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Thursday, December 1. 2011

Thursday morning links

Kidnapper Sues Former Hostages, Says They Broke Promise


China's organ harvesting


Mark Twain's Corn-pone Opinions: "He was a gay and impudent and satirical and delightful young black man"


Is sex a human right?


Just in time for Durban – new green technology promises big fuel savings, lower emissions


The President's work day: Nice Work if You Can Get It


‘Prepare To Have That Puddle in Your Back Yard Regulated’


For The First Time In History, Fed Will Buy AND Sell Treasurys At The Same Time On Friday


Watching the wheels come off the Green Machine


Greens vs. Science: Ignorance Trumps Evidence In Ecology's Approach to "Toxics"


Official: Panic Time in Europe


Obama’s Labor Department Looks To Take The ‘Family’ Out of Family Farms


Consumers Are Responsible for Income Inequality


Barack Obama to Donors: “I’m Going to Need Another Term to Finish the Job”


Happy Meal Ban: McDonald's Outsmarts San Francisco


Prelutsky: Addressing the gay issue


Reform Judaism: The Intrinsically Good Life


Given the temper of our time, perhaps Cook's recent brush with oblivion was to be expected. Cook's picturesque destinations -- Egypt, Tunisia, Morocco, Greece -- now offer torchlit barricades and street mobs spewing "off-with-their-heads" rhetoric. It is not exactly the stuff of tourist brochures.



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"Mark Twain's Corn-pone Opinions"

It's certainly coincidental that just as I saw that, I had the Maggie's editor open commenting on another article on the same site for my election post tomorrow. His view of the election is spot on, although we differ wildly in the 'entertainment value' of the process.

"Happy Meal Ban: McDonald's Outsmarts San Francisco"

It's schadenfreudelicious!
#1 Dr. Mercury (Link) on 2011-12-01 09:42 (Reply)
re happy meal:

I was surprised and delighted to see McDonald's end run around the law.

However, the larger point was that McD's management actually had the nerve to stand up to the Left in this instance. I had expected them to meekly pull the kid's meal from the menu.

Perhaps it is the dawn of a new age in corporate management?
#1.1 feeblemind on 2011-12-01 10:32 (Reply)
re Just in time for Durban:

First there were pet rocks, then bottled water. Now there are Neosockets.

Why can't I think of stuff like this to sell people?

Here are some for sale on eBay.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Portable-Save10-30-Gas-Car-Neo-Socket-Fuel-Economy-/260815288808?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cb9cd79e8
#2 feeblemind on 2011-12-01 10:06 (Reply)
Don't wait! Going fast! Get one for everybody's F150 or SUV. Great stocking-stuffers!
#2.1 Bird Dog on 2011-12-01 10:11 (Reply)
Barack Obama to Donors: “I’m Going to Need Another Term to Finish the Job”

Translation: "I'm no longer sure I can get arrange that thermonuclear ICBM attack on Amerikkka between now and election day."
#3 buddy larsen on 2011-12-01 10:38 (Reply)
Re: Is sex a human right?

That lady has too much time on his hands. She looses me when she asserts that healthcare and education are rights. Then she spends the rest of the column seemingly defending prostitution. At least in her view, sex (unlike her health care and education) requires a consenting person.

The depth of thought in this column reminds me of the "Deep Thoughts" by Jack Handey segments on Saturday Night.

I wonder if she has a day job?
#4 mudbug on 2011-12-01 10:39 (Reply)
Re: the kidnapper suing his victims, Please tell me that this is going to appear before Judge Judy.

Neosockets: The shape gives a clue about where they pull that out of

As for outsmarting San Francisco: It isn't that hard to outsmart a bunch of wannabe (stereotype) hippies (in deference to Dr. Mercury). Not to mention politicians.

Although, McDonalds does show us the way. Far to many make the laws work, I say comply with the letter of the law and let the politicians reap what they sowed. Slow down, everyone obey the 55 mph speed limit. Cities like Atlanta, Washington, LA, would grind to a halt with late delivery of supplies and 10 commutes home.
#5 JKB on 2011-12-01 10:53 (Reply)
Muds -

"That lady has too much time on his hands."

ProTip: Always gulp down half a cup of coffee before commenting on blog sites. :)

Feebs - Thanks for the great link! I immediately order ten of them along with the auxiliary 10-socket cigarette lighter socket panel, so if I'm doing the math right, it should reduce my gas mileage by 98%! I owe ya, buddy!

JKB - Thanks for the endorsement! Always nice to be mentioned. BTW, loved your second line. Until I read "Ideal for car use", I thought it was a butt plug. :)
#6 Dr. Mercury (Link) on 2011-12-01 11:00 (Reply)
Reducing gas consumption 98% !?

LOL!! That is positively brilliant, Doc. I wish I could think of stuff like that.
#6.1 feeblemind on 2011-12-01 11:35 (Reply)
You got me, Doc. I got up way early this morning and hadn't been able to get my coffee. At first, I assumed it must have been written by a man given the topic, etc. but was surprised that a woman wrote it!

Do you think she knows about Neosockets?
#7 mudbug on 2011-12-01 11:21 (Reply)
"Do you think she knows about Neosockets?"

Probably depends on whether or not she has a boyfriend. :)
#7.1 Dr. Mercury (Link) on 2011-12-01 15:12 (Reply)

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