Monthly Archives: November 2008

Obama for School Choice…for the Rich

Posted on November 11, 2008 by Sandy

Despite the one of the highest per-pupil spending rates in the nation, DC public schools aren’t good enough for the First Daughters. I don’t blame the Obamas, but I bet some folks here and here do. And they’re utterly silent … Continue reading →

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Adventures in Corporate Happytalk

Posted on November 10, 2008 by Sandy

One big misconception–especially among conservatives–is that being pro-free-market means being pro-business, especially pro-big-business. While I feel somewhat bad for people working at a bad company, I have no vested interest in who makes the cars or food or computers I … Continue reading →

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An Anti-Science Head of EPA?

Posted on November 6, 2008 by Sandy

The Washington Post reports that Obama is shortlisting Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. for head of the Environmental Protection Agency. This is mind-bogglingly bad judgment, if true. Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., is a rabid extremist who disbelieves science when it conflicts … Continue reading →

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Virginia Takes Obama Over the Top

Posted on November 4, 2008 by Sandy

First African-American governor, first African-American President. I await the apologies of all DC and MD residents who have given me shit about living here. Now…was it wrong I was making chocolate pudding when the result that took him over the … Continue reading →

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“On” Line? When did that happen?

Posted on November 4, 2008 by Sandy

When did liberals decide that “on line” replaced “in line” for “standing on line”? A liberal coworker insisted on using it, as if it was a time-honored American English prhase, and NPR was filled with people trying to use it … Continue reading →

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