Quote of the Day – Iraq Edition
"After almost 6 1/2 years, and 4,327 American dead and 31,483 wounded, with a war spiraling downward in Afghanistan, it would be indefensible for the U.S. military -- overextended and in need of materiel repair and mental recuperation -- to loiter in Iraq to improve the instincts of corrupt elites. If there is a worse use of the U.S. military ...Posted in Outside The Beltway on September 4, 2009 06:53
Quote of the Day – Money Editions
"Just because Usain Bolt sets a world record every time he runs doesn’t make the other runners slow." - Mark Cuban, explaining why income disparity isn't a problem. While it's a great line, it's actually a poor illustration. Races and records are zero sum games. Bolt's winning the Olympics and setting a new record deprives other runners of gold medals and records. Conversely, ...Posted in Outside The Beltway on August 18, 2009 12:04
Manly Thoughts
What you've missed the past week if you're not reading Manzine: Features: Mad About Mad Men (James Joyner) - “Mad Men” is the hottest show on TV, having somehow captured the zeitgeist with its meticulous portrayal of early 1960s Manhattan. Guide to Homebrewing Beer (Tim F) - Brewing your own beer is pretty easy. Here are answers to questions would-be homebrewers often ...Posted in Outside The Beltway on August 15, 2009 08:55
Quote of the Day – Dualing Conspiracies Edition
"I think it would be awesome for Andrew Sullivan if all the documents end up proving that Barack Obama is Trig Palin’s father." - Jim Henley If you have no idea what the hell he's talking about, your life is richer for it.Posted in Outside The Beltway on August 6, 2009 08:36
Quote of the Day – COIN Edition
"[General Stanley] McChrystal is not inclined to draw attention to his storied history as a special operator. But when he tells you that it's impossible to kill your way out of this war, you believe him -- because Lord knows, he's tried." - Andrew Exum, reporting back to Abu Muqawama after a month working on a project for ISAF in ...Posted in Outside The Beltway on July 24, 2009 11:12
Quote of the Day
"The reforms we seek would bring greater competition, choice, savings, and inefficiencies [sic] to our health care system,...."--President Barack Obama on health care reform. Obviously the President misspoke, but given what we can see of the current reform legislation, it looks like an accidental bit of truthfulness.Posted in Outside The Beltway on July 22, 2009 13:35
Quote of the Day, No Need To Worry About Cannibal Robots Edition
"We completely understand the public’s concern about futuristic robots feeding on the human population, but that is not our mission." - Harry Schoell (link via Patrick Appel)Posted in Outside The Beltway on July 21, 2009 16:25
Quote of the Day – One World Edition
“I just purchased a Routan. I really like it. My friends tell me it’s a Chrysler. I firmly say ‘No!’ to them. I proudly point to my Routan and announce that it’s an American engineered German branded Fiat, manufactured in Canada, using some Japanese parts, by a company that is majority owned by American taxpayers. They stare.” - an AutoBlog ...Posted in Outside The Beltway on July 8, 2009 13:47
Quote of the Day – Analogies Edition
Xrlq: Q: What’s the difference between a pit bull wearing lipstick and a hockey mom? A: A pit bull doesn’t quit. Ouch.Posted in Outside The Beltway on July 4, 2009 11:53
Quote of the Day, Wise Latina Edition
"Perhaps South Carolina governor Mark Sanford was moved by the remarks of Sonia Sotomayor ..., and decided to study deeply the wisdom of a Latina woman." -- Emily YoffePosted in Outside The Beltway on June 24, 2009 16:40
Quote of the Day – Turnabout is Fair Gay Edition
"We should not allow Republicans to marry. It undercuts the entire institution of marriage." Michael Reynolds of Sideways MenckenPosted in Outside The Beltway on June 24, 2009 15:28
Quote of the Day – GOP Future Edition
In order to rebuild, Republicans need to identify the people who have something—good ideas, popularity, vision, and a good record. - Mark McKinnon and Jon Henke Upon seeing the quote at InstaPundit, my initial thought was, "Duh." Followed by, "Unfortunately, nobody comes to mind" (or words to that effect). They proffer six candidates. Three, I've never heard of: Rep. Tom McClintock of ...Posted in Outside The Beltway on June 13, 2009 07:32
Quote of the Day – Conservative Icons Edition
At some point they are going to realize that making random crazy people the face of “teh movement” is a bad idea. - John Cole He's referring to yesterday's firing of Carrie Prejean as Miss California USA, not for her controversial political statements or for embarrassing nude photos that are all over the Internet, but because she was a prima donna ...Posted in Outside The Beltway on June 11, 2009 13:58
Asinine Quote of the Day – Blame the Muslims Edition
The shooter "at the U.S. Holocaust Museum is not a Muslim but a White guy, James W. Von Brunn, who is a neo-Nazi. But that is a distinction without a difference.n fact, it is because of Muslims--who are the biggest contributor to the worldwide rise in anti-Semitism to Holocaust-eve levels--that neo-Nazis feel comfortable--far more comfortable!--manifesting their views about Jews." ...Posted in Outside The Beltway on June 11, 2009 08:35
Quote of the Day – Revisionist History Edition
"Why is it that the people who most insist the Holocaust didn't happen in the past most want it to happen in the future?" - Josh MarshallPosted in Outside The Beltway on June 5, 2009 16:15
