Politics

VP Debate
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October 12, 2012

As a former debater, I love a good word-scrap. Last night’s Vice Presidential debate was, from that perspective, thrilling. Each side landed several good punches but the recipient always shook off the effects and charged back in.

Good News, Bad News
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September 24, 2012

Did you get yours?

Thief!
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August 17, 2012

This could not be more transparent, more pathetic, or more abusive: “White House studying potential oil reserve release”.

The “Trauma of Obama” stress reliever … and strength trainer.

… because collectively, we can do more, have better and safer lives, than if each individual tried to do everything on their own.

Joe
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December 1, 2011

I asked him, “When you’re not traveling, Joe, where’s home?”

News of Muammar Qaddafi’s death signals the end of that dictator’s regime. For Libya, a provisional government is now being formed. That temporary government will, in addition to the day to day work of running a country, determine the permanent government to ultimately assume control.

… is (again) exaggerated by the national news. The local news is more accustomed to this.

Did You Know
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April 29, 2010

What follows is a “cut and paste” from elsewhere – original source probably “lost to the ages”, but very good for a laugh.

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