Monthly Archives: December 2017

Since When? Since Always!

Posted on December 30, 2017 by Dave Alexander (formerly ukuleledave)

The blog post was titled No Such Thing as Fiction: Blurring the Lines Between Fact and Fiction. The important phrase is in big letters and in bright blue below because I think it clearly states the dilemma of the left: … Continue reading →

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You Say That Like It’s a Bad Thing

Posted on December 30, 2017 by Dave Alexander (formerly ukuleledave)

Breitbart London: The “populist surge” in Europe has far from peaked and is the most significant change to the European order since the end of the Cold War, a new report by former British left-wing Prime Minister Tony Blair’s own … Continue reading →

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Prof. Leaves University After Tweets and Threats

Posted on December 29, 2017 by Dave Alexander (formerly ukuleledave)

(CNN)A Drexel University professor who received death threats after posting several controversial tweets said Thursday he is resigning because the year-long harassment has made his situation “unsustainable.” After December 31st, 2017, I will no longer work at Drexel University. pic.twitter.com/bAM37dbv1q … Continue reading →

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So, Now It’s Make Me a Cake

Posted on December 28, 2017 by Dave Alexander (formerly ukuleledave)

PORTLAND, Ore. (December 28, 2017) — An appellate court Thursday upheld a penalty against Oregon bakery owners who refused to make a cake for a same-sex wedding almost five years ago. The owners of the since-closed Gresham bakery — Aaron … Continue reading →

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Southern Poverty Law Center Tracking Hateful Hashtags

Posted on December 28, 2017 by Dave Alexander (formerly ukuleledave)

Which is easier than using the law to alleviate southern poverty, I suppose. The SPLC is tracking hate hashtags, including #merrychristmas, #christmas and #maga. These folks parody themselves. h/t CBN News…probably also being tracked, since they have that name in … Continue reading →

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Those G*ddam Trumps Are At It Again

Posted on December 26, 2017 by D. Edgren

Melania Trump Orders Removal of 200-Year-Old Tree From White House Lawn screams the Salon Magazine headline from your phone or tablet.  “The b*tch!,” you reflexively respond.  “She probably didn’t like it blocking her view,” you automatically think.  “They’ve got to … Continue reading →

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Okay. Ban This Book First.

Posted on December 26, 2017 by Dave Alexander (formerly ukuleledave)

I’m offended by its utter stupidity, and feel hurt. My blood pressure is up, and I’m skeered. As folks who read The Artisan Craft Blog know, we’re in favor of vigorous debate about the First Amendment, and other public issues. … Continue reading →

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The War on Christmas

Posted on December 26, 2017 by Dave Alexander (formerly ukuleledave)

David Prentice at American Thinker points out the fact that the left seemed to have won the battle to change “Merry Christmas” to “Happy Holidays.” Seemed. Maybe this sounds like a silly issue to you.  Trust me: it’s not.  Leftists … Continue reading →

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Barry Chistmas

Posted on December 25, 2017 by Dave Alexander (formerly ukuleledave)

I know. I’ll run for president. I’ll make some romantic music. Everybody will get laid. And everybody will be happy again. 😀 — Barry Manilow (@barrymanilow) December 21, 2017

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Merry Christmas

Posted on December 25, 2017 by Dave Alexander (formerly ukuleledave)

I hope you’re spending some peaceful time with your family. My wife and I wish you all a Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year. Go easy on the eggnog, and I’ll post again in a day or so.  

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