Daily Archives: April 24, 2006

So Why Isn’t Volokh

Posted on April 24, 2006 by Gaius

On the Supreme Court? I'm not a lawyer, I don't even play one on television. But Eugene Volokh has to be one of the sharpest legal minds (sorry, Sis) I have ever read. He cuts right to the point like … Continue reading →

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Ladies And Gentlemen…

Posted on April 24, 2006 by Gaius

Christopher Hitchens on Mary McCarthy, Joe Wilson, Valerie Plame, the media and things coming home to roost. You make your bed….. If you didn't see this coming – you're not paying attention. Tweet

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What Neo-Nazis And Radical Islam have in common

Posted on April 24, 2006 by Gaius

Well, at least one firm convert. And a long, long history. With more than a few bits of photographic evidence. But hey, what does actual history have to do with truthiness? Tweet

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Murder By Medical Fiat?

Posted on April 24, 2006 by Gaius

John Hawkins has a disturbing post up about a woman named Andrea Clarke, the sister of someone who apparently post fairly regularly at Democratic Underground. Now for the most part, I tend to stay away from that site, it's 'waaay … Continue reading →

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When Are People Going To Wake Up?

Posted on April 24, 2006 by Gaius

In yet another act of terrorism, bombs were set off in an Egyptian resort town. Three separate blasts claimed at least 23 people so far. Another 62 are reported injured. Most were Muslims. Since it's highly doubtful these acts were … Continue reading →

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On Leaking

Posted on April 24, 2006 by Gaius

Well, the spin is going like crazy on the whole Mary McCarthy/CIA leaks story. Predictable result. The more right wing is condemning the leaks to the press and the leaker herself. The left is defending leak and leaker with the … Continue reading →

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Ho Hum

Posted on April 24, 2006 by Gaius

Yet another "Bush at lowest poll number ever" story. We here at the Boulevard have long pointed out that the 'approve/disapprove' wording of these kinds of polls capture both those who don't like the president for what he IS doing … Continue reading →

Posted in Media, Politics | 6 Comments

Swallowed By Sewage

Posted on April 24, 2006 by Gaius

A man from Huntington, New York, his Son and a neighbor were all swallowed in raw sewage when what is being described as a cesspool caved in during heavy rain. Andrew Palladino said the soggy ground, soaked by two days … Continue reading →

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McNooky?

Posted on April 24, 2006 by Gaius

Good things would come of it, to be sure. Marriages would be saved, fun would be had. But sexual Utopia? PT-141 seems just as likely to usher in the age of McNookie: quick, easy couplings low on emotional nutrition. Sex … Continue reading →

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Ghosts At Mystic!

Posted on April 24, 2006 by Gaius

A report from the Mystic Seaport museum details a search by paranormal investigators into reports of a ghost sighted on-board the Charles W. Morgan, the old whaler that is one of the prize possessions of the museum. A five-member team … Continue reading →

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Support The Troops

Posted on April 24, 2006 by Gaius

Chez Diva came up with a logo to describe her reaction to excessive exposure to people suffering from Bush Derangement Syndrome. She's using the logo as a fundraiser for Operation AC/Adopt a Soldier. Stop by her blog and help out by buying … Continue reading →

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Threats Of Violence

Posted on April 24, 2006 by Gaius

Are, unfortunately, forcing people to do the bidding of fanatics. A brothel in Germany, faced with threats of violence, has removed the flags of Iran and Saudi Arabia from an advertisement. The brothel had put up a large banner featuring … Continue reading →

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Real Life Imitates National Lampoon

Posted on April 24, 2006 by Gaius

Specifically National Lampoon's Vacation. A German woman has been cited and will be fined for driving her mother's dead body across the country. She was attempting to avoid paying mortuary transportation fees. Police cited her for "disturbing a dead person's … Continue reading →

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McKinney Holds A Staff Meeting

Posted on April 24, 2006 by Gaius

Cynthia McKinney held a quiet little staff meeting over the weekend. Our photographer from Magic 8-Ball Photography and Window Washing was able to get a candid shot of the discussion.   Tweet

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Encouraging Signs, Discouraging Signs

Posted on April 24, 2006 by Gaius

The brutal murder of 17 year old Joe Van Holsbeeck in Brussels sparked a protest march of over 80,000 people over the weekend. Van Holsbeeck was murdered for refusing to turn over his MP3 player to two thugs of North … Continue reading →

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