Saber Point Nears a Million Hits

My oldest hit counter just passed the 900,000 visitors mark, which means I am now in the countdown to the million hits mark.  Okay, it only ...

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Israeli Veteran Proud of His Confederate Heritage

After a ceremony to join the Sons of Confederate Veterans, Arieh O'Sullivan displays the Confederate flag he took into battle with him w...

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Finally, A Day Off

The Tax Agency gave me this and the next two Saturdays off.  We are in the mid-season lull.  I gladly accepted. This is my first day off in ...

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Gasoline to Hit $5 a Gallon Soon?

Our years of ignoring our energy needs is leading, quite predictably, to soaring gas prices.  Premium is pushing five dollars a gallon. High...

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Why I'm Reading "Mein Kampf"

I am reading "Mein Kampf," Adolph Hitler's autobiography and statement of purpose.  Why, is it because I'm a budding Nazi?...

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Strange Connections

Yesterday my colleague friend and I had lunch at a restaurant, and while there discussed famous people we have met or with whom we had some ...

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Navigating the Streets of San Francisco

I'm working on the audit of a high rise housing cooperative, which is located in San Francisco.  Tomorrow I must venture forth to the Ci...

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Abraham Lincoln Was An Ass

In celebration of the birthday of the worst U.S. president in history, I am reprinting this essay by Ron Holland.  Abe Lincoln was a tyrant ...

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Another Singer-Super Star Self Destructs: Whitney Houston Dies

I hate it when a once great artist self destructs with alcohol and drugs.  Whitney Houston has joined that dubious fraternity (sorority?) wi...

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Philosophical Reflection and a Fine Repast After a Full Work Day

Here I am, comfortably ensconced in my lush hotel suite, relaxing after my usual fine gourmet meal, i.e. genuine South American cuisine, ser...

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Strange Things Are Happening....Donald Douglas Annoyed by Leftwing Blogger

Donald Douglas, a friend of mine, seems very upset these days by a blogger named Walter James Casper III, who also goes by the pseudonym Res...

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Six Favorable Trends for Barack Obama

This just in...all economic trends are UP!  Obama's wise policies are working!  Here are the facts: 1.  Unemployment is decreasing! Of c...

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Madeline Kahn and I Are Tired, So Tired

I'm tired..I need some rest. I understand so well Madeline Kahn's expressed feelings in this scene from "Blazing Saddles....

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