Monthly Archives: December 2011

Last paddle of the year?

Posted on December 30, 2011 by On the North River

I’ve been wondering this month if the wind was ever going to abate. Or is that, Avast? In the summer and fall I don’t mind the wind as much, but in the winter with chill water and a stiff breeze … Continue reading →

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Nigel Farage

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Doug

Nigel Farage’s New Year message The EU project is a failure…. …Given my views I sadly cannot promise you a prosperous New Year, but one in which the political class further lose their grip on both reality and the country. … Continue reading →

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Somebody declared the war is over.

Posted on December 28, 2011 by On the North River

No Ticker Tape Parade for Iraq War Troops – Per Obama Administration Officials in New York and Washington say they would be happy to help stage a big celebration, but Pentagon officials say they haven’t been asked to plan one. … Continue reading →

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Seasons end is in sight.

Posted on December 27, 2011 by On the North River

Snow is Flying.

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Doug: F35B Video

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Doug

F-35B on the USS Wasp This video is fresh (for the public).    It was made just six weeks ago in the Atlantic, just off Newport News (Hampton Roads), Virginia .  These are the latest sea trials of the F-35B … Continue reading →

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Car Talk, corruption, public at risk or same old, same old.

Posted on December 27, 2011 by On the North River

Tom & Ray Magliozzi / Car Talk Concerning the dude with the flats, I’d move. Definitely. Ten murderers hitting street with board OK The State of Massachusetts starts out with very liberal judges known for giving all the breaks to the typical … Continue reading →

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Is this any way to choose a President?

Posted on December 24, 2011 by On the North River

Newsletters, Statements Cause Campaign Trail Problems for Ron Paul The newsletters from the 1980s and 1990s, under names like Ron Paul’s Freedom Report and the Ron Paul Investment Letter, contained several instances of racially charged language and other offensive statements … Continue reading →

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Smear, NYC stuck with the bill,Perfect Pub, totty.

Posted on December 22, 2011 by On the North River

A smear that prospered far too long A dogged NCIS investigator has proven that Ilario Pantano, then a Marine lieutenant, should never have been put up on war-crimes charges back in 2004-5. But that doesn’t wipe away the endless smears … Continue reading →

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“Protect IP” Take the time to learn about it and then do something.

Posted on December 21, 2011 by On the North River

The writing’s on the (digital) wall Haven’t found a embed code for the video yet, but you can follow this link to Maggie’s Farm. I copied this sample email to use as a template when contacting your representatives. S.968 PROTECT … Continue reading →

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I Am a Dane

Posted on December 21, 2011 by On the North River

 

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