Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Obama is President

And I guess that we now have something to say to Morrissey to convince him that America is just and free.

Other than that, it's been all glittering generalities.

I'm mildly optimistic since he's taken the opportunity to use the "honeymoon" period to break with some of the more parochial liberals on a few minor issues and appointments.

On the other hand, selecting a tax-evader for the Secretary of Treasury isn't exactly a solid pick.

We shall see.

Monday, January 12, 2009

I'll bet that Iran wants the US policy toward them to change

From the Chinese news agency Xinhua, we have this article on Iran's hope for change in US policy towards them.


Of course, since Iran supports terrorism (and out right murder), builds nuclear bombs and seems to thoroughly enjoy extortion and threats against their neighbors, I would expect that they don't want that the United States to continue to oppose those actions.


I think that this picture from this January 6 2009 editorial illustrates pefectly why we should be wary of Iran:






Saturday, January 10, 2009

Pinewood Derby, January 2009 Edition

first pass pinewood derby car 3
first pass pinewood derby car 3,
originally uploaded by eggsngrits.
Once again, it's time for one of those time-honored traditions of Cub Scouting: the Pinewood Derby.

Robert wanted to make a car patterned after one that we saw on the internet that was Sprite-themed. This is what we came up with. We'll see how fast we are on Monday....