Monthly Archives: April 2011

The Straw that Might Break this Camel’s back

Posted on April 24, 2011 by dissonance

China should cap forex reserves at 1.3 trillion U.S. dollars: China banker You think the price of gasoline is expensive now?  This most recent jump in cost for gasoline cannot be attributed to inflation.  If China reduces its US reserve … Continue reading →

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Sometimes what goes unstated speaks more loudly….

Posted on April 22, 2011 by dissonance

For months, on the concrete abutment that is the infrastructure of a bridge that leads to Thorough’s Landing in Nashua, the spray painted words “Stop Fags” was clearly visible to all that entered.  Months and months passed before someone (I … Continue reading →

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This is NOT the America I Want to Live in….

Posted on April 21, 2011 by dissonance

Mass. mall ‘gunman’ was just carrying umbrella   Burlington Police chief Michael Kent explains, “This is what we want”, when addressing the slew of frenzied telephone calls received from mall shoppers with stories of a man with a gun in … Continue reading →

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The Palinization of Contemporary Pop Music

Posted on April 20, 2011 by dissonance

by:  The Haitian Dentist The Palinization of contemporary pop music: Among the millions of useless videos sent to and fro by those who would rather not be working, some stand out. Others may actually represent what is sometimes referred to … Continue reading →

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….but I Repeat Myself?

Posted on April 13, 2011 by dissonance

Maine House passes sovereignty resolution Why is it that the state of Maine’s lower chamber of the legislature (in addition to other states and their legislatures) felt it necessary to reassert its sovereignty by passing a resolution that simply restates … Continue reading →

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JOHN MCCORMACK and the Weekly Standard – No Attention to Detail

Posted on April 5, 2011 by dissonance

John McCormack’s recent blog post, at the Weekly Standard, regarding Nancy Pelosi’s response to Congressmen Ryan’s budget proposal demonstrates that journalism is sadly, and quickly, heading down the shitter.  Maybe this is my own fault for considering someone’s blog tantamount … Continue reading →

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Deal with the Devil?

Posted on April 1, 2011 by neophilus

Today the Libyan rebels were forced to deny that the insurrection was in crisis after a series of retreats from Loyalist forces. The situation on the ground appears largely in a state of confusion as the poorly armed and poorly … Continue reading →

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