Friday Afternoon Reading (Wizbang)

On a personal note Tomorrow is my kids first day at Young Marine Bootcamp.

54th Coolest Winter recorded since 1895 The average temperature across both the contiguous U.S. and the globe during climatological winter (December 2007-February 2008) was the coolest since 2001, according to scientists at NOAA's National Climatic Data Center in Asheville, N.C. In terms of winter precipitation, Pacific storms, bringing heavy precipitation to large parts of the West, produced high snowpack that will provide welcome runoff this spring. (Via Lucianne)

Pandora's Box Memo To Clear-Eyed Budgeteers: The Clinton Era Was An Anomaly. If President Bush's 2007 defense spending had matched the same share of the economy as President Clinton's did, last year's budget essentially would have balanced. (Via IBD)

No Earmarks! Whatever shall they do? WASHINGTON -- Legislation that would place a one-year moratorium on congressional "earmarks" is getting a chilly response from Maine's delegation. Sen. Susan Collins, a Republican, and Rep. Michael Michaud, a Democrat, said they would oppose a ban on the practice that allows lawmakers to direct federal spending to local projects. (Via Slublog)

Whudda thunk it? Free Trade is a Recession Killer. (Via MJ Perry)

Cut the tax cuts, reap what you sow Obama and Clinton both promise to reverse Bush's tax cuts for wealthier taxpayers, but the Democratic budget they'll be voting for would allow income tax rates to go up on individuals making as little as $31,850 and couples earning $63,700 or more. (Via Ameripundit)

Election year scare tactics at their finest Foreclosure crisis overblown. 99% of homes ARE NOT in foreclosure. (Via Liberty Pundit)

50/50 Chance GOP presidential contender John McCain would not rule out Mitt Romney as a possible running mate yesterday, noting that the former Bay State governor ran an effective primary campaign and is a rising star in national politics. (Via Boston Herald)

Wonder if he'll have to apologize? Olberman comment about the Clinton campaign. "This is not a campaign strategy, it's a suicide pact." Wonder if she was listening? (Via Crooks and Liars)

More than one way to get a raise Obama gets $1m earmark for the hospital that emplys his wife. Ameripundit muses: Nothing says "change" like securing a million dollar earmark for an organization employing your wife. (Via Ameripundit)

So, they're finally starting to take notice Islamic states are bidding to use the United Nations to limit freedom of expression and belief around the world, the global humanist body IHEU told the U.N.'s Human Rights Council on Wednesday. (Via Liberty Pundit)

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Wizbang Blue: 'Big Oil' and Christian Extremists Lose in Tennessee Primaries

I've been a bit perplexed by his course of action, but I guess John McCain can't help but do Big Oil's bidding. As the Republican presidential nominee it's his duty and honor to represent the interests of big oil as...

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Wizbang Pop!: Britney to return to scene of the crime

Britney Spears apparently isn't feeling any ill will toward MTV after her disastrous performance at last year's Video Music Awards. The well-on-her-way-to-a-comeback pop princess will appear in a television...

12:24 PM | 0 comments

Wizbang Pop!: Clay Aiken welcomes a baby boy

Clay Aiken and his artificially inseminated friend, Jaymes Foster, welcomed a baby boy into the world this morning. Clay Aiken and Jaymes Foster's new baby is named Parker Foster...

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Wizbang Pop!: Singer Jewel Elopes

Folk-country songbird Jewel finally scored herself a last name this week, eloping to the Bahamas and quietly tying the knot Thursday night with longtime rodeo-champ beau Ty Murray. "I...

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Wizbang Pop!: Scorsese meets HBO on "Boardwalk"

Martin Scorsese is in negotiations to make a rare foray into television by directing HBO's drama pilot "Boardwalk Empire," which chronicles the 1920s origins of Atlantic City. Scorsese already...

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Wizbang Blue: Born To Be Really Wild

Las Vegas is indeed a wild city. And this reputation is now being further cemented with a wild new museum that has just opened up in the same state that once housed the great Harrah's Automobile Museum or other great...

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Wizbang Pop!: Alec Summons Kim Back to Court Over Custody

Alec Baldwin has another bone to pick with Kim Basinger. For some reason. E! News has confirmed that attorneys for the Emmy-nominated actor were in court Tuesday to request...

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Wizbang Sports: NY Jets release QB Chad Pennington

This in order to make salary cap space for recently acquired Brett Favre. From ESPN- The Jets released Pennington at 4 p.m. Thursday to clear salary-cap space for Brett Favre's...

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Wizbang Politics: Incumbent Tenn. congressman loses primary

The last time this happened in Tennesseee politics was 1966. From AP- JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. - Being linked to "big oil" turned into a big problem for Tennessee freshman Rep....

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Wizbang Blue: Florida Racist Arrested After Threatening to Kill Obama

The racists are definitely coming out of the woodwork as the election draws closer. A man who authorities said was keeping weapons and military-style gear in his hotel room and car appeared in court Thursday on charges he threatened to...

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Comments (2)

Wish your Marine good luck ... (Below threshold)

1. Posted by SPQR | March 15, 2008 10:30 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

SPQR:

Wish your Marine good luck for me.

Posted on March 15, 2008 22:30

UpdateMy sons (bot... (Below threshold)

2. Posted by Melissa | March 16, 2008 1:13 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)

Melissa:

Update

My sons (both of them) had a blast at young marine bootcamp. They're 9 and 11. You'd thought they'd won the lottery the way the were carrying on demonstrating everything they were taught. Wonder how long I can get them to just stand at attention?

Posted on March 16, 2008 01:13

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