Daily Archives: July 12, 2006

It Was A Dark And Stormy Post

Posted on July 12, 2006 by Gaius

The winner of the annual Bulwer-Lytton literary extravaganza has been announced. "Detective Bart Lasiter was in his office studying the light from his one small window falling on his super burrito when the door swung open to reveal a woman … Continue reading →

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The Problem Is Connecticut

Posted on July 12, 2006 by Gaius

According to Harold Meyerson in today's Washington Post. Well. I don't blog; I columnize. But count me with the bloggers on this one. No great mystery enshrouds the challenge to Lieberman, nor is the campaign of his challenger, Ned Lamont, … Continue reading →

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Hey! That’s OUR Schtick!

Posted on July 12, 2006 by Gaius

Reuters is horning in on Blue Crab Boulevard's extensive reporting of the animal uprising! Ok, sort of. Ok, not really. But it gives us a post title, so what the heck. Anyway, they are reporting that scientists have discovered "killer kangaroos … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Science | 3 Comments

Hints And Rumors

Posted on July 12, 2006 by Gaius

Babalu Blog, arguably the best source for all things Cubano, is reporting multiple hints and rumors of the departure of Fidel Castro to the region of Hell specifically designed for such as he. We can but hope. Val is speculating … Continue reading →

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Mumbai Train Bombings Update

Posted on July 12, 2006 by Gaius

AP reports that the death toll has reached 200. BOMBAY, India – At least 200 people were killed in bombings that ripped through packed commuter trains in Bombay, a top Indian state official said Wednesday. "Two hundred bodies have been … Continue reading →

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Terror Tactic

Posted on July 12, 2006 by Gaius

Hezbollah terrorists crossed into Israel from Lebanon and kidnapped two Israeli soldiers. BEIRUT, Lebanon – The Hezbollah militant group captured two Israeli soldiers during clashes along the Lebanese border on Wednesday, triggering an Israeli assault with warplanes, tanks and gunboats … Continue reading →

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The Usual Suspects

Posted on July 12, 2006 by Gaius

I have several people who are banned from commenting here for a number of reasons. One of the usual suspects tried again today, with one of the favorite tactics of the left. That is: 'why don't you post about (insert … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogosphere, Left Wing | 10 Comments

House Of Cards

Posted on July 12, 2006 by Gaius

No intent, no plot, no reason for the whole Fitzgerald fishing expedition. So says Robert Novak in his column revealing what he told the grand jury. Read the whole thing first. For me, the key paragraphs: In my sworn testimony, … Continue reading →

Posted in Legal, Politics | 3 Comments