Daily Archives: August 3, 2006

Diana Irey – Local Reporting

Posted on August 3, 2006 by Gaius

Here's a link that Bruce Kesler over at Democracy Project was nice enough to send to me. It's some local news coverage of Diana Irey. And it's quite favorable to her. The video they have shows someone who comes across … Continue reading →

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Cole And Yale – The Backstory

Posted on August 3, 2006 by Gaius

Over at Real Clear Politics there is an article up that explores why Juan Cole did not get the appointment at Yale that he was up for. It's an interesting read, and it tends to disprove Cole's assertions that it … Continue reading →

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Oh, Darn

Posted on August 3, 2006 by Gaius

Despite almost frantic cheerleading in the press yesterday, the third named storm of this year's hurricane season appears to have run out of steam and will not develop into a hurricane. Frankly, here it is already August and this is … Continue reading →

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Oil For Food Scandal Reaches India

Posted on August 3, 2006 by Gaius

The scandal that was the UN Oil-for-Food program in Iraq unraveled a bit further today with the charging of two Indian politicians with criminal activities. NEW DELHI: The Justice Pathak Committee on Thursday indicted former External Affairs Minister K Natwar … Continue reading →

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French FM Pulls A Kerry

Posted on August 3, 2006 by Gaius

In an amazing display of a deft diplomatic pirouette, the French Foreign Minister, Philippe Douste-Blazy, did a complete 180 from his statement a few days ago. He had called Iran a "respected, stabilizing influence" in the Middle East. Today, after … Continue reading →

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The Silence Of The Left

Posted on August 3, 2006 by Gaius

There is plenty of screaming and finger-pointing from the left on Israel's conduct of the war in Lebanon. Although even UN officials have condemned Hezbollah for hiding among civilians, even though Kofi Annan's own assistant has pointed out Hezbollah's intentional … Continue reading →

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What’s Austrian For ‘Arachnophobia’?

Posted on August 3, 2006 by Gaius

Vienna, famous for it's music, and a canned sausage as well, is rapidly becoming famous for a brand new thing entirely! A visit by a large number of Cheiracanthium Punctorium, also known as Dornfingerspinne in German. In English it would … Continue reading →

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Iranian Peace Proposal

Posted on August 3, 2006 by Gaius

The psychopathic Islamist president of Iran, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has offered his own peace proposal for the Israeli problem. That would be the peace of the grave. His final solution is to destroy Israel. Let's see Juan Cole spin this one. … Continue reading →

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Waiting For Fidel – II

Posted on August 3, 2006 by Gaius

AFP is reporting a very noticeable mobilization of Cuban security forces and is emphasizing it more than the AP, I think. HAVANA (AFP) – Speculation has grew over Fidel Castro's health following surgery as both the communist leader and his replacement … Continue reading →

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Politics As Disco, Part Two

Posted on August 3, 2006 by Gaius

As I mentioned in an earlier post about this, sometimes watching politics is like watching a bad dance contest. But every once in a while a contestant makes a smooth, perfect move. So it is with the Republican members of … Continue reading →

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That’ll Teach You

Posted on August 3, 2006 by Gaius

"Sing about hound dogs will you? Make it sound like it's an unfavorable comparison, eh. I'll teach you. I'll use your beloved teddy bear as a chew toy!" One presumes that was the thought process an enraged guard dog engaged … Continue reading →

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Waiting For Fidel

Posted on August 3, 2006 by Gaius

The weird death-watch continues unabated. There have been no photographs of Fidel Castro since his hospitalization and no appearances in public by Fidel's brother and heir, Raul. Cuban government spokesmen continue to maintain everything is just peachy, however. Close aide … Continue reading →

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Israeli Air Force Hits Beirut Suburbs

Posted on August 3, 2006 by Gaius

The IAF attacked the Hezbollah-controlled areas of the Southern Beirut suburbs for the first time in more than a week today. They also appear to be committing even more ground troops into Lebanon. BOURJ AL-MULOUK, Lebanon – Israeli war planes … Continue reading →

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Keep Talkin’, Jack

Posted on August 3, 2006 by Gaius

The execrable John Murtha keeps talking. Every time he opens his mouth, he further advances the chances of his challenger, Diana Irey. Now he's announced he wants an immediate ceasefire in Israel. Pennsylvania's Rep. John Murtha said yesterday that he … Continue reading →

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Circle The Bloggers

Posted on August 3, 2006 by Gaius

And the National media scrutiny just began for Ned Lamont's campaign and the appallingly bad judgment used by Jane Hamsher. The Washington Post is reporting about the graphic of Joe Lieberman in blackface, and Lamont is reported as, "brushing past" … Continue reading →

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