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January 2008

Tax Cuts for the Rich- Not Quite

by Joel January 26, 2008

“The bottom 75% of all taxpayers today pay less than 35% of all the taxes paid by the top 1% of all income earners.”  Much criticism has been levied against the Bush tax cuts.  The main criticism was that they benefited the rich and not the poor or middle class.  Well, as Arthur B. Laffer [...]

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Fundamentalist vs. Curious

by Justin January 21, 2008

I thought this was a very insightful look at curiosity… and curious is something I’m very proud to consider myself. This post is to start the debate with Joel about his outlook on new things… I suspect that despite his religious leanings he is the curious type who “examines the evidence first, then evaluates the [...]

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We Need to Learn From Europe’s Mistakes

by Joel January 16, 2008

 The End of Europe “This is the classic dilemma of democracy: Too many people benefit from the status quo to change it; but the status quo isnt sustainable.”  One of my concerns with the Democrat candidates is that if elected, they will continue to push our country toward a more socialist and welfare state.  Higher [...]

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Iowa and New Hampshire Primaries

by Justin January 16, 2008

Single Malt Skull Sessions’ Justin Bradshaw and Joel Van Brunt examine the presidential candidates over a bottle of whiskey….Please let us know what you think! Iowa and New Hampshire Primaries: SMSS 1 from Justin Bradshaw and Joel Van Bru on Vimeo.

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Good news in Iraq!!

by Joel January 14, 2008

Before Christmas, when I heard through my Marine friends that the current cobra/huey squadron at Al Taqaddum had not had a casualty evacuation mission in over 6 weeks, my jaw nearly hit the floor!  I couldn’t believe it!  By comparison, when I was deployed there last year at this time, we had as many as [...]

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Bullshit Is Most Important Issue For 2008 Voters

by Justin January 13, 2008

Poll: Bullshit Is Most Important Issue For 2008 Voters | The Onion Does the Bullshit meter go up or down with Single Malt Skull Sessions? You decide. I mean, I know we haven’t even posted anything substantive yet, but I had to put this video up here so we can keep the core issue in [...]

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Introducing…

by Justin January 12, 2008

Justin Bradshaw and Joel Van Brunt are pleased to present their new collaboration: Single Malt Skull Sessions! In this video podcast and blog you’ll see us wrangle over today’s hot topics over a bottle of a great whiskey to lubricate the lips… We’re doing this to celebrate civil debate and encourage you to discuss these [...]

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