December 19, 2007
[referring to stability Putin brought to Russia]That's quite true, actually. Of course, he's brought back a lot of the Soviet Union-era evils to do it. I guess what Time is really saying is that the ends justify the means. That should shut them up on the topic of waterboarding.This is ridiculous - I'm turning in my award from last year.
Agreed.
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Rumor has it this is supposed to be the best man...
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December 18, 2007
*Mike Huckabee responds to Fred's revival, heh
Anyone remember Fred's early showings with Hannity?
Even the the most devout Fredhead was feeling shaky about how he was gonna do after that, he looked exhausted, he sounded worse, and had to be practically lead by Hannity to the answers...not a good sign when that idiot is throwing you softballs and having to lead you to the answer.
In his early interviews, and really, more than half of his actual campaign, he would have been a contender with pre-freakout Al Gore for most powerfully sedative politician. I think he's finally got it together, he's finally showing some energy, and he looked polished tonight, answered everything pretty well.
Of note, Colmes predictably tried bait Fred! by offering some questions on Bush's policy positions on immigration and other issues, presumably to try and make him squirm and maneuver to avoid criticizing Bush. Fred didn't give him that, and had no problem criticizing where Bush has deviated from conservative doctrine...nice! The Eleventh Commandment is dead in my book, its gotten us nothing but RINO sellouts, so good on Fred for shutting down Colmesy and not being afraid to criticize Bush policy.
Fred did what he needed on Dunce & Eyebrow tonight, and this is a big part of a turnaround if he's gonna do it, and I think he can, primary voters are more politically involved, so good showings on shows like Dunce & Eyebrow help more than they will in a general election. If he can do this for the rest of the primary race, he can win the nomination, I'm not gonna say will win, but can. It won't be easy either, he's way behind in the polls, in money, and is in the early stages of rebuilding momentum, and its waaay late in the game.
Fred is the most solid conservative of the entire field that has any viability as a candidate, his problem has been his abysmal campaign and his lack of energy for most of his campaign. He sounded like he didn't really want it or wasn't sure he wanted it, he sounded and looked exhausted, and has had a lackadaisical campaign schedule for most of the campaign.
Tonight, he looked and sounded presidential, and sounded like he wanted it, which has been his biggest obstacle, certainly his policies are his strongest suit. He's scored a vital endorsement in Rep. Steve King, who's got a fair bit of influence in Iowa circles, apparently. We've been hearing about signs of life (h/t CB)from Camp Fred!, I think they've been confirmed. Fred's apparently hoping to make a big push late in Iowa, its not gonna be easy, I hope he succeeds.
Ace sends me a good line he had during his interview, when asked about the hand raising,
"The only time I'll raise my hand again is when Justice Roberts is swearing me in"
First half of the interview here, plus Meet The Press bonus video! (h/t Ace)
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Post needed something, and I think I found it, nearly obligatory for anything involving Dingy Harry
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These things are so ridiculous, at least Fred's goofed on most of these stupid questions. Which, yes, does make me like and respect the guy more, stupid questions deserve condescending or stupid answers, and beyond that, one of Bush's biggest problems and failures is his willingness to let the media push him around, Fred doesn't seem to have a problem throwing it back in their faces.
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Apparently, it would also give discretion to DHS to build "virtual fences", or as those of us who don't live in Political Bullshit Nuance World, "Open Borders." As Ace has said of others who tout the "virtual fence", perhaps we should support them with virtual votes and virtual support, and save our actual support and votes for those that support actual fences and enforcement.
As for Cornyn and Hutchison, I knew they were squishes on the border...but still, its amazing, they really didn't learn, did they? I hope the people of Texas send these two fucktards to the cushy lobby jobs undoubtedly awaiting them for this sellout next time they're up for re-election.
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December 17, 2007

Not Yours!

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I think he just ate it here. Big-time. You read that transcript, his support of the Spooky Looking Weapons Ban and the squirming he engaged in, his squishiness on immigration, and the tearful moment, and you know he just fucked up big.
Most notably is his absolutely wretched position on gun ownership and the Second Amendment, if he's gonna flip-flop on everything else, why not go all the way? Hell, even the Democrats are treading lightly with regards to Second Amendment, gun control is a losing issue. But I think I know why...
I've long held the view that Mitt was the suburbanite/yuppie candidate, which is why he doesn't support guns, let's be honest, yuppies and suburbanites just aren't big gun people, they mostly care about money, and Mitt's a money guy. They aren't generally hunters, they live in idyllic, secluded cookie cutter developments that have minimal crime, wealth to have good police/security, and most of all, love of safety.
These people are much more ignorant of firearms because they have no use for them(they think), the only contact they have with them is spastic soccer moms watching hysteria driven reporting on a school shooting, and fretting that their little snowflake is gonna get mowed down by some angry loner kid, they think that banning guns is the way to keep that from happening, its not of course.
The tears are not gonna hurt as bad as when Muskie did it back in the day, but it'll hurt, particularly when you have guys with a tough front like Fred, Rudy, and hell, McCain(even if I don't think he has a snowball's chance).
I think this might dislodge some voters from camp Mitt, I think those could go to both Fred and Huck. I have to think it helps Fred more, Huck's already got most of the religious cons who abandoned Mitt during the Huckaboom, but we'll see.
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December 16, 2007
1. Turkey, 2. Goose, 3. Barbary duck, 4. Guinea fowl, 5. Mallard, 6. Poussin, 7. Quail, 8. Partridge, 9. Pigeon squab, 10. Pheasant, 11. Chicken, 12. Aylesbury duck
Here's a pic of the meats they use, and samples of the stuffings.

Truly we live in a wondrous age.
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December 13, 2007
Unfortunately, as See-Dub notes, they aren't the only ones to do this, several other liberal publications engage in the same policy. This is what the dextrosphere exists for, to expose these sorts of activities. Again, congrats to See-Dub and all the others who pursued this and won.
Update: See-Dub in comments says the rats haven't actually changed policy yet.
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Apparently, the custodian and two students were playing with the PA system. After getting cuffed and questioned briefly, police let the three go when the three explained the situation.
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December 12, 2007
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Which is exactly why he should the nominee, he's ready to tell the media to fuck itself. Most GOP elite wouldn't even think about doing what he did there. Everyone on both sides of the aisle know what dumb juvenile shit the hand raising crap is, but it took Fred to call it for what it was.
If we've learned anything from the Bush administration, if you let the media push you around unanswered, they'll break you. I think Fred realized that when the media's "lazy" narrative started sticking, but unlike Bush, he's learning from his mistakes.
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Oh yeah, Wuzzadem has been back for a while too, which I hadn't known till fairly recently. I figure I'd note that too in case I'm not the only guy in the world who wasn't aware of that fact.
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But seriously, ladies(and, uh, guys too, I guess)? Stay away from the plastic surgeon unless its reconstructive in nature. Most people who are worth being around will accept the natural you. Cosmetic procedures usually don't look that good(they're gonna blow!) and sometimes you end up with disasters like that first link, where you end up looking like the undead. Don't let this happen to you!
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December 11, 2007

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Thirsty?
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