Posted on November 21, 2007 by no2liberals
I don’t know if President Bush will make a surprise visit to Iraq this year, or not. Personally, I hope he has the opportunity to spend this holiday with his extended family, and enjoy his many blessings. One of his blessings is now being bestowed on Iraqi citizens, as they begin to return from exile, [...]
Filed under: 'War on Terrorism', Al Qaeda, iraq, jihad, Liberalism Is A Mental Disorder, military, muslim, n2l, News and politics | 6 Comments »
Posted on November 20, 2007 by no2liberals
The image above is, of course, from the remarkable Norman Rockwell, from his 1943 drawing “Freedom From Want.” For so many, Rockwell captured the essence of people, their actions and emotions, in a way no one else could. My senses and emotions are all involved when I see this drawing and recollect on so many [...]
Filed under: n2l, The South | Tagged: east Texas, norman rockwell, Thanksgiving | 19 Comments »
Posted on November 19, 2007 by nuke
Lenny K. gets the most out of his signature Gibson Flying V. Long day tomorrow, I’ll catch up with y’all later., Gnite.
Filed under: music video, Open thread | 15 Comments »
Posted on November 19, 2007 by nuke
So, I’m driving down I-55, somewhere near Bogue Chitto, balancing a cell phone and a cup of coffee, and El Rushbo begins talking about the Las Vegas debate, and CNN’s disingenuous practice of calling democrat operatives “undecided voters”, and all of a sudden El Rushbo says something about our pal Doug Ross @ Journal. I’m [...]
Filed under: election 08 | 4 Comments »
Posted on November 19, 2007 by nuke
DALLAS, Nov. 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The following is a copy of a letter mailed by T. Boone Pickens in response to a letter from U.S. Senator John Kerry regarding the Senator’s military record and ads in the 2004 presidential election by the Swift Boat Veterans for Truth. U.S. Senator John Kerry 304 Russell Building Third [...]
Filed under: military, News and politics | 11 Comments »
Posted on November 18, 2007 by nuke
I just received an email from Governor Huckabee’s campaign. They’ve produced their first TV ad, and made a limited buy in Iowa. Here it is. (also posted in comments by Robert D. sorry I missed it.) To contribute to Huck’s campaign, go here.
Filed under: conservatism, election 08, Huckabee | 34 Comments »
Posted on November 18, 2007 by Beto Ochoa
Inspired by Robert D’s lament The Climbing Tree We ran all day and climbed the trees Without the fear of falling But with respect for gravity And always felt it calling We rode in cars without air bags The steel dashboard projecting On slick hard seats in front and back With no seatbelts protecting [...]
Filed under: beto ochoa, Open thread, poetry | 23 Comments »
Posted on November 17, 2007 by nuke
Back on the WP. Fook yeah! Have a great weekend y’all
Filed under: music video, Open thread | 81 Comments »
Posted on November 16, 2007 by nuke
In a classic case of burying the lead, AP writer Glen Johnson revealed an interesting factoid, deep into his article which appeared in today’s online edition of the Boston Globe…. In May 2005, he began signing the Standard Form 180, giving reporters access to his full Navy record personnel and medical records — something he [...]
Filed under: linkfests, News and politics, Open thread, WFFOT | 103 Comments »
Posted on November 15, 2007 by nuke
Duncan Hunter’s letter which was read on the Rush Limbaugh Show this afternoon takes a close look at some of the shenanigans included in Nancy Pelosi’s effort to lose the War in Iraq. I believe I heard that Harry Reid supports it, and will fight for it in the Senate, even though he knows he [...]
Filed under: 'War on Terrorism', Liberalism Is A Mental Disorder, military | 5 Comments »
Posted on November 15, 2007 by nuke
Bra-burning is just so….20th Century….Feminists in Sweden have a new cause de celeb, Topless Swimming! Speaking to The Local, Ragnhild Karlsson , 22, explained the womens’ motives for swimming without bikini tops. “It’s a question of equality. I think it’s a problem that women are sexualized in this way. If women are forced to [...]
Filed under: humor, Open thread | 14 Comments »
Posted on November 15, 2007 by nuke
Scrappleface (Scott Ott) offers his own unique perspective on tonight’s Democrat debate on CNN…..(Snicker Alert!) (2007-11-15) — Officials with the Nevada Democratic Party and CNN today granted a request from Sen. Hillary Clinton’s campaign that the former First Lady be allowed time during tonight’s presidential debate to deliver rebuttals to any statements she makes with [...]
Filed under: election 08, hillary, Humor/Satire | 2 Comments »
Posted on November 15, 2007 by Murder of Ravens
I love smoking. There, I said it. It takes a certain amount of testicular fortitude to say this nowadays, but it’s just so liberating to say it out loud! I think I’ll say it again: I adore smoking! To me, smoking a pipe or a cigar is one of life’s great pleasures, akin to a [...]
Filed under: murderofravens, smoking | 1 Comment »
Posted on November 15, 2007 by nuke
Rory Gallagher and his strat (circa 1985). This is great. It even has a fat, balding, middle age guy in the audience, stoned out of his gourd, obviously lost for about 15 years, but enjoying himself playing his air guitar right along with the band, heh….. Nite y’all.
Filed under: music video, Open thread | 1 Comment »
Posted on November 14, 2007 by nuke
Today on Chris Matthews’ show, NY Post reporter Fred Dicker claimed that Hillary’s people pressured Spitzer to drop the unpopular and controversial driver’s license plan for illegal aliens… thanks to newsbusters, Trackposted to Outside the Beltway, Perri Nelson’s Website, The Virtuous Republic, The Random Yak, Right Truth, The Populist, Shadowscope, The Pet Haven Blog, Stuck [...]
Filed under: Democrat Corruption, Election 2008, hillary | 13 Comments »
Posted on November 14, 2007 by nuke
Smartest woman in the world, so, why does she need to plant softball questions in the audience? Need more evidence? Details from The NYSun…… An Iowa college student pulled back the curtain on Hillary Rodham Clinton‘s stage-managed campaign stops – claiming the candidate seemed to know to call on her for a canned question at [...]
Filed under: Election 2008, hillary | 2 Comments »
Posted on November 14, 2007 by nuke
Sometime after 2:15 yesterday afternoon, the servers at Conservablogs went on the fritz. How do I know? Just a guess, I haven’t heard from Conservablogs, but my stat reader says the traffic went to zero after the last visitor at 2:15. So, I grabbed my backup and imported back to WordPress.com, back home, so to [...]
Filed under: Bloggers, global warming hysteria | 38 Comments »
Posted on November 12, 2007 by nuke
From Arkansas Blog…Max Brantley has an interesting item on Jackson “Steve” Stephens, Jr., and The Club for Growth Stephens, you might recall, has been hounding Mike Huckabee for expanding government for the likes of providing health insurance for children of the working poor, building highways and keeping the sales tax on groceries to improved inadequate [...]
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Posted on November 12, 2007 by nuke
From AmericanSolutions.com 96% It is important for the President and Congress to address the issue of social security in the next few years. 95% We have an obligation to be good stewards of God’s creation for future generations. 94% Children should be allowed a moment of silence to pray to themselves in public school if [...]
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Posted on November 12, 2007 by nuke
Border Security: Congress Just Doesn’t Get It The Defense Appropriations bill that passed Congress on Nov. 8 did not include a popular amendment to provide $3 billion for border security that included funds for fencing, unmanned aerial vehicles and ground sensors. The border security amendment, sponsored by Sen. Lindsay Graham (R-S.C.) was approved by the [...]
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Posted on November 12, 2007 by nuke
Here’s a “Happy Monday” open thread. So go have a smoke for the kids, and then give us a few comments. We crave comments. We’re having comment-craving fits. Comment posted by Sunflower Desertat 11/12/2007 10:53:56 PM That made me laugh. Thanks! Comment posted by no2liberalsat 11/12/2007 5:42:43 PM Oh!?!? Okay then…for…the kids.
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Posted on November 11, 2007 by nuke
Veterans Day by Beto Ochoa For every hero on the stage On parade or in the grave With medals pinned and glory flags unfurled The humble serviceman by scores Packs the caissons, Guards the doors Sails sea and sky across the troubled world Comrades in arms they share the [...]
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Posted on November 11, 2007 by nuke
The U.S. military says a major joint operation with Iraqi forces has captured more than 200 suspected terrorists in four provinces of northern Iraq. It says Operation Iron Hammer, which was launched last week, has made significant progress against al-Qaida in Iraq. The U.S. military said Sunday security forces have captured three high value al-Qaida [...]
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Posted on November 11, 2007 by nuke
From News.com.au PARENTS of sick children in Britain will be allowed to use IVF to create “spare-part babies” under controversial laws published yesterday. The legislation will dramatically relax rules on IVF clinics creating “saviour siblings” who can help cure their older brothers and sisters of medical conditions such as leukemia. Experts said that one day [...]
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Posted on November 11, 2007 by nuke
On this day, our nation draws attention to the veterans of our Armed Forces, young and old. Some of us don’t need a special day, to give thanks for all that they have done for our great nation, while others do. Most people don’t know the history of Veterans Day, it’s origins and it’s meaning, [...]
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