Monthly Archives: March 2006

Give It A Rest

Posted on March 31, 2006 by Gaius

The Boston Herald simply will not let go of the attempt to whip up a controversy over Justice Antonin Scalia. Even though it is now damaging their own folks, they continue. The photographer who released the picture of Scalia’s gesture … Continue reading →

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An Eye For An Eye

Posted on March 30, 2006 by Gaius

Well, the jackass judge who effectively stopped the execution of a convicted rapist/murderer by placing restrictions on the execution that he KNEW could not be met, went to visit San Quentin today. He questioned death row guards about procedures used in the … Continue reading →

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Blog Burst

Posted on March 30, 2006 by Gaius

Joanne Jacobs is trying to get a blog burst going to promote her book. Even though I have a really, really small (but one I am grateful for) readership, I am trying to lend a hand. Joanne’s is the very first … Continue reading →

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Logical Discussion

Posted on March 30, 2006 by Gaius

One of the biggest problems with trying to have a political discussion these days are the two major types of debating techniques in common usage. One type tries to use logical argument, supported by fact and thoughtful discussion of the issues. The … Continue reading →

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Hey Mr. Taliban

Posted on March 30, 2006 by Gaius

Ilya Somin over at the Volokh Conspiracy weighs in on the Taliban at Yale. While I have been guilty of several instances of attempted humor on the issue, he makes a solid, reasonable argument for why Yale is so very, … Continue reading →

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Europe Is SO Screwed

Posted on March 30, 2006 by Gaius

I found this item over on the Chequerboard. A priest in Belgium is being persecuted prosecuted by the government for having the apparently heinous crime of daring to speak his mind about the menace of unassimilated Islamists in Europe. The exact … Continue reading →

Posted in PC Run Amok, Politics, Religion, War | 2 Comments

Charity Auction Nets $45,000

Posted on March 30, 2006 by Gaius

From the sale of George Clooney’s Oscar ceremony "goody bag". The actor donated the bag full of gifts to the charity. The bags are handed out to all nominees and presenters at the annual Oscar awards. This year’s bag contained an iPod, … Continue reading →

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A Letter From Kuwait

Posted on March 30, 2006 by Gaius

A letter from Blue Crab Boulevard’s one and only foreign correspondent. This is directly responding to a recent AP article. A Letter to Miriam Fam As I was flipping through the Stars and Stripes today, I came upon your article … Continue reading →

Posted in Foreign Correspondence, Media, War | 11 Comments

You Want Cuffs With That?

Posted on March 30, 2006 by Gaius

Today’s criminal mastermind is a carjacker in Texas. While trying to escape from pursuing police cruisers, the suspect made a wrong turn and became stuck in a Burger King drive-through. "Colton Raysor, 39, and April Perea, 26, were arrested and … Continue reading →

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Standing In The Way Of Progress

Posted on March 30, 2006 by Gaius

The Philadelphia plumber’s union is actively trying to stop the installation of waterless urinals in a new building. "Developer Liberty Property Trust says the urinals would save 1.6 million gallons of water a year at the 57-story Comcast Center, expected … Continue reading →

Posted in Dumb Stuff, Events | 5 Comments

Whoo Hoo – Gotta LOVE The Midwest In Spring

Posted on March 30, 2006 by Gaius

We are under a tornado watch where I live. It’s been raining off and on all day, but things just turned kind of ugly. Radar shows a (really, really, really) bright red line of storms coming in two waves. I … Continue reading →

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Exporting The Poor

Posted on March 30, 2006 by Gaius

Mexico is demanding that the US allow more and more of their citizens to enter the country. They are trying to stop any attempts to expand fences, decrying the "walls" that keep their poor from enjoying the bounty in the … Continue reading →

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Breaking: Ship Accident Off Bahrain

Posted on March 30, 2006 by Gaius

Very little info right now. Some sort of accident, speculation that it may have been a ferry. American naval units are responding.  UPDATE: It is a local ferry, it may have had 150 people on board. Tweet

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A Memo

Posted on March 30, 2006 by Gaius

Memorandum From: President Richard Levin To: All students and faculty Re: Yale Mascot For many years now the mascot for this proud institution has been the bulldog. The likeness has adorned pennants and flags and even provided a convenient nickname … Continue reading →

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Vegas Has A BIG Problem

Posted on March 30, 2006 by Gaius

It would appear that there is a - well – growing problem in Las Vegas. An ambulance company there has had to add a special ambulance to accommodate very large clients. There have been an increased number of calls for assistance … Continue reading →

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