Monthly Archives: February 2010

Delahunt to Checkmate Self Over Bishop?

Posted on February 14, 2010 by Lawrence Person

So, let’s see if we can detect a pattern in the following events: On Friday, Biology professor Amy Bishop goes on a shooting spree over being denied tenure at University of Alabama in Huntsville, killing three people and wounding three … Continue reading →

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Debra Medina, Truther?

Posted on February 11, 2010 by Lawrence Person

For those not following the Texas Gubernatorial Race, Medina is the Republican Party candidate who’s not Rick Perry or Kay Bailey Hutchison. From what little I’ve seen and read about here, she’s comes across as a somewhat clumsy debater (forgivable), … Continue reading →

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Assault Breacher Vehicle

Posted on February 11, 2010 by Lawrence Person

There was a Fark thread on the Assault Breacher Vehicle being used in Afghanistan, but the linked article failed to mention it was a modified M1 tank. (I’m guessing that the submunitions shown at 3:15 are smoke grenades.)

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Frozen Wasteland

Posted on February 10, 2010 by Lawrence Person

The banjo player is actually pretty good… (Hat Tip: Todd H.)

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Rep. Charles Wilson, RIP

Posted on February 10, 2010 by Lawrence Person

Texas Rep. Charles Wilson (D-Lufkin) has died. Wilson was famous for two things: 1.) A reputation for unbridled drinking, carousing and hijinks (probably including a little cocaine, though Wilson never came out and admitted it) that lead to him being … Continue reading →

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How Did Civil Rights Leaders Stand Up to the Klan?

Posted on February 10, 2010 by Lawrence Person

Bravery, determination…and guns.

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Rep. John P. Murtha, RIP

Posted on February 9, 2010 by Lawrence Person

Since I’ve slagged him fairly mercilessly in this space, I would be remiss not to mention the passing of Rep. John P. Murtha. Murtha served his country honorably in Vietnam, and then dishonorably in Congress, where he became the poster … Continue reading →

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The Current Political Debate, in a Nutshell

Posted on February 6, 2010 by Lawrence Person

As I write, these are the top two stories listed on Real Clear Politics: Blame the Childish, Ignorant American Public – Jacob Weisberg, Slate Why Are Liberals So Condescending? – Gerard Alexander, Washington Post If you put that in a … Continue reading →

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Zombie ObamaCare Still Lurching About Capitol Hill, Seeking Brains Votes

Posted on February 4, 2010 by Lawrence Person

You would have thought that Scott Brown’s election would have caused even the dimmest bulbs among Congressional Democrats to give up on showing ObamaCare down the throat of a nation violently opposed to it. You’d be wrong. Like some sort … Continue reading →

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