Elegant Distractions

When you have to do a clean install, that's when.

Upgrade pricing for Windows 7 is available to current users of Windows XP and Vista, although people on the older operating system will need to conduct a "clean install," which doesn't preserve existing data or programs as a standard upgrade process does.

Might as well reinstall my XP clean now and just forget about W7 altogether.

Posted by director at 04:17 PM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Categories: Technology

Twice in 13 months I required arthroscopic surgery on my left knee to remove damage to the meniscus cartilage. I was able to go from first meeting with the surgeon to the recovery room in under four weeks.

I'd like to know of any socialized medicine system in the world that can match that performance?

Posted by director at 01:34 PM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Categories: Lord Prince Emporer Jesus Obama

Whenever I feel compelled to read from the DLM (Dominant Liberal Media) these days I scroll to the end for the bits they really don't want to draw attention to. For example, in this article about Obama's declining approval is this gem:

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's ratings stand at 38 percent positive, 45 percent negative. The last time the Post-ABC poll asked about Pelosi was in April 2007. At that time, 53 percent said they approved of the way she was handling her job and 35 percent disapproved.

Posted by director at 05:28 PM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Categories: Politics

For everyone interested in a test for identifying a liberal, regardless of party affiliation, here it is.

1. Does it upset you or make you angry when other people behave in ways that are contrary to your beliefs?

Posted by director at 03:56 PM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Categories: Politics

Here's my prediction: if the swine flu continues to spread, as there is every indication it will, watch for the administration to ban public gatherings just before the huge July 4th Tea Party demonstrations. For the greater good, of course.

The flu scare will be just the right tool at just the right time to quash the fervor of angry tax payers and there will be no hesitation to wield that tool. What will be most interesting will be the groups granted dispensation from the rule.

Posted by director at 02:47 PM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Categories: Lord Prince Emporer Jesus Obama

It's just a few isolated right-wing malcontents trying to get some attention. Nothing to see here, move along.

Thanks to Malkin.

Posted by director at 04:13 PM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Categories: Lord Prince Emporer Jesus Obama

So, what's next? Walmart gift cards?

Barack Obama met the Queen at Buckingham Palace today and gave her a gift of an iPod loaded with video footage and photographs of her 2007 United States visit to Richmond, Jamestown and Williamsburg in Virginia. In return, the Queen gave the President a silver framed signed photograph of herself and the Duke of Edinburgh - apparently a standard present for visiting dignitaries.

The Queen already has an iPod, a 6GB silver Mini version she bought in 2005 at the suggestion of Prince Andrew.

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Posted by director at 09:55 PM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Categories: Lord Prince Emporer Jesus Obama

Dear Taiwan,

I know you are a free country struggling to maintain independence in the shadow of the mighty PRC. Your bold fight for independence is inspiring to freedom-loving people everywhere.

I'm so sorry it won't last.

As you are no doubt aware, the United States has elected a spineless weasel for President. Combined with our current financial predicament, the USA will cave to the PRC and leave you twisting in the wind.

I expect it will go down something like this: China will move naval forces within sight of your island nation and dare the US to do anything about it. Behind closed doors, Chinese representatives will let it be known that if our military interferes with their "internal dispute" they will dump all of their Treasuries on the market, finishing off our economy.

Obama, who is weak-kneed at the best of times, will pull our forces back and wag his finger at China. In other words, he will do nothing and you will all suffer. China will invade, we will do nothing and once your lovely country is brought to heel, China will dump their Treasuries anyway.

So, it is with deep regret that I must apologize in advance. Of course, you won't be able to read this after the fact which is why I'm writing it now.

Sincerely,

Director.

Posted by director at 11:55 AM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0) | Categories: Lord Prince Emporer Jesus Obama

Look, I could write a thousand words and not do better than the juxtaposition of these two clips.

In order to cleanse your mental palette, please follow up that drivel with the following:

Our country is in great hands and I don't mean the government.

(Thanks to Vanderleun)

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