tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-98944402011-04-21T18:16:42.346-04:00Q: Why do ducks have flat feet?<br>A: Makes it easier to stomp out forest fires.<br><br> Q: Why do elephants have flat feet?<br>A:Makes it easier to stomp out <i>flaming ducks</i>!<br><br> Welcome to the <b>FLAMING DUCK</b>.VARepublicManhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09049119379703962023noreply@blogger.comBlogger2861100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9894440.post-1158079428816913422006-09-12T12:43:00.000-04:002006-09-14T15:42:41.970-04:00

DifferencesQuestion What is the difference between Islam and Christianity?Answer Both are willing to die for their faith but only Muslim extremists are willing to kill for it.>@_/ Quacked from my pda

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Dixie Schticks?Question: Are the Dixie Chicks just trying to boost sales?Answer: Doesn't look too shrewd to me!Sure glad I never liked them anyway. I've always had trouble seperating an artists politics from their art. (Hey! I like both kinds of music; Country and Western!)>@_/ Quacked from my pda

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Just Similar or PlagiarismQuestion: Does unconciously mimicking a writer whom you admire in your own work constitute plagiarism?Answer: I think plagiarism, in fiction, requires intent.These two authors found a happy middle ground when the students work became a bit too much like the mentors work.I wish all such disputes could be resolved so easily.>@_/ Quacked from my pda

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Simple ThingsI felt ten years old again today. It was fun.The weather was great on the way home from work so I decided to roll down my window. Not so unusual but I also was wearing a long sleeve shirt. As I merged onto the interstate, my sleeve began to flap in the wind.Suddenly I was transported 35 years in the past. My family and I were on vacation. The windows were down and all the kids had a

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One More Question...Question: If the supply of illegal workers that perform this meatpacking job were to dry up, what would happen?Answer: The wages would increase until they attracted people willing to do a dangerous jobORthe conditions would improve until low paid, semi-skilled labor could do the work.Both are appropriate outcomes. So, why are we considering illegal immigrant amnesty?>@_/

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Old Guard or New Blood?Considering the mistakes made at the local and state level during Hurricane Katrina, I find it a bit laughable that incumbent Mayor Nagin and Louisiana Lt. Govenor Landrieu will meet in a run-off election for Mayor of New Orleans.Oh! I forgot. It was all President Bush's fault. Please return to drinking your DNC kool-aid.>@_/ Quacked from my pda

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Being Blown ON Course!From a NY Times story titled "Katrina's Tide Carries Many to Hopeful Shores," I offer you a great little story about hope in the face of adversity; Katrina victims that are finding success out of tragedy. My only question is why did it take hurricane to get them to move?I mean, New Orleans was a "chocolate city" run by democrats in a state run by democrats. I would have

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What The...?!I sure hope there will be more details published about the "stateless American" found floating on the ocean. Until then, my mind can think of SO many possible stories. I think maybe he was a cheating gambler (that got caught) on one of those ocean cruises.What explanation can you dream up?!>@_/ Quacked from my pda

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Countering the HypeYour friendly ignited drake is old enough to remember the dire predictions of the 1960's concerning pollution. Remember the "Keep America Clean" campaigns that encouraged school children to create alarming posters of people living on mountains of trash. Many a protestor used Rachel Carson's "Silent Spring" to vilify modern agriculture's use of pesticides. I vividly remember a

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Another Last PDA PostTrying another kludge to get the title to display.

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The Brookings Institute has published a great little fact paper called the Iraq Index. No partisan spin, just the facts. Certainly sobering when you look at the raw numbers but the trend lines are encouraging. Of course, that last statement includes some of my own conservative spin. Someone of a more liberal bent is sure to find the numbers horrifying!Why don't you read it yourself and make up

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One Last PDA PostTrying a kludge to get the title to display.

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This one is using Vagablog to test adding a title (which seems to work swimmingly!)

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Another PDA PostThis one is using Vagablog.

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Question: What is the purpose of "ritual" in our lives?Answer: Rituals add solomnity to the milestones of our lives.Sometime in the past, our society decided that silly little rituals really had no meaning and weren't worth celebrating. Harvest festivals have become simple tourist attractions. Founder's Day Picnics are relagated to sleepy backwater towns. Marriages can be had at every justice of

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Just to see if it works. Maybe then I can start posting again.>@_/

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I am not affiliated in any way with Al-qaeda. If an Al-qaeda operative or planner calls ME on the phone and I find out that they are Al-qaeda, I will REPORT the call to the authorities myself.If an Al-qaeda operative or planner calls ME on the phone and I do not know that they are Al-qaeda, I would hope that the conversation has been tapped so that it can be determined that I am not participating

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Happy blogiversary to me.Happy blogiversary to me.Happy blogiversary dear "Flaming Duck!"Happy blogiversary tooo meeeee!1 year old and still kicking! (If one human year equals seven dog years, how many blog years old am I? ;^)Click on over to .:. WitNit .:.: and wish him a happy first anniversary also. Who'd a thunk we were the same age! ('course he's better lookin')

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Michael Crichton, a great novelist, has a great perspective on the way the media great fears without any basis in fact. From the article;"But beyond any given crisis, I want to emphasize the pattern: new fears rise and fall, to be replaced by others that rise and fall. As Mark Twain said, “I’ve seen a heap of trouble in my life, and most of it never came to pass.”"You need to read the full

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I read Down with Absolutes! on occasion for his liberal take on life. He is a good writer with a sharp wit. We have a good relationship in that he accepts me as a conservative and I do likewise with his liberalism. I like that liberals want to be totally inclusive. I have that same goal in life. What I find amazing, though, is that liberals feel the best way to practice that inclusion is by

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Fascinating PicturesJudge for yourself if they represent the year you remember. Would you delete some and add others?(hat tip: Apostropher)

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Question: What type of news could make a duck smile?Answer: Finding different employment!Yes, dear readers, your friendly ignited drake has moved on. I've taken the leap, flown the coop, said, "sayonara!" (actually it was more like f--- you!) The evil warlock boss has power no more!Christmas eve, a Marine in the family and a new position with exciting potential. Life just couldn't get any better!

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Luke 2:1-14:THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TOST LUKECHAPTER 21 AND it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed.2 (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)3 And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of

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Here's the full article for your reading enjoyment. From the article:About one in 20 U.S. adults--which is 11 million people--are not literate in English, making it difficult or impossible for them to handle many everyday tasks from reading restaurant menus to job ads. Shocking! And it's based on good science! (isn't it?) The Associated Press reports that the federal study of 19,000 adults 16

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You now have to salute the middle duckling. Signed with the Marines yesterday. Did so well on the ASVAB (98 out of 100 and beat me by 6 points!) that the recruiter immediately sat him down and said he could basically choose any MOS the Marine Corp offers. Suggested that he look into the Washington D.C. protection unit. Might even get to protect the President! I don't know how these things work

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No additional comments from me. Just read this post. "Think about everything you’ve heard about the conditions in Iraq, the role of U.S. forces, the multi-layered complexities of the war.Then think again.I’m a journalist. I read the news everyday, from several sources. I have the luxury of reading stuff newspapers don’t always have room to print. I read every tidbit I could on Iraq and the war

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I had wondered why these riots seemed "to come out of thin air." Now I know there's more to the story. "After taking an oath on the Qur’an, the man – known only as MSK – told the court he had committed four attacks on girls as young as 13 because they had no right to say “no.” They were not covering their face or wearing a headscarf, and therefore, the rapist proclaimed: “I’m not doing anything

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(hat tip; Witnit)

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More funny stuff..A bit dated but I just found it.

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The Conservative v. Liberal take on evolution.In the Middle of AmericaThis has got to be one of the funniest satirical essays I've read in a while (and I don't even drink)! Guess that just shows how long I've been away from the blogosphere.

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Your Friendly Ignited Drake is Mud Pie You're the perfect combo of flavor and depth Those who like you give into their impulsesWhat Kind of Pie Are You?

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Question: What is the difference between a true partisan and a middle of the road hack.Answer: A true partisan practices what he preaches.Most of you know that your friendly ignited drake served in the Navy Submarine Corp. I enlisted to "get away" from a steady diet of public schooling for a few years. It turned into one of the most rewarding things I have ever done in my life. I knew, from the

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BAGHDAD, Iraq -- Iraq's election commission announced Monday that officials were investigating "unusually high" numbers of "yes" votes in about a dozen provinces during Iraq's landmark referendum on a new constitution, raising questions about irregularities in the balloting. Amazing! Good news flows and the MSM just can't be happy. What's up with that? Iraqis Probe 'Unusually High' Yes Tally

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Well, I decided to break my silence with another Friday Fiction Tale. I didn't have time to split the pictures up and put them in line with the story but here's the inspiration.And here's my story.The CatSometimes, the world just seems to swirl around me. It’s like…I’m here…but I’m not…know what I mean? I used to like walking in the park but now… there’s just too many people there. Not interested

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"Knock, knock, knock." The sound of LASunsett knocking at the door of the Flaming Duck startled the master of the house, VARepublicMan. "Who is it?!" snapped VAR. "Just me... LASunsett... are you ok?" responded VAR's blogging friend. "I'm fine," said VAR as he hastily swept all the projects off the table and onto the floor, "but you can't come in and I can't come out. Too much to do...too much

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...this morning on the radio!George W. Bush and Dick Cheney walk into a Washington D.C. resturant for breakfast. A nice looking young waitress walks up and says, "Gentleman, may I take your order?""Yes, I would like a bowl of oatmeal and some fruit." said the vice president."OK. And for you Mr. President?""I think I'd like a kisse."The waitress is flabbergasted! "You and Bill Clinton. I can't

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...because as far as I can see, it's to teach them how to sell things door-to-door. As a father of five, I am more than familiar with the cookie-dough-for-cuthroat-prices hawking that goes on in the name of school fundraising. And for some reason we tolerate this instead of raising taxes. Go figure! Dr. Steven Taylor has written an excellent article on the subject. Go read it: PoliBlog:

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Bill Clinton and Rupert Murdoch characterize English coverage of Hurricane Katrina events as biased. From the article:"Murdoch went on to say that anti-American bias was prevalent throughout Europe."I think we've got to do a better job at answering it. And there's a big job to do. But you're not going to ever turn it around totally," said Murdoch, one of three media magnates who spoke at

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Unfortunately I must have stomped on my muse during that last forrest fire incident because nothing came to me. But don't let that stop you from enjoying the other stories submitted for the Fabulous Friday Fiction.Phoenix shows the erotic side of her ongoing spy thriller at Villains Vanquished!Nugget is back this week with "Don't Tell". Keep a box of tissue handy. You're going to need it.Dawn

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The linked story, in the LA Times of all places, talks about the history of the Roe v. Wade ruling. From the article"Last year, on the fifth anniversary of Blackmun's death, the Library of Congress opened his papers to the public. His thick files on the abortion cases tell the little-known story of how Roe vs. Wade came to be. It is the story of a rookie justice, unsure of himself and his

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The problem in New Orleans was not Federal government. Or the State government. Or the Local government. It was in the condition of the citizens. Let me explain with an analogy.A strong, healthy body is able to move more easily, fight off infections and live a better life. A weak body has trouble defending itself from all sorts of problems.There are two articles that show how "ill" New Orleans

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Question: What are the military consequences of following inaccurate intelligence?Answer: Attack plans created from it are doomed to failure.It seems that Iranian military has been following the Katrina reporting and is excited about the military possibilities."Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have been following closely the way the United States government has been handling Hurricane Katrina, and

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Question: Since this is true "The federal government pretty much met its standard time lines, but the volume of support provided during the 72-96 hour was unprecedented. The federal response here was faster than Hugo, faster than Andrew, faster than Iniki, faster than Francine and Jeanne." then why did Michael Brown, director of FEMA, say he has resigned "in the best interest of the agency and

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I have struggled all day with trying to write what I thought would be a proper post. The problem is that words are really inadequate to describe my feelings. Any post that I write would be a rambling, incoherent mess. Instead, I decide to let my actions express the proper tribute.On September 11, an American flag flies in front of the duck household. It's not some moving written tribute. It's not

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The year I graduated high school, seems like a lifetime ago.I have seen this meme on several blogs. Here's how you play. Go here and type the year you graduated in the search box. Then code them to indicate those you like, those you own and those you despise. My coding will be Bold are songs I like,Bold italic are songs I own and Strikeout shows songs I despise. No code means no opinion.Here they

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...due to heat wave in 1995 and most were preventable. Why was there was no public call for a Federal heads during this. Oh yea, Clinton was in office.MANY OF THE 1995 HEAT WAVE DEATHS WERE PREVENTABLE ACCORDING TO NOAA REPORT(hat tip Political Yen/Yang.)

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LASunsett has asked for my thoughts on the Katrina disaster. I am reluctant to comment on this because I completely sympathize with all the officials involved. I am not willing to judge from a distance and I wasn’t involved in the Katrina preparation in anyway. What follows is just a series of thoughts, some from my occupational area, some on my political passion. Take what you will from them.On

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The rest of the group has weighed in. You can read more great fiction from (drum roll please):Phoenix who continues her spy-thrilla here. (I fixed Phoenix's link.)Silk submits Death smiles for us all. The twist will bring a tear.Jeff Vickers wrote FAMILY ROOTS with a HUGE twist.Amelie just checked in with Fabrics, a compelling story with more visuals than a movie.*****************Update: I just

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Picture Perfect Friday is here again. Silk is away on holiday but Chrissy is hosting Picture Perfect Fridays, Week Five.First the three images for inspiration.Next here's my story.David and GoliathIt starts with a tender coaxing and the trigger releases. Click. Tink! Firing pin strikes primer. An almost imperceptible sizzle grows rapidly to a roar as Brownie belches fire, it's deadly round sent

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From Naked Minyan: "Another disaster, and the evildoers are George W Bush, Mayor Nagin, and Governor Kathleen Blanco. The evildoers are FEMA, the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the armed services. These people sat on their asses and did nothing. Absolutely nothing in the face of disaster. They denied that anything was wrong. Lying in people's faces. We're used to it from politicians, but not

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The Glittering Eye is hosting the Carnival of Recipes this week. It's posted at The Glittering Eye - The Carnival of the Recipes is here!. I have submitted my favorite Saturday Morning Breakfast. Sterling even left a comment for an additional ingredient for my breakfast that I may try tomorrow. You can be sure that I will be experimenting with MANY of this weeks entries!

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We've got PETA on the left and Pat Robertson on the right."'Clearly, the Lord was displeased by my recent call for the assassination of [Venezuelan President Hugo] Chavez,' Robertson said on last night's broadcast of his popular '700 Club' television program.'I apologized for the remark, but by then it was too late,' Roberston added. 'The Almighty had already launched Katrina on its path of

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Knock Knock.Who's there?Elephant.Elephant who?Knock Knock.Who's there?Elephant.Elephant who?Knock Knock.Who's there?Elephant.Elephant who?Knock Knock.Who's there?Orange.Orange who?Orange you glad this is the only elephant joke I told this week!(hee hee)>@_/

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(This post has been up since Tuesday but in celebration of a GLORIOUS Friday, I hereby repost it on the proper day!)The premise is to take three pictures chosen by silk and write a story. Here's mine. I call it...Helping HandsIt had happened again. Joyce Robins found she was waking up, butt naked, at the base of another headstone.“All right. Try to stand. Nope, legs are still wobbly! Better climb

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Conservative vs. liberal reaction to Hurricane Katrina. No comment from me. Just go read the post. Right Wing Nut House - FOR THE LEFT: A COMPASSION VACATION: Politics served up with a smile… And a stilletto.

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Saturday morning is my favorite day because I get to cook a decent breakfast. While I like my grits or pancakes, this low carb breakfast is one of my favorites. You will need: 1 medium onion 1 tblsp butter 1 large egg 3 slices bacon The key to this breakfast is carmelizing the onions. You'll want to slice them as thinly as possible. A mandolin or food processor works best. I like to leave them

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To all telemarketers calling the Duck household: Sometimes I will pickup your calls, just for fun or because I was otherwise occupied. I will even be polite as you begin talking. I might even listen to your first couple of sentences. But let me say this. If I tell you that I am not interested, STOP TALKING ABOUT YOUR PRODUCT! Just wish me a good evening and hang up! You will not change my mind

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I haven't posted politcal in a while but Shakey Pete has a really good post about the recent failed rocket attack. Go read his thoughts at Don't Draw Conclusions From The Rockets

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This post, a Random Thought from "Eye of Polyphemus", is hereby reposted on this blog in it's entirety because it's GREAT!Random Thought In all his lunacy, do you think Sen. Robert Byrd ever considers holding his breath until his state turns blue? Thanks, Jamie, for the laugh!

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Yep that's me. Your friendly ignited Cary Grant! Cary Grant You scored 14% Tough, 4% Roguish, 33% Friendly, and 47% Charming! You are the epitome of charm and style, the smooth operator who steals the show with your sophisticated wit, quiet confidence and flirty sense of humor. You are able to catch any woman you want just by flashing that disarming smile, even if you're flashing it at a

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It’s a scary thing, writing fiction that others will read but I thought I would give it a shot. Silk is hosting Fiction Fridays, week three. A couple of others have stories posted already.First the three images for inspiration.Next here's my story.Finding StonehengeWhen Sara’s father died, both Sara and Peggy, her mother, withdrew from life, Sara into reading and Peggy into painting. But these

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TGIF...Q: Why can't elephants smoke?A: Because they can't fit their butts in the ash tray!(hee hee)>@_/

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Elephant LimerickTwo elephants - Harry & FayeCouldn't kiss with their trunks in the waySo they boarded a planeThey're now kissing in MaineCause their trunks got sent to L.A.(hee hee)>@_/

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I need a break. After a couple of weeks of a heavy work load, light posting and some very heavy commenting on other blogs, I decided to post an easy recipe. Simple and yet so delicious. Here's the way I make a… Spicy Egg Sandwich 1 large egg 2 slices whole wheat bread 1 slice pepper jack cheese sprinkle of chili powder 1 tblsp Miracle Whip Crack the egg on a hot griddle with a bit of grease. I

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I love hot chocolate...Q: Why did the elephant step on the marshmallow?A: Because he didn't want to fall in the hot chocolate!"(hee hee)>@_/

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Question: What do Cindy Sheehan, the Gaza Strip protestors and a rapist all have in common?Answer: The actions they take mask their true motivation.We all know that rape is not about sex. Rape looks like it's about sex. It may appear to be about sex because it includes an overt sexual act. But it's not about sex. It's about some sick need for control. The rapist only chooses sex because that

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Oh my...Q: What did the banana say when the elephant stepped on it?A: Nothing...bananas don't talk!(hee hee)>@_/

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An elephant knock knock joke. Ya' gotta' love it!Knock, knock.Who's there?Elephants.Elephants who?Ella Phantzgerald!(hee hee)>@_/

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Everyone say "hi" to Politakid. Politakid say "hi" to the friends of the Flaming Duck. Good, now that we all know each other, I want us all to gather at his blog, PolitaKid, for a Friday afternoon party!I think you'll like what you see. Politakid is the only conservative in a liberal family. He writes for a highschool newspaper, comments on local, national and international stuff and LOVES Dan

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Our friend, Scott Randolph, is taking some heat for not volunteering for military service. From his post:"Folks like Geoff, Hoyt, eaglestowings (all welcome commenters), have asked me when I’m going to enlist.""Good question - I’m not. I’m a better citizen than soldier.""Does the fact that I support our men and women that are at war right now, and believe in their cause, and honor their sacrifice

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Question: What is the secret to being successful and making money? Answer: Follow this ONE tip and you'll be rich beyond your wildest imagination. Ellison sheds a some light on how to get rich quick. Read Blog d'Elisson: NO WONDER and you'll see what I mean. Those kids will be rich in no time!

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From "Ogre's View" comes a great little example of ignorance. "An actual conversation this morning between the Ogre and the toothless gas station attendant: TW (Toothless Wonder): That'll be $43.72. Ogre (while handing credit card): Whew, that's quite a bit, huh? TW (while taking said credit card): You're using the gold card, right? Ogre: Not much longer with prices like these! TW: It's Bush's

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Time for a minivan.Q: What do you call two elephants on a bicycle?A: Optimistic!(hee hee)>@_/

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President Clinton caused my change in voter registration from Independent to Republican. Looks like Cindy Sheehan may produce a similar result in this young man. From the post: "I actually felt myself become a republican today. It was around 10am, when I read the latest update of the Cindy Sheehan saga in CNN.com. I then shot over to read some blogs about it, and perused the comments in some of

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Betcha didn't know...Q: How many elephants does it take to change a light bulb?A: Don't be stupid, elephants can't change light bulbs.(hee hee)>@_/

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More from Americans for Freedom!Americans for Freedom...Afghanistan Iraq Lebanon Egypt Syria Saudi Arabia Iran Belarus...: Specifics about what exactly Berger stole, and if "Able Danger info could have been included

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JP at Americans for Freedom does an admirable job of connecting the 9/11 Commission dots for us ducks who are a little slower on the uptake. Read his "finished picture" at Americans for Freedom...Afghanistan Iraq Lebanon Egypt Syria Saudi Arabia Iran Belarus...: Links are popping up...Atta, 9/11, Gorelick, Berger, 9/11 commission report, Able Danger and you'll see what I mean.

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Dan Fogelberg has given us some GREAT news. But I'll let Dan tell you himself. From his website:August 13, 2005 A personal letter from D.F. First, let me send everyone some very good news. In our first 14 months of treatment, we have succeeded in slowing the progression of my prostate cancer down to an almost negligible level. Jean and I are thrilled and incredibly relieved and finally feel like

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I know what I said but I couldn't resist this piece of news."FAIRFIELD, Calif. - The husband of Cindy Sheehan, the mother camped outside President Bush's Texas ranch to protest the death of a son in the Iraq war, has filed for divorce, according to court documents.Patrick Sheehan filed the divorce petition Friday in Solano County court, northeast of San Francisco. His lawyer did not immediately

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Just one line today.An elephant is a mouse with an operating system.(hee hee)>@_/

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I blogged a little about the emminent domain case Kelo V. New London. Now the City of New London wants to charge the land owners rent for living there while the case was heard. Don't believe me? Read Kelo Aftermath - New London Adds Insult to Tyranny at The Center for Local Government: Local Liberty Blog. Maybe all the mean things people say about government are true. Makes me a bit ashamed to

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A little long but that's what makes it funny!Q: Why do elephants wear shoes with yellow soles?A: So you don't see them when they float upside down in a bowl of vanilla pudding.Q: Have you ever seen an elephant floating upside down in a bowl of vanilla pudding?A: No, of course not.Q: Why do elephants live in herds?A: To get a wholesale reduction on the shoes with yellow soles.(hee hee)>@_/

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They got it right on Roberts but wrong on Malaria. I guess 1 for 2 isn't too bad. "An effective, but costly, cure - Los Angeles Times":"ASK RICHARD IDRO IF HE HAD MALARIA as a child, and you will begin to grasp the toll this disease takes on sub-Saharan Africa. Patiently, as though explaining breathing to a visiting Martian, he will answer, 'Everybody got malaria.'"..."The story of malaria in the

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Read the entire op-ed "Not worth fighting over - Los Angeles Times." (There's a free registration required.)From the article:"THE BATTLE OVER the nomination of Judge John G. Roberts Jr. to the Supreme Court has hardly begun and already it feels anticlimactic. Much to the dismay of various ideologues, Roberts is the kind of bland, affable — and competent — figure who fails to inflame target

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Cindy Sheehan has been covered to death (I don't like posting on the popular funk that most call news) and I don't really have much to add. Most certainly you can guess my position anyway. So instead I'll point you to an outstanding New Zealand based blog, Silent Running, that has a good post on Cyndi Sheehan. Read Tom Paine's post"It's all Cindy Sheehan, all the time!".

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I want one!Picture from gizmag MagazineThen my flying could be earth bound.

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Looking forward to Monday and then...Q: How can you tell that an elephant has been in your fridge?A: By the footprints in the butter.Dang elephant! I was gonna' use that butter to make "Duck Fudge!"(hee hee)>@_/

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Question: What is the purpose of a minority - majority voting district? (making sure that there are some voting districts where the minority population is actually the majority of voters in the district). Answer: The intended effect and the actual effect are two different things. The theory goes something like this. When a jurisdiction changes the voting district lines, the elected officials are

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Dr. Steven Taylor tossed out the Friday Fun Meme. He wants to know who your childhood heroes were (but they must be from your elementary school years). So here's mine. 5. Richie Rich ("The Richest Boy in the World" and I wanted to trade places with him!) 4. Flipper (sing with me! "They call him Flipper, Flipper, faster than lightning, No-one you see, is smarter than he") 3. Chet Morton (

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I love Abbott and Costello so much that I even got my kids interested in their movies. But the skit titled "Who's on First" is a classic that everyone immediately recognizes. Dash, over at Boiling Point, has written a new take on the old classic. Read a new "Who's On First" and tell me, with a straight face, that it's not funny! I dare ya'!(hat tip: WitNit)

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Something to think about at the party you're having this evening.Q: What do you give a seasick elephant?A: Lots of room.(hee hee)>@_/

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Sorry for the light posting but I have been fully involved in a discussion about the role that science plays in my religious faith.What?... you didn't know that science and religion (creation/evolution debate) can peacefully coexist? Well, it's my contention that they can. If you would like to read my views and maybe even join the debate, just head on over to The Apostropher and his question

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I'm hungryQ: How do you make a dead elephant float?A: Well, you take 10 dead elephants, 10 tons of chocolate ice-cream, 5 tons of bananas,.....(hee hee)>@_/

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I am not schooled enough in the history of Islam to know if all of the facts are correct but I have read the Koran and was astonished at the stance that book took towards "infidels" and women. I will say that several commentors seem to verify that the facts are right. If the facts are correct, then I must agree that with the poster that "Moderate Islam is Not the Solution". In fact, it seems to

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Today it's one of those compound jokes that I love so much!"Q: Why do elephants wear sandals?A: So that they don't sink in the sand.Q: Why do ostriches stick their head in the sand?A: To look for the elephants who forgot to wear their sandals."(hee hee)>@_/

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Imagine yourself lying in bed."How do you know if there is an elephant under the bed?Your nose is touching the ceiling."(hee hee)>@_/

VARepublicManhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09049119379703962023noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9894440.post-1123547597641359012005-08-08T20:33:00.000-04:002005-08-08T20:33:17.776-04:00

Sometimes I have trouble understanding the emotions of others. Just last night I had a lengthy discussion with my kids about the nature of "fun." We had just seen Paul Sr. and Paul Jr. (American Chopper for the unwashed) break down a door for "fun." I have trouble understanding how that can be fun. I just don't get it. Along the same lines, Peter Jennings died after a short battle with lung

VARepublicManhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09049119379703962023noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9894440.post-1123538119987484292005-08-08T17:55:00.000-04:002005-08-08T18:04:43.536-04:00

Question: Why haven't there been additional suicide attacks on US soil?Answer: There are several reasons.USA Today has a good article on the subject titled Why suicide attackers haven't hit U.S. again.The reasons suggested really cover the full range of thoughts. From the article:Suicide terror takes a team.U.S. Muslims want the American dream, not jihad.The U.S. homeland is better

VARepublicManhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09049119379703962023noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9894440.post-1123499252210193912005-08-08T07:07:00.000-04:002005-08-09T22:36:45.516-04:00

A bit of Monday levity!"Why are elephants vegetarians?Who can afford to eat 125 pounds of hamburgers a day?"(hee hee)>@_/

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Question: How American are YOU?Answer: Only you can answer that question but the quiz below might help.I'm an AMERICAN Flaming Duck!You Are 76% AmericanYou're as American as red meat and shooting ranges.Tough and independent, you think big.You love everything about the US, wrong or right.And anyone who criticizes your home better not do it in front of you (or risk a duck bite)!How American Are

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