Year: 2006

  • My Politics In a Nutcase

    If you ever want to know more about my political beliefs, just watch this video clip found by regular Hit & Run commenter Herrick of Senator Rick Santorum explaining that the pursuit of happiness is harming America: (Click to Launch Video) One very short summary of my political beliefs is that Senator Santorum is a… Read more

  • The New Tax Collectors

    [Update: At the request of a member of the family described in the included news story, I’ve replaced their names with generic references to keep this story from coming up in searches for their names.] You know how in the Bible the lowest of the low are the tax collectors? I’m no theologian, but I’m… Read more

  • The Anti-War Protest That Wasn’t

    Marathon Pundit notes this story: It’s a mix up that will cost tax payers tens of thousands of dollars. The anti-war demonstration at Washington Square was supposed to start at noon and the Chicago Police Department was ready. But the protesters were a no show, and police say it was a big waste of time… Read more

  • Instalaunched Again

    Glenn Reynolds gave me an InstaLaunch for my post on Shooting Your Fans In the Foot. Like the last time, it was on a Saturday night, but unlike the last time, this one rocked: I’ve had 8000 visits to that page. Even better, I checked my AdSense account, and I made $17. Of course, being… Read more

  • Lake Geneva

    Lake Geneva Read more