Daily Archives: June 14, 2006

Helping Out The Kiwis

Posted on June 14, 2006 by Gaius

The site is getting an enormous number of search engine hits looking for pictures of Lisa Lewis, the semi-streaker from New Zealand. So they don't sprain a finger, purely as a public service, mind you, here's a picture. Sorry, mates, … Continue reading →

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Flags And Freedom

Posted on June 14, 2006 by Gaius

I will have to agree with Bob Kerrey on this particular issue. An amendment to the Constitution to ban the burning of the flag is a bad idea. With campaigns at full tilt and the Fourth of July just around … Continue reading →

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I’d Rather Be Me!

Posted on June 14, 2006 by Gaius

Then Dan Rather becaue, well, Dan Rather gets the boot! It has nothing whatsoever to do with his presentation of forged documents. Nope. Honest. Really. That's what they are saying. NEW YORK — CBS executives have decided there is no … Continue reading →

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The press Plays It’s Hand

Posted on June 14, 2006 by Gaius

Specifically the Washington Post here. Before the debate on the Iraq war even begins in the House, the WaPo comes out with an article that is rather badly, and rather obviously, skewed. While the debate is an obvious political ploy … Continue reading →

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Chuck Recovers, But Appears Groggy

Posted on June 14, 2006 by Gaius

Chuck "Is There A Camera In The House?" Schumer recovered from his disorientation over George Bush's sudden spate of good press and delivered a victory lap talk to reporters because Webb won in the Virginia primary. At a briefing for … Continue reading →

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Joementum In The News

Posted on June 14, 2006 by Gaius

Well, I still stand by my earlier take on Lieberman. What his long-time associate did the other day was a very, very smart political move. I don't think the left or the main stream media understood what Lieberman pulled off … Continue reading →

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Well, It’s A Start

Posted on June 14, 2006 by Gaius

It's pretty weak, but it's at least a semblance of a line item veto bill. The House Budget Committee on Wednesday approved by a 24-9 vote a bill to allow the president to single out wasteful items contained in appropriations … Continue reading →

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Sky

Posted on June 14, 2006 by Gaius

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Oh For Heaven’s Sake

Posted on June 14, 2006 by Gaius

Well, this is great. The Philadelphia restaurant, Geno's, that put up a sign telling customers to order in English has been hit with a discrimination complaint by the city's Commission on Human Relations. It has now become a free speech issue. … Continue reading →

Posted in Business, PC Run Amok, Politics | 2 Comments

101st Blog Of The Day

Posted on June 14, 2006 by Gaius

My continuing mission to visit one member of the fighting 101st continued today and I found my way over to Jarhead's Firing Range. He's got one particular post that caught my eye. It seems to New Jersey legislators are attempting … Continue reading →

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Cute Fuzzy Hippos

Posted on June 14, 2006 by Gaius

A British woman traveling in a canoe on Botswana’s Okavanga Delta with a group of fellow travelers was enchanted by the scenery and the wildlife she was seeing on her safari. A glorious idyllic journey to see the wonders of … Continue reading →

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Montana Town Bans Lawnmower

Posted on June 14, 2006 by Gaius

The town council of the thriving metropolis of Manhattan, Montana has just ordered Bob Perkins to get rid of his lawnmower after a neighbor complained. The growing town (population 1,400) couldn't let Bob keep his lawnmower. Others might want one, … Continue reading →

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How Business Doesn’t Work

Posted on June 14, 2006 by Gaius

John Hawkins over at Right Wing News has a post up excerpting something John Mackey, the CEO of Whole Foods Market wrote. It's all about business, business models and what doesn't really work in the real world. Well worth the … Continue reading →

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Reading Roundup

Posted on June 14, 2006 by Gaius

Curt over at Flopping Aces has gathered up a bunch of reading highlights if you're looking for something to peruse on a Wednesday. Tweet

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Hamas Imitates Mafia

Posted on June 14, 2006 by Gaius

Right down to using a bagman to deliver the cash from the shakedowns. RAFAH, Gaza Strip – Hours after angry civil servants stormed parliament, the Palestinian foreign minister came back Wednesday from a trip to Muslim nations carrying luggage stuffed … Continue reading →

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