Monthly Archives: September 2006

If Not For Whiskey…

See, I knew it was true. The Irish are destined to conquer the world. Why? Because we’re fine social drinkers: People who consume alcohol earn significantly more at their jobs than non-drinkers, according to a US study that highlighted ‘social … Continue reading

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$1.15/gal?!

So sayeth The Seattle Times .

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Daniel Cote

One of my best friends from Montfort Academy passed away, Daniel Cote at the age of 28. Ironically, I was just reading “Bobby Fischer Goes to War”, and remembered back in the day when I was mad about chess. Only … Continue reading

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Introduction to Protestantism and Natural Law

I’ve been watching this project from the Acton Institute with a great deal of interest over the last few weeks: Many of you have read the series that Stephen Grabill wrote about Protestantism and Natural Law. For those of you … Continue reading

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Rasmussen: Bush at 45%

And the hit just keep ooooon comin’ chicago free download : The Rasmussen Reports daily updates are based upon nightly telephone interviews and reported on a three-day rolling average basis. Most of the interviews for today’s update were completed before … Continue reading

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Allen on Meritocracy

Explaining yet again his convictions and beliefs, Senator Allen goes into what has to be one of my more favorite topics of meritocracy: Allen, the son of a legendary football coach of the Washington Redskins and Los Angeles Rams, suggested … Continue reading

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OTB: Big Oil = Big Socialism

This is a great post from Outside the Beltway on how Big Oil mostly consists of state-run petroleum industries. If you have a complaint about the market forces controlling oil, send a note to Hugo Chavez or Hu Jintao. I’m … Continue reading

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Not Larry Sabato: IS THE 'MO TURNING?

To answer Ben’s question: YES. Don’t expect 18-point leads or anything, but Webb’s failure to define himself in positive terms after the “macaca” incident is now going to prove an incredible mental error by his campaign staff.

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Virginia Virtucon: On Catholic University

Jim Riley cites “one reason why I don’t give to my law school alma mater,” and ironically it’s the same reason I don’t give to my undergraduate alma mater… Catholic University has the potential to be such a great center … Continue reading

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I’m back

Server problems resolved, we are back to fighting form!

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