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Shouldn't there be an Afrikaaner-American studies department in our universities? ER May 12, 2025 2:59 pm (CurrentEvents)

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Why don't I like Sarah Palin? by mcfly June 7, 2011 10:30 pm

Ever since I had an epiphany last weekend about how I was taken hostage by denial of the way things ... by Jody 2011-06-08 07:16:18
- As ER says, there's much to recommend in conservative thought, and I'm reminded every time I come to the 'Zone ... by mcfly 2011-06-08 08:49:14
EDITED FOR CONTENT: Good for you, Mcfly. You seem to have arrived at a lot of the same gut conclusions ... by ER 2011-06-08 05:06:51
- Yeah, on the Left there's no arrogance, no obsession with the destruction of their enemies, no self-righteousness, no contempt for ... by TB 2011-06-08 08:53:54
  - Tom it isn't about what they do. It is about what we, as conservatives do. Someone has got to ... by Jody 2011-06-08 11:15:11
    - Good post, Jody. That is the type of Conservative with whom we can speak, find common ground and come ... by Eri 2011-06-08 21:08:44
    - Who do you think would do a good job on this? by TB 2011-06-08 15:16:14
      - Such a good question...that I can not answer yet because everything shifted last weekend and I have to sort this ... by Jody 2011-06-08 17:51:43
        
        I was a true believer in the American Dream. I am a traditional housewife. I am a loner to the ... by Jody 2011-06-08 18:04:53
    - That's about as perfect a post as I've ever seen, Jody. Everything you say is spot on. I think I understand ... by mcfly 2011-06-08 13:34:01
    - Wow! Well spoken, Jody. You go, girl. by ER 2011-06-08 11:23:01
  - I'm perfectly aware all those charges against the Left are true. That is the nature of every partisan conflict, since ... by ER 2011-06-08 10:59:00
  - Apologies. I guess I was just being irrational and partisan. Won't happen again. by mcfly 2011-06-08 10:50:54
    - Response was under ER's post, not yours. by TB 2011-06-08 15:14:54
      - Well, I started it, and you didn't say anything that wasn't fair. by mcfly 2011-06-08 15:29:18
    - You're still just too Canadian, Mcfly. :) by ER 2011-06-08 11:01:15
      - LOL!Awwwww...mcfly you mcsweetie! by Jody 2011-06-08 11:17:21

Mass Grave Reported in Texas (FALSE) by Vitruvius June 7, 2011 3:40 pm

We all get tricked by these things now and again, especially with a media that is eager to exploit the ... by podrock 2011-06-07 22:53:37
Wait for it... by podrock 2011-06-07 18:44:30
- No bodies: by podrock 2011-06-07 21:12:10
  - Forget it Jake, it's Texas. by ER 2011-06-08 11:17:04
  - Ended loooong ago, my firend by VelociraptorBlade 2011-06-08 11:09:33
- Forget it Jake, it's Chinatown. by ER 2011-06-07 19:19:08
  - yup. by podrock 2011-06-07 19:39:08

Historian defends Palin's Revere comments by mcfly June 7, 2011 7:54 pm

Palin had just visited a museum or historical exhibit where Revere's ride was being discussed. It does make sense ... by ER 2011-06-10 11:56:11
It shows lack of judgment. She could have, should have not said anything about PR until she had the ... by Eri 2011-06-07 22:11:38
- You're still stuck on this, aren't you? Palin probably wouldn't be my first pick for President, but I'd rather have someone ... by TB 2011-06-08 07:26:28
  - You'd be a fool, then, where politics is concerned. But I've known that for a long time. That ... by Eri 2011-06-08 12:54:27
    - So, how's the guy you voted for doing in those departments? by TB 2011-06-08 15:11:49
I listened to that on NPR and reread it here. He does not defend her, he just doesn't say ... by Eri 2011-06-07 22:06:28
I think historically parsing Palin's off-the-cuff statement to try and work it out to something or other is a bit ... by TB 2011-06-07 20:17:07
- What I'm surprised at is that during this whole time noone brought up the lanterns. At school, it was ... by VelociraptorBlade 2011-06-07 21:09:38
  - True, one if by land and two if by sea. by Eri 2011-06-07 22:12:22

ROTFLMAOPIP by Eri June 7, 2011 3:12 pm

I'm amazed no one else has said anything about this. It is such a hoot that Bank of America ... by Eri 2011-06-08 21:13:01
- Not funny, Eri. MY stash is in BofA, if they go under only FDIC stands between me and ruin, and ... by ER 2011-06-09 09:25:55
  - Ha! Even you, with a vested interest, have to admit they deserved exactly what they got (and probably more). ... by Eri 2011-06-09 13:54:44
    - FDIC is one form of GOV bailout no Republican will ever threaten. Too many Republicans have money in the ... by ER 2011-06-09 15:28:06
      - Ideally, the FDIC (a government corporation, not a government agency) is funded by insurance premiums and fees paid by the ... by TB 2011-06-09 15:39:18
        
        No problem, Tom. If my retirement gets wiped out I'll just go out and get a job. If I have ... by ER 2011-06-09 15:57:19
        
        Pastry chef might work. You'll have to fight about a million desperate law school graduates for a paralegal position. ... by TB 2011-06-09 16:18:57
        
        I could never understand why anyone could possibly need a financial counselor. Mr Micawber got it right, even if he never ... by ER 2011-06-09 18:16:46

Cyber War by Vitruvius June 7, 2011 2:55 pm

The science of hamburgers by TB June 7, 2011 10:55 am

One of my favorite things to eat. The best I have had lately is the Five Guys burger. I feel sorry ... by FrankC 2011-06-07 17:56:03
- We've got one but there's no handicapped parking near enough for me to access it, dammit. Oh well, I ... by Eri 2011-06-07 18:40:39

The Celebrated Jumping Rabbit by TB June 7, 2011 10:45 am

Rescuing the auto companies by TB June 7, 2011 9:53 am

Didn't Chrysler collapse during the recession? Also, figures they always find the most unflattering picture of Obama to post alongside their ... by VelociraptorBlade 2011-06-07 13:58:41
- The recent history of Chrysler is complicated. Start here. In most cases, failed companies don't collapse and vanish. They ... by TB 2011-06-07 14:19:02
Disappointing. by mcfly 2011-06-07 10:55:29

U.S. unfunded obligation update by TB June 7, 2011 9:48 am

Can't find his response so you'll have to link it. I did find some very good thoughts from LiberalMisfit ... by VelociraptorBlade 2011-06-07 14:12:43
- Lind's comments were in the body of the article. In complete denial. I normally don't read the comments. Not ... by TB 2011-06-07 19:23:23

Things I learned today by TB June 6, 2011 9:55 pm

Here's an example from the private sector, rock band managers who negotiate ridiculous contract provisions with concert promoters. (Party of ... by ER 2011-06-07 04:41:18

The guy who did resign today by TB June 6, 2011 9:44 pm

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