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“What all the wise men promised has not happened, and what all the damned fools said would happen has come to pass.” – Lord Melbourne
“We voted for these people. We should be allowed to taser them.” – Mike
“If you’re standing around talking about doing away with fossil fuels while pointing at an electric vehicle that’s about 70% synthetic materials, you’ve already failed an IQ test you didn’t even know you were taking.”
“Tradition is not the worship of ashes, but the preservation of fire.”
“They’re not ignorant. They’ll tell you all about what they know.”
“You guys just don’t spend enough time giving yourself cool but limited super-powers. This is the internet.” – laura w.
“Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom must, like men, undergo the fatigue of supporting it.” – Thomas Paine
“Whoever undertakes to set himself up as judge in the field of truth and knowledge is shipwrecked by the laughter of the gods” – Albert Einstein
“They can pass a law to say anything, but reality gets to bat last.”
“All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing.” – Edmund Burke
“The essential American soul is hard, isolate, stoic, and a killer. It has never yet melted.” – D.H. Lawrence
“If there must be trouble, let it be in my day, that my child may have peace.” – Thomas Paine
“God doesn’t call the equipped – he equips those he calls.” – Barbara Curtis
Always remember: Law is about arguing one fact that helps your argument and ignoring the ten facts that disprove it.
It is impossible to defeat an ignorant man in argument – William McAdoo
“Hand-written notes in cursive writing are still the finest personal way of saying thank you. The people who send those after interviews are the ones who get the jobs.”
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Sacred Watch
Amidst all of the alarms being sounded about the hurricane that is battering the upper Atlantic Coast, please take time to say a special prayer for the men who are standing their sacred watch in Washington D.C.: . . My … Continue reading
Sunday Hymn – “How Can I Keep From Singing”
. Oh, my – if this doesn’t get you up off the pew, dancing in the aisles, nothing will…. . (“How Can I Keep From Singing” sung by Eva Cassidy – available on CD or MP3) .
“Over The Rainbow” (Eva Cassidy)
. I’m tired of living in interesting times – Here’s a calming counterpoint to all of the madness that is going on half a world away: . (“Over The Rainbow” by the incomparable Eva Cassidy – available on CD or … Continue reading
A Somber Remembrance – Thoughts on the Anniversary of 9/11
I suppose every generation has its share of “Where were you when….?” moments – those “somethings” that happen that are so big, so life-altering, and which affect so many people that the vast majority of them have a memory etched … Continue reading
Classic Movie Night – “Casablanca”
. One of the great things about living in a larger town is that there is so much to do. One of our favorite movie theaters shows classic movies on the big screen. It’s a great way to see these … Continue reading
Paul Ryan is the GOP’S New VP Candidate
Here’s my reaction: Come on, November! [Cross-posted at RedState] . [Update 08/12/12]: Thanks to Nice Deb for linking this post on her FANTASTIC post “Ryan-Mania: The First Romney/Ryan Ad Appears Online + All The Latest Dish” – a great round-up … Continue reading
Fun With YouTube – Dr. Who Meets “Grease”
My children have learned not to let me play on YouTube without adult supervision. I escaped their clutches this weekend…. . . Age, treachery, and all that – 😛 Have a great day! .
Chick-Fil-A Appreciation Day – A Light-Hearted Tribute
How can you not love a company that puts out commercials like this: . . My friend Bob passed these along the other day (go pee first….): . . Show your support for this wonderful company today – go get … Continue reading
Civic Duty
The strength of the Constitution lies entirely in the determination of each citizen to defend it. Only if every single citizen feels duty bound to do his share in this defense are the constitutional rights secure. –Albert Einstein . We … Continue reading
Happy Birthday, America! (2012)
. “When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to … Continue reading
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