Daily Archives: August 12, 2006

Keller Lies?

Posted on August 12, 2006 by Gaius

I don't think the importance of this post from Captain Ed at Captain's Quarters can be should be missed. New York Times editor Bill Keller admits he lied about the timing of the release of the story on the program … Continue reading →

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I’ve Decided….

Posted on August 12, 2006 by Gaius

….That Pat over at Brainster, is evil incarnate. I did not need this picture in my head. No, I really did not. Arrgh. Paybacks, Pat. Paybacks! I'll find your weakness! But I need to flush my mind's eye with Drano … Continue reading →

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They Let Him Leave?

Posted on August 12, 2006 by Gaius

They WHAT? ROMULUS, Mich. – The Customs area at a Detroit airport was briefly shut down Saturday after a passenger claimed he had contaminated everyone on a flight with a biological agent, officials said. Meanwhile, in Dallas, officials evacuated part … Continue reading →

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At What Point?

Posted on August 12, 2006 by Gaius

At what point do we say, "Enough!"? There have been several instances of falsified photographs coming out of Lebanon. There have been serious questions about the integrity of some shots. The media has chosen to largely ignore the problems. But … Continue reading →

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The “H” Word

Posted on August 12, 2006 by Gaius

I happened to come across this item in the Yahoo News aggregater. It is by Richard Reeves and bears the title, "TODAY'S TERRORIST, TOMORROW'S STATESMAN?". Here's what Reeves has to say about American support for free elections: Admittedly, we sometimes … Continue reading →

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Ant. It’s What’s For Dinner

Posted on August 12, 2006 by Gaius

Driving along on this highway All these cars and upon the sidewalk People in every direction No words exchanged, no time to exchange and when All the little ants are marching Red and black antennae waving They all do it … Continue reading →

Posted in Weird Stuff, World news | 4 Comments

Update On 1,000 Cell Phones Story

Posted on August 12, 2006 by Gaius

Authorities have arraigned the three men caught with 1,000 cell phones in their van on terrorism related charges. Their bail has been set at $750,000. Each. A magistrate set bond at $750,000 for each of the men, who are charged … Continue reading →

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Chavez To Visit Castro

Posted on August 12, 2006 by Gaius

Well, Hugo Chavez is supposedly going to visit Fidel Castro. "I announce that tomorrow I will be with Fidel celebrating," Chavez said during a press conference at the nation's electoral authority to kick off his re-election bid. "I will be … Continue reading →

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One Side Views Death As A Tragedy

Posted on August 12, 2006 by Gaius

Hezbollah sees it as on opportunity. Tim Rutten takes a look at the staged and falsified pictures spewing in a torrent from Lebanon. Enough legitimate questions have been raised, enough phony pictures identified to warrant a very hard look by … Continue reading →

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Israeli Forces Reach The Litani

Posted on August 12, 2006 by Gaius

In a massive push, Israeli units have reached the Litani River in Southern Lebanon. This is a very rapid advance, and is somewhat unexpected. The units were part of a massive force that flooded into Lebanon, trying to seize as … Continue reading →

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Hezbollah Doublespeak

Posted on August 12, 2006 by Gaius

Hassan Nasrallah has set a new benchmark for doublespeak. He says that Hezbollah would abide by the UN ceasefire but would continue to fight Israeli troops for as long as Israeli troops remain in Lebanon. BEIRUT, Lebanon – Hezbollah leader … Continue reading →

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Sheehan Hospitalized

Posted on August 12, 2006 by Gaius

Cindy Sheehan has been hospitalized in Waco, Texas, for dehydration and exhaution. Which is not at all funny, by the way. There is, however, one unintentionally funny thing in the article: Sheehan, who has been on a liquid diet as part … Continue reading →

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Warpath!

Posted on August 12, 2006 by Gaius

You know, you have to admire the professionalism and restraint police officers use quite frequently. For example, if there was ever a time where absolutely nobody would blame an officer for unloading a full magazine into a guy, this is … Continue reading →

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Bleeding Hearts

Posted on August 12, 2006 by Gaius

A remarkable smackdown of the media – aimed particularly at the British media in this case – appears in Ha'aretz. Written by Julie Burchill, it shows just how badly Israel has been losing the war of ideas, mostly because of … Continue reading →

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Poor Media

Posted on August 12, 2006 by Gaius

Oh, gee. Let me get out my violin. The media is choosing not to send a chartered jet full of reporters chasing after the president everywhere he goes. It costs too much, you see. But Critics of Anything Bush™ are … Continue reading →

Posted in Business, Media | 4 Comments