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David Crocker

David Crocker

Claimed Blog: Behind Blue Lines

BeltwayBlips Member since April 7, 2009

Climategate and the New Gnosticism
behindbluelines.com - 8 hours ago
Climategate and the New Gnosticism
— behindbluelines.com — We’ve observed on several occasions that modern environmentalism is more akin to religion – a cult, really... – than science. Many others have done the same, including Michael Crichton in his now-famous Commonwealth Club speech in 2003. While Crichton analogized environmentalism ... (more) Climategate and the New Gnosticism
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China’s House of Cards
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China’s House of Cards
— feedproxy.google.com — In multiple posts over the past year, I’ve taken a fairly contrarian view of China’s current position... in the world. While certain media dim bulbs write purple prose about China’s supposed invincibility and its inevitable rise in the world, I’m less convinced. In my ... (more) China’s House of Cards

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Art and the Humble Barf Bag
behindbluelines.com - 41 hours ago
Art and the Humble Barf Bag
— behindbluelines.com — My last post on the NHS got me to thinking about barf bags. I suppose it was... the references to blood spatter and mold in certain British hospitals. And at Behind Blue Lines we are nothing if not versatile – we can go from the serious to the utterly ridiculous in less time [...] (more) Art and the Humble Barf Bag

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“Hundreds of Patients Died Needlessly” – A Look Into Our Future?
behindbluelines.com - 2 days ago
“Hundreds of Patients Died Needlessly” – A Look Into Our Future?
— behindbluelines.com — Having lived under Britain’s NHS, I try to tell my lefty friends that they don’t really want... government health care – but to no avail. It’s not about health care anyway, it’s about control and patients be damned. Well, patients are sure damned at Basildon and ... (more) “Hundreds of Patients Died Needlessly” – A Look Into Our ...

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Mo Debt, Mo Debt, Mo Debt
behindbluelines.com - 3 days ago
Mo Debt, Mo Debt, Mo Debt
— behindbluelines.com — One of the unpleasant – and largely ignored – fiscal realities facing state and local government is... unfunded pension liabilities. Think about it: so-called “defined benefit pension plans” under which the recipient receives a fixed pension upon retirement all must be ... (more) Mo Debt, Mo Debt, Mo Debt
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Happy Thanksgiving!
behindbluelines.com - 3 days ago
Happy Thanksgiving!
— behindbluelines.com — As I noted a year ago, Thanksgiving is probably my favorite holiday both for its religious and... family associations. Thanksgiving resonates, however, precisely because it reminds us to be grateful even during uncertain times. As Jews and Christians have long noted, ingratitude is one of the very ... (more) Happy Thanksgiving!

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My Next Shotgun
behindbluelines.com - 7 days ago
My Next Shotgun
— behindbluelines.com — Just kidding. A trapshooting buddy sent me the following video. Being a joker himself, the subject line... of his email was entitled, “My Next Trap Gun”. Somehow, I don’t think the Amateur Trapshooting Association would approve of the Atchisson Assault Shotgun AA-12. For the ... (more) My Next Shotgun
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Back in Gear After the TABOR Campaign
behindbluelines.com - 7 days ago
Back in Gear After the TABOR Campaign
— behindbluelines.com — Regular readers used to prolific posting are doubtless disappointed in the rather thin postings over the past... several months. I do apologize but plead preoccupation with the Taxpayer Bill of Rights Campaign (TABOR) that concluded with the November 3rd election. Between work and the campaign, I ... (more) Back in Gear After the TABOR Campaign

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Thank You, Lewiston Sun Journal
feedproxy.google.com - 10/19/2009
Thank You, Lewiston Sun Journal
— feedproxy.google.com — Yesterday, the Lewiston Sun Journal endorsed TABOR. We’re grateful and appreciate the support from a respected Maine... broadsheet. The key graf for us is the conclusion: Blame the economic downturn for this. But also blame the lack of foresight by policymakers in restraining spending during ... (more) Thank You, Lewiston Sun Journal
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Citizens Unified for Maine’s Future and the SEIU’s Future
behindbluelines.com - 10/11/2009
Citizens Unified for Maine’s Future and the SEIU’s Future
— behindbluelines.com — In a prior post, we noted that the PAC opposing Question 4-TABOR calls itself “Citizens Unified for... Maine’s Future” (CUMF). We also noted that CUMF is pure astroturf, comprised of unions and non-profit groups with their hands in all of our pockets. In fact, the one thing that ... (more) Citizens Unified for Maine’s Future and the SEIU’s Future

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Maine Equal Justice Partners: TABOR No, Legal Fees Yes
behindbluelines.com - 10/9/2009
Maine Equal Justice Partners: TABOR No, Legal Fees Yes
— behindbluelines.com — On Monday, October 5, Maine Equal Justice Partners (MEJP) jumped into the fight against Maine’s taxpayers. Sara... Gagne-Holmes, MEJP’s executive director, announced that the organization “is joining the growing group of organizations, businesses, and labor unions against Question ... (more) Maine Equal Justice Partners: TABOR No, Legal Fees Yes

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Protected: Maine Equal Justice Partners: Lobbying, Lawyers and Redistribution
behindbluelines.com - 10/8/2009
Protected: Maine Equal Justice Partners: Lobbying, Lawyers and Redistribution
— behindbluelines.com — There is no excerpt because this is a protected post.... (more) Protected: Maine Equal Justice Partners: Lobbying, ...

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behindbluelines.com - 10/6/2009
Citizens Unified for Maine’s Future: Made of the Finest Astroturf
— behindbluelines.com — The Maine Taxpayer Bill of Rights (TABOR) is not opposed by the taxpayers. It’s opposed, rather, by... a coalition of unions, leftist non-profit groups and larger businesses. And guess what they all have in common? Their revenue derives, directly or indirectly, from the very same taxpayers ... (more) Citizens Unified for Maine’s Future: Made of the Finest ...

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Citizens United for Maine’s Future: Made of the Finest Astroturf
behindbluelines.com - 10/6/2009
Citizens United for Maine’s Future: Made of the Finest Astroturf
— behindbluelines.com — The Maine Taxpayer Bill of Rights (TABOR) is not opposed by the taxpayers. It’s opposed, rather, by... a coalition of unions, leftist non-profit groups and larger businesses. And guess what they all have in common? Their revenue derives, directly or indirectly, from the very same taxpayers ... (more) Citizens United for Maine’s Future: Made of the Finest ...

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TABOR Opponents Before the Maine Ethics Commission: the Judgment
behindbluelines.com - 10/6/2009
TABOR Opponents Before the Maine Ethics Commission: the Judgment
— behindbluelines.com — In prior posts, the Maine Ethics Commission found several TABOR opponent organizations in violation of Maine election... law. A copy of the Commission’s ruling is here. Attached also is a copy of my prepared remarks before the Commission. I tried to strike a constructive note – which is ... (more) TABOR Opponents Before the Maine Ethics Commission: the ...

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