Monthly Archives: November 2005

Dems still fighting it out over Kaine’s ad pull

Wow, it seems as if the liberal blogs are tearing themselves apart over Kaine’s ad pull, and this time, it’s over – not principle – but good ol’ pragmatic $$$.

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Commonwealth Conservative: Turning Virginia Blue?

Chad Dotson points towards an article in the University of Richmond’s Juris Publici asking whether Virginia might vote Democratic in 2008. Heh. Don’t hold your breath fellas.

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The Jaded JD: Principle v. pragmatism

A good post here by The Jaded JD on the distinction between principle and pragmatism. There’s nothing wrong with having principles, and there’s nothing wrong with sticking to them (an absolutist stance I would argue). Where it goes terribly wrong … Continue reading

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"Free Lunch" Republicans vs. "Kamikaze" Democrats

James Young touched on it before I got a chance to fully develop my idea, but he’s 100% correct. I’m sick and tired of being called a “free luncher” or “flat earther” every time I stick up for taxpayers’ rights, … Continue reading

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And the bloodletting begins…

Waldo has already beaten me to the punch, but this is precisely the kind of bloodletting I was afraid of. Paul Jost prefaces this accordingly (something Waldo was kind enough to omit) and forwarded it to just about everyone in … Continue reading

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Terraforming Mars

Cool stuff. Not an easy thing to do, but it will certainly answer questions as to whether or not it can even be acheived.

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The Jaded JD: Blogroll change

Seems like I made the cut over at Jaded JD. Quite a respectable thing to acheive I must say, and deserving of reciprocation!

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For the conspiracy theorist in your family…

Everyone knows the idea behind the tin or aluminum foil hats, yes? They’re to keep those mind-control crazies at the Defense Department out! Well, bad news folks. Tin foil hats actually amplify the radio waves reserved by the US government … Continue reading

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Decorum, pronunciation, and politics v2.0

When a liberal complains about decorum in politics today, point out this. And this. And this. And don’t forget these. Or this (which I have to admit is still pretty damn creative, but wrong). Then come to me and discuss … Continue reading

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McDonnell hangs tight at 446

Giddy Democrats can finally relax… the vote tally will be certified tomorrow, and all accounts point towards a slim margin of victory for Republican Bob McDonnell. The last Virginia recount, as most will remember, was during the Coleman-Wilder race of … Continue reading

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