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Not so respectful insolence

By oracknows on February 18, 2006.

And here's the last (and one of my favorite) categories of my blast from the past, some times over the last 14 months when Orac decided to take the "respectful" out of Respectful Insolence:

  • A response to the "Herbinator"
  • "Intelligent design" apologia: Pot. Kettle. Black.
  • I tried not to discuss "intelligent design" again, but...
  • Invitation accepted
  • A brief Cablevision rant
  • It looks like Orac attracted another one
  • A little criticism directed Orac's way
  • I'm glad I didn't order the pulled pork
  • Shortsighted, not curious, and proud of it!
  • Cybersquatter: J. B. Handley
  • Cybersquatting for Jesus
  • Orac applies some Respectful Insolence™ to a comment spammer
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