Eric Florack on January 14th, 2008

John Hawkins calls my attention via mail to two vids I’ve not seen, yet.

The subject of both: Fred Thompson.

Addendum: (David L) While I very much enjoy John Hawkins’, Tom Clancyized version of Fred, I have have no

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Eric Florack on January 13th, 2008

Michelle Malkin :

Uh-huh. Let’s face it. Nanny Bloomberg’s unmistakable message is this: “Cheez-Its for me, but not for thee.”

So says Michelle. You’re going to have to go there to figure what the heck she’s talking about.

But when

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Eric Florack on January 13th, 2008

USATODAY.com  SURFSIDE BEACH, S.C. — White House hopeful Fred Thompson continued his debate-night criticism of rival Mike Huckabee on Friday, calling the primary contest a fight between the ideals of Ronald Reagan and populist appeals that blame others for

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Eric Florack on January 13th, 2008

Ross Douthat at The Atlantic

snark2.jpgHere is some free advice for liberals who don’t care much for Jonah Goldberg or his (bestselling) new volume: Either confine yourself to dismissive snark, of the sort perfected by my colleague Matt, or buckle

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davidl on January 13th, 2008

Scott Johnson, Powerline, has “The case against John McCain.” I’ll go beyond Rick Santorum, and I don’t trust McCain on foreign or defense policy either. McCain has the problem of letting extraordinary temper get the better of

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davidl on January 13th, 2008

How Stalinist is it when the state hauls a citizen before an inquistion to force him to defend his right of Free Speech? Ezra Levant is forced to defend his freedom. Jim Addison, Wizbang, has the sordid details and

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davidl on January 12th, 2008

Conclusive evidence of media bias in favor of the Clintons, from Nashua Telegraph:

Published: Saturday, January 12, 2008

Clinton adviser arrested in Nashua

NASHUA – A top Clinton adviser faces charges of aggravated

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Eric Florack on January 12th, 2008

I’ve spent the morning hopping around the ‘sphere, and have noted a trend I’ve noted in previous election years…  I’m noticing how very much of the platforms of the Democrats is surrounded by guilt. Perhaps you’ve noticed it, too?

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Eric Florack on January 12th, 2008

COALITION FORCES DISRUPT AL KUT CRIMINAL ELEMENT NETWORKS, 11 TERRORISTS KILLED

Posted: 27 Dec 2007 04:23 AM CST

COALITION FORCES DISRUPT AL KUT CRIMINAL ELEMENT NETWORKS, 11 TERRORISTS KILLED

IRAQI POLICE UNCOVER MAJOR WEAPONS CACHE

Posted: 26 Dec 2007 07:43

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Ben Smith over at the Politico notes that there’s been a lot the last 48 or so over charges of racism:

A series of comments from Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, her husband and her supporters are spurring a racial

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davidl on January 11th, 2008

AssHow stupid does this sound?

“Allowing retailers to make money off of hungry people is wrong.”

So where did you eat breakfast this morning?  All I did was change one word, sick to hungry.  Da Mayor of Boston:

The decision

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Eric Florack on January 11th, 2008

Steve at OTB:

 Hillary’s Energy Policy

Well, one part of it at least. I don’t know what prompted me to go look at her plan, but I did. One thing that struck as a bit…well ignorant was this part,

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Eric Florack on January 11th, 2008

John Hawkins emailed a bunch of right siders within the last week or so and asked a series of questions aimed to judging where we are on the presidential election, and specifically the Republican nomination. Among those responding:
The Absurd

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Eric Florack on January 11th, 2008

Me at Q&O just now:

I say, “who cares” – which was about the same reaction I had when I heard John Kerry had endorsed him.

Well, that was my first reaction, too. But I got to thinking about

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davidl on January 11th, 2008

This Is IsraelThis Is IsraelMs Magazine, established by Gloria Stienem, may proclaim itself the voice of all woman, but it surely is not.   Some topics are just too darn hot for the girls to handle, such as this ad (PDF)

 Via, Powerline:

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