Archive for December, 2006

Gerald Ford, Dead at 93

The 38th president of the United States died tonight in Los Angeles.

“My family joins me in sharing the difficult news that Gerald Ford, our beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather has passed away at 93 years of age,” Mrs. Ford said in a brief statement issued from her husband’s office in Rancho Mirage. “His [...]

Merry Christmas

Peace.

R.I.P.

Peter Boyle dies at 71.

Penny Death

Are we about to witness the demise of our beloved penny? There are advocates who claim we could free up 1 billion dollars in economic resources if we were to get rid of the coin.

You Think He Wants to be President?

Why else would a U.S. Senator show up at the annual meeting of the Republican Governors Association?

Symbol Marks the Passing of an Era

If you’re over 35 years of age, you probably know this insignia.

Around since 1939, The Civil Defense logo was retired yesterday.

Democrats: The Party of Tax Cuts?

Did I wake up on the wrong planet today? According to the Washington Times, Democrats plan to CUT TAXES (yes, cut them) rather than raise taxes as expected.

Included in their “Six for ‘06″ platform that they say helped them win majorities in the House and Senate, Democrats promised to: “Make college tuition deductible from taxes, [...]