Daily Archives: August 3, 2006

This Isn’t Good

Posted on August 3, 2006 by Gaius

For all intents and purposes, Charles Krauthammer thinks Israel has lost against Hezbollah. I rather hope he's wrong. America's green light for Israel to defend itself is seen as a favor to Israel. But that is a tendentious, misleadingly partial … Continue reading →

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Dionne Pronounces Conservatism Dead

Posted on August 3, 2006 by Gaius

In what has got to be the silliest column I've read lately, EJ Dionne of the Washington Post asks is the right dead? Why? Because of the vote over the minimum wage. (Hard to type. Laughing too hard.) A rather … Continue reading →

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Politics As Disco – Part III

Posted on August 3, 2006 by Gaius

And the Senate gets caught in the really bad dance contest! The bill that cornered the Democrats into a losing situation failed by four votes, and now a bunch of Democrats will have to scramble like heck to explain their … Continue reading →

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Nasrallah Threatens Tel Aviv

Posted on August 3, 2006 by Gaius

Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah threatened to launch rockets against Tel Aviv if Israel hit Beirut again. Israel just did so, pounding areas that had been warned ahead of time. The IAF resumed its attacks on southern Beirut on Thursday night … Continue reading →

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I Will Destroy Mexico To Become President!

Posted on August 3, 2006 by Gaius

I suspect that is now the war cry of defeated Chavez-leftist candidate for president of Mexico, Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador. Or if it isn't it should be. The Mexican tourist industry is in serious, serious trouble. MEXICO CITY – A … Continue reading →

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Bush Calls For Democracy In Cuba

Posted on August 3, 2006 by Gaius

President Bush issued a rather blunt call to the Cuban people to begin transitioning to a democratic society. ''The United States is actively monitoring the situation in Cuba following the announcement of a transfer of power,'' Bush said in a … Continue reading →

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Called It Again

Posted on August 3, 2006 by Gaius

I believe I mentioned that the next saber-rattle was due from Hugo Chavez. If not for Ahmadinejad apparent inability to stop talking, I would have had a perfect record. But, rattle Hugo did today. He recalled Venezuela's ambassador to Israel using … Continue reading →

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Ceasefire Pending?

Posted on August 3, 2006 by Gaius

Apparently, Condoleezza Rice is signaling that some sort of compromise deal is in the works in the UN to permit a ceasefire in Lebanon, but with some "important principles" for a lasting solution. WASHINGTON – Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice … Continue reading →

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Spreading Insanity

Posted on August 3, 2006 by Gaius

This is something I honestly couldn't believe when I heard about it. The BBC is planning to air a 'satirical comedy' show called Time Trumpet. The first clips released on the internet to garner publicity include some real knee slappers. … Continue reading →

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Bloggers Versus Journalists

Posted on August 3, 2006 by Gaius

My friend Rick over at The Real Ugly American has a few questions to ask Jefferson Morley at the Washington Post on accuracy in reporting. The fact is that there are some serious questions about Qana and Morley just wants … Continue reading →

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We Have Trouble

Posted on August 3, 2006 by Gaius

Well, I actually hope that this poll's sample is as badly skewed as so many opinion polls are these days. If one third of the poll respondents believe that 9/11 was an "inside job" what does that say for the mass psychosis … Continue reading →

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Waiting For Raul

Posted on August 3, 2006 by Gaius

AP is reporting that Raul Castro is still hiding out of public view despite what they describe as mounting pressure on him to appear in public. HAVANA (AFP) – Pressure mounted on Raul Castro to demonstrate he is in control … Continue reading →

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AP Picks Up ‘Blackface’ Story

Posted on August 3, 2006 by Gaius

Even though the AP puts it far down the page, the fact that they picked it up at all indicates this story will have legs. It also indicates it will hurt Lamont. AP does their level best to spin it … Continue reading →

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Even MORE Bad Habit Bears

Posted on August 3, 2006 by Gaius

Some people think Blue Crab Boulevard is simply being funny when we warn about the animal uprising. Well, we want everyone to know that we are completely serious about these things. We are also almost prescient about events, too. Yesterday … Continue reading →

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Jingle Bells – South African Style

Posted on August 3, 2006 by Gaius

Just an update on yesterday's post on the subject of a record cold winter hitting South Africa just now. There have been unusual, and unusually large, snowfalls in multiple locations in that country according to AFP. "It (the snow) is … Continue reading →

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