Daily Archives: August 27, 2006

It’s Official

Posted on August 27, 2006 by Gaius

Russell Shaw has retreated into the space that Oscar Wilde described: "Seriousness is the only refuge of the shallow". Mr. Shaw has amply – very amply indeed – proved how very, very shallow he is. It strikes me as more … Continue reading →

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Some History

Posted on August 27, 2006 by Gaius

When I was ever so much younger than I am today, I used to spend time in the summer in the Adirondack Mountains of New York State. My grandmother made her home there for many years and between visits to her … Continue reading →

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Terror Bombings In Turkey

Posted on August 27, 2006 by Gaius

Four bombs have exploded in Turkey, three in a popular tourist destination and the other in Istanbul itself. The media reporting on it engages in speculation with no proof whatsoever. Anatolian news agency said three blasts occurred around the Mediterranean … Continue reading →

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Prelude

Posted on August 27, 2006 by Gaius

Dan Gordon, who has been mentioned in Michael Totten's reports from the front in Israel, writes a piece for The American Thinker that really is a must read. He explains why the press has it exactly wrong on the war … Continue reading →

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Just A Gigolo

Posted on August 27, 2006 by Gaius

Just a gigolo, everywhere I go People know the part I'm playing Paid for every dance Selling each romance Every night some heart betraying There will come a day Youth will pass away Then what will they say about me … Continue reading →

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Mexico Descending

Posted on August 27, 2006 by Gaius

Leftist loser Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador is now threatening to form a parallel leftist government to rule the left half of Mexico, apparently. The balkanization of Mexico? A megalomaniac who cannot put the good of his country above his own … Continue reading →

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The Mouth That Roared

Posted on August 27, 2006 by Gaius

I have mentioned how little I like Jimmy Carter before. I have also mentioned that I could not remember any other former president who made a whole career after getting his butt thrown out of office by criticizing other presidents. … Continue reading →

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Nasrallah Admits That He Is Stupid

Posted on August 27, 2006 by Gaius

Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah admitted in a televised interview that he had no clue whatsoever what he was about to unleash on Lebanon and his organization when he ordered the kidnapping of Israeli soldiers. He has also admitted that had … Continue reading →

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Big Brother Is Watching

Posted on August 27, 2006 by Gaius

So be very careful what you throw away. Because your garbage can may be bugged. Trashcans in England have been fitted with electronic devices that record the garbage habits of their owners. Some 500,000 "wheelie bins" have been secretly fitted … Continue reading →

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Iran Refuses To Stop Enrichment – Again

Posted on August 27, 2006 by Gaius

Once again, the Iranian regime is making sure the world knows that it has no intention of giving up its quest for nuclear weapons. They have no desire to negotiate in good faith and never have. And in a fresh show of … Continue reading →

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Texas Goes To Sea

Posted on August 27, 2006 by Gaius

No, not the state, the latest US Navy vessel to bear the name of the state. The Texas is the latest US fast attack submarine, the second in the Virginia class. It is purpose-built to handle covert operations as well … Continue reading →

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Juke Box Hero

Posted on August 27, 2006 by Gaius

He heard one guitar, just blew him away He saw stars in his eyes, and the very next day Bought a beat up six string in a secondhand store Didnt know how to play it, but he knew for sure … Continue reading →

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Troop Morale

Posted on August 27, 2006 by Gaius

The New York Times has a story about a group of dancers called the Purrfect Angelz who are currently touring Iraq giving shows for the troops. (The dancers do have a website, but it appears to be stressed out right … Continue reading →

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Indiana School Suspends 128

Posted on August 27, 2006 by Gaius

A high school principle in Hammond, Indiana suspended 128 students on the first day of classes for wearing inappropriate clothing. Some were also cited for using cell phones, apparently. Fed up with inappropriate outfits, the principal suspended the students for … Continue reading →

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Commuter Jet Crashes

Posted on August 27, 2006 by Gaius

A CJR-100 regional jet operated by Comair has crashed shortly after takeoff from the Lexington, Kentucky airport. The were 50 people on the flight. Emergency crews are responding. UPDATE: There is reportedly one survivor at this time, in critical condition … Continue reading →

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