Daily Archives: July 27, 2006

Condi’s War

Posted on July 27, 2006 by Gaius

That what Eugene Robinson of the Washington Post has dubbed the situation in Lebanon. A twisted view of the world that is hard to fathom. But Robinson is plucky and pours his views out in a veritable technicolor yawn of leftism. … Continue reading →

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“No Principles Beyond Political Expedience”

Posted on July 27, 2006 by Gaius

I rather suspect Peter Beinart just got himself dropped from a number of Democratic politician's Christmas card lists. I also rather think he doesn't give a fig. Writing in the Washington Post he describes what he sees as the new … Continue reading →

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Arrow

Posted on July 27, 2006 by Gaius

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Flash! Proof Al Qaeda Listens To US Media!

Posted on July 27, 2006 by Gaius

Those of us not on the left have long suspected that al Qaeda listened to the Western media, especially the US media, and tailored their public pronouncements to feed the media's biases. Now, in a Blue Crab Boulevard exclusive, we … Continue reading →

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A Firm Grip On Reality….

Posted on July 27, 2006 by Gaius

Not. Cindy Sheehan has bought some property in Crawford, Texas using insurance money from her son's death. She plans on using the property until President Bush is impeached or resigns. Which shows her complete lack of understanding of the process. … Continue reading →

Posted in Insanity, Left Wing | 5 Comments

IAF Knocks Out Hezbollah Rocket Command

Posted on July 27, 2006 by Gaius

Ha'aretz is reporting that the Israeli Air Force destroyed the Hezbollah Rocket command unit in Tyre, the source of most of the Rocket hits against Haifa. The effect of doing so is not clear yet, but the command center no longer … Continue reading →

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Method To Madness?

Posted on July 27, 2006 by Gaius

Wretchard at the Belmont Club has what he labels as "pulp fiction". Speculating about what is relay going on in Lebanon right now. And you know what? It makes a lot of odd facts fit together. Read at your own … Continue reading →

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Night Of The Living Dead Moose

Posted on July 27, 2006 by Gaius

A zombie moose is loose in Connecticut. Residents are warned to hide the women and children immediately. Ok, we made that last bit up. But how else do you explain this? A moose was seriously injured after being struck by … Continue reading →

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House Approves Nuke Deal With India

Posted on July 27, 2006 by Gaius

The House has approved the deal with India to allow nuclear fuel and civilian technology sharing. WASHINGTON – The House voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to allow U.S. shipments of civilian nuclear fuel and technology to India, handing President Bush a victory … Continue reading →

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Chicago Commits Economic Suicide

Posted on July 27, 2006 by Gaius

A "victory" for people promoting legislation to force large retailers to pay a so-called living wage in Chicago will virtually guarantee that the city of Chicago will see no large retailers bring tax revenue or much needed jobs to the … Continue reading →

Posted in Business, Dumb Stuff, Economy | 4 Comments

Irish Psalm Book Update

Posted on July 27, 2006 by Gaius

I posted about the discovery of a psalm book in an Irish bog a couple of days ago. The book dates from somewhere between 800-1000 AD. The Irish museum has issued a clarification of what the book was open to. … Continue reading →

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Whoa – BIG Callup Of Reserves

Posted on July 27, 2006 by Gaius

The Israeli government has authorized the calling up 30,000 reserves. Statements from both Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and President Bush indicate that they are backing Israel's play all the way. JERUSALEM – Israel's government decided Thursday not to expand its battle … Continue reading →

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Nasrallah In Damascus To Meet Iranians?

Posted on July 27, 2006 by Gaius

The Jerusalem Post, citing a Kuwaiti newspaper, reports that the leader of Hezbollah, Hassan Nasrallah, is in Damascus to meet with an Iranian envoy. They are supposedly discussing resupply of Hezbollah with Iranian weapons. A top Iranian envoy was in Syria … Continue reading →

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“It’s Our Turn Now.”

Posted on July 27, 2006 by Gaius

So said Captain Ori Lavie of the Israeli Golani Brigade's 13th Battalion addressing his company before jumping off into Lebanon. Shortly before midnight, the soldiers of the Golani Brigade's 13th Battalion, Company A gathered a few meters from the Lebanese … Continue reading →

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Rain Of Rockets Continues

Posted on July 27, 2006 by Gaius

Ha'aretz is reporting more than 100 rockets have landed in Israel today. Hezbollah guerillas in Lebanon fired over 100 Katyusha rockets at targets in northern Israel on Thursday, landing across the Galilee and Hula Valley. A barrage of rockets struck … Continue reading →

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