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Quote of the Day

February 23rd, 2009 · 2 Comments

From Big Hollywood’s highlight/lowlight reel, here’s number 4 on the lowlights: Let’s just say that last night Hugh Jackman did for Wolverine what Hayden Christensen did for Darth Vader. Heh.  I would have said the total shunning of Gran Torino should have that spot, but I love the line anyway.

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Tags: Movies · Quotes of the Day

So Now We’re Going to Live In China’s Basement?

February 23rd, 2009 · Comments Off on So Now We’re Going to Live In China’s Basement?

Apparently, the Culture of Dependence isn’t just something Obama wants Americans to take part in with regard to their own government.  Now the Secretary of State is begging China to buy up more and more of our country, so we can be dependent on and at the mercy of a rising foreign power.  Brilliant! In […]

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Tags: China · Diplomacy · Economy

Can You Oppose the Bailout and Still Take Bailout Money?

February 23rd, 2009 · 2 Comments

Las Vegas City Life columnist Steve Sebelius doesn’t think so – at least not without being a rank hypocrite! Wait a second — you’re telling us that two Assembly Republicans totally disagree with the concept of the stimulus package, but also that they think Nevada didn’t get enough in the stimulus package? What kind of […]

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Tags: Economy · Nevada Politics