bombs bursting in air” is just so violent, which is not how the Obamessiah would … Continue reading →

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