Daily Archives: July 22, 2006

Mandatory Hit Piece

Posted on July 22, 2006 by Gaius

The New York Times has become, if nothing else, predictable. If anything, anywhere at any time could be interpreted as a good thing for the Bush administration, the NYT will publish a hit piece. This time it is John Bolton … Continue reading →

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Hamas Folding?

Posted on July 22, 2006 by Gaius

Ha'aretz is reporting that Hamas just may have blinked. Senior Fatah sources in Gaza said on Saturday Hamas is ready to accept a deal that involves freeing abducted soldier Gilad Shalit, a joint cease-fire and an end to IDF actions … Continue reading →

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This Is Too Funny

Posted on July 22, 2006 by Gaius

A brand new, really spiffy, environmentally friendly bandwagon to jump on! Forget the buzz about Gore '08. This is even better. How about Gore  '08 v.2.0. Or vp.2.0, as it were. As in a modest proposal for Gore running for … Continue reading →

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A Cautionary Tale

Posted on July 22, 2006 by Gaius

Haim Watzman, writing in the Washington Post has a cautionary tale for Israel. Watzman served in the Israeli Defense Force in Lebanon during the first Israeli invasion in 1982. In fact he served several years there. One day, Watzman went … Continue reading →

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Echoes

Posted on July 22, 2006 by Gaius

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Israel Continues To Try To Minimize Casualties

Posted on July 22, 2006 by Gaius

Unlike Hezbollah, Israel continues to try to minimize civilian casualties. They have issued warnings to a number of towns that military operations will be expanded to those areas. They have told civilians to get out. Hezbollah is required under the … Continue reading →

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101st Blog Of The Day

Posted on July 22, 2006 by Gaius

Today my mission to visit one member of the Fighting 101st each day led me over to Chaotic Synaptic Activity. Although not as frequently updated with posts as some blogs (who will remain, of course, nameless) there is quite a … Continue reading →

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This Ought To Be Amusing

Posted on July 22, 2006 by Gaius

The Democratic party rules and bylaws committee has recommended wedging Nevada's caucus in between Iowa and the New Hampshire primary. And all hell ought to be breaking out any moment over the attempt to alter the formula. WASHINGTON – Democrats … Continue reading →

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What Will Happen

Posted on July 22, 2006 by Gaius

There are a lot of differing opinions on how the whole situation in Lebanon will turn out. There are many negative opinions, many positive and/or hopeful ones. I thin Ha'aretz has published an interview that helps clarify the underlying issues … Continue reading →

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Update On Terrorist Arrested In Kenya

Posted on July 22, 2006 by Gaius

A team from India has been dispatched to Kenya to bring back Abdul Karim Tunda, the wanted terrorist bomber arrested there yesterday. Kenya has expressed it's willingness to turn the man over to someone, but there appears to be a … Continue reading →

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Spoke Too Soon

Posted on July 22, 2006 by Gaius

I had hoped that there was a bit of a slowdown in the number of rockets being launched at Israel. That turned out to be optimistic. Ha'aretz is reporting that over 160 rockets have fallen on civilian targets in the … Continue reading →

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Reaching

Posted on July 22, 2006 by Gaius

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Sign Of Impending Victory?

Posted on July 22, 2006 by Gaius

Here's a stunner for the people who keep up the flood of negativity about Israel. The meme goes something like, "Israel can't win by force because….." insert whatever logic. Only the Palestinians appear to be folding in Gaza. GAZA CITY, … Continue reading →

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Ode To An Old Flame

Posted on July 22, 2006 by Gaius

Ah, the smooth sleekness. The classic beauty. That timeless sound you make. Ain't Zippo lighters neat? BRADFORD, Pa. – Derrick Stainton can't stop talking about his old flames. He's got more than 1,000 of them at home in Scotland. "My daughter … Continue reading →

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Perfect

Posted on July 22, 2006 by Gaius

The RCP Blog has the absolutely perfect cartoon posted. It literally says it all. Tweet

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