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Month: October 2011

Monday Trivia No. 34

October 31, 2011Burt Likko 10 Comments

Her Majesty Victoria, by the Grace of God, of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland Queen, Defender of the Faith, Empress of India had something in common with some other famous people. People like Tracy Chapman. Jacques Cousteau.… Continue Reading →

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Classic Cocktails Anyone?

October 27, 2011Burt Likko 38 Comments

A beer on Sunday while watching the game seems like the simplest and purest pleasures available. I’m grateful to live in California where I can get my beer on without having to worry about what day of the week it… Continue Reading →

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Pick Your Threats Wisely

October 26, 2011Burt Likko 4 Comments

I’m not condoning anything that may have happened in Oakland. But this is not only a sub-optimal response, but is positively cringe-inducing: The right response to police abuse is, of course, to file a lawsuit. Cops actually fear that sort… Continue Reading →

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State University

October 25, 2011Will Truman 13 Comments

In response to a comment on a Dutch Courage thread, Burt says: There are lots of good reasons to accept foreign students. Not the least of which is to cause “brain drain” from other nations. They send their best and… Continue Reading →

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Herman Cain Ad

October 25, 2011Will Truman 39 Comments

An observation and a question. The cigarette is weird. Is it me, or does Cain’s smile look a little bit… villainous?

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House Turnover

October 24, 2011Burt Likko 9 Comments

Hey there trivia fans. Quick: what is the median seniority of members of the United States House of Representatives? That would be January 3, 2003. Only 164 of the 434 members have more than five terms of service under their… Continue Reading →

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Monday Trivia, No. 33

October 24, 2011Burt Likko 16 Comments

Dandridge, Smith, Wayles, Payne, Kortright, Johnson, Donelson, Hoes, Symmes, and Christian are the first ten names that appear on what list? Note: there are forty-five entries in the entire list. There may be some controversy over Wayles, depending on how… Continue Reading →

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A Melee, Not A Duel

October 22, 2011Burt Likko 1 Comment

A point of etiquette: When I comment on someone’s blog post, my comment is generally addressed to everyoen who is reading. That’s how I understand comments left by other people as well. My requests are that you adopt a respectful… Continue Reading →

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The Ephemeral State Of Nature

October 21, 2011Burt Likko 11 Comments

By way of the Volokh Conspiracy, an interesting glimpse inside Zuccotti Park: As the communal sleeping bag argument between Lauren Digion and Sage Roberts threatened to get out of hand, a facilitator in a red hat walked by, brow furrowed.… Continue Reading →

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How Many Times Do I Need To Say This

October 21, 2011Burt Likko 9 Comments

Our Secretary of State, not acting like the grownup she is purported to be: How many times do I need to say this? The death of a human being should not be applauded, celebrated, or congratulated. I join my brother… Continue Reading →

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