Link-a-Palooza (Open Thread)

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I’ve got a whole host of interesting links (not all politics) that I didn’t want to clog the wire up with, so I’m dumping them here.

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Byron York answers the question “What Did Obama Do As A Community Organizer?”


Heritage: Does Spending More on Education Improve Academic Achievement?(Lots of charts)

Taxpayers have invested considerable resources in the nation’s public schools. However, ever-increasing funding of education has not led to sim­ilarly improved student performance. Instead of simply increasing funding for public education, federal and state policymakers should implement education reforms designed to improve resource allocation and boost student performance.


Smart taxes? Greg Mankiw thinks so.(pdf) (h/t Freakonomics blog who thinks this is a good idea too)



h/t Club for Growth


Ms. Palin’s Pipeline(via Instapundit)

Perhaps her Democratic opponent for the governorship in 2006, who campaigned on similar ideas, would have achieved these results. Nevertheless, Ms. Palin actually did.


Palin put Alaskans ahead of Big Oil, greens(via Instapundit) Isn’t that the goal of a Governor? Put the citizens above the special interests.


Stevens: No Action for ‘Bridge to Nowhere’ by Palin

“I don’t remember her ever campaigning for it. As a matter of fact, she was very critical of it at the time. And she took the money and did not use it for the bridge, so you’re wrong, as far as I’m concerned,” Stevens said today.

Thanks for the information, Senator Stevens. I think.


Are you guys even interested in the polls? A lot of good news in them, but that should have been expected post convention.



Via Charles Martin who is the guy with the mustache that gets shoved by the idiot screaming at Malkin.


Yikes:

Via Jawa


You guys find anything interesting?

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speciallist's picture

I'm gonna Email her and ask her who's she voting for...LOL

simpson...i saw a top three the other day...that's a top two!!!

your...you're the best

"40 million American households that read TMR are generally happier
than those people in households that don't read TMR."

speciallist's picture

"40 million American households that read TMR are generally happier
than those people in households that don't read TMR."

66chevelle's picture

the Rainbow Warrior has.

Those sirens in the backgrond are pollce answering a 10-103m call by the neighbors, who were concerned about their kids peeking through holes in the fence.

Note the sirens end abruptly some distance away, as the police proceed with caution to a familiar address.

speciallist's picture

"40 million American households that read TMR are generally happier
than those people in households that don't read TMR."

66chevelle's picture

Sgt. Weathers: Ahhhh, cripes...here we go again. Flip on the siren, Neuborne.

Officer Neuborne: Wow, things are poppin' this morning, huh Sarge?

Sgt. Weathers: Do you call some bag lady at the 7-11 "poppin'", Neuborne? Jeez, what a ripe cherry you are.

Neuborne: It was pretty cool how the EMT guys wrapped her up on the gurney like a burrito...I mean, she was fightin'.

Weathers: Like a wildcat. Man, I hope Csonkchak left the welding goggles in the trunk

Neuborne: We gonna bust up a chop shop or something?

Weathers: On Sheehan Circle? Cripes, Neuborne, I told you to do your homework on this precinct! Now cut the siren, and pull over.

Neuborne: But we're not---

Weathers: Just STFU and do what I say! Open the trunk and see if theer's a couple of pairs of welding goggles...and put on rubber gloves.

Neuborne: Ohhhh Kaaay...

Weathers: Follow me, and don't put on the goggles until I tell you to....and be quiet. OK, put on the goggles quick!!!!

Neuborne: What for? It's just fome fat hi--AAAAAAGGGGHHHHHH!! My eyes! I can't see!!

Weathers You stupid POS! Stay here and call for backup. I'm going after her...tell 'em she's on the fence again--OMG it just collapsed and there's--tell 'em to send multiple EMTs and we got a bunch of injured children. Oh he//... just say "Officer Down on Sheehan Circle". They'll know what to do. Whew! How do you like your first day so far, Neuborne? Your eyes will be OK in about an hour Maaan, she got naked real fast this time!

speciallist's picture

"40 million American households that read TMR are generally happier
than those people in households that don't read TMR."

66chevelle's picture

nt

speciallist's picture

I'd spend a couple nights with my Homey's to front for her

If I was there...no lie...he would be OUT ...and bleeding profusely

Yeah...us repubs are animals

"40 million American households that read TMR are generally happier
than those people in households that don't read TMR."

speciallist's picture

"40 million American households that read TMR are generally happier
than those people in households that don't read TMR."

David Hinz's picture

Lady....this is your brain. This is your brain on drugs.

Any questions?

streetwise's picture

which would explain a lot.

The northern CA locale explains everything else.

DocJ's picture

Wow - 4th-grade science (prisms, and such) is evidently not what it was when I was a kid.

I'm guessing she's a Democrat Primary Voter.

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Diplomacy is the art of saying 'Nice doggie' until you can find a rock.

speciallist's picture

I bet she uses a lot of words she doesn't know the meaning of

"40 million American households that read TMR are generally happier
than those people in households that don't read TMR."

Brian Simpson's picture

Cubs suck!

That is all.


I think I can say, and say with pride, that we have legislatures that bring higher prices than any in the world. ~ Mark Twain

very mean.....shoot for the Wild Card...that is your best chance....

There are always the Blues, which you'll be singing after the Mighty Blackhawks pound their arses this year!
"And in the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years."
Abe Lincoln

Brian Simpson's picture

The Cubs have too. 1-5.

Better luck next year champ.


I think I can say, and say with pride, that we have legislatures that bring higher prices than any in the world. ~ Mark Twain

where are the Cards in relation to the Cubs?...
Wait, Wait.... backtrack...where have the Cards been ALL SEASON in relation to the Cubs?

Wait..one more...honestly, really now, you think the Cards will finish ahead of the Cubs?.....

Man up....steak dinner, on the line, next time I'm in the LOU....or, a BIG SALAD if that is your liking..! :P
"And in the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years."
Abe Lincoln

Brian Simpson's picture

BR especially.

The Cardinals are drastically over performing this season. If they manage to scrape out a .500 record it will have been a wildly successful season considering all the questions and problems that started the season.

How’s your new stadium treating you?* Us, we won a championship in it.

*Hint for those that don’t follow baseball: Wrigley Field is old and they still haven’t won a World Series.


I think I can say, and say with pride, that we have legislatures that bring higher prices than any in the world. ~ Mark Twain

focus on your stadium...afterall, it's the only thing in the St Louis organization that HASN'T collapsed this year... but i digress....

Man, is C17 gonna rip into me...

How about those records?...
"And in the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years."
Abe Lincoln

speciallist's picture

"40 million American households that read TMR are generally happier
than those people in households that don't read TMR."

Brian Simpson's picture

who’s team likes to blame a playoff loss on a fan.


I think I can say, and say with pride, that we have legislatures that bring higher prices than any in the world. ~ Mark Twain

however most fans I know blame that year on the Cubs playing that last series like a bunch of chumps. But I see your point, it does make a cute storyline....

Tell me, why is it when teams play like crap and fold, their fans always seek comfort in the past? Do yoou think that Prince Albert at the end of this horrific season will shrug it off and harken back to his "glory days"?

I feel you bro...I know St Louis fans well...this is killing you....man ...bad year so far....they sold BUD, and now the Card(tables)s.... heh...no worries, you still have Nelly!
"And in the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years."
Abe Lincoln

Brian Simpson's picture

anything over .500 is a win considering all the stuff that we started with (missing pretty much all our good pitchers, injuries abound, questions in the outfield, etc)

The Cubs on the other hand have had high expectations all season…I’m just going to hate to see them not live up to them.


I think I can say, and say with pride, that we have legislatures that bring higher prices than any in the world. ~ Mark Twain

Brian Simpson's picture

Yet another September loss. Keep your chin up. There is always “next year”.


I think I can say, and say with pride, that we have legislatures that bring higher prices than any in the world. ~ Mark Twain

respect for the Cards.... I totally love that baseball movie that featured them...watch it everytime it is on...

what's the name of it.......oh, that's right,...
A League of Their Own
"And in the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years."
Abe Lincoln

Brian Simpson's picture

I can’t think of any other baseball movie that wouldn’t end up being a positive

Major League…comedic team….but they win etc.

So you win this round

But you lost the game.

Ouch.

Have you guys prepped your excuse for why you didn’t win this year yet? It’s good to have your act together for when the baby bears inevitably fail.


I think I can say, and say with pride, that we have legislatures that bring higher prices than any in the world. ~ Mark Twain

for Chri eye, I'll give you knocking us for BHO...but it seems you are getting pretty anit-Chicago!!
"And in the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years."
Abe Lincoln

Brian Simpson's picture

Cubs are baby bears….thus using that name.

I actually have a lot of respect for Lovie Smith’s team. He’s a great coach. The Rams should have never let him get away.


I think I can say, and say with pride, that we have legislatures that bring higher prices than any in the world. ~ Mark Twain

c17wife's picture

My Cards are leaps and bounds ahead of where they shoudl be this year.
Simpson is right, anything above 500 is a good thing.
Too bad we know the Cubs will choke
AGAIN!!!

it's got to be tough this year for ya...

Choke or not, as a Cub fan, I've gotten used to dealing with it, and somehow, loving the game more and more.

And for what it's worth, I'd rather be stranded in St. Lou, buck naked in a blinding storm in the BAD part of town than spend one minute of a sunny glorious day, hottie in my arms, in downtown Greenbay!

So, yall aint that bad!
"And in the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years."
Abe Lincoln

66chevelle's picture

A smirking Obama says it, and all of his trained seals clap their flippers.

Sorry, Obama. You can't claim plausible deniability on this one, and it's not going to help you with the women.

Hugh Hewitt's all over it.

DocJ's picture

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Diplomacy is the art of saying 'Nice doggie' until you can find a rock.

66chevelle's picture

of callowness and desperation. I bet he's smoking more now, too.

with Bill and Bob Woodward....

Woodward says GWB admits that one of his main failures as POTUS was NOT changing the tone in Washington...

I like GWB and think he is a good, decent man...and truly wanted to make this country and the world better...note to GWB...they had genuine hate for you from the jump, you never stood a chance.

"And in the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years."
Abe Lincoln

speciallist's picture

"40 million American households that read TMR are generally happier
than those people in households that don't read TMR."

Brian Simpson's picture

is to be a bigger shark.

A lesson someone should have told W eight years ago.


I think I can say, and say with pride, that we have legislatures that bring higher prices than any in the world. ~ Mark Twain