Daily Archives: July 5, 2006

LiveBlogging The Mexican Presidential Recount

Posted on July 5, 2006 by Gaius

Mark In Mexico is liveblogging the "recount" in Mexico. He explains it is not really a recount but a check on tallies. The last update puts the Socialist candidate Andrés Manuel López Obrador a tiny amount ahead. Tweet

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Wave Chicken Legs At Cindy

Posted on July 5, 2006 by Gaius

Cindy Sheehan has well and truly jumped the shark if Norah O'Donnell, sitting in for Chris Matthews on Hardball can't stand her. Sheehan: "Yes. Hugo Chavez is not a dictator like you introduced him. He's been democratically elected eight times. … Continue reading →

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E&P Lands An Exclusive, And Revealing, Partisan Hack Job

Posted on July 5, 2006 by Gaius

The headline from Editor and Publisher reads: "Stars and Stripes Lands An Exclusive, And Revealing, Bush Interview". The problem is, that what is mostly revealed is how slanted and partisan E&P is. E&P: NEW YORK When Stars and Stripes nabbed … Continue reading →

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101st Blog Of The Day

Posted on July 5, 2006 by Gaius

Today, my mission to visit one member of the fighting 101st each day took me over to PA Pundits. Despite the name it's not about Pennsylvania. It's a group blog with four contributers. EL Frederick has a post up that … Continue reading →

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Crucible

Posted on July 5, 2006 by Gaius

Watching events unfold in Connecticut these days is quite fascinating. In a move that frankly surprises me, several serving Senators have announced that they will be going to campaign for Joe Lieberman. Senators Joe Biden (Delaware), Barbara Boxer (California) and Ken … Continue reading →

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International Condemnation Of North Korea

Posted on July 5, 2006 by Gaius

There has been a wave of criticism for the North Korean missile barrage. Japan and South Korea have already imposed some economic sanctions and the UN Security Council met this morning in emergency session. President Bush is urging the North … Continue reading →

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Interview With An Iraqi General – Part Two

Posted on July 5, 2006 by Gaius

The second half of T.F. Boggs interview with General Ali, the commander of the Iraqi forces in Qayyarah. This is the kind of report you do not see in the mainstream media. One quote: The US people only see the … Continue reading →

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Vendetta

Posted on July 5, 2006 by Gaius

Gee, no law was broken, but we'll keep fishing just in case. No, it's not the New York Times this time. It is the  Palm Beach County (Florida) state attorney's office and it's handling of the Rush Limbaugh Viagra prescription issue. … Continue reading →

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Some Dictator

Posted on July 5, 2006 by Gaius

Jeff Jacoby, writing in the Boston Globe takes a look at the oft-repeated claims that President Bush is acting like a dictator, or is actually trying to become one. His conclusion? Not even close. So when the Supreme Court handed … Continue reading →

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We Dissemble, We Decide, We Insult Your Intelligence

Posted on July 5, 2006 by Gaius

Which should be the new motto for the New York Times. Cassandra at Villainous Company has the very latest from the Times. The program either was or was not secret and people did or did not know about it. And, … Continue reading →

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It’s Unbearable

Posted on July 5, 2006 by Gaius

Foolish humans keep helping out the animal uprising. When will they realize the danger we are all in. A town in Northern Canada is expanding it's polar bear prison system so they can house even more wayward bears. The current … Continue reading →

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I Scream FROM Ice Cream

Posted on July 5, 2006 by Gaius

Before you can have an ice cream cone, you have to sign a waiver. Because the ice cream, while icy cold, is also too hot to handle. Because it's flavored with three kinds of hot peppers and two varieties of … Continue reading →

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No Pizza Is Safe

Posted on July 5, 2006 by Gaius

The bear legion of the animal uprising have had enough of oatmeal and granola. Now they are coming for your pizza. Even worse, they want your booze! STATELINE, Nev. – A bear cub drew a crowd of spectators at a … Continue reading →

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What If You Bent Over

Posted on July 5, 2006 by Gaius

And your skull fell off? Well, part of it, anyway. An Indian man had a fairly good sized chunk of his own skull fall off as a result of severe electrical burns. Doctors say a large, dead section of 25-year-old … Continue reading →

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Political Friends

Posted on July 5, 2006 by Gaius

Hillary Clinton, in a rather obvious gesture to the netroots, has prematurely declared where she stands regarding Joe Lieberman. If he doesn't win the primary, she won't be his friend anymore. I've known Joe Lieberman for more than 30 years. … Continue reading →

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