Monthly Archives: August 2009

Aren’t We Getting Tired Of Town Hall Meetings Yet?

I know this video is being used as criticism against New Hampshire Rep. Carol Shea-Porter because a man who speaks out from the crowd is arrested. Yet, I think this is just another example of how dysfuntional these town hall … Continue reading

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Inhofe Is “Fool Of The Week”

Senator James Inhofe is not hiding any great Congressional secret when he said that he does not need to read the healthcare reform bill. “I don’t have to read it, or know what’s in it. I’m going to oppose it … Continue reading

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Congressman Opposes Public Option Healthcare Because It Will Be As Bad As Private Insurance

This is why there is not a healthcare debate going on in this country. A debate requires informed debaters on both sides of the question. In this case, Congressman Pete Olson of Texas uses an example of a private insurance … Continue reading

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Jester’s Court — August 30, 2009

The release of the Lockerbie bomber was all about oil. Pat Boone thinks he has found the cause of liberalism – it is a virus. Rep. Charlie Rangel has amended his financial disclosure statement, nearly doubling his total wealth from … Continue reading

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Drive And Text In Utah…15 Years In The Slammer

Utah has just created the nation’s toughest anti-texting law. Text and getting into an accident may bring you 15 years in state prison. “It’s a willful act. If you choose to drink and drive or if you choose to text … Continue reading

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Is There a Guillotine Coming To A Train Station Near You?

Did you know there are 30,000 guillotines on military bases in this country? Yep, they are just sitting there waiting for the Obama administration to give the okay so Americans can be herded into the blades and their organs harvested. … Continue reading

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British Army Surrenders Live Ammunition For Blanks

From a nation that once had an empire that scanned the globe it has been quite a fall for the British army. The new British army does not quite have the bite of the old. In today’s army, soldiers are barred from training … Continue reading

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Utah Governor: Gays Don’t Need Protections In Utah

Utah Governor Gary Herbert said that gays do not need special protections in Utah with fair housing and employment laws. “Where do you stop? That’s the problem going down that slippery road. Pretty soon we’re going to have a special … Continue reading

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Jester’s Court — August 28, 2009

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said that he is so popular that he ordered his vote totals reduced from 93% to 83% in his country’s last election. Lukashenko said he made the order for “psychological” reasons. The Republican National Committee mailed … Continue reading

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Val Kilmer’s Not Running For New Mexico Governor…Unless

How long has Kilmer toyed with this? It looks like he finally stated that he is not going to run for New Mexico governor, but don’t they all say that before they say yes?//

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Maybe Next Week Will Be Better…

My apologies for being a bit skimpy on the stories and updates this week. I’ve been sick for about a week. Just as I start to feel better, my temperature goes up and I feel lousy again. So if you … Continue reading

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Jester’s Court — August 27, 2009

South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford rejected calls by Lt. Gov. Andre Bauer to step down. “I very much appreciate the offer. I believe it would be wrong,” Sanford said. A Canadian survival manual, used by seafarers and boaters, was used … Continue reading

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And You Think Politics Is Simplistic Now…

Here are a few old political ads that make for a nice comparison with the politics of today. It is hard to imagine that this would sway a single voter. There is not a single issue mentioned in the ad. … Continue reading

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Senator Inhofe On Health Care Reform Bill: “I Don’t Have To Know What’s In It. I’m Going To Oppose It.”

Oklahoma Senator James Inhofe must be an exceptional man. He said he will vote against the health are reform bill without reading it. “I don’t have to read it, or know what’s in it. I’m going to oppose it anyways,” … Continue reading

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Jester’s Court — August 26, 2009

A Swiss canton has banned nude hiking in its territory. More cantons are expected to follow. The Alps are a favorite spot for nude German hikers. Switzerland has also banned Google Street View because of privacy concerns. A Quebec city … Continue reading

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