Daily Archives: August 14, 2011

California High Speed Rail Fail

Would anyone be shocked that the California high speed rail project is, um, a whole hell of a lot more expensive than it was supposed to be? Ed Morrissey catches the squeal from the Merced Sun Star Building tracks for the first section of California’s proposed high-speed rail line will cost $2.9 billion to $6.8 […]

If All You See…

…is an ocean that is not cooperating with scientists predictions of global sea rise and an evil cigarette contributing to global warming, you might just be a Warmist It’s old school week on IAYS. A shiny dubloon for the person who can correctly identify this lovely lady.

Sorta Blogless Sunday Pinup

Happy Sunday! Another awesome day to be an American! This pinup is by Freeman Elliot, with a wee bit of help. Being a rainy Sunday, perhaps a good day to have a few frosty beverages? Anyway, what is happening in Ye Olde Blogosphere? The Fine 15 Raised On Hoecakes discusses the inequality of being able […]

Bachmann Wins Ames Straw Poll – Breaking It All Down

That darned “tea-inspired” woman just keeps showing up and doing well (Washington Post) Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann scored a victory in the GOP Ames Straw Poll on Saturday, a win likely to provide her considerable momentum as the 2012 race ramps up. “What we saw happen today is this is the very first step toward […]

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