Daily Archives: August 22, 2006

Pedal To The Metal, Grasshopper

Posted on August 22, 2006 by Gaius

The head of the Shaolin monastery in China has received a $125,000 sports car for his efforts to promote local tourism. People who have been around for a while may remember that the Shaolin monastery was the place Kwai Chang … Continue reading →

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I Rest My Case

Posted on August 22, 2006 by Gaius

Want proof that my last post was on target? That sworn enemies can easily cooperate when they want to for a common goal? The proof comes from the self-same media outlet that provided the fodder for the last post, the … Continue reading →

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The Newest Meme

Posted on August 22, 2006 by Gaius

This one has been floated here in comments. The newest meme, as far as I can tell, is this: the Sunni Muslims are too different from the Shi'ite Muslims to actually be able to work together. David Ignatius at the … Continue reading →

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Baby Teeth

Posted on August 22, 2006 by Gaius

Well, it would appear that the UNIFIL peacekeeping force will at least have baby teeth. The 21 page Rules Of Engagement (ROE) will at least let the troops fire back in self defense. They are far from "robust", however. The … Continue reading →

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If This Is True

Posted on August 22, 2006 by Gaius

The Judge who rendered the very much talked about decision in the NSA case may well be in serious trouble. Judicial Watch is reporting what appears to be a conflict of interest of potentially biblical proportions. It would seem that … Continue reading →

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‘Suspicion’ Update

Posted on August 22, 2006 by Gaius

I posted about the incident where passengers on a British charter flight refused to let the airplane take off until two men were removed. The BBC has an update to the story, and there was even more to the passenger's … Continue reading →

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Clamping Down

Posted on August 22, 2006 by Gaius

This is the third report I have seen today that says the security situation is improving in Baghdad. Is it perfect? Hell, no. But is the violence level dropping in response to the increased presence of troops? Cautiously, the answer … Continue reading →

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Snakes In A Theater

Posted on August 22, 2006 by Gaius

In a potentially lethal prank, someone release two live diamondback rattlesnakes into a movie theater showing the movie Snakes on a Plane. Movie chain AMC Entertainment Inc. said pranksters at one of its Phoenix theaters released two live diamondback rattlesnakes … Continue reading →

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Plame Considers Suing Everyone On Earth!

Posted on August 22, 2006 by Gaius

Well, not really, but she's considering adding Richard Armitage to the lawsuit she already filed against Cheney, Rove and Libby. And her attorney is talking about a "widening conspiracy". Lord, aren't those 15 minutes over yet? The calendar released to … Continue reading →

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Still No Sign Of Fidel Castro

Posted on August 22, 2006 by Gaius

Fidel's older brother is now giving updates on his condition, but there still have been no public appearances. "He is better. The problem was resolved quickly," Ramon Castro told Reuters. "He is relaxed, resting." Ramon Castro, the farmer in the … Continue reading →

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Escaped Convict Recaptured

Posted on August 22, 2006 by Gaius

After a month on the lam, Willy has been captured and returned to his cell. Leading pursuers on an exceedingly low speed chase, the escapee was finally brought to bay about five miles from home. Tortoises aren't known for their … Continue reading →

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Fox News Journalists Still Missing

Posted on August 22, 2006 by Gaius

Fox News reporter Steve Centanni and cameraman Olaf Wiig, kidnapped by unknown terrorists in Gaza a week ago, are still missing. Frankly, the silence by the other media outlets is deafening. Michelle Malkin points out one simply sickening post by … Continue reading →

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A Bloody Shirt Or A False Flag?

Posted on August 22, 2006 by Gaius

The Dixie Chicks continue their self-inflicted attempts at commercial martyrdom. Now they have penned a distribution deal for their "documentary" detailing all their problems after shooting themselves in the foot. The film will be distributed by Harvey Weinstein, a longtime … Continue reading →

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Impressive Pictures!

Posted on August 22, 2006 by Gaius

Dr. Rusty Shackleford has the scoop on a faked claim by Hezbollah. They are passing off a picture of an Australian ship being torpedoed upon decommissioning as a Hezbollah missile attack on an Israeli warship. Fauxtography at its finest! Here's … Continue reading →

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North Korea Threatens Attack

Posted on August 22, 2006 by Gaius

North Korea has announced that it has the right to launch an attack on South Korea, claiming regular annual US-South Korean military exercises as an excuse. The exercises have been held since 1975 without incident. U.S. and South Korean troops … Continue reading →

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