Daily Archives: July 10, 2006

Mouthpiece

Posted on July 10, 2006 by Gaius

What in HELL is the Washington Post thinking? They are giving op-ed space to Ismail Haniyeh, the Hamas Prime Minister of the Palestinians? A terrorist front man gets top space in a top American newspaper? Are you kidding me? The … Continue reading →

Posted in Media, War | 16 Comments

Immigration

Posted on July 10, 2006 by Gaius

It always bugs me when a news story leaves out the relevant part of a story. The Washington Post does just that in it's coverage of the hearing just held in Miami about immigration reform. MIAMI, July 10 — A … Continue reading →

Posted in Immigration Reform | 4 Comments

Flash! Laws Of Physics Repealed!

Posted on July 10, 2006 by Gaius

The University of Wisconsin, Madison, has completed it's review of the , er, unusual theories of Kevin Barrett, an instructor who teaches that the collapse of the Twin Towers on 9/11 was done by controlled demolition. Because, you see, no … Continue reading →

Posted in Insanity, Left Wing | 13 Comments

How Very Sad

Posted on July 10, 2006 by Gaius

`Twas brillig, and the slithy toves   Did gyre and gimble in the wabe: All mimsy were the borogoves,   And the mome raths outgrabe. Lewis Carroll (Charles Lutwidge Dodgson), Jabberwocky I was talking with my eleven-year old son a few minutes … Continue reading →

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Oopsie! Need To Find Another Hiding Spot!

Posted on July 10, 2006 by Gaius

A Federal Judge has rejected Capitol Hill lawmaker's attempt to shield themselves from the same laws that govern the rest of us poor schmucks. WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Monday upheld the FBI's unprecedented raid of a congressional … Continue reading →

Posted in Crime, Legal, Politics | 2 Comments

Solve One Problem, Cause Another

Posted on July 10, 2006 by Gaius

The Witch of Pungo has been completely cleared of any wrongdoing by the Governor of Virginia. That's right, she's free and clear, completely exonerated. Grace Sherwood has been given back her good name by Governor Timothy M. Kaine. Ms. Sherwood … Continue reading →

Posted in Crime, Humor | 1 Comment

A Bit Like Lemmings

Posted on July 10, 2006 by Gaius

A police foot chase in Princeton, West Virginia ended in a rather exciting fashion. The police spotted a man they wanted to talk to, he fled, they chased. The suspect ran off a cliff. So did the officer right behind … Continue reading →

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China Stepping Up?

Posted on July 10, 2006 by Gaius

A formal vote on UN sanctions against North Korea sponsored by Japan has been delayed to give a Chinese delegation time to work at a diplomatic solution. Ambassadors from the five veto-wielding nations on the Security Council — who are … Continue reading →

Posted in North Korea | 1 Comment

Counsel To The Free Falling?

Posted on July 10, 2006 by Gaius

Interesting article by Heilemann in the New York Times Magazine. It's about Markos "Kos" Zúniga and the netroots. Let me say at the outset that, by and large, I regard the ascendancy of the liberal blogosphere—and its opposite number on … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogosphere, Left Wing, Media, Politics | 3 Comments

Fighting Back

Posted on July 10, 2006 by Gaius

NZ Bear, the proprietor of The Truth Laid Bear is making a modest proposal. Given the continuing DDOS attacks on certain blogs, such as what is happening to Jeff Goldstein is it possible to design and implement a DGOS to … Continue reading →

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It’s Not Just Nuts And Twigs Anymore

Posted on July 10, 2006 by Gaius

Organic beer is starting to gain in popularity jumping from $9 million in sales in 2003 to $19 million in 2005. And in a sure sign of the product's growth potential, Anheuser-Busch has entered the market, test marketing two different … Continue reading →

Posted in Economy | 1 Comment

Malaysian Zombie Sighted!

Posted on July 10, 2006 by Gaius

A Malaysian man certified dead by a hospital and buried more than four years ago has shown up at the local transport department office to renew his driver's license. You may commence screaming at any time. According to official records, … Continue reading →

Posted in Weird Stuff, World news | 1 Comment

Isn’t The Fifteen Minutes Over Yet

Posted on July 10, 2006 by Gaius

Inside Higher Education has published an article about the Protein Wisdom – Deb Frisch uproar over the weekend. Frankly, the author, Scott Jaschik, minimizes the offensive nature of Frisch's remarks and gives her a soapbox to present her "defense" of … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogosphere, Left Wing | 5 Comments

Fried Rice With Crap

Posted on July 10, 2006 by Gaius

Or what not to order in a restaurant in Thailand. Here's a humorous look by Rolf Potts at the wacky world of mis-translated English popping up all over the world. One afternoon a few years ago, I went out for … Continue reading →

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States Step In

Posted on July 10, 2006 by Gaius

When the federal government is failing to do so. At least 30 states have begun cracking down on illegal immigration, many by going after the employers who knowingly hire illegals. "The trends … have leaned toward the punitive side," says … Continue reading →

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