Daily Archives: July 23, 2006

Brutal Truth

Posted on July 23, 2006 by Gaius

Mark Steyn on the situation in Lebanon. A few years back, when folks talked airily about "the Middle East peace process" and "a two-state solution," I used to say that the trouble was the Palestinians saw a two-state solution as … Continue reading →

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Feeling The Pinch?

Posted on July 23, 2006 by Gaius

Via Commenter (and blogger) Crosspatch, this article from the Jerusalem Post indicates that there may be a little problem in Hezbollah's terrorist paradise. Hizbullah is organized along military lines, with regional commands in southern, northern and central Lebanon. The unit in … Continue reading →

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Another Sherlock Holmes Manuscript Found!

Posted on July 23, 2006 by Gaius

Wow, I have to tell you, Blue Crab Boulevard is absolutely the luckiest site ever! We found yet another lost fragment of a manuscript written by Dr. Watson his very own self! It details yet another Sherlock Holmes mystery , … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogosphere, Geek Stuff, Holmes! | 2 Comments

Shadows

Posted on July 23, 2006 by Gaius

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Sideshow

Posted on July 23, 2006 by Gaius

My youngest boy was watching a show on TLC which reported on abnormally tall and abnormally short people. He was fascinated with it and was telling me about it excitedly after it ended. I mentioned General Tom Thumb, one of … Continue reading →

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Arab Governments Pressing Syria?

Posted on July 23, 2006 by Gaius

The Associated Press headline for this article says that Arab governments are pressing Syria to drop support for Hezbollah. The governments involved are not identified. If true, this could be a significant development, indeed. SIDON, Lebanon – Mideast diplomats were … Continue reading →

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We Note, With Our Regrets

Posted on July 23, 2006 by Gaius

We here at Blue Crab Boulevard wish to note, with our deepest regrets, the passing of some of the former staples of English cuisine. A recent survey shows that the younger generation of Britons have never even heard of, much … Continue reading →

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A Lose-Lose Proposition

Posted on July 23, 2006 by Gaius

Alan Dershowitz, writing in the Jerusalem Post points out the obvious. The terrorists not only welcome civilian casualties, but they promote them. They also count on the international community, the media and human rights organizations to condemn Israel for the … Continue reading →

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There Are Sock Puppets

Posted on July 23, 2006 by Gaius

And then there are sock puppets. I'm still fond of Sherlock Holmes, though. UPDATE: And then there's video. Tweet

Posted in Blogosphere, Humor | 3 Comments

India’s Most Wanted – Whoops

Posted on July 23, 2006 by Gaius

The man arrested in Kenya last week was not the man the Indian authorities thought it was. The man turned out to be a West African and he was turned over to the Americans (wouldn't you love to know what … Continue reading →

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Expect More False Accusations!

Posted on July 23, 2006 by Gaius

In news sure to cause Frenchmen to hurl their Roquefort in dismay, an American has won the Tour de France. PARIS – Floyd Landis won the Tour de France on Sunday, keeping cycling's most prestigious title in American hands for … Continue reading →

Posted in Cheese Eating Surrender Monkeys, World news | 3 Comments

Conspiracy Theory

Posted on July 23, 2006 by Gaius

Writing in the New York Times, Stanley Fish addresses the Kevin Barrett issue at the University of Wisconsin – Madison. Mr. Barrett, who has a one-semester contract to teach a course titled “Islam: Religion and Culture,” acknowledged on a radio … Continue reading →

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The Party Of Ambition

Posted on July 23, 2006 by Gaius

I've had a number of commenters on here who have blamed Hezbollah's rise on Israel. Here's an article from the Times of London that explains what is and has been the driving factor behind Hezbollah. Iran's regional ambitions. What are … Continue reading →

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The Next Order Of (Monkey) Business

Posted on July 23, 2006 by Gaius

In which the proprietor of the Humble Crabitat acquires a new title. My only question is, do I get vestments? Tweet

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Lie Down With Dogs

Posted on July 23, 2006 by Gaius

Get up with fleas as the old saying goes. The ACLU is suing the state of Missouri on behalf of the Westboro cult. They contend that a ban on picketing at funerals passed by Missouri lawmakers is unconstitutional on freedom … Continue reading →

Posted in Legal | 3 Comments