Daily Archives: August 17, 2006

Democrat Attack Math

Posted on August 17, 2006 by Gaius

I just looked up a couple of things. It confims what I have beenthinking about the Democratic party's concerted attack on Wal mart. It is crap. And they know it. Or they are too stupid to do elementary math.  The … Continue reading →

Posted in Economy, Politics | 3 Comments

Reasonable Doubt

Posted on August 17, 2006 by Gaius

Rick over at The Real Ugly American has what is actually both a funny and a sad admission from Glenn Greenwald. It's funny because it pretty well exactly mirrors what a lot of people have been trying to tell others … Continue reading →

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On Civilian Casualties

Posted on August 17, 2006 by Gaius

Confederate Yankee has an email from an Israeli sergeant. It gives a slightly different perspective than what the wire services are giving out. He also has a bit more on the reasons for the coverage being as skewed as it … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogosphere, War | 1 Comment

Veins

Posted on August 17, 2006 by Gaius

Tweet

Posted in Because I Felt Like It | 2 Comments

North Korea Preparing Nuclear Test?

Posted on August 17, 2006 by Gaius

ABC News is reporting that US intelligence officials suspect that North Korea may be gearing up for a nuclear test. Although it has long been known that they have nuclear material and that the North Koreans have admitted having bombs, … Continue reading →

Posted in North Korea | 1 Comment

Demon Hound Update

Posted on August 17, 2006 by Gaius

Spawn of Hell or just a chow dog gone feral? Blue Crab Boulevard is pleased to continue to feed the frenzy report on the mystery beast of Turner, Maine. After all, it's what we do best with our coverage of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals | 3 Comments

France Chickens Out

Posted on August 17, 2006 by Gaius

France will not supply any meaningful amount of troops, in fact no fighting troops whatsoever, to a UN peacekeeping force for Lebanon. Jacques Chirac will only commit a token force of 200 engineering troops. Raise your hand if you did … Continue reading →

Posted in Cheese Eating Surrender Monkeys, War | 4 Comments

Trouble

Posted on August 17, 2006 by Gaius

Breaking news – H/T Crosspatch. Explosive substance found in woman's water bottle at West Virginia airport. Tri-State Airport in Wayne County has been evacuated. A perimeter has been set up, and evacuees are being asked to stand back 350 feet … Continue reading →

Posted in War | 6 Comments

Power Struggle Preview?

Posted on August 17, 2006 by Gaius

Is there a potential power struggle brewing in Cuba? It is very difficult to say at this point because the Cuban government has been staying mostly silent about what is going on at the moment. There are some signs that … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogosphere, World news | 4 Comments

Anti-War, Anti-Business, Anti-Poor

Posted on August 17, 2006 by Gaius

The veer to the left of the Democrats is accelerating. Now there is a concerted effort to vilify Wal-Mart going on in the Democratic party. The politicians believe they have a good populist strategy in turning Wal-Mart into the bad … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics | 17 Comments

Top Al Quaeda Suspect Nabbed In Pakistan

Posted on August 17, 2006 by Gaius

Pakistani authorities have announced the arrest of a top al Qaeda commander believed to have been in close contact with Ayman al Zawahiri, the number two man in the organization. This man is suspected of being one of the masterminds … Continue reading →

Posted in War, World news | 3 Comments

Woman Facing Charges

Posted on August 17, 2006 by Gaius

The woman who caused a flight from London To Washington to be diverted to Boston will be facing charges for her actions. It does appear she had banned items in her carry on bag – which says that the security … Continue reading →

Posted in News | 2 Comments

Must Have Taken A Wrong Turn At Albuquerque

Posted on August 17, 2006 by Gaius

A Turkish charter pilot manged to land her airplane at the wrong Polish airport.  The plane, a Boeing 737 operated by Turkish charter airline company Sky, was bringing tourists back from holidays. It was supposed to land at the civilian … Continue reading →

Posted in World news | 3 Comments

Murtha Lies, LA Times Provides Cover

Posted on August 17, 2006 by Gaius

Patterico has made a direct inquiry to General Hagee's office to confirm when the Marine briefed John Murtha. Murtha first made has execrable statements about the accused marines on May 17th and repeated them endlessly. The LA Times and the … Continue reading →

Posted in Media, Politics, Uncategorized | 2 Comments

Lieberman Leading

Posted on August 17, 2006 by Gaius

The latest poll has Lieberman leading by 11 points, due to strong support from unaffiliated voters and even Republicans. Although it appears a number of Democrats have shifted support, as was to be expected, Lamont is still trailing badly. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics | 5 Comments