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Op-Eds & Press Releases

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Submitted by Lance on Fri, 2007-12-14 02:26

Think before you post: Is there an op-ed or press release in this? SOLO has a massive contact list of UK, US, NZ and Aus media outlets and politicians. You got something to say?


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Standpoint

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Submitted by Lance on Mon, 2009-06-29 20:25

This is good, very good. Not perfect by any means, but it IS good.

Recent Comments:
Good find, Lance. — by Ross Elliot on Mon, June 29, 2009 at 15:57

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Irony...

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Submitted by Lance on Sat, 2009-02-14 10:01

... thy name is Islam

Recent Comments:
Laughed my head off!!! — by Jameson on Sat, February 14, 2009 at 04:32

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SOLO-International Op-Ed: Can We Get Angry Now?

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Submitted by Lance on Sat, 2009-02-14 01:23

SOLO-International Op-Ed: Can We Get Angry Now?

By Lance Davey

Feb 14 2009

I’m not at all particularly keen to write this, I’m still somewhat in shock from the loss of life, homes and livelihoods in Victoria, Australia.

Recent Comments:
Mark - and the Greens couldn't care less — by gregster on Fri, February 27, 2009 at 20:29
Here's the tradegy... — by Marcus on Mon, February 16, 2009 at 04:10
And here's the irony for — by Mark Hubbard on Sun, February 15, 2009 at 11:43

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A very curious quote

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Submitted by Lance on Tue, 2009-02-03 03:46

"There is a rule in Islam. It is that silence is approval. If you say something to somebody and he is silent then it means that he has accepted."

Muammar Abu Minyar al-Gaddafi - Feb 2 2009

Recent Comments:
Silent acceptance — by Sandi on Fri, February 6, 2009 at 01:30
To me there is something — by AShortt on Thu, February 5, 2009 at 06:30

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Phelps Retracts Apology

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Submitted by Lance on Mon, 2009-02-02 18:42

A Letter I'd Like to See (But Won't):


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The Old "Following the Law to the Letter" Trick

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Submitted by Lance on Sat, 2009-01-31 20:37

I don't know who these guys are but I like them.


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We're So Sorry Uncle Ahmadinejad

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Submitted by Lance on Wed, 2009-01-28 20:17

Offer them an inch and they'll demand a mile.

The beeb:
Iranian leader demands US apology

Recent Comments:
Robert... — by Jameson on Fri, January 30, 2009 at 14:42
I say: set up a meeting to sign the truce document... — by Robert on Fri, January 30, 2009 at 14:38
American government should — by Leonid on Fri, January 30, 2009 at 13:01

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Villain of the Day: Stephen Schneider

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Submitted by Lance on Mon, 2009-01-26 21:47

From wikipedia:

Recent Comments:
Isn't there an... — by Marcus on Tue, January 27, 2009 at 06:50
Caught red-handed — by gregster on Mon, January 26, 2009 at 22:26
Woopsey - fixed. — by Lance on Mon, January 26, 2009 at 14:24

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Don't Forget to Empty Trash...

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Submitted by Lance on Sun, 2009-01-25 20:05

... clear your browser history and, oh for good measure just format your hard drive and reinstall Vista, if you live in England or Wales that is.


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Stuff Environmentalists Like

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Submitted by Lance on Sun, 2009-01-25 19:37

From the comic genius who brought you Stuff White People Like comes Stuff Environmentalists Like.


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In the mind of the anti-free-marketeer

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Submitted by Lance on Tue, 2009-01-20 01:34

Just brilliant, from Brian Micklethwait at Samizdata

Recent Comments:
reed — by Leonid on Sat, January 24, 2009 at 00:52
Ha, From the same page: — by gregster on Thu, January 22, 2009 at 14:02
Quote of the day — by reed on Thu, January 22, 2009 at 13:48

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NZ-Stuff: Rakon Protest on Youtube

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Submitted by Lance on Mon, 2009-01-19 23:35
Recent Comments:
They should be thanking Rakon... — by Olivia on Mon, January 19, 2009 at 22:12
The increase in the size and — by Richard Wiig on Mon, January 19, 2009 at 21:34

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Pirates of the Amazon

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Submitted by Lance on Sun, 2008-12-14 05:11

I heard about this "prank" a few days ago, and was somewhat unimpressed and didn't think it warranted a mention, but this analysis by Andrew Orlowski at 'The Register' is definitely worth a read.


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Auto Industry Bail-Out FAILS!

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Submitted by Lance on Fri, 2008-12-12 09:56

Courtesy of the Beeb.

Recent Comments:
Evil is impotent — by gregster on Sat, December 13, 2008 at 00:30
Steady — by Ross Elliot on Sat, December 13, 2008 at 00:19

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Mark Steyn's latest

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Submitted by Lance on Fri, 2008-12-12 00:50

Mark Steyn produces yet another great column, taking a swipe at media coverage of an "accidental hostage scene"

Recent Comments:
God IS a Jeffersonian — by mvardoulis on Tue, December 16, 2008 at 02:12
Yup — by Ross Elliot on Fri, December 12, 2008 at 23:54

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Honouring the beliefs of others

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Submitted by Lance on Fri, 2008-12-05 03:29

From a comment on slashdot


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SOLO-US Op-Ed: The Implications of ‘Free’ Filtered Wireless Internet Access

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Submitted by Lance on Wed, 2008-12-03 01:17

SOLO-US Op-Ed: The Implications of ‘Free’ Filtered Wireless Internet Access

By Lance Davey
12/3/2008

The Outgoing Federal Communications Commission Chairman Kevin Martin is behind a push from the FCC to offer free wireless internet access to “all Americans”.

Recent Comments:
For anyone interested in "why" — by Lance on Wed, December 3, 2008 at 10:53
As expected — by atlascott on Wed, December 3, 2008 at 05:34
You're surprised — by kaiwai on Wed, December 3, 2008 at 04:47

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Excellent Observation

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Submitted by Lance on Sun, 2008-11-30 18:29

via Samizdata:

When the silly price of silly art slumps, you know the economy is tanking

Recent Comments:
What about that bloke on — by Mark Hubbard on Sun, November 30, 2008 at 11:16

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Thou Shalt Not Take The Obamasiah's Name In Vain

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Submitted by Lance on Tue, 2008-11-04 08:33

Breathlessly reported in true "gotcha!" fashion:

Recent Comments:
Loose-lipped Bill — by gregster on Tue, November 4, 2008 at 02:44

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Public Health Care is the Root of All Tyranny - Part Deux

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Submitted by Lance on Thu, 2008-10-30 20:26

One of my very first blog entries on SOLO was Public Health Care Is the Root of All Tyranny.

Recent Comments:
Boring? — by atlascott on Fri, October 31, 2008 at 09:21
Obama had a half an hour... — by Marcus on Fri, October 31, 2008 at 08:51
Catch-phrase over content — by atlascott on Fri, October 31, 2008 at 06:20

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"This is not intended to take over the free market, but to preserve it."

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Submitted by Lance on Tue, 2008-10-14 22:24

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/7668704.stm

Recent Comments:
Disgusting. Congress won't — by Aaron on Tue, October 14, 2008 at 16:06

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Ummm... I think you may be on to something here

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Submitted by Lance on Sat, 2008-09-13 01:17

But on the other hand, fighting militant Islam can be difficult when the country's top judge calls for the beheading of those he views as immoral broadcasters.


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SOLO-NZ Op-Ed: Dear John (Key)

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Submitted by Lance on Fri, 2008-09-12 23:46

SOLO-NZ Op-Ed: Dear John (Key)

Lance Davey

September 13, 2008

Dear John,

Recent Comments:
Integrity — by gregster on Mon, September 15, 2008 at 13:51
Excellent PR Lance — by Sandi on Mon, September 15, 2008 at 01:30
gregster — by unsub on Sat, September 13, 2008 at 11:33

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The Devil Made Me Do It!

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Submitted by Lance on Fri, 2008-08-29 07:31

Story

The Devil America Made Me Do It!

Recent Comments:
And Puton is counting on — by Bosch Fawstin on Fri, August 29, 2008 at 15:39

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Kermit Christi

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Submitted by Lance on Fri, 2008-08-29 02:38

Story


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Sudden outbreaks of common sense.

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Submitted by Lance on Thu, 2008-08-28 22:19

Sometimes they do happen:

Recent Comments:
PR anyone? — by Lindsay Perigo on Thu, August 28, 2008 at 22:41
 "deep wounds on their — by PhilipD on Thu, August 28, 2008 at 22:25

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They don't want him, you can have him.

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Submitted by Lance on Thu, 2008-08-28 21:36

Great news!


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New Recipe

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Submitted by Lance on Thu, 2008-08-28 02:41

This is a new take on chicken cacciatore that I stumbled upon where necessity overrode convention with really good results.

Recent Comments:
Interesting — by Lance on Wed, August 27, 2008 at 20:08

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Why the MDC will never achieve anything.

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Submitted by Lance on Wed, 2008-08-27 20:54

We remain committed to a dialogue process that is going to produce an acceptable outcome for all the players
MDC spokesman Nelson Chamisa
Jawdropping!


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