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closeRicochet's "Intel" tab is the answer to what we at Ricochet have deemed "The Uncle Chaz Problem." That's shorthand for when that lefty relative of yours corners you at a family reunion and starts throwing out statistics from Mother Jones, which he insists conclusively prove the abject failure of the free market. Or that George W. Bush is a war criminal. Or that Republicans are systematically trying to suppress the voting rights of minorities. Ricochet's "Intel" tab is a place to ask for help from other Ricochet Members, and to receive it posthaste.
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What maintenance do nuclear weapons actually need?
Posted March 21, 2012 at 6:54pmWe hear about aging nuclear arsenals, and how Russia's was a mess, but I'm curious how, for lack of a better term, shelf stable nuclear weapons are. Can they sit around? Will they degra...
Obama apology list
Posted March 20, 2012 at 11:04pm · ImportantI have so far been unsuccessful using a Google search to find a list of the apologies that Pres. Obama has made throughout his time in office. Can anyone provide a such a list?
Shipping to and from Mercury
Posted March 16, 2012 at 7:03pmIt'd be a lot easier and cheaper to ship from the Moon down to Earth. (That's basically the plot of The Moon is a Harsh Mistress.)I was thinking about Mercury. If you're shipping from&n...
Quebec Question
Posted March 20, 2012 at 7:43pmIs there a name for the part of Quebec that's south of the St. Lawrence but north of the NY border?
Union Naming Conventions?
Posted March 21, 2012 at 1:19amAnyone know how union naming schemes work? Local 1013 and such.What's the system?
Planned Parenthood locations that perform abortions
Posted March 19, 2012 at 7:44pmA Facebook friend of mine is claiming that most Planned Parenthood locations don't even perform abortions. How do I find out the stats on this?
Did the so called GOP War on Woman derive from Al Gore's views on population control and global warming?
Posted March 17, 2012 at 3:55pmJust last summer, Al Gore was in the news for promoting 'fertility management'. Essentially, this man would be imposing his views of global warming and society upon women searching for birth...
Intel looking like the CIA
Posted March 16, 2012 at 1:45amAs a role model, the CIA is always reliably wrong. Intel at ricochet has been reliably right, but the appetite for such truth is so novel to Americans. What do los perros altos think about sustain...
Spelling of Gd. No O.
Posted February 28, 2012 at 4:20pmI notice many spell the word Gd without the O. Why? Is this particular to certain religions?Thanks
can the UK New gay marriage law lead lawsuits against religious organization.
Posted March 15, 2012 at 7:38pm · ImportantIn the last Radio Free Delingpole Episode there was talk about a new UK law on gay marriage, I would like to know how likely is for religious organization to be sued based on said law and hate crim...
Exactly how much money goes to AGW scientists vs. skeptics?
Posted March 9, 2012 at 2:05pm · ImportantI need some hard numbers (preferably a nice graph) showing what James Delingpole has asserted, that the money flowing to AGW scientists vastly exceeds money received by skeptics.
Best Recording of Rachmaninoff's All-Night Vigil?
Posted March 6, 2012 at 5:18pm · ImportantForgive me if this isn't the typical intel-type question, but I know we've got a lot of classical music lovers here, including some Rachmaninoff aficionados. Can anyone point me to their favorite r...
Episcopalian Conservative Disenchanted with Church
Posted February 13, 2012 at 9:36pmI am a longtime Episcopalian and recognize that the Episcopal Church as a whole is liberal leaning, but since our church is in a conservative town, it's been tolerable on a local level.Howeve...
What was the breast cancer drug that the Obama administration refused to pay for?
Posted March 7, 2012 at 6:43pmLost in the media frenzy of who called whom what is the point that "womens health" must be provided for free--without a deductible, or a co-pay.Not just $9/month birth controls pills--ste...
What was the judicial rationale for letting Obama circumvent the Bankruptcy Code, in re General Motors?
Posted March 5, 2012 at 7:52am · ImportantAs I recall, the bondholders in the GM bankruptcy got subordinated to union pension obligations, and that this was upheld by at least one court. But I can't find if this ever made it to the S...
Did Andrew Breitbart misrepresent Shirley Sherrod's comments?
Posted March 1, 2012 at 8:30pm · ImportantI'm getting hit with some Breitbart-bashing this morning (of all times -- such is Progressive compassion these days), and could use the Ricochet community's help. The storyline is similar to&...
How much do Americans (who don't pay Fed taxes) pay in other taxes?
Posted February 5, 2012 at 3:19amConservatives often point out that for many Americans their net tax liability is zero or negative, at the Federal level. In response, liberals like to point out that they do pay taxes at the state...
Crashing the Internet for Good?
Posted February 28, 2012 at 11:22pmI've done some light research, but anyone have any ideas about how to permanently disable the Internet everywhere?
Does the Republican party have control over its own debates ?
Posted February 3, 2012 at 4:32pmHow is it that the Republican party lets MSM outlets manage so much of the debate process when we know that they are barely concealed adversaries with no interest in seeing the candidates speak to...
Books on Early 19th Century European History
Posted February 28, 2012 at 5:52pmGreetings all, After Peter's typically wonderful interview on UK with Andrew Roberts, my wife and I checked out the latter's book The Storm of War from the library. It was just as engagin...
I am looking for a children's literature biography of a famous African-American
Posted February 11, 2012 at 3:53pm · ImportantMy daughter is assigned to do a book report on a famous African-American. Can anyone suggest a book that is at an appropriate level for an advanced reader 4th grader that is not packed too fu...
High School Readings on Progressivism
Posted February 25, 2012 at 5:25am · ImportantPerhaps Dr. Rahe or another esteemed member of the Hillsdale faculty will see this?I'm a high school history teacher (at small private school) and I'd like to put together an assignment that presen...
OWS Demands?
Posted February 27, 2012 at 7:46pmI listen to Glenn Beck in the car for brief periods. Today he was talking about some list of OWS demands. The list included an $18/hr minimum wage.Anyone know the source of that list?
What happened to the News Tab on Ricochet?
Posted February 24, 2012 at 1:28amWas it to hard to maintain?Did it not get the hits it needed to show it was used?It cost to much to have on the site?I want it back!!!!
What is the proper way to dispose of Korans that have been defaced?
Posted February 25, 2012 at 4:35pm
How much does it cost to collect taxes?
Posted February 23, 2012 at 12:09amHow much does the IRS spend to collect our income tax? Or to ask another way - What percent of the income tax collected is used to collect income tax?
Do you know how to run campaign finance operations?
Posted February 15, 2012 at 7:30am · ImportantThis question is actually urgent but it doesn't have to be answered in four hours.I might be working as a campaign finance director for a local election this fall. It's my first time and I have no...
Was St. Paul a "Woman-hater?"
Posted February 15, 2012 at 9:27pmSt. Paul "woman-hater" was stated as fact by one of the lovely ladies at my Bible study and I'd like to find out 1) where the idea comes from in scripture, if at all, and 2) what defenses...
How do we apportion blame for the housing bubble?
Posted February 18, 2012 at 6:29am · Important"Blame" sounds so petty, but it really boils down to this: Whenever I engage with my ideological enemies about the 2012 election, the guns swivel toward the Great Recession -- divide...
Which Parties De-Institutionalized the Mentally Ill in California?
Posted February 22, 2012 at 6:52amFrom a February 21 post by John Yoo, Noesis Noeseos wrote the following: Reagan may have signed the bill partly because of libertarian and partly because of budgetary considerations, but...
