Daily Archives: December 20, 2004

Cannabalism in Liberal World

December 20, 2004 – 7:18 pm

This is interesting. Very interesting: Some of the largest employers in Massachusetts have decided not to extend health benefits to spouses of gay and lesbian employees, saying their federally regulated health plans are not bound by the Massachusetts court ruling permitting gay marriage. These employers provide medical care through what are known as self-insured health […]

By William Teach Posted in Politics 5 Comments

Apology Schmology

December 20, 2004 – 2:39 pm

What is it nowadays with people saying "I’m Sorry?" It seems to me, from my perch in the crow’s nest, that some people don’t understand when to say "I’m sorry." Take these blighters, for example: Two Albanians who held 23 passengers hostage at gunpoint inside an Athens bus have apologised for their actions. Hmm. "I’m […]

By William Teach Posted in Current Affairs 4 Comments

The Scary Part is She Gets Paid For This

December 20, 2004 – 8:53 am

The new Mo Dowd column is a pip. It is amazing to me that they pay her to do this. They Times could easily hire Harvey or Scott Ott, among others, and increase their cirulation.

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Bet the Language is FCC Approved

December 20, 2004 – 8:39 am

Zell and the Swift Boat Veterans are back: For one night only, it’ll be spitballs and Swift Boats together on the same stage — a who’s who of Sen. John Kerry bashing. The American Conservative Union on Thursday announced it has tapped Sen. Zell Miller, D-Ga., to present the "Courage Under Fire" award to the […]

By William Teach Posted in Politics 6 Comments
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