Daily Archives: July 26, 2006

Fan Letter

Posted on July 26, 2006 by Gaius

The Washington Post publishes what I can only call a fan letter from an American academic who has written a book about Syrian president Bashar Assad. It includes a "suggestion" that the US has to talk to Assad to bring … Continue reading →

Posted in The Ivory Tower, War, World news | 1 Comment

Remember That Mexican Election Thingie?

Posted on July 26, 2006 by Gaius

Well, it still isn't settled – and it looks like Andrés Manuel López Obrador(AMLO) is still trying to upset Mexico and declare himself the winner – election results be damned. MEXICO CITY — To illustrate the "ad terrorem" method by … Continue reading →

Posted in World news | 4 Comments

FALSE Charges

Posted on July 26, 2006 by Gaius

This one positively reeks of outright lies being reported as fact by a major media outlet. Period. There is no – none – zero - zip – reason Israel would use anything other than normal weapons. This one stinks out loud. … Continue reading →

Posted in Throw The Flag, War | 12 Comments

Citizen Soldier/Citizen Journalist

Posted on July 26, 2006 by Gaius

Bruce Kesler from The Democracy Project has an outstanding post up about the rise of Milbloggers – and the failure of the MSM to grasp what that means. Media establishments continue to look down their noses at the citizen journalists … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogosphere, Media, War | Comments Off

Oh. My. God. Hillary’s Bust On Display!

Posted on July 26, 2006 by Gaius

Eyes burning. No. No. Must look away. But it's like a train wreck. No matter how horrified you are, you have to look. I know that The Anchoress supports is in favor of isn't against doesn't object to defends Hillary's cleavage … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogosphere, Humor | 6 Comments

Pay No Attention…

Posted on July 26, 2006 by Gaius

…To the Mullah behind the curtain. Mohammed at Iraq the Model is seeing the hand of Iran in the events in Iraq right now. He describes the problems that local "reconciliation initiatives" inside Baghdad present. Let me put it this way, … Continue reading →

Posted in Iran, Left Wing, War | 1 Comment

“Iraq Is Free…”

Posted on July 26, 2006 by Gaius

"…and the terrorists cannot stand this", said Iraqi Prime Minister Maliki today in an address to the US Congress. He spoke on many topics, but the defeat of terrorism was his major theme. Thank you for your continued resolve in … Continue reading →

Posted in Events, Left Wing | 5 Comments

Travel Advisory!

Posted on July 26, 2006 by Gaius

This is extremely important! The government has issued a travel advisory warning citizens to either postpone or cancel trips to the dangerous, lawless, wild and woolly city where crime runs rampant in the streets! Which government you ask? Why the … Continue reading →

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

Canadian PM Doubts Israel Hit Peacekeepers Intentionally

Posted on July 26, 2006 by Gaius

The Prime Minister of Canada, Stephen Harper, told reporters that he doubted that Israeli forces intentionally hit the UN peacekeepers. One of the four who died was Canadian. He also has a question for the irresponsible head of the UN, … Continue reading →

Posted in War, World news | Comments Off

Your Eyes Say Yes, But Your Bikini Says…

Posted on July 26, 2006 by Gaius

"… GET THE HECK OUT OF THE SUN, YOU IDIOT". A Canadian company will market a bikini with a built in UV meter and an alarm to tell the wearer when they have broiled baked sunned themselves sufficiently. The American … Continue reading →

Posted in Business, Weird Stuff, World news | Comments Off

Meanwhile On Another Front

Posted on July 26, 2006 by Gaius

Kim Jong Il, North Korea's Minimum Leader, has announced he plans to begin upgrading his nuclear weapons. More alarmingly, he has apparently begun equipping and training his civilians and readying artillery units. North Korea will upgrade its arsenal "in every … Continue reading →

Posted in North Korea | 3 Comments

Things Fall Apart

Posted on July 26, 2006 by Gaius

The Anchoress quotes Yeats' The Second Coming: Turning and turning in the widening gyre  The falcon cannot hear the falconer; Things fall apart; the center cannot hold; Mere anarchy is loosed upon the world, The blood-dimmed tide is loosed, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogosphere | 2 Comments

Caught In A Lie

Posted on July 26, 2006 by Gaius

Poor Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. He no sooner gets his latest lie covered in the press when the Israelis produce hard evidence that he is lying. Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad called for a cease-fire in Lebanon and lambasted US policy … Continue reading →

Posted in War | 1 Comment

Cujoronimo!

Posted on July 26, 2006 by Gaius

Beware of falling Cujos in Poland! Saint Bernard dogs falling from the sky! Pedestrians crushed and beaten into the pavement by the hurtling hounds of Hell! WARSAW (Reuters) – A man was bruised but alive on Wednesday after a Saint … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals | 8 Comments

Call The Crocodile Hunter!

Posted on July 26, 2006 by Gaius

Or not. Apparently South African authorities are searching for at least two crocodiles reported South of Johannesburg. The animals are not native to the area, so speculation is that they escaped from a zoo or from farms in the area. … Continue reading →

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