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‘It’s Not Right’ Revisited …

Blue Collar Muse @ January 28, 2008 # 2 Comments

Back in late December I wrote a post titled, ‘It’s Not Right’. In it I opined about the Titans getting a win to clinch a post season berth when the Colts pulled their starters and coasted as they had no reason to play good football since their playoff spot was already secure. I […]

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Gay Marriage Doesn’t Involve Rights …

Blue Collar Muse @ January 28, 2008 # 9 Comments

A recent commenter on a post on the topic of gay marriage at The Tennessee ConserVOLiance had this to say about the subject,
“You’re talking about being against basic civil rights.”
As you might expect, she was responding to someone who, like me, does not a support gay marriage. Her comments were to the point and […]

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Recommended Reading …

Blue Collar Muse @ January 27, 2008 # One Comment

TSA is at it again. First it’s pulling 80 year old women aside for special attention. Now it’s vacationing families with toddlers and strollers. And what do you know … they found a 5 oz. bottle of lotion - two ounces more than the maximum allowed. It was confiscated. Did […]

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Blue Collar Muse @ January 26, 2008 # 2 Comments

Coming soon to an American street near you, car that travels 125 miles on $3.00 worth of fuel. The power source? Air - specifically, compressed air. Top speed is about 70MPH, too. It’s not just on the drawing boards, it appears it’s on a few roads!
I’m not really a big […]

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Zach Wamp Prime Contributor to Earmark Reform Proposal …

Blue Collar Muse @ January 26, 2008 # One Comment

Given the furor over billions in earmarks loaded into the Omnibus bill passed by Congress, it’s nice to know not all federal legislators are unconcerned about the matter. Congressman Jack Kingston (GA-01) released a statement yesterday that highlighted legislation he crafted along with fellow members of the Republican Conference Frank Wolf (VA-10) and Tennessee’s […]

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Poll Numbers Horrid but Dems Don’t Change Course …

Blue Collar Muse @ January 24, 2008 # One Comment

With Poll numbers showing the Democrat led Congress is enjoying the worst approval numbers since I don’t know when, the Democrat’s strategy to combat this perception in the minds of voters would seem to be - more of the same behavior that earned them abysmal ratings originally.
The widely trumpeted mandate for change the Left claims […]

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Every Tennessean Should Have a Say …

Blue Collar Muse @ January 23, 2008 # No Comment Yet

That’s the opinion that Tennessee Right To Life holds. The entire sentiment is expressed by Tennessee Right to Life this way:
SJR 127 would allow Tennesseans and our elected officials to once again determine abortion policy in our state.
On a matter of life and death, shouldn’t every Tennessean have a say? Let the People Vote: […]

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Fred is Dead …

Blue Collar Muse @ January 22, 2008 # 2 Comments

I just received an email from the Thompson campaign. It was short and to the point. It read:

McLean, VA - Senator Fred Thompson today issued the following statement about his campaign for President:
“Today I have withdrawn my candidacy for President of the United States. I hope that my country and my […]

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The Enemy of My Enemy Is My Friend …

Blue Collar Muse @ January 21, 2008 # 2 Comments

A recent post at Conservablogs.com concerned a regular Conservablogs contributor, Nuke Gingrich, and a friend of his who was so distraught with Nuke’s support of Mike Huckabee he ended their friendship. He took down his link to Nuke’s blog and it appears he’ll have nothing to do with Nuke any longer. Nuke quotes […]

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Hunter Withdraws from Race …

Blue Collar Muse @ January 19, 2008 # No Comment Yet

Update: At 7:28 CST, FoxNews also reports on Hunter’s withdrawal from the race.
AC Kleinheider reports that CNN is reporting that Duncan Hunter, one of the GOP candidates for President has announced he is withdrawing from the race. He follows Sam Brownback, the first casualty of primary season and leaves John McCain, Mike Huckabee, […]

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