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28, Feb 2009

Pirates could surprise with young talent – Albert Chen, SI.com
Much has been made about the Pirates' run of 16 straight losing seasons. Given that this is virtually the same team that went 17-37 after the Jason Bay and Xavier Nady deals at the trade deadline and finished with its fourth consecutive 90-loss season, a 17th [...]

Landmark Honda Loses Loyal Customer

27, Feb 2009

My frustration with Landmark Honda earlier this week has yet to subside. Despite a couple of pleas from my salesman to return, I’ve decided I will no longer do business at the dealership, joining my friend Danny Glover and others who have walked away. I would encourage you to avoid the place as well.
Reflecting on [...]

Young Conservatives Are Alive and Well

26, Feb 2009

House of Blues Dallas, originally uploaded by Rob Bluey.
I was hoping to write this blog post on my way back from Minneapolis tomorrow, reporting on the three Young President’s Club events I attended on behalf of The Heritage Foundation the past three weeks. Unfortunately, I’m writing it in the Milwaukee airport, where I’ve been for [...]

Boycott Baseball Until Nats Boot Bowden

25, Feb 2009

Ballpark tour, originally uploaded by Rob Bluey.
I was already disgusted with the Washington Nationals before General Manager Jim Bowden became embroiled in a federal investigation related to a Latin America scouting scandal. The Nats had every reason to fire Bowden before the allegations surfaced. Now I’m wondering why they’re waiting.
After last year’s pathetic campaign — [...]

Harsh Words About Landmark Honda

23, Feb 2009

Just as I suspected, a day after walking out of Landmark Honda without a deal on a new CR-V, the finance team was eager for my return. This afternoon I took a call asking me to come in tomorrow night to hash out an agreement.
I’m undecided if I’ll actually return. During our brief conversation today, [...]

Driving a Hard Bargain at Honda Dealer

22, Feb 2009

Honda CR-V, originally uploaded by labnol.
I tried to do my part to stimulate the economy today by leasing a new car. But after more than four hours of negotiating for a Honda CR-V, I walked away unsatisfied with the offer. The whole experience was revealing and educational.
It was the first time I had been on [...]

How My Life Changed 11 Years Ago

13, Feb 2009

Eleven years ago today Missy and I went on our first date — if you can even call it that. We were hanging out at a college party on South Hill in Ithaca, N.Y., with her friends on a typical Friday night. Not exactly glamorous, but certainly a life-changing event.
Even though Feb. 13 doesn’t hold [...]

Vote Herrity for Fairfax County Chairman

2, Feb 2009

IMG_6879, originally uploaded by patherritycampaign.
It’s often said that Washington politicos are too busy focusing on national politics to pay much attention to what’s happening in their own backyard. That was certainly true for me. It took about seven years, but this weekend I decided it was time to get involved.
Ever since moving into a new [...]