Monthly Archives: April 2007

More on Sour Grapes

Posted on April 29, 2007 by

Two Conservatives has an informative post on Lucy Beauchamp’s announcement that she plans to run for the Clerk of the Circuit as an independent.  In particular, Charles talks about the things the Washington Post article did not say about Beauchamp’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Republican Party

Sour Grapes

Posted on April 29, 2007 by

Aesop’s Fables includes a story about a fox and and a bunch of grapes (here) that were tantalizing just out of reach. Try as he might, the fox could not reach the grapes. So to console himself, he decided the … Continue reading →

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Senator Durbin Reveals the Truth At Last — Not!

Posted on April 28, 2007 by

In his latest verbal fiasco, Senate Richard J. Durbin reveals that he knew all along that the Bush administration misused intelligence on Iraq to lead us into war (here). “The information we had in the intelligence committee was not the … Continue reading →

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The Battle for Iraq: Apathy, Pacifism, Power Politics, and the Decline of America

Posted on April 28, 2007 by

Democrats argue Iraqis do not have a cultural heritage conducive to democratic government and that the threat posed by Saddam Hussein could have been contained. On the other hand, Republicans believe Saddam Hussein’s connections with terrorists made Hussein too dangerous … Continue reading →

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Lawyers and Words: How to Redefine Chocolate

Posted on April 27, 2007 by

If you google chocolate and FDA, you will find yet another cherished American tradition under assault (see here and here for examples).  If big chocolate and the FDA has its way, chocolate will no longer be chocolate.  Fortunately, there is still time (here) … Continue reading →

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Only 12 Days Remaining

Posted on April 26, 2007 by

Here is a note from Delegate Michele McQuigg.

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Prince William County Republican Committee – April 23, 2007 Meeting Highlights

Posted on April 24, 2007 by

This was an interesting meeting. In addition to endorsing Candidates for the Soil and Water Board, the PWC Republican Committee also received the differing views of Del. Bob Marshall and Del. Jackson Miller on the transportation bill just passed by … Continue reading →

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Another Voice in the Wilderness

Posted on April 23, 2007 by

It would appear that I am not the only soul who is less than enthusiastic about Compact Florescent Lights (CFLs).  While encouraging the use of CFLs (here 8:56 PM post), instapundit.com reports on another contrarian (here). 

Posted in Environment