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Maynard Post, Satire/Absurdity
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The Aftermath of Katrina
by Maynard on April 1, 2007A tongue-in-cheek post by Maynard In keeping with the spirit of April 1, I think this is an appropriate occasion to link to the following article about Democrat response to Katrina. Here is a compelling commentary by Majority Leader Nancy...
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Maynard’s Confession: I Am A Foolish Crackpot!
by Maynard on April 1, 2007Maynard acknowledges his limitations Whew! It's quite a relief to get that off my chest. I just couldn't carry the pretense any further. I hope my new status as a public crackpot won't result in my ejection from the Vast...
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Viva Le Chatchi!
by Maynard on April 1, 2007A (questionable) post by Maynard I'm taking advantage of the April 1 window of absurdity to post this note. There is nothing political or social here, other than a word of support for an anonymous curmudgeon who tickled my funny...
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Pizza and Gold
by Maynard on March 29, 2007A meander by Maynard This comment is inspired by the Drudge link to a New York restaurant offering $1000 pizza. How am I supposed to react to a $1000 pizza? Should I condemn the excessive waste? Should I be happy...
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Banning Dihydrogen Monoxide
by Maynard on March 8, 2007A post by Maynard I'm sure some of you know of the comedy duo of Penn & Teller (here's their web site and Wikipedia listing). These guys are a pair of iconoclastic troublemakers who will alternately amuse and enlighten and...
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I Repent of my Charitable Giving!
by Maynard on January 16, 2007A gripe by Maynard I finished up the year by giving a few hundred dollars to a few charitable or political organizations that struck me as worthwhile. But now I find myself unable to wallow in my beneficence because my...
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Ford: Not Eaten By Wolves
by Tammy on December 27, 2006Now that the MSM, and everyone else for that matter, have moved Gerald Ford along to his next natural assumed position--Most Incredible, Genius, Compassionate, Brave, Astoundingly Honorable, Righteous, Integrity-filled, Most Best Saint of All Time--or at least as "one of...
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If Judith Regan Said It…
by Tammy on December 18, 2006Judith Regan, that is, mastermind of the OJ "If I did It" book debacle, just theoretically, of course, if she was speaking with a lawyer for her publishing group, and if that lawyer was Jewish and if the head of...
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And I Thought the $225,000 Watch was Extravagant
by Maynard on December 18, 2006A note and a query by Maynard Last month I pointed out an extremely expensive watch listed on Amazon.com. I figured it must be the epitome of decadence. Silly me. Here's a million-dollar watch, generously marked down to a...
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Where’s George?
by Maynard on December 14, 2006A (time-wasting?) diversion by Maynard Deep thinkers may occasionally ponder the migratory habits of paper money. It moves from hand to hand and pocket to pocket. But where exactly does it go? The Where's George project can tell us!...
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Take the Enemy at Their Word, Part 19,899
by Tammy on December 12, 2006Iran president says Israel's days are numbered TEHRAN (Reuters) - Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Tuesday told delegates at an international conference questioning the Holocaust that Israel's days were numbered... "Thanks to people's wishes and God's will the trend for...
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A Great Snack for Dieters
by Maynard on December 5, 2006Maynard notes another Amazon absurdity For those who wish to be calorically challenged, try four pounds of exquisite Russian Beluga caviar for a mere $10,560 (marked down from the usual price of $14,784, which means buying this is like putting...
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Amazon Absurdity
by Maynard on November 26, 2006A diversion by Maynard Gentlemen, are you looking for a very special Christmas holiday gift for a very special lady person? Well, for a mere $225,000.00, here's a lovely wristwatch. I'm wondering if this is the most expensive item on...
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If I Did It! The Musical
by Tammy on November 20, 2006For anyone who was looking forward to the hypothetical revelations in the Simpson fiasco book/TV deal, and were crushed at the news that you'll have to find out the maybe/maybe not truth some other way, do not despair. Some relatively...