Daily Archives: August 8, 2006

McKinney Loses – Big

Posted on August 8, 2006 by Gaius

This one was not even close. Cynthia McKinney had her clock cleaned in a big way by challenger Hank Johnson in Georgia. Although the poll results are not final as of this writing, the lead is insurmounable. In suburban Atlanta, … Continue reading →

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Kos And Effect

Posted on August 8, 2006 by Gaius

So, after much uproar, after all the storm and fury after all the money, time and talent spent the Kos Kids have their very first scalp. And the scalp belonged to a Democrat. The party they have chosen to support has become … Continue reading →

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AP Reports Lamont Wins

Posted on August 8, 2006 by Gaius

The Associated Press has Lamont winning out on the wires now. Joe Lieberman was beaten by around 4% and announced in his concession speech that he WILL run as an independent. His campaign will file the petitions tomorrow. The AP flash … Continue reading →

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Nailbiter

Posted on August 8, 2006 by Gaius

Hot Air is liveblogging the returns in the Connecticut and Georgia primaries. As of this post it has become a real nailbiter with Lamont, Ned 89,814 51.60% and Lieberman, Joe (i) 84,231 48.40%. (64% reporting). UPDATE: 9:39CDT. Lamont ahead by … Continue reading →

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Penguins Attempt Jailbreak In Texas

Posted on August 8, 2006 by Gaius

25 hardened criminal penguins made a daring attempt at escaping. The truck they were being transported in overturned, freeing the felonious flightless waterfowl, but they were unable to complete the escape when their leaders got squashed by passing motorists. The … Continue reading →

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It Is Not Just Reuters

Posted on August 8, 2006 by Gaius

Jim at Gateway Pundit has caught the New York Times in a very, very egregious fraud. This one is really, really blatant and could not possibly have passed a competent editor – unless the editor allowed it. The sequence shows … Continue reading →

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Things To Help You Sleep Better

Posted on August 8, 2006 by Gaius

Curt over at Flopping Aces has a roundup of things that will surely help you sleep better in the coming days. Eleven missing Egyptian students is just the beginning of the fun. August 8, 2006 — Eleven Egyptian students who … Continue reading →

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You Say You Want A Revolution

Posted on August 8, 2006 by Gaius

The leftist loser of the Mexican presidential election and his supporters are getting more aggressive. Today, they blocked the Ministry of Agriculture and kept employees from getting in. Then they opened tollgates and let thousands of commuters drive through without … Continue reading →

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More Calls For Investigations

Posted on August 8, 2006 by Gaius

More people are weighing in on the scandal that exposed Reuters' use of faked photos. The obvious connection to Qana is also being made. Today it is Jack Kelly, writing at Real Clear Politics. What is significant about Mr. Hajj … Continue reading →

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One Other Primary To Watch

Posted on August 8, 2006 by Gaius

Is of course happening in Georgia where challenger Hank Johnson is apparently leading Cynthia "Slugger" McKinney going into today's voting. Polls opened at 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday for Georgia’s primary runoff election. A number of statewide issues should be decided … Continue reading →

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More Questions About Qana

Posted on August 8, 2006 by Gaius

Dan Riehl has some troubling questions about some video from Qana. Does the video and the captures prove anything? No. But they give some very clear idea of what needs to be looked at. Because there really does need to … Continue reading →

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Lieberman’s Website Update

Posted on August 8, 2006 by Gaius

Joe Lieberman's campaign manager has contacted the state and Federal authorities and requested a criminal investigation in the hacking of the Lieberman web site and email systems. I think that's a good thing at this point. Again, I do not … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogosphere, Crime, Politics | 2 Comments

Hezbollah Continues War Crimes

Posted on August 8, 2006 by Gaius

over 150 artillery rockets were launched at civilians in Israel by Hezbollah terrorists today. At least 150 Katyusha rockets fired by Hezbollah gunners in Lebanon slammed into northern Israel on Tuesday. Two people were wounded, one moderately and one lightly, … Continue reading →

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Pardon Me, Are You Missing A Dictator?

Posted on August 8, 2006 by Gaius

Well, just to add some fun speculation to world events right now, not only are Fidel Castro and his baby brother Raul missing at the moment, but the minimum leader is AWOL as well! That's right, Kim Jong Il has gone … Continue reading →

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Conspiracy

Posted on August 8, 2006 by Gaius

Ann Althouse, a fierce critic of Kevin Barrett and his teaching at the University of Wisconsin – Madison (where she teaches) notes yet another article about Barrett. The Badger Herald — which is mostly on summer hiatus — has a new … Continue reading →

Posted in Insanity, Left Wing, The Ivory Tower | 6 Comments