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Some surprising research finds that families with daughters tend to vote Repubican.  I gotta get into that GSS data. Read more

Sarah Palin, the only candidate on a recent presidential ticket who’s ever fired anyone in government, endorses that weasely rat bastard John McCain for re-election.  That kind of loyalty is part of what got W. in trouble. Tip from The Corner. Update (28 March).  Apparently, I’m not the only one who feels this way.  From Read more

Here’s an example of why you should be skeptical of self-reported data. Tip from the Instapundit. Read more

Mr Deutsch, are you really stupid enough to think anyone believes this?Tip from the Instapundit, who got it from Hot Air. Read more

David Brooks shows his ass once again: "We’ve increased the diversity and talent level of people at the top of society, yet trust in elites has never been lower." How about, now that the us rubes have college diplomas and internet, we don’t need techo-nubes like Brooks to tell us how think.  Jerk. Tip from Read more

Collectively, the 50 states are on the hook for $1 trillion more in pension obligations than they can pay for.  The Pew Center for the States has a new report, but you can cut to bottom line quicker with this graphic from Forbes.  I suggest we Texans working for the state all sign a waiver Read more

"I think y’all are stunned right now!" he said. "You can’t even ask a question!" Tip from the Corner. Read more

Reports of the Tea Party’s death are highly exaggerated: It’s one thing when record stores or video rental places get dis-intermediated. It’s a whole different ball game when people who rely on politics not only for their livelihood, but for maintaining their considerable sense of self-importance discover that they may not be quite as necessary Read more

Jon Stewart comments on the Scott Brown Mass-acre: The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Mon – Thurs 11p / 10c Mass Backwards www.thedailyshow.com Daily Show Full Episodes Political Humor Health Care Crisis Tip from Winds of Change. Read more

A deal’s a deal. Read more