Monthly Archives: July 2011

The Beatings Will Continue Until Morale Improves

Posted on Sunday, July 31, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

Below is an interesting chart from The Economist that compares America’s current anemic economic recovery from the 2007-09 recession with those of the 1973-75, 1981-82, and the 1990-91 recessions. The bottom line is that the current recovery is lagging both in … Continue reading →

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New Fuel Economy Standards a Good Thing

Posted on Sunday, July 31, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

This past Friday, President Obama announced new corporate average fuel economy or CAFE standards that would require the average vehicle sold in the United States to provide 54.5 miles per gallon. The White House estimates the program will save consumers … Continue reading →

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Not Paying Military If There Is No Debt Deal Is a Bad Idea

Posted on Saturday, July 30, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

I’m getting a sense of deja vu reading Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Mike Mullen’s comments on whether or not military servicemembers will receive their paychecks in the event that Congress cannot reach a deal to raise the country’s debt … Continue reading →

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How Many Words Do You Know?

Posted on Friday, July 29, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

Today, I discovered an interesting test on The Economist website. The website, testyourvocab.com, is hosting a serious research project to measure how many words the average English speaker knows. You can take the test here. Given that the English language … Continue reading →

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Top Turkish Generals Resign En Masse

Posted on Friday, July 29, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

The New York Times just reported that Turkey’s top military commanders resigned en masse today. This development is a negative one for NATO, Turkey, and the broader Middle East. Historically, the Turkish military has been the sole guarantor of stability … Continue reading →

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Homage to Nancy Pelosi

Posted on Friday, July 29, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

A left-leaning blogger at Poison Your Mind has suggested that the GOP is insane from top to bottom. I do not disagree that many Republicans have behaved rather irrationally in recent years. That said, the Democratic Party has its fair … Continue reading →

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The Debt Ceiling and Our Urge to Destroy Ourselves

Posted on Wednesday, July 27, 2011 by Chris Ladd

As a kid growing up on the Gulf Coast the annual hurricane watch was a terrifying treat.  We were supposed to want the big storms to miss us, but we were disappointed when they did.  The old-timers told us stories … Continue reading →

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African-Americans Not Doing So Well Under the First African-American President

Posted on Tuesday, July 26, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

In 2008, buoyed by promises of hope and change, 95% of African-American voters cast a ballot for then-Presidential candidate Obama. Nearly three years later, they have been rewarded with plenty of change, but with more hopelessness than hope. In an article he … Continue reading →

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Comic-Con Conservative: After Action Review

Posted on Sunday, July 24, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

After conducting any military operation, every military unit ranging from squad on up, conducts an after action review, or AAR. The exercise forces leaders to assess what went well and what did not, so that they can improve unit performance … Continue reading →

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Comic-Con Conservative: An Evening with Kevin Smith

Posted on Sunday, July 24, 2011 by Sean Patrick Hazlett

Each year at Comic-Con, Kevin Smith, the director of the popular film, Clerks, hosts an event for his fans. During the event, Smith responds to fans’ questions, and generally launches into a hilarious rant. Below is video of the first … Continue reading →

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