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By Dave Hitt on Oct 12, 2007 in Junk Science, Politics | 3 Comments
The Nobel Peace Prize lost all its value when it was given to Yasser Arafat for taking a brief break from murdering Jews. But just in anyone forgot how worthless it is, they’re reminding us by giving it to Al Gore and the IPCC. I’ve already said most of what I have to say about […]
By Dave Hitt on Oct 11, 2007 in Big Brother, Politics | 2 Comments
“I like the idea of giving every baby born in America a $5,000 account that will grow over time, so that when that young person turns 18 if they have finished high school they will be able to access it to go to college or maybe they will be able to make that down payment […]
By Dave Hitt on Oct 9, 2007 in Politics, Religion | 1 Comment
The AP reported that Louisiana Republican Sen. David Vitter earmarked $100,000 of our tax money for the Louisiana Family Forum, which is headed by former political cronies. And what does this fine group do? They push creationism. That’s right, our tax money is being used to finance an organization devoted to making kids stupid. And […]
By Dave Hitt on Sep 21, 2007 in Big Brother, Politics | 4 Comments
I thought this e-mail, from Quick Hitts Podcast listener Don Venardos, was something you’d all enjoy. (Reprinted with Don’s Permission. The only e-mails I publish without permission are the nasty ones.) My latest thought on healthcare: Remove the restriction that limits group insurance to employment based organizations, then let the Democrats create the single payer […]
By Dave Hitt on Sep 18, 2007 in Politics | 6 Comments
So you’re sitting on your porch or walking down the street and the sights and sounds are pleasant and you’re in a good mood. Suddenly, fading in fast, you hear the thumpa thumpa thumpa of (c)rap “music” approaching. When it reaches you it’s blasting either from a black, shiny, leased SUV or a pathetic shitbox […]
By Dave Hitt on Sep 13, 2007 in Big Brother, Nanny Nation, Politics | 2 Comments
“HUNTINGTON BEACH – Huntington Beach is the first city in Orange County to consider a program that would make it mandatory for pet owners to spay or neuter and to have microchips inserted in their cats and dogs.” I’ve always neutered my pets because it’s The Right Thing To Do. I don’t spychip my pets, […]
By Dave Hitt on Aug 22, 2007 in Politics | 0 Comments
I don’t get involved with many political movements, because most of them are a waste of time and effort. One exception is Downsize DC. Their mission is very simple, and appeals to most people regardless of their political affiliation: They want to make the federal government smaller. In the meantime, they’re trying to slow its […]