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We shall not grow wiser before we learn that much that we have done was very foolish.
- F. A. HayekThere is one thing more embarrassing than having voted for Barack Obama... Not being embarrassed.
- Allen
Monthly Archives: January 2006
Bad News From the Army Corps of Engineers
Mayor Nagin’s dreams of the "chocolate city" won’t work.
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Heard a Great Term This Past Weekend
Feeding the sparrows through the horses. Particular discussion was in regard to poverty programs and how much they truly help the poor.
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It’s Like a USB Pen Drive Without the USB Pen
I came across a reference to FolderShare.com in a Getting Things Done Yahoo group post. It sounds interesting so I’m currently checking it out. The software/system allows you to syncronize folders between two or more computers. Provisions are made for … Continue reading
Konica Handle The Competition Anymore
I’ve been looking at upgrading our digital camera and have been waffling about which one to purchase. I read with interest that Konica Minolta Quits Photography Market. Given that that was one of the camera makers I was considering, I’m … Continue reading
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Rights Given vs Rights Acknowledged
I’ve been reading about the Federalists vs the "Anti-Federalists" given the talk lately about the Federalist Society. I think it interesting in that one of the arguments against the Bill of Rights: The rights delineated would be seen as the … Continue reading
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Static vs Dynamic Behaviors
Having pondered about Mark Styen’s recent article It’s the Demography, Stupid, I find at Big Lizards the answer to some of my problems with Mark’s analysis. I’m not sure I will finish up my esssay. Said once is probably enough. … Continue reading
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What Happens When The Sword Is An ICBM?
First view this flag. Then read Toying With Genocide @ AMERICAN DIGEST. This is one of those articles that I just sat and stared at the monitor after reading. Many unspoken thoughts are given voice. "Can Islam be tamed?" is … Continue reading
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The Parable of the New Samaritan
On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” “What is written in the Law?” he replied. “How do you read it?” He answered: ” … Continue reading
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Piled Up Another 20 Draft Posts
In various states of editing. Focus, must focus… Oh, doughnuts!
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2005 National Championship — They Call It Sooner Magic
"What do you mean," you ask yourself? The University of Oklahoma was not involved in the 2005 National Championship. Besides, how can you, as a true Sooner, be happy that Texas won? Easy — it’s a disputed win. To the … Continue reading
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