Daily Archives: February 14th, 2007 «

 

Democrat Rep. Jim Black, former Speaker of the NC House, resigns from legislature – will plead guilty to federal corruption charge

Posted by: ST on February 14, 2007 at 9:51 pm » 4 Comments

Good riddance. Don Suber notes an interesting tidbit about that article – namely, how they didn’t get around to mentioning Black was a Dem until wayyyy down into the piece. Surprise surprise. We’ve got some big time Corruptocrats in this state. It’s good to finally see the big one admit his guilt. Of course, as [...]

 

Tonight’s Valentine’s dedication goes to …

Posted by: ST on February 14, 2007 at 8:31 pm » 3 Comments

It’s to you, Phoenix Suns point guard Steve Nash. I know you check in at this blog on an almost hourly basis, and my sincerest apologies for not getting this posted sooner today, your royal fineness. You see, Steve, I’m #1 in the NBA Fantasy League I joined at the start of the season, and [...]

 

On “hating the big guy”

Posted by: ST on February 14, 2007 at 8:05 pm » 22 Comments

Janet Albrechtsen writes an excellent piece in The Australian about the rampant anti-Americanism ever present in the world today, its history, and what’s behind it all – and explains that it’s not just caused by anti-Bush sentiment. Consider it a must-read. Hat tip: Dr. Sanity Update: Speaking of hating “the big guy” …

 

The Dems finally have a definitive Iraq war strategy

Posted by: ST on February 14, 2007 at 4:36 pm » 15 Comments

And you will not be surprised to find out what it is. Disgusted, but not surprised. Via John Bresnahan at The Politico: Top House Democrats, working in concert with anti-war groups, have decided against using congressional power to force a quick end to U.S. involvement in Iraq, and instead will pursue a slow-bleed strategy designed [...]

 

Memo to Senator Obama on “wasted” troop deaths

Posted by: ST on February 14, 2007 at 4:21 pm » 4 Comments

As we all know now, this past weekend, liberal Senator Barack Obama announced his intentions to run for the Democratic nomination for president of the United States. In a speech in Iowa on Sunday, he made the following comment about our troops in Iraq: Senator Obama: We ended up launching a war that should have [...]

 

In case you haven’t heard it yet …. (WEDS OPEN THREAD)

Posted by: ST on February 14, 2007 at 12:11 am » 14 Comments

Happy Valentine’s Day, ya’ll Update: Having a busy day today, will be back later this afternoon or evening to blog. In the meantime, please use this thread as today’s open thread.