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Archive for October, 2005

U.S.S. Cole — Five Years Ago Today

Posted by Robbie Cooper on October 12th, 2005 | Trackback

Today is the fifth anniversary of the U.S.S. Cole bombing, where 17 US Sailors were killed by Islamic terrorists. “Religion of peace” my ass.

A Democrat, a Republican, and an Independant walk into a bar…

Posted by Robbie Cooper on October 11th, 2005 | Trackback

It just goes to show that being “stuck on stupid” is not confined to any one political party.

What is a Journalist?

Posted by Robbie Cooper on October 10th, 2005 | Trackback

How am I not a journalist, again? And why shouldn’t I be afforded the same protections as other’s who are no more qualified or engaged as I am in this trade?

Trip to Cabela’s

Posted by Robbie Cooper on October 10th, 2005 | Trackback

The gun library was one of the many highlights of the store, with numerous anitque collectible rifles (think 1897 Marlins and 1876 Winchesters, etc). The $139,000 Purdy & Son’s shotgun was just out of our price range. Maybe for Christmas…

One for the Ages

Posted by Robbie Cooper on October 10th, 2005 | Trackback

Lance Berkman hit a Grand Slam in the eighth to shrink the lead to 6-5. And then, with 2 outs in the ninth-inning, Brad Ausums became an unlikely hero by hitting only his 4th Home Run of the season.

Ronald Ray Howard to be Executed by the State of Texas

Posted by Robbie Cooper on October 6th, 2005 | Trackback

“Crazy teenager” behavior is wearing sneakers with your tuxedo to the Prom; it’s getting your eyebrow pierced to impress your friends; it’s thinking your generation is the first one to discover “goth”. Shooting a cop is NOT “crazy teenager” behavior.

Hometown Hero

Posted by Robbie Cooper on October 5th, 2005 | Trackback

I didn’t know Cpl. Stalbey, nor did I know his family in Conroe (the Merillats). But I understand what kind of man he was, and I am thankful for his service and ultimate sacarifice for our country.

Baseball Playoffs Start Today

Posted by Robbie Cooper on October 5th, 2005 | Trackback

The Houston Astros are the one team that nobody else in the playoffs wants to play. Houston is my pick to win it all this year. And I’m not alone.

Top 5 Greatest Performances by an Actor

Posted by Robbie Cooper on October 3rd, 2005 | Trackback

Proving once again why they are the greatest cinemablog on the Web, Dirty Harry of Libertas posts his list of the The Five Greatest Performances by an Actor on DVD

Harriet Miers Nominated for SCOTUS

Posted by Robbie Cooper on October 3rd, 2005 | Trackback

As overwhelmed as I was about the John Roberts nomination, I am equally underwhelmed by the Harriet Miers pick.