Monthly Archives: November 2009
The Great Soda Can
While sitting in front of my computer, wondering what to write about this week, something occurred to me. As many things that pee me off about society, there was nothing special to write about, I had become callous and numb. … Continue reading
If you’re a racist and you know it, read the article.
I know I don’t post here very often (much to the disappointment of Brad, I might add), but for those of you reading this that don’t know me, my name is Jon Kelley, and I’m a racist. Yes, you read … Continue reading
Happy (belated) Birthday Marines.
“On November 10, 1775, a Corps of Marines was created by a resolution of the Continental Congress. Since that date many thousand men have borne the name Marine. In memory of them it is fitting that we who are Marines … Continue reading
Deceased Senator Receiving Earmarks
Among the many story lines that played out during the crafting and eventual passing of the Omnibus Act was that former Senator Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) had his name eliminated from the nine appropriations bills in the Omnibus, yet a deceased … Continue reading
US Senators’ Stocks Beat the Market by 12.3%
US Senators’ Stocks Beat the Market by 12.3% US Senators’ average annual stock performance beat the market average by approximately 12.3%, while stock purchases made by corporate insiders on average outperform the market by 7.4% and stock portfolios of the … Continue reading