Monthly Archives: June 2011

Link to Dept. of Public Health, water testing result by town.

Posted on June 22, 2011 by On the North River
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Tuesday News

Posted on June 21, 2011 by On the North River

Suit: 9/11 Logan screeners ‘unaware’ Security Screeners who can’t speak English, of course. Ethanol Subsidies: Congress Sacrifices a Sacred Cow Thank God. The Upside of Voter ID Initiatives Stand the question on its head, why not help American citizens who don’t … Continue reading →

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May I recommend the writing of Victor David Hanson?

Posted on June 20, 2011 by On the North River

The Metaphysics of Contemporary Theft Same Old, Same Old… Last week was another somewhat depressing chapter in a now long saga of living where I was born. I returned to the farm from leading a European military history tour, and … Continue reading →

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The War on History

Posted on June 20, 2011 by On the North River

The War on History Posted By David Foster On June 19, 2011 @ 9:32 am In Education,History,USA | …it looks like the schools have won and history has lost [1]. A recent survey indicates that less than a quarter of … Continue reading →

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Monday News

Posted on June 20, 2011 by On the North River

Cost of Obama’s Green-Car Mandate: 260,000 jobs Because millions fewer cars will be sold in USA. Piece on the economy and the 2012 election All indicators show the economy is not recovering fast enough to save Obama in 2012. Laughing … Continue reading →

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Big Boating Weekend, if Driftway is any example.

Posted on June 19, 2011 by On the North River

Plus another powerboat that already passed by to the left, two kayaks already launched and heading towards the Spit to the right and two more kayaks ten yards downstream preparing to launch. I didn’t take a picture of the mob … Continue reading →

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Thats a big load for one kayak!

Posted on June 19, 2011 by On the North River
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Saturday News and opinion

Posted on June 18, 2011 by On the North River

Can This Presidency Be Saved? NO. Tax dollars for La Raza skyrocket after Obama appoints one of its leaders to White House post You do know who and what “La Raza” is don’t you?  In the Spanish language the term … Continue reading →

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Why 70% Tax Rates Won’t Work

Posted on June 17, 2011 by On the North River

From the Wall Street Journal Why 70% Tax Rates Won’t Work By ALAN REYNOLDS The intelligentsia of the Democratic Party is growing increasingly enthusiastic about raising the highest federal income tax rates to 70% or more. Former Labor Secretary Robert … Continue reading →

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Thursday News

Posted on June 16, 2011 by On the North River

Iceland: What We Should Have Done Those who are willing to endure immediate hardship will recover faster than the lot that keeps throwing money after bad from cowardice and fear. More regulations: EPA’s fantasy solution to unemployment All the coal … Continue reading →

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