I was reading a piece by some Muslim cleric talking trash about democracy. For the most part it was all bogus, but there was one comment I found interesting...
"Democracy means preferring the opinion of 11 asses over the opinion of 10 scholars."
...found that amusing and he brings up a good point. Of course, the benefit of having the opinion of 11 asses over 10 scholars rule the day is that it limits the chances of ending up with a violent dictator...pick your poison I guess.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Friday, July 3, 2009
Bill O'Reilly hits a snag
A former Marine buddy of mine has a great video of O'Reilly in his early days.
Thursday, July 2, 2009
4th of July Tribute to Nate Krissoff
Karl Rove has a nice article in the Wall Street Journal talking about the Krissoff family.
Friday, June 26, 2009
Gazprom needs a new publicist...
ht: A. Seager
Read the first paragraph
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/8118721.stm
Gazprom seals $2.5bn Nigeria deal
Gazprom could increase its power over European supplies
"Russia's energy giant Gazprom has signed a $2.5bn (£1.53bn) deal with Nigeria's state operated NNPC, to invest in a new joint venture. The new firm, to be called Nigaz, is set to build refineries, pipelines and gas power stations in Nigeria. Analysts say the move could further strengthen Russia's role in supplying natural gas to Europe.
Read the first paragraph
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/8118721.stm
Gazprom seals $2.5bn Nigeria deal
Gazprom could increase its power over European supplies
"Russia's energy giant Gazprom has signed a $2.5bn (£1.53bn) deal with Nigeria's state operated NNPC, to invest in a new joint venture. The new firm, to be called Nigaz, is set to build refineries, pipelines and gas power stations in Nigeria. Analysts say the move could further strengthen Russia's role in supplying natural gas to Europe.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Great Depression history day by day
This is the coolest blog i've seen in a long while...he goes day by day and summarizes the key points from the Wall Street Journal during the Great Depression. It is amazing to see how perspectives, fears, and emotions are eerily similar to today.
http://newsfrom1930.blogspot.com/
Also, I'm still standing by my call that we in the middle of a depression...unless there is an amazing shift in the animal spirits...who knows what will actually happen, but certainly a fun time to be alive
http://www.welcometotheadventure.com/2008/11/great-depression-20.html
http://newsfrom1930.blogspot.com/
Also, I'm still standing by my call that we in the middle of a depression...unless there is an amazing shift in the animal spirits...who knows what will actually happen, but certainly a fun time to be alive
http://www.welcometotheadventure.com/2008/11/great-depression-20.html
Media bias
ht: K Bonnell
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A motorcyclist was riding past the New York City Zoo when he heard a large cry erupt from the center of the Zoo. He immediately turned the bike and sped into the center of the Zoo only to find a crowd gathering around the Lion exhibit. It seems that a small girl had been leaning over the wall of the exhibit and fell in, and as the crowd stood by screaming for help a lion had begun to move toward the now cowering and crying innocent.
The cyclist leaned in and launched his bike into the exhibit, landing mere feet from the girl. He quickly jumped away from the still now smoking wreckage of his bike and quickly bundled the shaking girl in his arms as the remainder of the pride moved toward the two. As he began to move for the exhibitions wall, a lion drew close. Thinking quickly the man ripped his helmet from his head and delivered a quick blow to the head of the now pouncing beast, driving it off.
He scurried up the incline, until it became to steep to climb, where he pushed the girl up to the out stretched arms of the gathered masses. He then quickly tossed his belt up and was hauled out just as the next lion lept for his feet.
Bruised, and slightly bloodied from the crash, the man stood there sweating from the tension and heat of the day. The crowd pushed into congratulate him as the girl was ushered to the waiting paramedics.
A reporter called out to him, "Sir, I'm with the New York Times and I want to write about this story.... who are you, and what do you do for a living?"
The man looked up and smiled, "My name is Steven Jones, and I'm a U.S. Marine".
"Thanks", the reporter called out as he jotted down the info and ran off.
The next day the Marine went to the local news stand to see if the story had made the papers. That's when he saw the headline on the New York Times... "U.S. Marine Beats African Immigrant, Takes Lunch"!
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A motorcyclist was riding past the New York City Zoo when he heard a large cry erupt from the center of the Zoo. He immediately turned the bike and sped into the center of the Zoo only to find a crowd gathering around the Lion exhibit. It seems that a small girl had been leaning over the wall of the exhibit and fell in, and as the crowd stood by screaming for help a lion had begun to move toward the now cowering and crying innocent.
The cyclist leaned in and launched his bike into the exhibit, landing mere feet from the girl. He quickly jumped away from the still now smoking wreckage of his bike and quickly bundled the shaking girl in his arms as the remainder of the pride moved toward the two. As he began to move for the exhibitions wall, a lion drew close. Thinking quickly the man ripped his helmet from his head and delivered a quick blow to the head of the now pouncing beast, driving it off.
He scurried up the incline, until it became to steep to climb, where he pushed the girl up to the out stretched arms of the gathered masses. He then quickly tossed his belt up and was hauled out just as the next lion lept for his feet.
Bruised, and slightly bloodied from the crash, the man stood there sweating from the tension and heat of the day. The crowd pushed into congratulate him as the girl was ushered to the waiting paramedics.
A reporter called out to him, "Sir, I'm with the New York Times and I want to write about this story.... who are you, and what do you do for a living?"
The man looked up and smiled, "My name is Steven Jones, and I'm a U.S. Marine".
"Thanks", the reporter called out as he jotted down the info and ran off.
The next day the Marine went to the local news stand to see if the story had made the papers. That's when he saw the headline on the New York Times... "U.S. Marine Beats African Immigrant, Takes Lunch"!
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Top 15 adrenaline boosters...
Uh, talk about welcome to the adventure...these are some insane things
http://www.berghaus.com/ourworld/newsreviews/GeneralNewsDetails.aspx?id=60
http://www.berghaus.com/ourworld/newsreviews/GeneralNewsDetails.aspx?id=60
The eagle has landed
My golf game is still in shambles, but I did hit my first eagle yesterday on a par 5! 250yr drive, 225yd fairway wood to the green, and then a 35ft putt---the golf Gods were certainly watching over me!
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
How to handle financial company CEOs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FuVAPQ7UVlQ&feature=player_embedded
The Europeans are really onto something at this REAL shareholder meeting. The event was delayed over 30 minutes due to the angry crowd.
The Europeans are really onto something at this REAL shareholder meeting. The event was delayed over 30 minutes due to the angry crowd.
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Dick Thaler speaks
This is a pretty interesting lecture from Prof. Thaler. If you have the time it's worth a listen.
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