Nicholas Fitzgerald posted an article on Nicholas Fitzgerald - Jan 23, 2012, 6:41 pm
A couple of days ago we had a power problem that caused, for some reason I can’t divine, the RAID array in my server to completely and irrevocably die a horrible and final death. I wasn’t able to recover any of the files or data on the array at all. So much for “fault tolerance.” Now I’m h...
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Nicholas Fitzgerald posted an article on Nicholas Fitzgerald - Sep 21, 2011, 10:04 pm
I just want to give a heads up about my book, America Ascendant. As of Friday, the 23rd of September, I’m “unpublishing” this, my first book. The book, released June 30 of this year, has sold a grand total of … Continue reading →
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Nicholas Fitzgerald posted an article on Nicholas Fitzgerald - Sep 19, 2011, 5:19 pm
I know what you’re thinking: “You’ve got to be kidding,” right? No, I’m not kidding. If there was ever a poster organization for an oxymoron this is definitely it. This is even worse than calling a progressive organization “People for … Continue reading →
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Nicholas Fitzgerald posted an article on Nicholas Fitzgerald - Jul 19, 2011, 12:12 pm
While I approve of Cut, Cap & Balance as a step in the right direction, I don't believe it is the optimal solution to the problems we face. Apparently The Heritage Foundation agrees to some degree. This plan involves three … Continue reading →
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Nicholas Fitzgerald posted an article on Nicholas Fitzgerald - Jul 12, 2011, 8:38 pm
I just read a piece over at NRO about the WSJ editorial board supporting Mitch McConnell's debt ceiling proposal. I think they're dead on correct. We knew going in that the only thing we'd be able to do with our … Continue reading →
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Nicholas Fitzgerald posted an article on Nicholas Fitzgerald - Jul 12, 2011, 3:29 pm
There are two articles out today, one at The Blaze, entitled Obama Executive Orders Impose New Gun Rules, the other, at Investors.com, is entitled Holder Launches Witch Hunt Against Biased Banks. Both of these articles point to the same problem; … Continue reading →
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Nicholas Fitzgerald posted an article on Nicholas Fitzgerald - Jul 10, 2011, 5:14 pm
Once again our so called "leaders" are falling short on leadership. First, they wanted to strike a deal that would reduce $4 trillion in debt over ten years. Excuse me? How does that figure? That's only a couple of years … Continue reading →
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Nicholas Fitzgerald posted an article on Nicholas Fitzgerald - Jul 9, 2011, 1:41 pm
I always knew that America Ascendant would be the first in what would be a series of at least two books. The second book is about what happens next. What effect will the policies described in America Ascendant have on … Continue reading →
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Nicholas Fitzgerald posted an article on Nicholas Fitzgerald - Jul 8, 2011, 6:00 pm
As you must know by now my first book was released in Ebook format one week ago. A week later I'm not sure what to think. I've spent a great deal of time and effort tying to get the word … Continue reading →
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Nicholas Fitzgerald posted an article on Nicholas Fitzgerald - Jul 3, 2011, 6:25 pm
My book, America Ascendant: Getting America back on track by putting the federal government back in its place is now live at the Amazon Kindle Store. Next stop, iBooks, Sony, Barnes & Noble, Borders and more! To celebrate this milestone, … Continue reading →
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Nicholas Fitzgerald posted an article on Nicholas Fitzgerald - Jul 1, 2011, 11:20 am
My first book, America Ascendant, is now available! For the time being the book is available exclusively at Smashwords in all popular ebook formats including EPub (iBooks, Sony, etc.) and .mobi (Kindle). The book is in the distribution channel and … Continue reading →
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Nicholas Fitzgerald posted an article on Nicholas Fitzgerald - Jun 9, 2011, 8:57 pm
It appears the useful idiot brigades of the left, this time Union supporters, are at it again. This time though, I'm not sure how useful this is going to prove, but the idiot part is overwhelmingly apparent.
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Nicholas Fitzgerald posted an article on Nicholas Fitzgerald - Jun 8, 2011, 12:04 pm
Yesterday I read this piece on FoxNews.com: Perry's Planned Prayer Event Riles Critics. This would be an interesting story, if it weren't for the fact that it's the same demagogic BS we're used to at this point. The brazenness of … Continue reading →
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Nicholas Fitzgerald posted an article on Nicholas Fitzgerald - Jun 3, 2011, 11:18 pm
Ok, I know I said I would have a major announcement to make about a project I've been working on the past few months. Well, due to factors I had not anticipated, it's actually going to be a non-announcement announcement. … Continue reading →
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Nicholas Fitzgerald posted an article on Nicholas Fitzgerald - Jun 2, 2011, 9:45 am
The Republican Presidential candidates need to step up. Erick Erickson is right in his piece over at RedState this  morning; If the Republican Presidential Candidates Won’t Lead on This, What Will They Lead On? In the piece Mr. Erickson talks … Continue reading →
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Nicholas Fitzgerald posted an article on Nicholas Fitzgerald - Jun 1, 2011, 6:20 pm
I've had it up to about here, (indicating the crown of my mostly bald head), with this notion of "animal rights." Today the "animal rights" people are suing to stop the removal of wolves form the endangered species list. A … Continue reading →
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Nicholas Fitzgerald posted an article on Nicholas Fitzgerald - May 28, 2011, 1:34 pm
As a veteran I’m always proud and humbled by the reaction of people around certain holidays. I can’t tell you how much I and other veterans feel blessed, and appreciate all the praise and thanks from what is obviously a … Continue reading →
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Nicholas Fitzgerald posted an article on Nicholas Fitzgerald - May 24, 2011, 6:26 pm
There’s a lot of stuff one could do to help Israel. If the President of the United States is really serious, and by that I mean any president, he should do two things: First, he should go to Jerusalem. While … Continue reading →
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Nicholas Fitzgerald posted an article on Nicholas Fitzgerald - May 23, 2011, 8:48 pm
Bill Kristol has a blog post entitled The Next President is Currently not Running in The Weekly Standard this morning. In it he bets former RNC Chair and Bush aid Ed Gillespie on the presidential race. The bet is not who … Continue reading →
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Nicholas Fitzgerald posted an article on Nicholas Fitzgerald - May 23, 2011, 10:12 am
Yes, that’s it. That’s what’s been missing form my writing. There was a time when I wrote things funny and sarcastic. Now they’re just sarcastic, and sometimes not even that. I’m taking myself way to seriously out there. Sarcasm without … Continue reading →
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Nicholas Fitzgerald posted an article on Nicholas Fitzgerald - May 22, 2011, 12:59 am
I just re-read my last post. I have to say I’m not at all impressed. It’s true, I am not easily impressed, but I should be able to go back and look at something I just wrote yesterday and not … Continue reading →
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Nicholas Fitzgerald posted an article on Nicholas Fitzgerald - May 21, 2011, 12:08 am
I think the problem we have with choosing our leaders stems from a lack of understanding by many of just what leadership is. I was once interviewed for a promotion at the company I worked for. The interviewer asked me … Continue reading →
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Nicholas Fitzgerald posted an article on Nicholas Fitzgerald - May 20, 2011, 12:05 am
Well today was the day. After going over the final draft several times the past several days I was finally satisfied that it is ready. So today I sent it off to the publisher. As this is my first book, … Continue reading →
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Nicholas Fitzgerald posted an article on Nicholas Fitzgerald - May 16, 2011, 7:11 pm
Though there are still a few questions about who will be getting into the Republican primary, I thought this might be the time for me to give my two cents on the field of candidates, at least as I see … Continue reading →
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Nicholas Fitzgerald posted an article on Nicholas Fitzgerald - May 15, 2011, 11:43 am
I was just watching an interview with former LA Governor Buddy Romer. Apparently he’s spooling up for a run for the White House. As many of you know, well, at least two or three of you, I’m in he process … Continue reading →
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Nicholas Fitzgerald posted an article on Nicholas Fitzgerald - May 6, 2011, 6:59 pm
I guess I should have seen this coming. It appears that while our special ops guys executed their mission last Sunday with the level of excellence we have come to expect and appreciate from them, it appears the White House’s … Continue reading →
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Nicholas Fitzgerald posted an article on Nicholas Fitzgerald - Apr 7, 2011, 1:32 pm
It looks as if things are beginning to come to a head for the left. Since 2007, and especially since 2009 they’ve make a great deal of progress toward their progressive ends. If things keep going the way they are, … Continue reading →
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Nicholas Fitzgerald posted an article on Nicholas Fitzgerald - Mar 21, 2011, 12:33 am
Years ago, during the first gulf war, my mother, a German immigrant, told me a joke I thought was funny as hell: “You know what’s really amazing about this war?” I thought for a second and replied: “No.” The punch … Continue reading →
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Nicholas Fitzgerald posted an article on Nicholas Fitzgerald - Mar 19, 2011, 2:19 pm
I’d like to take this opportunity to congratulate President Nicolas Sarkozy of France. I know the French have long had problems with the position of the United States as leader, and the President of the United States being refereed to … Continue reading →
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Nicholas Fitzgerald posted an article on Nicholas Fitzgerald - Mar 14, 2011, 12:35 am
We’ve heard that word a lot the past few weeks. Shame. Mostly it’s been heard from the shameless progressives and union junkies, (as if there was a difference), in Wisconsin over loosing their unnecessary collective bargaining “rights.” This, however, is … Continue reading →
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Nicholas Fitzgerald posted an article on Nicholas Fitzgerald - Mar 9, 2011, 11:22 pm
On the question of whether the U.S. government supports a no fly zone in Libya, Hillary Clinton says, “I think it’s very important that this not be a U.S.-led effort, because this comes from the people of Libya themselves.” I think this is B.S. It’s a cop out. The people in Libya are asking ...
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Nicholas Fitzgerald posted an article on Nicholas Fitzgerald - Mar 3, 2011, 1:14 pm
I’m officially adding Judge Roger Vinson to a list that includes such notables as Ronald Reagan, John Wayne, Antonin Scalia and George Patton. Membership on this list is reserved only for those people about whom I’ve said without forethought, and as a reaction to some action taken, “Man, you g...
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Nicholas Fitzgerald posted an article on Nicholas Fitzgerald - Mar 3, 2011, 11:25 am
There’s a lot of talk about a no fly zone over Libya. Generally speaking it’s not a bad idea, but I have to agree with those who are basically saying it’s a fairly tough logistical nut to crack. We can … Continue reading →
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Nicholas Fitzgerald posted an article on Nicholas Fitzgerald - Mar 1, 2011, 7:20 pm
I want to send a message to all you public employees out there. It’s true, you are part of us, the people. That being the case, We The People will take care of you. You see we love our cops, … Continue reading →
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Nicholas Fitzgerald posted an article on Nicholas Fitzgerald - Mar 1, 2011, 6:22 pm
While watching coverage of the situation in Libya there was a report from the Tunisian border about Libyan refuges coming across. I was struck by the fact there wasn’t a single woman or child anywhere, not one. They were all … Continue reading →
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Nicholas Fitzgerald posted an article on Nicholas Fitzgerald - Feb 25, 2011, 7:20 pm
Also, why no Expeditionary Strike Group? I can’t believe that the United States has no significant capabilities in the Mediterranean, none! Mr. President, what is wrong with you?
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Nicholas Fitzgerald posted an article on Nicholas Fitzgerald - Feb 25, 2011, 6:43 pm
Is there anyone out there, anyone at all, that can give me a sensible reason as to why there is currently No United States Navy Carrier Battle Group in the Mediterranean? What moron thought of this?
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Nicholas Fitzgerald posted an article on Nicholas Fitzgerald - Feb 25, 2011, 3:49 pm
I haven’t been posting here much the past couple of months in particular for very good reason. Some of you may have picked up on what that reason is, but I suspect most did not. The truth is, I’m in … Continue reading →
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Nicholas Fitzgerald posted an article on Nicholas Fitzgerald - Jan 10, 2011, 6:43 pm
When I first heard about the events in Tuscon this weekend I was at first shocked, then saddened. I am not able to put my mind in such a state where I can imagine any situation in which this kind … Continue reading →
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Nicholas Fitzgerald posted an article on Nicholas Fitzgerald - Jan 1, 2011, 3:57 am
Wow, I sure am glad that’s over. May I never have another year like it. Of course, that’s what I said last new years, and the one before that as well. It’s true, the last decent year I had was … Continue reading →
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Nicholas Fitzgerald posted an article on Nicholas Fitzgerald - Dec 15, 2010, 3:09 am
Earlier this evening I watched an interview Sean Hannity had with Congressman Anthony Wiener. The interview went about as you would expect as the two of them blasted the same points at each other, neither making any headway. During that … Continue reading →
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Nicholas Fitzgerald posted an article on Nicholas Fitzgerald - Dec 13, 2010, 11:25 pm
Yes, I know it’s anathema to do in the blogging world, but then I tend to be anathema. I’m told it’s part of my charm, but that’s probably just people trying to stay out of trouble. In any case, I … Continue reading →
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Nicholas Fitzgerald posted an article on Nicholas Fitzgerald - Nov 10, 2010, 3:49 pm
I’m not sure what I’m going to do with this blog. I just can’t spend enough time on it to make it what it should be right now. I guess I’ll just have to let it sit until I can … Continue reading →
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Nicholas Fitzgerald posted an article on Nicholas Fitzgerald - Oct 20, 2010, 10:42 pm
Happy 40th Birthday to Michelle Malkin. I wouldn’t have believed it if it weren’t blatantly plastered all over her blog. In any case, Michelle, my 40th bucket list is still out there nearly 10 years later. I’ll be 49 next … Continue reading →
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Nicholas Fitzgerald posted an article on Nicholas Fitzgerald - Oct 4, 2010, 11:43 am
It’s great to have plenty to do, at least it seems that way. I would much prefer it if all this activity was already generating cash flow, but as I’m sure you all know, that sort of thing takes time. … Continue reading →
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Nicholas Fitzgerald posted an article on Nicholas Fitzgerald - Sep 6, 2010, 2:23 pm
…on those time constraints at least. The fact is I’m on a major code writing binge that just needs to happen. Business is business!
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Nicholas Fitzgerald posted an article on Nicholas Fitzgerald - Aug 21, 2010, 2:21 pm
I hate this kind of thing, but it’s true what they say about the best laid plans of mice and men. I had intended to be a lot farther along in my series of policy pieces than I am, but … Continue reading →
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Nicholas Fitzgerald posted an article on Nicholas Fitzgerald - Aug 16, 2010, 12:36 pm
As I read today’s Morning Bell: Death, Taxes and the Failure of Obamanomics from the Heritage Foundation I was struck by the language still being used when describing the Obama administration’s fiscal policies. This guy has blamed everyone, even Europe, … Continue reading →
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Nicholas Fitzgerald posted an article on Nicholas Fitzgerald - Aug 6, 2010, 8:18 pm
I know I’m probably starting to sound like a broken record with this, but I feel like I need to continue saying it until I start hearing it reflected back. That’s the only way I can be sure people are … Continue reading →
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