https://redstate.com/absentee/2012/01/24/daily-links-january-24-2012/feed/Conservative News & Politicsen-usThu, 11 Jun 2026 04:52:09 -0400<![CDATA[Today is January 24th. On this date in 1899, Humphrey O’Sullivan patented the rubber heel. I don&#8217;t really know what that is all about, but it sounds hilarious. Also on this date in AD 41, Roman Emperor Caligula was assassinated. Guy threw some serious parties, which likely would have been more fun without all the murdering. &#8220;Hey look, cake! Now I wish I hadn&#8217;t just stabbed Bob. Bob loved cake.&#8221; Therefore, it is with heavy hearts that we hereby dedicate today&#8217;s post to Bob. He loved cake. OPEN THREAD.]]>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:45:22 -0500<![CDATA[Caleb Howe]]>https://redstate.com/absentee/2012/01/24/daily-links-january-24-2012-n41955