Daily Archives: June 19, 2006

Pitfall

Posted on June 19, 2006 by Gaius

Or why political correctness is a fallacy. Muslim attire. Check. Sikh attire. Check. A small, Christian-based silver ring? HELL NO! It is only a band of silver, imprinted with a Bible verse, worn by a schoolgirl. But the decision by … Continue reading →

Posted in PC Run Amok | 8 Comments

McMoby Burgers

Posted on June 19, 2006 by Gaius

Oddly, the question I asked the other day when writing about whaleburgers may have been answered by Daniel Drezner. There may, indeed, be reasons why certain species of whales need not be protected by an overall ban on all whaling. Second, … Continue reading →

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“We do not believe the Israelis were targeting civilians.”

Posted on June 19, 2006 by Gaius

Said Marc Garlasco, the Human Rights Watch expert (title is open to interpretation) who initially accused Israel of killing civilians with artillery fire. While sticking to its demand for the establishment of an independent inquiry into a blast on a … Continue reading →

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Despite Being Completely Wrong, We Were Right!

Posted on June 19, 2006 by Gaius

As near as I can tell from this convoluted explanation, that is what Truthout is trying to say about the Leopold articles. The Rove indictment story is way beyond – in terms of complexity – any other story we have … Continue reading →

Posted in Left Wing, Media | 1 Comment

Internet Jihad

Posted on June 19, 2006 by Gaius

My hosting company is under a DDOS attack at the moment. They are working on the problem and trying to block the offenders. Tweet

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101st Blog Of The Day

Posted on June 19, 2006 by Gaius

My ongoing mission to visit one member of the fighting 101st each day led me over to Leather Penguin. Who is exceedingly pleased with the Dixie Chicks. (And TC was suitably impressed with my post about the health-conscious bear, I … Continue reading →

Posted in 101st Blog of the Day | 10 Comments

For Pete’s Sake

Posted on June 19, 2006 by Gaius

Look, it's a bad thing when five people get shot to death over the weekend. But sending in the National Guard? What in the heck kind of mismanagement is going on in New Orleans? This is ludicrous. The population is considerably … Continue reading →

Posted in Crime, Politics | 3 Comments

See What We Mean?

Posted on June 19, 2006 by Gaius

I'm sure some readers think we're exaggerating when we talk about dreaded ducks of doom and wicked warlike whitetail, but how else do you explain this? WEST VANCOUVER, British Columbia – It was a real-life version of Goldilocks and the … Continue reading →

Posted in Weird Stuff | 8 Comments

Local Actions

Posted on June 19, 2006 by Gaius

Against illegal immigrants. This is how the battle (and it is a battle) looks down in the streets, not it the ivory towers or the safety of your suburban utopia, folks. HAZLETON, Pa. – With tensions rising and the police … Continue reading →

Posted in Immigration Reform | 2 Comments

Not A Day For Good News, I’m Afraid

Posted on June 19, 2006 by Gaius

Three American soldiers have been charged with murder in Iraq. The Multinational Corps-Iraq said three members of 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division have been charged in connection with the deaths of three male detainees during an operation near … Continue reading →

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In For The Win

Posted on June 19, 2006 by Gaius

Joe Lieberman again confirmed he will stay in the Democratic primary and again refused to rule out a runs as an independent. But as in the past, he refused to rule out the option of running as a petitioning candidate … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics | 1 Comment

Must Be A Big Day For Follow-Up Stories

Posted on June 19, 2006 by Gaius

A while back there was a discovery of some naturally growing American Chestnut trees discovered in Georgia. Now they have discovered some growing in New Hampshire. LEE, N.H. – The discovery of two more American chestnut trees growing naturally in … Continue reading →

Posted in Science | 2 Comments

“Embracing Defeat Is A Risky Political Strategy”

Posted on June 19, 2006 by Gaius

Says Joe Klein in Time. The columnist that the left probably hates more than any other in America, again tries to get it through that a left-wing agenda will not play well in the US. Meanwhile Kerry and his pals … Continue reading →

Posted in Left Wing, Media, Politics | 6 Comments

A Bit Over The Top

Posted on June 19, 2006 by Gaius

But still has enough truth in it to be scary. Today's editorial in the Examiner is about the man who was fired from his political appointment to the Metro Board by Maryland Governor Bob Erhlich over remarks he had made … Continue reading →

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And You Thought It Was A Myth

Posted on June 19, 2006 by Gaius

You know, the old story of Chinese restaurants using cats to make that dish you weren't quite sure about? Turns out it isn't a myth. BEIJING (Reuters) – Banner-wielding animal rights protesters swarmed into a restaurant serving cat meat in … Continue reading →

Posted in Weird Stuff, World news | 2 Comments