Daily Archives: August 10, 2006

The Plot Sickens

Posted on August 10, 2006 by Gaius

Today British authorities stopped a major terror attack within days of a dry run. A plot that would have killed thousands of people. A plot that involved the use of liquid or gel explosives and suicide bombers on airplanes in … Continue reading →

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Ravaging Rodent

Posted on August 10, 2006 by Gaius

Squirrels. Many people seem to think these fuzzy-tailed climbing rats are "cute". Some even go so far as to feed the pests. Maybe after reading this story, people will wise up. The rodent assault force of the animal uprising has made … Continue reading →

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The Photo And The Damage Done

Posted on August 10, 2006 by Gaius

Once the fakery is out, the corrections never quite catch up. Little Green Footballs has the story of a series of pictures that show the damage that is being done by propaganda disguised as news. To paraphrase Neil Young, I … Continue reading →

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Breakthrough In Labanon Ceasefire

Posted on August 10, 2006 by Gaius

It appears as if there will be a vote on a UN ceasefire plan as early as tomorrow. The deal appears to include a phased withdrawal of Israeli troops. The parties involved in diplomatic negotiations for a UN-brokered cease-fire resolution … Continue reading →

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The Devil In Miss Piggy?

Posted on August 10, 2006 by Gaius

Say it ain't so. "Adult" shows starring the Muppets? By the actual people behind the Muppets? As in not a spoof? Even Miss Piggy would blush over the antics of "Jim Henson's Puppet Improv" that is spearheading a renaissance of … Continue reading →

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Financing The Animal Uprising

Posted on August 10, 2006 by Gaius

The masterminds of the animal uprising have turned to a tried and true historical method of financing revolutions throughout history. They are financing their nefarious plots through crime. They have enlisted the sly and cunning pickpockets of the deep to … Continue reading →

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Criminal Investigation Begins

Posted on August 10, 2006 by Gaius

State and Federal authorities have begun an investigation into the hacking of Joe Lieberman's website on the eve of the primary. Even though there were many left pundits who swore it had nothing to do with hacking, but tried to … Continue reading →

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Losers Block Mexican Treasury Department

Posted on August 10, 2006 by Gaius

Supporters of the leftist loser candidate in the Mexican election today blocked the Mexican Treasury Department and continued their attempt to destroy the Mexican economy in order to save it for their candidate. Meanwhile, somebody is starting to get a … Continue reading →

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Some People Get It

Posted on August 10, 2006 by Gaius

And some people don't. From an AP article on delays at airport security due to the new ban on liquids or gels in carry-on bags: "They're ridiculous, but that's part of the price you pay for traveling during a time … Continue reading →

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WaPo Supports Lieberman

Posted on August 10, 2006 by Gaius

Well, there's no hope at all of the Washington Post editorial staff getting any thank you cards from the Koz Kidz. In an editorial today they strongly back Joe Lieberman making an independent run for the Senate. But Mr. Lieberman … Continue reading →

Posted in Media, Politics | 7 Comments

Sympathy For The Devil

Posted on August 10, 2006 by Gaius

Pleased to meet you Hope you guessed my name, oh yeah But whats puzzling you Is the nature of my game, oh yeah, get down, baby Pleased to meet you Hope you guessed my name, oh yeah But whats confusing … Continue reading →

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“Worry About The West”

Posted on August 10, 2006 by Gaius

Victor Davis Hanson writes in Real Clear Politics that the real worry about the situation should not be about Israel. Rather it should be worry for the West itself. There is a depressing pattern here. The sources for Western erroneous … Continue reading →

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James A. Van Allen, 1914-2006

Posted on August 10, 2006 by Gaius

Physicist James A. Van Allen, the man who discovered the earth-circling belts of radiation that bear his name, has died. He was 91 years old. One of the pioneers of the space program, Dr. Van Allen designed many scientific instruments … Continue reading →

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The Microscope

Posted on August 10, 2006 by Gaius

The problem with making yourself highly visible is that people tend to put you under a microscope when you do so. So it is with Al Gore and his religious zeal about his global warming crusade. It turns out that … Continue reading →

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Castro Update

Posted on August 10, 2006 by Gaius

See Babalu Blog for an update. It appears that repression in Cuba is reaching new heights (depths?) and it is getting quite bad for the average Cuban. Meanwhile AFP indirectly supports the reports of severe repression: "Any attempt by the … Continue reading →

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