You should read this - just what the Doctor ordered

July 3, 2008 – 1:12 pm

Doctor Ron Paul, that is.

Something big is going on
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“One of the best parts of accepting self reliance in a free society is that true personal satisfaction with one’s own life can be achieved. This doesn’t happen when the government assumes the role of guardian, parent or provider, because it eliminates a sense of pride. But the real problem is the government can’t provide the safety and economic security that it claims. The so-called good that government claims it can deliver is always achieved at the expense of someone else’s freedom. It’s a failed system and the young people know it.”

Speaking truth to power, that’s what I love about Dr. Paul. Is there a more honest and rational man in politics today?

No. There is not.

I’ve got a fever and the only cure is more Ron Paul.

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If I ever play baseball again, I’m definitey investing in one of these

July 3, 2008 – 12:30 pm

The NuttyBuddy . . . check it out.

Especially after seeing Chris Snyder’s horrific injury.

My goodness, the worst ad placement every . . .

July 3, 2008 – 12:26 pm

Check this out. It’s worth all 20 seconds of your time.

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I always loved watching Travis Hansen play hoops for BYU

July 3, 2008 – 11:18 am

I just never knew he was such a great person. His wife, too.

They are on a bit of a humanitarian crusade in Russia.

Very heartwarming story.

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why human editors will always be better than machine editors

July 1, 2008 – 7:46 am

look no further than this story.

it’s all about nuance.

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Barack “Do as I say, not as I do” Obama . . .

June 30, 2008 – 6:43 pm

Politics as usual.

Preaches equality of staffing and pay, and then does the opposite.

Go Obama.

The Democrats almost nominated the first female presidential candidate. Will news like this make those Hillary supporters even less enthusiastic?

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The real Dr. No, the original

June 28, 2008 – 12:55 pm

I supported the original Dr. No in the 1996 primary, which he didn’t win because, in his words, “I’m too ugly to be president.” That’s JUST the guy you want!

For hoops Junkies - your link of the day

June 26, 2008 – 7:56 am

What makes a great hoops coach? Not what he knows, but how he uses what he knows . . . and that’s what separates the copycats from the geniuses. (and this guy feels like D’Antoni leans more toward the latter, which I agree with - the guy is a true innovator and adapter and plays the best style his teams are capable of).

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I just saw my brother in law in an online REI ad (he’s in the catalogs frequently)

June 25, 2008 – 12:11 pm

check it out!

REI OXT Fleet Half-Zip Top - Men's

So, knowing this, why do men wear suits to worship services?

June 25, 2008 – 12:08 pm

Anne Hollander’s Book, Sex and Suits: The Evolution of Modern Dress, explains that the modern day business suit is a direct descendant of medieval armor, the clothing worn underneath plate armor, the clothing worn by warring men. As the warring/power class evolved, the means of waging war changed, and so did the clothing - with the suit of armor done away with and it’s modern-day equivalent replacing it, the business suit (became mandatory dress for men in the house of parliament).

That’s why suits are worn in business - they’re the modern day suit of armor that men wear when they go off to fight their battles.

Knowing that, why do men wear suits to church? I’ve never much cared for the practice, so long as it’s been seen as the “established” dress of priesthood. But, personally, I do like to wear a nice suit now and again, though with a bevy of small children I often opt out for garb more easily cleaned.