tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-219998272011-12-13T22:37:30.830-05:00Welcome to Outpunting Our Coverage. If you like humor and analysis of politics, sports and pop-culture, make yourself at home. If you have something to say, <a href="mailto:outpunting@gmail.com">contact us</a>. Until then, join the debate. <p><center> Please Keep Our Site Running by Clicking on Our Sponsors Below</center></p>Writerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06169499329137540185noreply@blogger.comBlogger431100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21999827.post-1145717520452991822006-04-22T10:50:00.000-04:002006-04-22T10:52:00.476-04:00

With the price of oil hitting a record high this week, I figured it was about time to point out some of the maddening inconsistencies in the opposition's current policy. The Democrats are demanding (more) hearings with oil executives in regards to price gouging. They also point to Exxon-Mobil CEO Lee Raymond's huge, recently exercised retirement package as evidence that Big Oil is screwing the

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I am finally settled in here, and I will be posting a couple of new articles in the coming days. Thanks to all who posted comments urging us back to work.

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Once again, I've had enough. Now, I'm tired of women who believe that the election of Hillary Rodham Clinton would be a step forward in the so called "women's movement."Let's tell Ms Rodham's life story. She grew up in a upper middle class family, went to a prestigous all women's college (Wellesley), and met an affable southern man at Georgetown Law. At this point in her life, she had dreams

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With a lot of talk recently on the upcoming presidential election, I thought I would gauge the level of interest our readers have in the GOP primary.

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I just read that last week North Korea test fired two short-range ballistic missiles. Honestly, I was not that surprised because, frankly, there is little Pyongyang can do to surprise me anymore. But, when I continued to read the article, I discovered that these two missiles were launched in the direction of the People’s Republic of China. It’s not as if the global community needed any more

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One of the distinguishing characteristics of America is that if you are over the age of 18, then regardless of skin color, sexual orientation, or social status, you have the right to vote. While this is a fundamental liberty in our country and makes us truly unique, it really doesn't make a whole lot of sense. Think about it. Why should someone be allowed to vote for a particular candidate if

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The boys over at RedState have a great image to help us understand the left: KnownFacts™. It refers to commonly understood lies or mischaracterizations onto which the left grabs on, subsequently refusing to listen to any evidence to the contrary. Examples are BushLied™, NoBidContractsForHalliburton™, BushHatesBlackPeople™, et al. Two of the classic, eternal KnownFacts™ come under fire in Paul

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Brokeback Mountain did not win Best Picture, yet this could be a watershed moment for the so-called Gay Rights Movement. The point I’m trying to make is as follows. An aggrieved group striving for truly equal status can never be thought to have achieved its mission until it loses, and no one cries foul. Catholics did not arrive when JFK was elected President. I would say we fully became

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Last week, Xander explained the growing importance of a strong Vice-President in helping a Presidental candidate win an election. In his column, Xander detailed Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and how she could play a pivotal role in the 2008 election if she is selected as a running-mate by the Republican nominee. I believe that Xander is very accurate in his analysis of the importance of a

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Being one who is never quite satisfied with the status quo, I constantly seek out new outlets to get my news. I scan the 24-hour cable news networks, read the Washington Post, check out the BBC’s website, as well as a healthy number of domestic and foreign print media. Much of the actual “news” reported in stories does not change, but it is always interesting to see the various biases present in

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If you haven’t heard, two nice young ladies asked Red Sox General Manager and Xak Bausch look-alike Theo Epstein to their proms. Even though our Prom days are in our distant pasts (less distant in some cases than others), this got me thinking: If I could bring any girl on the planet as my date to a random wedding or office formal, who would it be? For the purpose of an obviously fabricated

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Two Guys with way too much time on their hands bring you a bareknuckle verbal brawl over the NY Yankees and USA Basketball If you havent already, please complete this short survey.If you want to download the file directly here is the direct feed.

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I had planned on writing on a different topic today, but due to a couple of circumstances, I decided to change gears a bit. Brian started things off nicely today with a political handicapping article so I will continue the trend. This morning our current Secretary of State, and avowed non-candidate for the White House in 2008, Condoleezza Rice appeared on a Washington, DC morning television show

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The season is finally upon us; we have our first announced candidate for President. Nevermind the fact that 24 months and a major congressional election lie between today and the New Hampshire primaries, Joe Biden has announced his candidacy. With that in mind, I will now break down the chances of the current announced field.Joe Biden: 0%That settles that. The fact is, Senator Biden has no

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Belive me, there is nobody in this World that I dislike more than the Coach of the Men's Centre College Basketball Team, Greg Mason. But not even someone as cruel as I could wish such a heart-breaking finish to a season upon a Coach, or his team (but just as a side note, why do all the Centre basketball players think it is cool to wear their basketball shorts, highschool tee-shirts, and one of

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As the New York Yankees walked off the field last season, following their disappointing loss in Game 5 of the 2005 ALDS to the Anaheim Angels, it was clear to everyone in the organization that their future success hinged on the ablity to address five major questions during the off-season: 1. Could they find a centerfielder to replace Bernie Williams, preferably one who could cover a significant

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I know sometime we ask a lot of our readers here, but here am I with another request. We're trying to attract advertisers to our radio podcast to help with the costs of bringing you this service. In order to do so, we need to gather information about who is listening. Please complete our survey. Thanks so much for your continued contributions.

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This Week: Manny, Darko, and Paul Please leave us your comments or Email Us.If you dont see the player above, you can click here to download the file in .mp3 format

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It’s gone on long enough, and I have to vent. For the pettiest of reasons, members of America’s Most Exclusive Club, which includes such luminaries as Edward Kennedy, John Forbes Kerry (who served in Vietnam) and former Klansman and Democratic Majority Leader Robert Byrd, have just engineered a successful filibuster of a bi-partisan, majority supported bill which would aid both business and

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Liberals love Bode Miller. They love the way he grew up in the "Tree-hugger" State (New Hampshire), in a cabin, in the middle of the woods, with no electricity or running water. They love the way his parents home-schooled him through highschool, and they really love that he never watched television as a kid. They really love the way he won the 2005 World Cup, but still rides around in a

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Special guest post by Xak BauschOn Valentine’s Day of 2002, Major League Baseball formed a limited partnership to purchase the Montreal Expos for $120 million after Jeffrey Loria, John Henry and Bud Selig orchestrated a 3 team game of musical chairs in which the Expos were the ones left standing. Four years and ten days later, the team is still standing…one secure border and 750 miles away in

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Since the announcement that a company from Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) would take control of six American ports, politicians of all stripes have expressed outrage that the Bush Administration would allow a foreign company (an Arab one no less) to have such an important role in controlling important points of American commerce that are also potential targets of terrorism. This deal came

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This weekend, a good friend of mine will have a wonderful opportunity. He is going to be at a banquet with that girl. She is Australian Gold Medal winning ski jumper Alisa Camplin. She was the flag bearer for Australia in Turin and happens to be a national celebrity, as well as drop dead gorgeous. The question that arises, how do you approach someone of her stature, maintain your cool, and

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The editors have started a new section for your reading pleasure, Picks of the Day. A gamblers delight, each day we sift through the odds and help you parlay your way to the big bucks. Enjoy.

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For those of you unfamiliar with Jim Cramer's show on MSNBC, "Mad Money," you are missing out on a man who is so talented, knowledgeable, and crazy that he makes a 1-hour discussion about the Stock Market actually interesting enough for television viewers to tune in on a nightly basis. Despite the daunting task of turning "WallStreet-talk" into a mainstream television show that the average

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It seems that after a few short weeks, Outpunting has been noticed by the national media. In February 7ths edition of Hotline's Blogometer, our post Has Jack Bauer Gone Left? is mentioned. They do a section on John McCain reaching out to the blogosphere, and mention his upcoming appearance on 24.Here is what they say:"On another note, McCain also made a brief cameo on Fox's hit show "24" -- a

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Commissioner David Stern has made a concerted effort to revive the NBA and clean up the League's image since the violent brawl that took place last year between the Indiana Pacers and the Detroit Pistons (remember Ron Artest jumping into the standing a straight-up slugging a fan in the face?). Most notably, Stern has implimented a League-wide dress code for the players, requiring them to dress "

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I have no problem saying it. I love to watch Ice Dancing. Dont get confused. I like figure skating as much as any other guy, which is to say I dont. To be sure, it's impressive athletically and far beyond my limited abilities, but all the stuffy pageantry takes any life the sport may have. Plus, you cant really build a good sport when your marquee event happens every four years, is broadcast

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Click on the Senator to find out who his favorite Red Sox is.

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I have been out of college for less than a year, and these few months out in the “real world” have taught me several important life lessons. First, before we go any farther, I am going to take issue with the categorization of my peer group as “20-somethings.” That uninspired term does nothing to explain the plight of the large number of young Americans who no longer find themselves enrolled in an

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Yesterday, for the first time in at least a decade, I went to the public library. If its been that long for you too, let me tell you these places are treasure troves. My first hour there was spent reading different newspapers I usually spend a buck on. Then, I set off to find the book I was there to borrow. To do so, I had to pass by the DVD and Audio CD section. This place had Band of

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Hat tip to Mr. Tax himself, Mark Fechtel for this find. If you're having trouble understanding global conflict but love Ryan Atwood, check out this article from the Yale school newspaper.Click Here

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It isn’t often we see greatness. Too often we dull brilliance for broad appeal, or muddle our composition and lose its effect. Rare is the work that can both convey the beauty of life while remaining accessible to a wide audience. If you don’t watch Grey’s Anatomy, greatness passed you by, at least tonight.As a general rule, television does not lend itself well to artistic expression. Between

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I guess you could say that it hit me the other morning when I was riding the subway beneath Ground Zero while reading an article about President George W. Bush's recent release of the details behind a botched Al Qaeda attack on the Library Tower in Los Angelos, back in 2002. If you happen to live in a cave, or are my current girlfriend, you may not have heard about the aforementioned plot.

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As a conservative, I am frequently “troubled*” by the state of America’s education system, specifically our secondary schools. I have long been a proponent of teaching basic trade and business skills to students so that after graduation they can begin their own careers. Teaching 18th Century British Lit and Biology are fine for those who plan to enter college, but what about kids who have

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When it comes to the male race, we always appear so masculine and confident upon entering the famous women's lingerie store. But after you walk in and everyone starts staring at you like you are the pervet who just wants to check out the latest bras and panties because you are too much of a loser to get a girlfriend to show you her own, your confidence can crumble quickly. On the other hand, if

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Even if you, great reader, weren’t glued to the television during your formative years enough to watch Family Ties, you undoubtedly know, courtesy of LFO, Michael J Fox played Alex P Keaton. If you haven’t heard, Marty McFly is afflicted with Parkinson’s disease. His numerous ticks have prevented him from acting, until a guest spot on Boston Legal. On the show he plays a terminally ill man

Writerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06169499329137540185noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21999827.post-1139424263993798742006-02-08T13:37:00.000-05:002006-02-21T16:38:40.520-05:00

JJ Redick is a fine college basketball player. We will remember him for a long time as a spectacular shooter at the collegiate level. After that, we may never see him again...My friend Sebastian fancies himself a bit of a roundball guru, but let's be real. You see no reason why his three point percentage will drop in the NBA? Do I need to remind you that the three point line is 4 feet further

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Love him or hate him, you have to respect him. At 6 foot 4, 190 pounds, and white, J.J. Redick is posting numbers that haven't been seen in the ACC since, well, never. Not since the days of Christian Laettner has a player had such a love-hate relationship with College Basketball fans. There are groups of people who believe he is the greatest shooter in basketball history, and there are others

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Admit it. You were honestly a little sad when Sarah from Winnipeg was sent home last night. Yes, she lacked some self-confidence and always seemed to bitch to the Bachelor about the other girls in the house. But, she seemed at times to be a genuine girl who actually liked Travis and really enjoyed having him come visit her in Winnipeg, not to mention that she was arguably the most attractive

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For the past 4 years, Americans have slept well, knowing there was one man personally securing our nation. This year, Americans are starting to worry...From the initial threat on Senator Palmer's life, Jack Bauer has taken every necessary step to thwart all threats to our homeland. From shooting a material witness for the express purpose of using his head (newly removed courtesy of a hacksaw)

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Hello everyone. We are just getting this whole thing started, so please bare with us for the first few days. Check back in tomorrow afternoon if you want to hear my breakdown of tonight's episode of "The Bachelor, in Paris." This should be fun, so please shower us with your comments.

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