Daily Archives: August 30, 2006

What Vitriolic Rhetoric Brings

Posted on August 30, 2006 by Gaius

I read a report like this one, and I despair for what is going on here in the US. A uniformed member of the National Guard from Washington State was brutally attacked by five men. They called the serviceman a … Continue reading →

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Dysfunction For Fun And Profit

Posted on August 30, 2006 by Gaius

Dysfunction Junction, what's your function? Hooking up voters and wannabes Dysfunction Junction, how's that function? I got two favorite sons that I want to appease (With sincere apologies to Schoolhouse Rock) David Broder positively rips into the Democrats for screwing with … Continue reading →

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On A “Dismal” Economy

Posted on August 30, 2006 by Gaius

I have noted a number of times (the posts are around here somewhere) that the economy isn't what the MSM tries to sell. My rule of thumb: Go out to eat on Friday or Saturday evening. See if there is … Continue reading →

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The Life Is REALLY Not Fair Department

Posted on August 30, 2006 by Gaius

Many people do not seem to grasp the one, basic, all-encompassing fact of life. That fact is very simple: Life is not fair. No matter how you try to make it so, it will just never happen. Some people find … Continue reading →

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Innocents

Posted on August 30, 2006 by Gaius

The headlines and the stories are always full of the details of the crime, the background of the criminal and the typical, "He was such a nice guy" quotes about the criminal. Sometimes it is more important to remember the … Continue reading →

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If You’re Wondering Why

Posted on August 30, 2006 by Gaius

Tom Cruise was dropped by Paramount like a hot rock, you just have to take a look at his latest stunt to get yourself a clue. He's going to auction a little trinket off for charity. But not just any … Continue reading →

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Hugo Chavez Has A New Pal

Posted on August 30, 2006 by Gaius

Hugo Chavez has a brand new playmate. Syrian president Bashar Assad. Chavez says he and Assad are united against America. "We want to cooperate to build a new world where states' and people's self-determination are respected," Chavez said after a … Continue reading →

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Another Job Opportunity

Posted on August 30, 2006 by Gaius

Sean McManus President, CBS News Sir, I understand you have retroactively approved the photoshopping of a photo of Katie Couric to make her look slimmer. According to the Associated Press: The touched-up photo of Couric dressed in a striped business … Continue reading →

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Travel Alert For Brazil

Posted on August 30, 2006 by Gaius

If you are heading down to Rio de Janeiro for a vacation or on business, Blue Crab Boulevard just wants you to remember this handy-dandy, really important travel alert. WHATEVER you do, DO NOT park illegally. RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil … Continue reading →

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A Note About The New York Times

Posted on August 30, 2006 by Gaius

Well, it seems that on top of being raging hypocrites by flaunting flouting US needs for keeping some things secret while using their advertising software to block British readers supposedly to comply with British law, they also listen to questionable … Continue reading →

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Pigeons Of The Sea

Posted on August 30, 2006 by Gaius

It seems the city of Bristol, England has a wee bit of a problem on its hands. It's the gulls, you see. Or the sea gulls, you see. Or something like that. Anyway, they have huge numbers of the amphibious … Continue reading →

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Pigeon Picks Fight

Posted on August 30, 2006 by Gaius

A full-fledged riot broke out in a suburb of Melbourne, Australia over a pigeon. Four people were sent to the hospital, another four were treated at the scene and police were questioning a total of nine people in the brawl. … Continue reading →

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The Outrageous Behavior Of Jimmy Carter

Posted on August 30, 2006 by Gaius

I make no secret of my complete lack of respect for Jimmy Carter's presidency and for his outrageous behavior since leaving office. If he stuck to humanitarian projects like Habitat for Humanity, there would be no problem. That he constantly … Continue reading →

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“Because He Just Wanted To.”

Posted on August 30, 2006 by Gaius

The San Francisco Chronicle has added a chilling detail to the story they have been updating since the hit and run rampage yesterday. I mentioned earlier the familiar pattern that has been developing. Here's the detail that says the pattern … Continue reading →

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Devaluing Objectivity

Posted on August 30, 2006 by Gaius

Harold Meyerson in today's Washington Post has a column that bemoans todays "devaluation" of labor. While Meyerson does present some numbers that appear to present a problem, part of the reason they do is because he only presents one side … Continue reading →

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