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I see while I was

by John Cole|  December 9, 20022:55 pm| Leave a Comment

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I see while I was gone that Trent Lott said something stupid and that some people want him to step aside as Majority Leader for his remarks. Couple of quick notes:

1) I want him to step aside too, but not for these remarks. Hell, as far as I was concerned the capitulation and power sharing two years ago was reason enough to force him out.

2.) I love how Democrats have Republicans so gay and race-conscious that they immediately start bashing themselves at every perceived slight. Listen up, Republicans- Democrats don’t care about race unless it means a vote on election day, a blocked confirmation of a judge, or money. There is no reason to keep beating Trent Lott for being a moron- that is not going to change.

3.) After two years of Daschle, I thought saying stupid things publicly was almost a job requirement. The proof will be when Trent Lott starts to raise “serious questions.”

** UPDATE **

My opinion of Lott’s comments has changed dramatically now that I have seen the video.

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Well, I am back from

by John Cole|  December 9, 20022:50 pm| Leave a Comment

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Well, I am back from the conference in Puerto Rico, and I have to tell you, the weather was beautiful. Getting back home and scraping my car with a sunburn sucked, though.

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This whole delinking because of

by John Cole|  November 27, 20027:08 pm| Leave a Comment

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This whole delinking because of differing ideologies thing is just plain stupid. I like to hear what most people have to say, and if it is stupid, well then, I will tell them so.

One of my favorite sites to read every day is the Daily Kos, even though I don’t agree with a lot of his politics. He does, however, express his viewpoints well, is kind to all his visitors, and it seems to rub off on most of his commenters.

For all those people out there who think it is neato to de-link because you just can’t take opposing viewpoints, I have two things to say:

1.) Grow Up
2.) Your traffic ain’t near the Instapundit’s anyway, so get over your bad self.

If anyone has been de-linked for these childish reasons, send me an e-mail, and I will gladly throw you up on my permalinks to fill in whatever void might have been created.

Cripes, already. This is a sure sign the blogosphere has matured- people are acting like children.

And one of these damned days I am gonna remember to link John Hawkins.

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Sorry for the lack of

by John Cole|  November 27, 200212:50 pm| Leave a Comment

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Sorry for the lack of posting. I should resume regular posting when I get back from Puerto Rico around December 9th.

I do have some good news though. The January Playmate of the Month is older than me for the first time in 7 years.

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Bob Barr is gone. Dick

by John Cole|  November 21, 20024:00 am| Leave a Comment

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Bob Barr is gone. Dick Armey is gone. All the Big-L Libertarians are if not nominally, then fully nuts. The Democrats are only concerned with power and making their subjugated and wholly dependant power bases happy.

Who do I turn to? There is no political capital for any individual speaking for the “I just want to be left the hell alone” party.

I hate it all.

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This Just Disgusts Me: Why

by John Cole|  November 21, 20023:55 am| 1 Comment

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This Just Disgusts Me:

Why I use cash for everything and have no credit cards. Period.

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I am just curious- Have

by John Cole|  November 21, 20023:51 am| Leave a Comment

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I am just curious-

Have you ever had a migraine headache that was so bad that you had to cover your windows with blankets and towels so no light could get in? One that hurt so bad that you had to have a friend take care of your cat because you could hear him walking? One so bad that when the phone rang because you forgot to turn the ringer off, you cried, and then broke out in sweats?

Again, I am just curious.

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