Daily Archives: August 15, 2006

“It’s Getting Close”

Posted on August 15, 2006 by Gaius

To being too late for the press to save itself, argues Glenn Reynolds in TCS Daily. As columnist John Leo observed in response to this bit of bogosity: "What's new about the press is that so many people who follow … Continue reading →

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Mexican Leftist Follies

Posted on August 15, 2006 by Gaius

Well, you really didn't expect Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador to actually honor or even pretend to honor any actual recount, did you? What is interesting is that the government is apparently finally running out of patience and is dispersing protesters who … Continue reading →

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Disarming Hezbollah

Posted on August 15, 2006 by Gaius

In a real big surprise Hezbollah will not hand over it's weapons and the Lebanese government won't make them. Or even ask them to.  Hizbullah will not hand over its weapons to the Lebanese government but rather refrain from exhibiting … Continue reading →

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Israel Begins Withdrawal

Posted on August 15, 2006 by Gaius

Israel has begun to slowly pull its troops out of Lebanon. Civilians are streaming back into the area despite Israeli warnings that this is not a good idea until international forces deploy. BEIRUT, Lebanon – Israel began slowly pulling out … Continue reading →

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Mount Soledad Cross Transferred To Federal Government

Posted on August 15, 2006 by Gaius

The Mount Soledad cross has been transferred to Federal ownership under a law signed by president Bush. The man who started the legal battle to have it removed has already filed papers to stop that. He says the the cross … Continue reading →

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