Daily Archives: June 12, 2006

Smoke Indeed

Posted on June 12, 2006 by Gaius

The Washington Post carries an article by Anthony Shadid about Lebanon and fighters returned from Iraq. This article will, predictably, be waved around as proof American policies are radicalizing Muslims. There's only one small problem here. The article is wholly … Continue reading →

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Somalia Going Taliban?

Posted on June 12, 2006 by Gaius

The Islamic militia that took control of Mogadishu last week has begun cracking down on all things "Western", including banning the viewing of World Cup soccer. Hardline Islamic courts shut cinema halls and barred residents from watching the World Cup, prompting … Continue reading →

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History

Posted on June 12, 2006 by Gaius

Dan Balz has a really interesting column over at the Washington Post. It looks at how Democrats have handled defeat in the past. The short description: Badly. All that is nothing compared with what could come if the worst happens … Continue reading →

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More About Magic Hats

Posted on June 12, 2006 by Gaius

Frankly, I really don't care about John Kerry. I honestly think a pet hamster would handily beat him for the Democratic nomination in 2008. But I went and started writing about the subject, so I really ought to finish. Thomas … Continue reading →

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Morning Laugh

Posted on June 12, 2006 by Gaius

Awww. We upset poor little Fidel Castro. No, really, he said so. HAVANA Jun 10, 2006 (AP)— President Fidel Castro called the U.S. airstrike that killed Abu Musab al-Zarqawi a "barbarity," saying he should have been put on trial. The United States acted … Continue reading →

Posted in Dumb Stuff, War | 3 Comments

Just How Far Did They Go

Posted on June 12, 2006 by Gaius

How far does the New York Times go to provide a soapbox for Juan Cole? To the extent of publishing his "translation", giving it full coverage and putting it well above statements from the President of Iran's own official translators … Continue reading →

Posted in Left Wing, Media | 8 Comments