Stuff I think. By Bill O'Neill. Since 2003.
Archive for June, 2007
London Calling and Hello Vladimir
Jun 29th
London calling and hello Vladimir. The juxtaposition of these two world events leaves me with a sorry sense of guilt since I had hoped so strongly for a reason to remove Paris Hilton from above the fold in thirty-point font size.
If we, as a nation, are not more than just a little concerned about the two attempted car bombings in London yesterday then we need a new national pharmacist. Kick up the dosage. Our welcome of a new British government converges with the second anniversary of the 7/7 London terrorist attack, all while a terrorist event welcomes Great Britain’s brand new Home Secretary on her first day at the office.
While it is encouraging that Russian President Vladimir Putin is visiting the president at Walker Point, it’s not so encouraging that “Vladimir” is rounding-third on a deal to sell Venezuela some Russian submarines and other weapons of war. Let’s just hope that this time when President Bush looks into President Putin’s eyes that he will see more than just rubles.
Global Climate
Jun 20th
Wait…cooling? Canada.com R. Timothy Patterson in the 6/20/07 Financial Post
“Solar scientists predict that, by 2020, the sun will be starting into its weakest Schwabe solar cycle of the past two centuries, likely leading to unusually cool conditions on Earth. Beginning to plan for adaptation to such a cool period, one which may continue well beyond one 11-year cycle, as did the Little Ice Age, should be a priority for governments.”
Moonbats over Vermont
Jun 4th
Check out this Boston Globe article on the desire of a small faction of Vermonters interested in seceding from the union with the goal of HELPING America.
They have authored “Green Mountain Manifesto” subtitled “Why and How Tiny Vermont Might Help Save America From Itself by Seceding from the Union.”
Just when you thought the idea of Killington, Vermont seceding to New Hampshire was half-baked….
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