Daily Archives: June 15, 2006

Desperation

Posted on June 15, 2006 by Gaius

Earlier, I noted the treasure trove of intelligence that had been recovered from the house where Zarqawi was killed. The Iraqi government has released one particular letter that needs to be read to be believed. This is a letter that … Continue reading →

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When Zealots Take Over

Posted on June 15, 2006 by Gaius

John Stossel has an article up over at Real Clear Politics that describes religious zealotry in action. No, we're not talking about the religious right that so many lefties screech about. We're talking about the religious zealots who worship in … Continue reading →

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Proof That Modern Art Isn’t

Posted on June 15, 2006 by Gaius

From England, we now have definitive proof of something I have long suspected. Modern art isn't really art at all. The Royal Academy put a work of art consisting of a block of slate topped by a small, bone shaped … Continue reading →

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Streaking Gets Dangerous

Posted on June 15, 2006 by Gaius

When a Michigan man ran into a bit of nervous hesitation on the part of his intended bride, He informed her that taking risks was part of life. In a really, really stupid way to prove the point, the man then … Continue reading →

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Treasure Trove

Posted on June 15, 2006 by Gaius

It would appear that an enormous amount of intelligence was gathered from the ruins of Zarqawi's bombed house. That in turn has led to even more intelligence finds as leads developed from the captured information are followed up on. The … Continue reading →

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Bush Continues To Surprise

Posted on June 15, 2006 by Gaius

His critics. In a move that uses a 100 year old law, Bush will declare a huge area Northwest of the main Hawaiian Islands a national monument. A sweeping list of rules will protect the area from development or commercial … Continue reading →

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Morning Sky

Posted on June 15, 2006 by Gaius

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Crackdown Starts Getting Results

Posted on June 15, 2006 by Gaius

Yesterday, the Iraqi government began a security operation in Baghdad designed to regain control of the capitol. Iraqi troops and police wearing new, distinctive uniforms hit the streets and began getting results almost at once. BAGHDAD, Iraq (CNN) — Iraqi … Continue reading →

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