Daily Archives: September 7, 2006

Actually A Good Point

Posted on September 7, 2006 by Gaius

Jim Hoagland, in the Washington Post makes what is actually a good point about the Bush administrations recent stand on terrorism. They are not paying enough attention to our allies in this struggle. But if the sense of vulnerability has spread abroad … Continue reading →

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Progress?

Posted on September 7, 2006 by Gaius

From Think Progress: Over 50,000 ThinkProgress readers have written ABC in the last 48 hours about “The Path to 9/11.” We’re going to keep the pressure on ABC, but we’re also broadening our focus today to the Walt Disney Company, … Continue reading →

Posted in Left Wing, Politics | 24 Comments

Armitage Admits He Was Source Of Leak

Posted on September 7, 2006 by Gaius

Richard Armitage publicly admitted he was the source for the leak of Valeria Plame's name. He did so by accident and thought Plame's status was not a secret because he had learned it from a State Department memo. Say goodnight, … Continue reading →

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Enormous Miscalculation

Posted on September 7, 2006 by Gaius

I am absolutely stunned at this. I think this may be the biggest miscalculation I have seen this election season. I mean this one is positively biblical. The Senate Democrats just threatened to go after ABC's broadcasting license if it … Continue reading →

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Shuttle Launch Attempt Friday

Posted on September 7, 2006 by Gaius

NASA is readying the shuttle Atlantis for another attempt on Friday morning. They are also negotiating with the Russians for a one day extension if needed (the launch window closes on Friday). They are not replacing a fuel cell that … Continue reading →

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Slow Goats Working

Posted on September 7, 2006 by Gaius

The public works department for the city of Chattanooga, Tennessee is a bit miffed. It seems someone put up some unauthorized signs. In an effort to control kudzu, the city had put some goats in an area infested with the … Continue reading →

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Ask Yourself An Honest Question

Posted on September 7, 2006 by Gaius

It appears that the ABC network will bow to pressure from former Clinton administration officials and edit the scene that gave them fits. I posted an earlier observation on the difference to the reaction to Fahrenheit 911 by the right … Continue reading →

Posted in Media, Politics | 12 Comments

Al Jazeera Shows Bin Laden Meeting 9/11 Hijackers

Posted on September 7, 2006 by Gaius

Whoops, there goes at least one conspiracy theory. Al Jazeera has broadcast a previously unreleased videotape of Osama bin Laden meeting with some of the 9/11 hijackers. (Yes, I know that won't make a bit of difference to some of … Continue reading →

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Counterfeit Bikini Contestant!

Posted on September 7, 2006 by Gaius

Pakistan is opening an official inquiry into how a Pakistani-born woman living in the United States entered a bikini contest in China as "Miss Pakistan". The contestant was counterfeit, not the bikini. Confused yet? Houston-based Mariyah Moten, 22, took part … Continue reading →

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It’s Okay To Question Their Patriotism

Posted on September 7, 2006 by Gaius

Yup, in this case it is cut and dried. There is no doubt to any reasonable person. When they are stealing American flags from the graves of veterans, tearing them up and using them to make upholstery out of, you … Continue reading →

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NATO Commander Calls For Additional Troops

Posted on September 7, 2006 by Gaius

The top NATO commander in Afghanistan is calling on member nations to commit additional troops to help fight an unexpectedly fierce Taliban offensive. General James Jones says this is not meant to signal that the mission is in jeopardy, only … Continue reading →

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The Romance Of Paris

Posted on September 7, 2006 by Gaius

Ah, Paris in the spring. Walking hand-in-hand by the Seine. Then stepping in a big pile of dog doo. Well, that is a risk in Paris, but authorities say they are making progress in getting dog poo off the streets. … Continue reading →

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News Most Fowl

Posted on September 7, 2006 by Gaius

It seems to be trifecta day in fowl news. Item: It is generally not a good idea to shoot your wife's pet chicken. She might just shoot you in return. "We don't know if it was an accident or if … Continue reading →

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Most Wanted

Posted on September 7, 2006 by Gaius

Ralph "Bucky" Phillips has been added to the US Marshal's 15 most wanted fugitives list. The escaped convict is suspected of killing a New York State trooper and wounding two others as well as a string of burglaries and car … Continue reading →

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Cole Case Files

Posted on September 7, 2006 by Gaius

David White, writing  at the National Review Online has a bit of a scoop posted at the moment. While everyone, I suspect, has heard about Juan Cole's rejection by Yale and the wailing and gnashing of teeth that followed it, it … Continue reading →

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