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Christian Bale is the Best Actor Alive

November 23, 2007

His portrayal of a young Bruce Wayne in “Batman Begins” had me anticipating, nay, praying for the eventual sequel, and needless to say, when I saw the previews for next summer’s sure-to-be-a-huge-fucking-blockbuster, The Dark Knight, I could not have been more thrilled.
Until I saw 3:10 to Yuma.
I had watched it a few weeks ago with [...]

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On the D.C. Firearms Ban

November 21, 2007

In the news yesterday was the Supreme Court’s announcement that it will finally revisit (early next year) the beleaguered Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. The question this time around is over the constitutionality of the District of Columbia’s “regulation” which was struck down last year, after thirty years of oppressing those who live [...]

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Moving on Up

November 19, 2007

There is something majestic about the Detroit skyline at night, especially the view from across the straight, in Windsor. But looks can be deceiving.

Last year, I noted that Detroit and Flint (Michigan) ranked numbers 2 and 4, respectively, on the list of America’s most dangerous cities. Well, we’re moving up — which in [...]

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Without a State, Who Will Help the Poor?

November 16, 2007

There are people who wonder, “What will happen to the poor without the Government to support them?” For starters, this guy:
The Erie Community Foundation, in Pennsylvania, has received a pledge of $100-million from an anonymous donor.
But a more appropriate answer would be: Just about everyone. Drive down Main Street of any suburb [...]

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