Daily Archives: September 6, 2008

like I said

you don’t replace something with nothing. here is another manifestation of the phenomenon. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSEaHyzbqTA&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&hl=en&fs=1] hat tip to the anchoress UPDATE: in case you were like me and wondering if this was real or The Onion, Reason Magazine’s vote is “real.”

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The contrast

By contrast, to the actual reform accomplishments made at great risk by Sarah Palin referenced in the post below, here is what Mr. Obama (in his own words) says about his own accomplishments and experience. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxUCfdfRnP8&hl=en&fs=1] transcript courtesy of Hot … Continue reading

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speaking of Sarah Palin

here is an article from the Wall Street Journal about what she did in Alaska. first, the general problem to be addressed. Alaska’s politicians—in particular ruling Republicans—roll in oil campaign money, lavish oil revenue on pet projects, then retire to … Continue reading

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Sarah Palin

Tim Challies has a political post up. He is right that this has been the most entertaining political campaign ever. The primaries were awesome and the general election is positioned at this point to go to the wire. Challies focus … Continue reading

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why government?

Pulpit Magazine has a two part series from Nathan Williams on why God put government in place. here is the introduction to the series. With the Democratic National Convention being held last week, and the Republican National Convention being held … Continue reading

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