Daily Archives: August 2, 2006

A Selective Remembering Of The Past

Posted on August 2, 2006 by Gaius

David Broder gives us a history lesson. It must be history week at the Washington Post. This time both Korea and Vietnam are brought up. If you think there is an echo in the air when officials discuss the twin … Continue reading →

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Israel Admits Mistakes In Qana

Posted on August 2, 2006 by Gaius

Israel has issued the findings of an investigation into what happened at Qana. The report summery says that they did not know there were any civilians in the building. They maintain that they would not have hit the building if … Continue reading →

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Darth Hamsher

Posted on August 2, 2006 by Gaius

In what can only be described as an exercise in self-immolation at this point, the lovely post with the lovely graphic of Joe Lieberman in blackface put up by Jane Hamsher at Huffington Post has been very, very publicly disavowed  by … Continue reading →

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The Media And Castro

Posted on August 2, 2006 by Gaius

The Media Reality Check has a roundup of various reports through the years from American reporters about Fidel Castro and his police state in Cuba. When it's all put together like this, it's enough to make you sick. The positively fawning … Continue reading →

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Coldest Winter

Posted on August 2, 2006 by Gaius

Oh the snow fell without a break Buffalo died in the frozen fields you know Through the coldest winter in almost fourteen years I couldn't believe you kept a smile Now I can rest assured knowing that we've seen the … Continue reading →

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The Bad Habit Bears

Posted on August 2, 2006 by Gaius

Wasn't that the name of a movie once? With Tatum O'Neal as a baseball playing nun? Well, it should have been.  Anyway, in a sure sign of the animals getting overconfident in their uprising. Some of their shock troops are developing … Continue reading →

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Qana Update

Posted on August 2, 2006 by Gaius

The Jerusalem Post has noted the questions being raised by a number of right-leaning blogs about what actually happened at Qana. It's interesting to note that the IDF is also aware of the various questions and is looking into them. … Continue reading →

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Signs And Portents

Posted on August 2, 2006 by Gaius

While the Cuban goverment continues to say all is well, and Cuba's official newspaper prints statements purportedly from Fidel Castro, there are a few interesting tidbits of information coming out. As speculation swirled that his rule might be nearing an … Continue reading →

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Deadly Rain

Posted on August 2, 2006 by Gaius

Well, after a couple of days of relative quiet, Hezbollah hit Israel with a record 210 rockets on Wednesday. An Israeli-American man was killed. NAHARIYA, Israel – Hezbollah rockets struck Israel in record numbers and deeper than ever Wednesday, pushing … Continue reading →

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This Crosses A Line

Posted on August 2, 2006 by Gaius

Michelle Malkin links to a despicable, and I use that word advisedly, photoshop being used by Jane Hamsher in her latest hit piece on Joe Lieberman. Joe Lieberman in blackface. This is beyond the pale. Period. This is not politics … Continue reading →

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Iron Outlaw

Posted on August 2, 2006 by Gaius

The Australian government has announced that it will be providing $30,000 (Australian, around $23,000 US) to provide signs and brochures for the small town of Glenrowan. The purpose of the grant is to keep the memory of Ned Kelly alive. … Continue reading →

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Down Mexico Way – Part Deux

Posted on August 2, 2006 by Gaius

The Mexican national government has appealed to officials in Mexico City to disband the street protests that have crippled the capitol city and are causing economic damage to the country. MEXICO CITY – The national government urged Mexico City officials … Continue reading →

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Interesting Thoughts From Lebanon

Posted on August 2, 2006 by Gaius

Michael Totten writes about some interesting developments inside Lebanon. Totten has lived in Lebanon and admits he is somewhat biased toward that country, but he's also intellectually honest about it and about developments. He's also one of the best citizen … Continue reading →

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Stephen King: “Don’t kill Harry Potter”

Posted on August 2, 2006 by Gaius

Two famous American authors, Stephen King and John Irving, begged famous British author JK Rowling to not kill Harry Potter in the final installment of the wildly popular series. "My fingers are crossed for Harry," Irving said at a joint … Continue reading →

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Another Reason To Vote Republican!

Posted on August 2, 2006 by Gaius

Charles Rangel, Democratic representative from New York has promised that he will resign his seat if the Democrats fail to take control of the House in November. "I'm a poker player and I've had good hands all night long. This … Continue reading →

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