Daily Archives: June 1, 2006

Third Party Speculation

Posted on June 1, 2006 by Gaius

I've watched various attempts at third parties in this country start out quite hopefully. Unfortunately, they seem to have all ended badly in one way or another. Now Peggy Noonan, writing in the Opinion Journal speculates on whether the time … Continue reading →

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Big Surprise

Posted on June 1, 2006 by Gaius

A new poll shows Americans fully support the searching of Congressional offices when authorities obtain a warrant.  June 1, 2006 —  In the rift between Congress and the Justice Department, Americans side overwhelmingly with law enforcement: Regardless of precedent and … Continue reading →

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A Whole New Twist On Rustling

Posted on June 1, 2006 by Gaius

There have been cattle rustlers for probably about as long as there have been cattle. It was a hanging offense in some places in this country not really all that long ago. But this story, from Ogdensburg, New York is … Continue reading →

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The BAD Humor Man

Posted on June 1, 2006 by Gaius

The ice cream truck is always a sign of summer for me. When I was growing up we used to listen for those bells ringing in the distance. When we heard them, we'd rush inside and beg Mom for money, … Continue reading →

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Can You Copyright Nature

Posted on June 1, 2006 by Gaius

That's what this case reported in the New York Times appears to be asking. It seems that Mr. Dale Chihuly, a famous glass artist, is suing two people for infringing his copyright on "lopsided creations" inspired by the sea. But … Continue reading →

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Kabul Riots

Posted on June 1, 2006 by Gaius

Bill Roggio reports from Afghanistan. The rioting that occurred there after an accident involving a military truck in which civilians were killed may not be quite what the US media reported. The rioting occurred one of the more socially liberal … Continue reading →

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United 93

Posted on June 1, 2006 by Gaius

If anyone is interested, United 93 is still in the top 10 at Box Office Mojo and continues to make money. It's earned twice it's production cost in five weeks. Mission Impossible 3 has yet to cover it's costs. Tweet

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SOS From An Egyptian Blogger

Posted on June 1, 2006 by Gaius

The Ranting Sandmonkey writes in the Christian Science Monitor. At least there is some media pressure now. Not enough, but some. CAIRO – As I write this, I am watching Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak give his speech at the World … Continue reading →

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Blame Game

Posted on June 1, 2006 by Gaius

Despite the fact that the US has been trying for years now to work through it's European allies to resolve the situation in Iran, the latest cacophony from the media is that the US must negotiate with Iran. The media … Continue reading →

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Tha Appearance Of Impropriety

Posted on June 1, 2006 by Gaius

Harry Reid, after a couple of days of bobbing and weaving – and a heated defense from the left blogosphere – has finally admitted that his taking of free boxing tickets won't be repeated. As I said when I first … Continue reading →

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