Tuesday Sniping: Political Name-Calling Edition

Good listening from the 56:00 mark to the finish. Top programme.

http://www.econtalk.org/archives/2016/02/matt_ridley_on_1.html

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Tuesday Sniping: Super Edition

Finn B Cool, thrice touted in previous editions of ‘Tuesday Sniping’ (see here) finally broke maiden — in her 20th lifetime start! ’grats! Alas, it was on a Monday. Oh, well. But wait, there’s more… Continue reading →

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First Post: Sunday, February 28, 2016

Don Trump Sr. immigration policy strongly influenced by his foreign affairs advisor, one Mistah Philip David Chas. Collins, LVO. Highlight comes at the 4:13 mark, courtesy of Undersec’y of Deportation Michael John Cloete Crawford Rutherford. Continue reading →

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First Post: Saturday, February 27, 2016

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First books, next papers…

If the GOP frontrunner can’t shut down the free press by brute force with jackboots and billy clubs, he’ll simply threaten litigation to beat them into submission. Lovely.

http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2016/02/26/donald-trump-threatens-to-sue-media-outlets-as-president-with-me-theyre-not-protected/

Wonder how a staunch ‘Constitutional Originalist’ such as Atty. Gen.-designate Christy Christy feels about this! Anton Scalia? Who’s that again? Continue reading →

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First Post: Friday, February 26, 2016

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(From top) J.L., Harry, Carl Laemmle still spellbinding the masses

Looking down on the Entertainment-Industrial Complex that is your San Fernando Valley. Continue reading →

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Nocturnal Submission: Freestanding Edition 206

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Rest assured, the original contents of this sack were not of the fancy steel-cut variety

How would each of the presidential candidates handle losing at the racetrack? That’s the question! Continue reading →

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First Post: Thursday, February 25, 2016

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‘Ridi, Pagliaccio!’

Greetings from No. Holly! It’s doubtful that That One Presidential Hopeful You’re Most Closely Associating With This Establishment will be comparing his clownishness against that displayed by this 32-foot-high signage. Pity. Continue reading →

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First Post: Wednesday, February 24, 2016

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Hello, Yellow!

A little color and sunshine for your otherwise bland and grey existence today… Continue reading →

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Tuesday Sniping: Tack Box Edition

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Shed row

Good morning (PST) now. Continue reading →

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Monday Boxing: Immortal Shayne Gostisbehere Edition

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Philly phenom

Here he is, No. 53 from your Philalala Flyers, Mistah Shayne Gostisbehere (pronounced GAW-stis-beer), who has had either a goal or an assist in each of his last 15 games; that streak is an NHL record for a rookie defenseman. He looks to extend that streak tomorrow evening when his team faces off against the Carolina Hurricanes. Best wishes. Continue reading →

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