Daily Archives: June 8, 2006

Eyewitness

Posted on June 8, 2006 by Gaius

I have heard it said that prosecutors hate to rely on eyewitness testimony, although juries seem to love it. I think I understand why, too. A long time ago, while in training for a new job, we did an exercise … Continue reading →

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Iraqi Reaction To Zarqawi’s Killing

Posted on June 8, 2006 by Gaius

One of the really good friends I have made since starting this blog is Rick over at the Really Ugly American. He linked to me very early on and has been a good source of tips and ideas of things … Continue reading →

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Donald Sensing And A Home Run

Posted on June 8, 2006 by Gaius

Donald Sensing has always been one of my favorites. I've been reading him for years, have always been disappointed when he took a break and elated when he came back. He's back now at Winds of Change while still keeping … Continue reading →

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Hitchens On Zarqawi

Posted on June 8, 2006 by Gaius

This would be a must read, a good days work. The death of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi is excellent news in its own right and even more excellent if, as U.S. sources in Iraq are claiming, it resulted from information that … Continue reading →

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Careful Handling

Posted on June 8, 2006 by Gaius

The New York Times provides some insight into the careful way the White House handled the breaking news that Zarqawi had been killed. But it would be exactly five hours until the news would be confirmed, through finger prints, scars … Continue reading →

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101st Blog Of The Day

Posted on June 8, 2006 by Gaius

Continuing my project to visit one member of the fighting 101st each day, today I went to Tigerhawk. There's a pretty good smackdown of the UN – a subject near and dear to our hearts around here. Quite a lot of … Continue reading →

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But Was She Licensed To Carry?

Posted on June 8, 2006 by Gaius

A woman bought a chihuahua puppy from a breeder. When she took it to the veterinarian, it turned out the puppy was only four weeks old, too young to leave it's mother. Unfortunately, the puppy died before the woman could … Continue reading →

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Weird – Sanity Prevails In Senate

Posted on June 8, 2006 by Gaius

Somebody get a picture. In a rare display of sanity, virtually unknown in the Senate these days, the bill to introduce a race-based government in Hawaii has been defeated. It is a core moral and constitutional principle of the United … Continue reading →

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Betting Pool

Posted on June 8, 2006 by Gaius

Bruce Kesler is starting a betting pool. I'm in for no more than 8 hours from the time stamp of this post. UPDATE: Oh Heck. I already lost. Dr. Sanity has a roundup of left wing reaction. Someone at Left … Continue reading →

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USS Cole Deploys

Posted on June 8, 2006 by Gaius

The USS Cole is finally heading back to the Persian Gulf area. The sailors have a memorial to those who died in the terrorist attack on the ship that they see every day. The floor in the corridor leading to the dining … Continue reading →

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CentCom Posts Video Of Strike

Posted on June 8, 2006 by Gaius

CentCom sent me an email to let me know that they have posted the video of the strike that killed Zarqawi. Unfortunately, the site seems to be under severe load right now, so you'll want to wait until later to … Continue reading →

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Senate Votes To Tax The Dead

Posted on June 8, 2006 by Gaius

Now my advice for those who die, Declare the pennies on your eyes, ‘Cos I’m the Taxman, Yeah, I’m the Taxman. (Lennon/McCarney) The Senate today failed to pass a bill that would have ended the estate tax permanently. Even with … Continue reading →

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Blog Power

Posted on June 8, 2006 by Gaius

Bruce Kessler over at Democracy Project has a post up showing that blogs are being recognized by some media outlets as a powerful voice. Instead of seeing it as competition, smart media operations like the Baltimore Examiner are using blogs … Continue reading →

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Hey! The Horse Is Gone!

Posted on June 8, 2006 by Gaius

Let's lock the barn doors! PC Magazine is reporting that the head of the VA is recalling all laptop computers at the agency. One presumes that "recall" is being used in the context of taking the computers away from everyone … Continue reading →

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British Authorities Arrest Suspect In Canadian Jihadi Case

Posted on June 8, 2006 by Gaius

A 21 year old suspect wanted in connection with the Canadian Jihadi probe was arrested as he stepped off an airplane in Manchester, England. A BRITON said to be a key figure in an alleged plot to bomb public buildings … Continue reading →

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