Daily Archives: May 19, 2006

One Word

Posted on May 19, 2006 by Gaius

Lame. Is issuing a "partial apology" anything like being sort of pregnant? Is adopting a "wait and see" attitude anything like hoping like hell everyone will forget you did this but also leaving a door open so that if Rove is … Continue reading →

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Lamont Forces Primary

Posted on May 19, 2006 by Gaius

Well, Joe Lieberman's challenger Marcos Lamont – oh, I guess it's Ned Lamont, sorry – received about 1/3 of the delegate votes at the Connecticut Democratic party convention, and so forces a primary. While others among the left try to … Continue reading →

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Totten Crosses The Green Line

Posted on May 19, 2006 by Gaius

Michael Totten, who I have linked a number of times, has an absolutely fascinating article posted about crossing into the Palestinian territory. This is a must read. It's not quite what you think it is from all the reports you … Continue reading →

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Payback Time

Posted on May 19, 2006 by Gaius

Blackfive says it time for a little payback. I covered the eviction of Fran O'Brien's from the Capitol Hilton pretty thoroughly. The Hilton won the battle. Now maybe it's time to show them they lost the war. Say it with … Continue reading →

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This Is Neat!

Posted on May 19, 2006 by Gaius

The American Chestnut tree used to make up almost 25% of all forests in the eastern part of the United States. They were magnificent shade trees with a wide canopy and they produced what were reported to be very tasty nuts. They … Continue reading →

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Oh Drat! Another One Bites The Dust

Posted on May 19, 2006 by Gaius

What's a poor, agitated lefty to do? Yet another "shocking big story" that will "bring the president down" has turned out to be – well – crap. BellSouth is demanding that USA Today retract the story from last week that accused … Continue reading →

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101st Blog Of The Day

Posted on May 19, 2006 by Gaius

Continuing my project to visit a member of the Fighting 101st every day, today I took a trip over to visit the Musings of a Real Texas Cowgirl. She has the scoop on the newest secret weapon soon to be … Continue reading →

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Pelosi And Murtha Discuss Strategy

Posted on May 19, 2006 by Gaius

Nancy Pelosi and John Murtha had a strategy meeting the other day, our super-secret agent photographer from Magic 8-Ball Photography and Sideshow, Inc. had the good fortune to be hiding in a dumpster nearby and was able to catch the … Continue reading →

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I Predict Bloodshed

Posted on May 19, 2006 by Gaius

Christie's, the world famous auction house will be holding a Star Trek "garage sale" this fall. Props and all sorts of other memorabilia from all of the various Star Trek television series and movies that have aired over the years … Continue reading →

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You Couldn’t Get Me That Drunk

Posted on May 19, 2006 by Gaius

A Canton, New York man was arrested for breaking in to a business and taking a little nap. Apparently, he was quite intoxicated at the time, so he took it into his head to break in and get a little … Continue reading →

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Wow, I Thought I Had Bad Neighbors

Posted on May 19, 2006 by Gaius

No, not now, I kind of like the ones I have now. In the past, though, I have had various neighbors who, if not exactly from Hell, were at least from somewhere near the nether regions. But this woman makes … Continue reading →

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Hoffa Hunt, Day Two

Posted on May 19, 2006 by Gaius

Well, I suspect it's more than day two, but I only mentioned it yesterday. Anyway, if you're interested here's coverage from the Detroit News. It is much, much more thorough than the national news on this event. John Wisely, the … Continue reading →

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Wake Up, Folks

Posted on May 19, 2006 by Gaius

IMPORTANT UPDATE: Hot Air is reporting that the original story linked to below appears to be false. The original has been pulled and replaced. I will update again if any more detail or confirmation turns up. At this point everything … Continue reading →

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I Think This Is More Revealing Than They Planned

Posted on May 19, 2006 by Gaius

If you read this New York Times article on the first day of confirmation hearings for General Michael Hayden, one fact jumps out at me. Many US Senators are very whiny people. I mean, this kind of juvenile behavior is … Continue reading →

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Iraq Exposed

Posted on May 19, 2006 by Gaius

This is an absolute must read about Iraq that you will likely see absolutely no mention of in the MSM. Amir Taheri went to Iraq and describes what he found there. It would be hard indeed for the average interested … Continue reading →

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