Daily Archives: August 14, 2006

Kline Apologizes To Marine

Posted on August 14, 2006 by Gaius

Representative John Kline (R-Minn.), who made remarks about the Marines at Haditha that I thought at the time was out of line, has made a very public apology to the marines. Kline's remarks were a one time thing and did not … Continue reading →

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Definitely Not Doctor Recommended

Posted on August 14, 2006 by Gaius

I rather suspect doctors everywhere will not be suggesting this particular method of inducing labor. Crashing your car is right out. PAHOKEE, Fla. – A pregnant woman in labor, driving herself to the hospital, crashed her car and gave birth … Continue reading →

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Israelis ≠ Civilians

Posted on August 14, 2006 by Gaius

Israelis do not equal civilians according to CNN, it would appear. You see, if you are dressed in civilian clothes in Lebanon and are firing rockets at Israel and happen to get killed, CNN is pleased to count you as … Continue reading →

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Hottest Laptop On The Market!

Posted on August 14, 2006 by Gaius

The hottest laptop computer on the market is about to get a downgrade. Sadly, this will end hours of internet excitement and viral video. But, in the interest of public safety, Dell computers is recalling 4.1 million laptop computer batteries. … Continue reading →

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Hezbollah Attacks Its OWN Civilians

Posted on August 14, 2006 by Gaius

Israeli military officials report that Hezbollah has fired at least ten Katyusha rockets into Southern Lebanon itself. Since none crossed the border into Israel, the IDF did not respond. Hezbollah is rocketing its own civilian population that is streaming back … Continue reading →

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Think You’re Having A Bad Day?

Posted on August 14, 2006 by Gaius

Consider the day a man in Missouri had on Sunday. He's spending a quiet day at home just reading the paper. Minding his own business and not doing any harm to anyone. Then he feels a rumbling. He thinks it … Continue reading →

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Perspective On Lebanon – From a Lebanese Writer

Posted on August 14, 2006 by Gaius

Via Little Green Footballs, an analysis of what went wrong for Lebanon and why by Lebanese writer Michael Béhé. He titles his article, "The most hypocritical people on earth". In fact, our country had become an extension of Iran, and … Continue reading →

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Castro Photos Faked?

Posted on August 14, 2006 by Gaius

Reuters, which knows a LOT about faking photos reports that some Cuban exiles believe that the photos released today of Fidel Castro and Hugo Chavez may have been faked. The sickroom photos showing the Cuban leader sitting up, holding a … Continue reading →

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Calderon Says Recount Shows He Won

Posted on August 14, 2006 by Gaius

The conservative candidate for the Mexican presidency, Felipe Calderon, says that a recount of about 9% of the ballots cast in the election shows that no serious or widespread fraud occurred. He says he expects the election court to declare … Continue reading →

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Smoke And Mirrors

Posted on August 14, 2006 by Gaius

The New York Times explains how easy it is to alter digital images, admits it is difficult to spot, informs us that editors are under a great deal of time pressure, then says most altered images that get into print … Continue reading →

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1,000 Cell Phone Arrest Update

Posted on August 14, 2006 by Gaius

Well, it seems the three men arrested with about 1,000 cell phones also had what appear to be surveillance photographs and videos of the Mackinac Bridge as well as the phones. The US Coast Guard is stepping up patrols on … Continue reading →

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“Common Human Decency Didn’t Break”

Posted on August 14, 2006 by Gaius

Michael Totten reports from Northern Israel. The title of my post is from a comment Totten made about a total lack of looting in the abandoned towns and villages in Northern Israel.

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Two Fox News Journalists Kidnapped In Gaza?

Posted on August 14, 2006 by Gaius

Reports from a witness indicates two newsmen from Fox News have been kidnapped in Gaza. The witness, a Palestinian who worked with the two journalists, said one of them, a producer, was an American, and the other, whose nationality he … Continue reading →

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Spin And How To Apply It

Posted on August 14, 2006 by Gaius

Two news stories, reporting the same remarks by Major General William Caldwell show how spin is applied. The first is from the Associated Press: "U.S.: Iraqi Shiites get help from Iran".   "We know that some Shiite elements have been … Continue reading →

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“The Precise, Technical Sense Of The Word”

Posted on August 14, 2006 by Gaius

Janet Daley, writing in the Telegraph, explains why the word 'Fascistic" is exactly right in the context of explaining the actions of Islamists. Not Muslims, Islamists. The anti-war-on-terror lobby has had a bad week. Not that it hasn't kept its … Continue reading →

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