Tag Archives: Obama

October 10, 2009

Posted on 10/9/2009 by laocoon

For some people, Obama’s Nobel Peace Prize will never be as good as the one Bush deserved after invading Iraq. There was an incredible amount of commentary on the event in the punditocracy today. Look at Memorandum and be amazed. … Continue reading →

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August 23, 2009 updated

Posted on 8/23/2009 by laocoon

FOR MY SISTER, MINDOVERMARY, SO SHE’LL HAVE A SONG

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May 31, 2009 updated at 3 p.m., 5 p.m., midnight

Posted on 5/31/2009 by laocoon

(last update) THIS is very cool. Move your cursor! Thanks to Megan B! The New York Times reports that a Wichita, KS, abortion doctor was shot and killed while attending his church Sunday morning. (2d UPDATE) I found some “conservative” … Continue reading →

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May 30, 2009

Posted on 5/30/2009 by laocoon

Ben Smith at Politico had a short mention of President Obama going to a burger joint, 5 Guys, in D.C. The anti-Obama spin on the event is that he met a guy who works for the government in an agency, … Continue reading →

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February 5, 2009

Posted on 2/4/2009 by laocoon

Do you remember the line from Desiderata: “Avoid loud and aggressive people”? King Solomon in his Proverbs and the Tao and others all warn against people who are quick to anger. I have to admit that sometimes I’m that guy. … Continue reading →

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