I Love Cynics!

Today is Make-fun-of-contradictions Day. Some choice quotes from today’s News-Miner article on Lisa Murkowski’s Health Care Town Hall Meeting.
Rick Sikma of North Pole asked why the federal government thought it ought to be involved in health care in the first place.
“I don’t see that in the Constitution,” he said, applause drowning out the rest of [...]

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One of my goals for next summer is to drive my motorcycle up the Dalton Highway to Prudhoe Bay. I’ve already got a list of gadgets that will likely be going with me, including my mobile amateur radio and camera gear.
A big nerd like myself, that just didn’t seem enough. Enter the picture you see [...]

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I’m just gonna be lazy here and quote the News-Miner.

Below are the charges. The verdict form is broken down by year and jurors did not have to indicate which gifts, if any, they believe Stevens concealed.
COUNT ONE: False Statements, Scheme
ACCUSATION: Stevens engaged in a scheme to conceal from his Senate financial disclosure documents home renovations [...]

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So, I bought a new car. And I did it almost a month ago. You’d think I’d have written about it by now. But, no, I figured I’d wait until I’d driven it for a bit first. With nearly 800 miles on it, I guess now is a good time.
My trusty Toyota Corolla had over [...]

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Everyone is falling all over themselves, including the media. Below is the best “oops” I’ve seen in a while. A couple of MSNBC commentators not realizing their microphones are still on, while talking about the VP choice of Sarah Palin.

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From my mother:
Ted Stevens, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, heh, heh, oh, er, heh. Not that I’m laughing, of course.
Love,
your mom
I can’t help but agree.

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Passed the basic rider course. It was both the most nerve wracking and enjoyable thing I’ve done in some time. As the instructor said, “Get over your anxieties and you’ll have a great time.” The man can read souls. I think my main problem was with clutching. It’s been ten years since I’ve driven something [...]

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Today I signed up for the MSF Basic Rider Course. I can’t believe the hours they set for these classes. The first day, a Thursday, you attend a class from 5 p.m. until 10 p.m. with class first and then an exam. Who in their right mind thinks taking a written test at 10 p.m. [...]

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Today I passed the Motorcycle permit written test. Next month, I’m hoping to take the Basic Rider course that’s offered by a local group. I just have to get my cash together for that, as it’s not exactly cheap.
And I have to admit, cheap is the goal of this midlife crisis. The bike I have [...]

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A very interesting article is in today’s Fairbanks Daily News-Miner regarding several jewelery companies and how they won’t accept gold from the proposed Pebble Creek Mine. A pledge between five companies, including the huge Tiffany & Co., states:
We are committed to sourcing our gold and other materials in ways that ensure the protection of natural [...]

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