Daily Archives: June 22, 2006

Today’s Howler

Posted on June 22, 2006 by Gaius

The Washington Post has a story about the debate that is going on about the John Kerry-Russ Feingold amendment setting an arbitrary date for withdrawal of American Troops from Iraq. Another amendment under debate is one from Carl M. Levin (Michigan) … Continue reading →

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Time To Relocate

Posted on June 22, 2006 by Gaius

A 19-year old Florida woman will not be getting a driver's license just yet. She borrowed a neighbor's taxi cab to take her road test in. Before the test, she took the car for a spin through the parking lot, … Continue reading →

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More Unusual Coffins

Posted on June 22, 2006 by Gaius

We posted earlier about the odd funeral customs in the nation of Ghana. It seems there is a brisk trade there in oddly shaped coffins. Carved and painted to resemble all manner of things, cigarettes, bibles, fish and just about … Continue reading →

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Interesting Attire

Posted on June 22, 2006 by Gaius

Police in Rye, New Hampshire are warning beach goers to be on the lookout for a strange apparition. Sightings of the chubby man with gray chest hair have been reported. He can be recognized by his unusual attire. He wears … Continue reading →

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What An Astonishing Post

Posted on June 22, 2006 by Gaius

Kos has an astonishing post up. There are threats of orchestrated boycotts of The New Republic magazine, threats of libel lawsuits, charges of right wing conspiracy, charges of betrayal and on and on. And an admission that TNR published a … Continue reading →

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Pay No Attention To The WMDs Behind That Curtain

Posted on June 22, 2006 by Gaius

Well, despite the fact that an unnamed senior Defense Department official is saying, well, 'sure we found these, but they weren't the ones we were looking for', the fact is it appears to be quite true that WMDs were found … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogosphere, Media, War | 7 Comments

Good Lord

Posted on June 22, 2006 by Gaius

Writing in today's Washington Post, two former officials of the Clinton administration call for the US to unilaterally and preemptively destroy the North Korean's long range missile on the ground before it can be launched. Ashton B. Carter and William … Continue reading →

Posted in Media, Politics, War | 5 Comments