Daily Archives: July 18, 2006

US Warning India About Blaming Pakistan

Posted on July 18, 2006 by Gaius

The US has apparently cautioned India to be sure they have hard evidence implicating Pakistan before laying blame there the Times of India reports. WASHINGTON: A key Bush administration official on Monday advised India to rely on hard evidence before … Continue reading →

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Java Tsunami Update

Posted on July 18, 2006 by Gaius

AFP is reporting at least 340 dead so far in the aftermath of the tsunami that hit Java yesterday with search operations ongoing. The count is likely to rise. In a harrowing reminder of the 2004 disaster that left 220,000 dead across … Continue reading →

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40-50% Destroyed

Posted on July 18, 2006 by Gaius

The Jerusalem Post is reporting that IDF estimates that 40-50% of Hezbollah's military capability has been destroyed so far. They are estimating another week will effectively finish Hezbollah as a military threat. Forty to fifty percent of Hizbullah's military capability … Continue reading →

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UN Proposes Ceasefire

Posted on July 18, 2006 by Gaius

Ha'aretz is reporting that UN envoys have presented a ceasefire proposal to the Israeli government. It may include European peacekeepers under UN control. (Which I believe would be a complete waste of time, the UN's track record on peacekeeping being … Continue reading →

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Thank You Sears

Posted on July 18, 2006 by Gaius

I know I've seen this information before, but my wife just sent me this email, so it gives me a chance to post about it. Many employers don't treat Reservists or National Guard members very well when they get called … Continue reading →

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Too Bad He’s Clueproofâ„¢

Posted on July 18, 2006 by Gaius

If Juan Cole wasn't an anti-Semite and a thoroughly Clueproof™ individual, Alexandra von Maltzan's post would leave a mark. But since his clue resistance is so high, he'll never notice. On the other hand, if he keeps writing, maybe enough … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogosphere, War | 15 Comments

Shrinking Into Oblivion

Posted on July 18, 2006 by Gaius

The New York Times just announced that it will shrink the amount of space they devote to anti-administration disinformation news by 5% by 2008. This is their way of cutting costs. Reduce the news content. The New York Times is … Continue reading →

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Talk About Dissonance

Posted on July 18, 2006 by Gaius

In a really bizarre case of cognitive dissonance, the student who wins a contest in Hungary about the history of the 1956 Hungarian Uprising will win a trip. To Russia. BUDAPEST (Reuters) – It may not seem an appropriate prize but … Continue reading →

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More Monkey Business

Posted on July 18, 2006 by Gaius

We here at Blue Crab Boulevard remain firmly committed to bringing you all the latest news we can make up find on the Animal Uprising. Today is no exception. Once again, there is a report of monkeys doing recon on … Continue reading →

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(Non) Equality

Posted on July 18, 2006 by Gaius

Jonathan Chait will, I suspect, be getting a huge dose of Lefty Love™ over this little piece in TNR's The Plank: At Tapped, Matt Yglesias writes that Hezbollah's rocket strikes, as compared with Israel's bombing of Lebanon, are "equally indefensible." … Continue reading →

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Powerline Blog Of The Week

Posted on July 18, 2006 by Gaius

Many thanks to the folks over at Powerline for naming the humble Crabitat their Blog of the Week. Visitors, please do take a look around. Tweet

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Calling Reserves

Posted on July 18, 2006 by Gaius

Israel is calling up three reserve battalions, infantry and engineers, to take the place of regular troops in several areas. The regulars will then move to assist in operations against Hezbollah. Defense Minister Amir Peretz approved Monday night the draft … Continue reading →

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Culture Of Corruption

Posted on July 18, 2006 by Gaius

Perfidy, politics and projection. This one has it all, folks. Dirty election officials committing voter fraud and even going so far as to try to have a witness killed. It's that whole set of talking points (actually more like screaming … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogosphere, Legal, Politics | 4 Comments