Archive for: December 2010

December 27, 2010

What’s Wrong with Amtrak, Part 1001

Filed under: Politics - 27 Dec 2010

I was looking into travelling to see some friends Back East. I doubt it’s in the budget for 2011. But 2012, maybe?

Anyways…I was playing on travel websites and here’s what I found looking at a trip to Memphis:

My wife and …

December 26, 2010

Gas Cheats

Filed under: Idaho Conservative, The - 26 Dec 2010

Some common sense from the new Assistant Senate Majority Leader:
A state legislator wants to get rid of non-taxed dyed diesel fuel and possibly add millions of dollars each year to the budget of the strapped Idaho Transportation Department.

Sen. Chuck …

How to Ruin the Power of a Great Story

Filed under: Christianity - 26 Dec 2010

Paul Krugman took a shot at lousing up the Christmas Carol.

The Christmas Carol is the most timely story at Christmas with its clarion call for personal charity and kindness. However, Krugman sees it as a support for statism:
Hey, has anyone …

Tales of the Dim Knight After Christmas Ebook Sale

Filed under: Adam's Books - 26 Dec 2010

Ebook readers such as the Kindle and the Ipad. With that in mind, I’m pleased to announce that my wife and I’s new book, “Tales of the Dim Knight” will be reduced to $2.99 (from $4.25)  between now and January …

December 25, 2010

Merry Christmas

Filed under: Christmas - 25 Dec 2010

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given: and the government shall be on his shoulder: and his name shall be …

December 21, 2010

Tales of the Dim Knight Book Trailer

Filed under: Video Blogging - 21 Dec 2010

This is the trailer for Andrea and I’s first book, “Tales of the Dim Knight” now available …

December 20, 2010

Chesterton and Conservatives on Don’t Ask Don’t Tell

Filed under: Politics - 20 Dec 2010

Senate Minority Whip Jon Kyl (R-Az.) has no plans to reinstate Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell:
The No. 2 Senate Republican said Monday that he didn’t plan to seek a repeal of this weekend’s vote to end “Don’t ask, don’t tell.”

Sen. …

History: Something the Left Makes Up

Filed under: Podcast - 20 Dec 2010

Andrew Sullivan and Barney Frank take two bits of 19th Century and try to transform it into fact and Maureen Dowd lets them get away with it in her New York Times column

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Simpson’s New Course?

Filed under: Idaho Conservative, The - 20 Dec 2010

Over at the Press-Tribune this week, I take a look and see if Mike Simpson’s political career is taking a turn.

December 19, 2010

Some Religions are More Equal Than Others

Filed under: Podcast - 19 Dec 2010

House bills must have Constitutional Authority. (Hat Tip: Doug Ross.)

Federal government sides with teacher wanting 3 weeks unpaid leave to go to Mecca.

Christian couple fired for being too religious.

Music by Nancy Krebs via Music Alley.

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