Daily Archives: April 14, 2006

“Make my day”

Posted on April 14, 2006 by Gaius

Said Zacarias Moussaoui, when asked if hearing a naval officer weeping made him happy. The officer broke down in tears when describing the deaths of two subordinates in the attack on the Pentagon.  "No regret, no remorse," Moussaoui responded to … Continue reading →

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Some Advice For Republicans

Posted on April 14, 2006 by Gaius

Stephen Green has some words of advice for the Republicans. Better do something fast on immigration. Or see the Republican party splinter with a potential third party. I think he's got this about right. I don't see a third party … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogosphere, Immigration Reform, Politics | 3 Comments

Well, This May Explain A Few Things

Posted on April 14, 2006 by Gaius

In today's Washington Post, David Ignatius calls for Rumsfeld to resign. He tells us that most serving officers want him out. I have no way to judge that statement, since he couches it in the 'I talk to insiders' framework … Continue reading →

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“History will not, and should not, judge us kindly”

Posted on April 14, 2006 by Gaius

Said Omaha Senator Gwen Howard.  In a move sure to be challenged on constitutional grounds, the Nebraska Legislature passed a bill dividing the Omaha School District into three parts, essentially drawn along racial lines. The person pushing hardest for the … Continue reading →

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Please Do

Posted on April 14, 2006 by Gaius

The judge in the Libby case is threatening a gag order. He's unhappy with the way both the prosecutor and the defense attorneys are suing every opportunity to try this case in the media. U.S. District Judge Reggie B. Walston … Continue reading →

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Brilliant Cartoon

Posted on April 14, 2006 by Gaius

Cox and Forkum are, in my opinion, the best political cartoonists working today. Today's cartoon is especially outstanding. Courtesy Cox & Forkum Tweet

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GET THE WORD OUT

Posted on April 14, 2006 by Gaius

I have locked this post at the top, so it should stay up there all day. If you blog, know someone who does, or even just comment on some and you support our troops, help get the word out on … Continue reading →

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Real Or PR Stunt?

Posted on April 14, 2006 by Gaius

Much electronic ink has been spilled over the "did Comedy Central censor South Park" issue. I've been silent on it because I really don't watch the show. Brendan Loy, though, is on the case of the video clip that is … Continue reading →

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Revenues Fall

Posted on April 14, 2006 by Gaius

At the New York Times and two other major publishers. We here at Blue Crab Boulevard have not been really complimentary of much of what the Times has been putting out lately. However, we also don't want to see the … Continue reading →

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A Few Questions

Posted on April 14, 2006 by Gaius

Clint Taylor has a couple of questions about the trailers found in Iraq that the mainstream media folks seem to be unwilling to ask. His article is over at The American Spectator. Full disclosure: he links to one of my … Continue reading →

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