Daily Archives: April 6, 2006

Masquerade

Posted on April 6, 2006 by Gaius

The Washington Post has this article about Chinese resentment of atrocities committed by the Japanese in World War II. Look, anyone who knows history knows the Japanese did some really horrible things in the second world war. Atrocities were almost … Continue reading →

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The Spin Is Reaching New Heights (Or Depths)

Posted on April 6, 2006 by Gaius

The Washington Post has this article. The headline: "Warrantless Wiretaps Possible In The US". What did Gonzales actually say? "I wouldn't rule it out". OK, what they did not report, in any way shape or form, was the damned question … Continue reading →

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I Need a New BS-o-Meter

Posted on April 6, 2006 by Gaius

The old one pegged, overloaded and burned out when I read this little gem: "They played hip-hop and rock music, very loud," Muhammad said. "I remember they played Meatloaf and Aerosmith over and over. I hated that. … When I … Continue reading →

Posted in Left Wing, Legal, War | 2 Comments

Wow, This Year Is Going To Be Uglier Than I thought

Posted on April 6, 2006 by Gaius

I knew it would be bad, but this is reaching cartoonish levels now. My Election Analysis has a post on Chris Bowers' call for lefties to attack Lynn Swann's Football Hall of Fame credentials. In order to win an election, … Continue reading →

Posted in Left Wing, Politics | 2 Comments

Yet Another Misleading Headline

Posted on April 6, 2006 by Gaius

Has the lefties frothing. "Libby Says Bush Authorized Leaks" Read beyond the headline, though: Lewis "Scooter" Libby testified to a federal grand jury that he had received "approval from the President through the Vice President" to divulge portions of a … Continue reading →

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The Republicans Just May Have Shot Themselves In The Foot

Posted on April 6, 2006 by Gaius

The Senate have come up with a compromise on immigration. Some compromise. As NRO puts it; "If this is a compromise, what would an abject surrender look like?" You may have just lost most of your strength in one really … Continue reading →

Posted in Bad Ideas, Immigration Reform, Politics | 2 Comments

Just Another Reason To Distrust The BBC

Posted on April 6, 2006 by Gaius

Well, it's not really their fault. Scammers are sending emails containing part of a BBC news story with a link to click to read the whole thing. The problem is, if you click the link, you do get to read … Continue reading →

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Well, He Certainly Was Industrious

Posted on April 6, 2006 by Gaius

An Australian man has pleaded guilty to stealing $2 coins from the Royal Australian Mint. He smuggled the stolen coins out right under the eyes of security personnel by hiding them in his boots and lunch box. Although the man's … Continue reading →

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We Try So Very Hard To Help

Posted on April 6, 2006 by Gaius

Here at Blue Crab Boulevard. It appears that word of our good advice is spreading! Faithful readers may remember our advice not to use live ammunition to swat flies. That advice came after a report of a man doing just … Continue reading →

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McKinney Apologizes

Posted on April 6, 2006 by Gaius

"There should not have been any physical contact in this incident," McKinney said in brief remarks on the House floor. "I am sorry that this misunderstanding happened at all and I regret its escalation and I apologize."  -Representative Cynthia Mckinney … Continue reading →

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Photos From The Troops

Posted on April 6, 2006 by Gaius

The Stars and Stripes has a section devoted to publishing photographs taken by soldiers. It always has some very nice pictures from some very talented people. Here's an example: Submitted by Sgt. Scott A. Gurley, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd … Continue reading →

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News Briefs From Iraq

Posted on April 6, 2006 by Gaius

US and Iraqi security forces rescued three Iraqis chained to a basement wall in Mosul. No details on who had held the men or their identities are available yet. The rescue team included U.S. soldiers from the 172nd Stryker Brigade … Continue reading →

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Hey! You Forgot The Horse!

Posted on April 6, 2006 by Gaius

There's a lot of history in this country about horse thieves and how they were dealt with in the old west. Often the criminals were hung, sometimes with only sketchy legal proceedings. I knew a guy once who was quite … Continue reading →

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Baby Shower Bash!

Posted on April 6, 2006 by Gaius

These folks really know how to party! Three people were arrested after a baby shower turned into a brawl. One person was shot and the pregnant guest of honor was beaten with a stick. Authorities said the shooting victim, Aristotle … Continue reading →

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Free Speech Under Attack

Posted on April 6, 2006 by Gaius

In Australia? Volokh has the details on an Australian academic under attack by the "Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission" bureaucrats who are deciding what constitutes proper speech. Bloody hell. Tweet

Posted in PC Run Amok | 2 Comments