Posted on April 30, 2008 by bsnotebook
WEDNESDAY 4-30-08…Of all the “global warming” claptrap we’ve seen in our mainstream media, nothing points more to its hoax than the idea of “cap and trade”. In Europe, it’s called “carbon credits.” The idea is….if a company is told it can only emit fifteen tons of emissions per year (that’s the cap) and at the [...]
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Posted on April 29, 2008 by bsnotebook
TUESDAY 4-29-08…It absolutely amazes me when I watch our democrat-controlled state legislature in action. You’d think I’d be used to it by now, but I’m not. The latest “keystone kops” ridiculousness involves Senate Bill 1482. It’s a bill by State Senator Lou Correa, which, on the surface seems like a good idea.
It would require local [...]
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Posted on April 28, 2008 by bsnotebook
MONDAY 4-28-08…So, former president Jimmy Carter took it upon himself to try to bring peace between Israel and the Islamic terrorist group Hamas. He says he managed to get Hamas leaders to agree to accept the Jewish state as a neighbor next door.
Then Hamas immediately began firing rockets across the border at it’s new neighbor [...]
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Posted on April 25, 2008 by bsnotebook
FRIDAY 4-25-08…Over the past few decades, coffee has gotten a bad rap (off and on) from food cops, nutrition “experts” and others who seem to be hell-bent on making everyone conform to what they feel is best for you.
I remember when decaffeinated coffee was first introduced. It was touted as the panacea for all the [...]
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Posted on April 24, 2008 by bsnotebook
THURSDAY 4-24-08…San Jose State University has come to the conclusion that prohibiting homosexuals from donating blood simply isn’t fair, and that it’s discriminating against men who simply prefer sex with other men. So, the university says there’ll be no more blood drives on its campuses. If homosexuals aren’t allowed to donate blood, then nobody else [...]
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Posted on April 23, 2008 by bsnotebook
WEDNESDAY 4-23-08…Most states have laws that protect people from discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodations on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation and ancestry. You’d think that oughtta be enough, right? Well, you’d be wrong!
The state of Massachusetts is on the verge of adding height and weight to the [...]
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Posted on April 22, 2008 by bsnotebook
TUESDAY 4-22-08…Only a few more weeks to go before the IRS starts sending out checks. No, I’m not talking about normal tax refunds. The economic stimulus checks. It represents the federal government’s efforts to stimulate the economy. You see, this country’s economic engine gets two thirds of it’s power from consumer spending. If consumers stop [...]
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Posted on April 21, 2008 by bsnotebook
MONDAY 4-21-08 …I remember growing up as a little kid with having a penchant for being somewhat of a smart mouth. I was forever trying to push the envelope just to see what I could get away with. But I also remember that ominous sound of my dad’s belt being removed…..thup thup thup thup…whenever I’d [...]
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Posted on April 18, 2008 by bsnotebook
FRIDAY 4-18-08…I’ve often wondered what group would next be targeted for their pockets to be picked now that taxes on tobacco products has nearly eliminated smokers from society. In Seattle, they tried increasing taxes on coffee drinkers, extra taxes going to daycare education for children. That idea died at the polls. [...]
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Posted on April 17, 2008 by bsnotebook
THURSDAY 4-17-08…Have you see or heard the news story about the “pregnant man”? The story has been in some magazines, and all over the internet. I understand the “pregnant man” was also a guest on the Ellen Degeneres TV show, Oprah Winfrey’s show, and was interviewed by People Magazine. The story broke in the mainstream [...]
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