Daily Archives: September 14, 2006

Republicanizing Politics

Posted on September 14, 2006 by Gaius

EJ Dionne has been around a while which is why this particular column of his is so curious. He contends that the old Tip O'Neill adage, "All politics are local" is being tipped over this year. By Republicans alone if … Continue reading →

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Calculus Lesson

Posted on September 14, 2006 by Gaius

Charles Krauthammer offers an exceedingly grim calculus lesson. It really requires serious contemplation. There are certain things which must be taken into consideration about Iran. We are running out of time to consider them before we are forced to act. … Continue reading →

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An Age Of Insanity

Posted on September 14, 2006 by Gaius

We, as a civilization are standing upon dangerous ground. There are people here in the United States who are making a concerted effort to undermine our elected government by accusing them of the most horrible crime imaginable: mass murder of … Continue reading →

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House Approves Separate Border Fence Bill

Posted on September 14, 2006 by Gaius

The House passed a completely new and completely separate border fencing bill today, by a wider margin than the original border bill they passed made it through with. The bill would authorize 700 miles of double link fence. This is … Continue reading →

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McCain Is Wrong Here – Again

Posted on September 14, 2006 by Gaius

After the circus today, I promise that I will not – ever - vote for John McCain for president. I further promise that I will do every, single thing I can possibly do to help get him defeated. I have not … Continue reading →

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Swords Into Plowshares

Posted on September 14, 2006 by Gaius

Or, more precisely, guns into guitars. A Colombian craftsman has been turning old guns into guitars for several years. He sees it as a way to turn negative energy into positive energy. One of Colombia's top musical instrument makers, (Luis … Continue reading →

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Poisoning Pigeons In The Part – Part Deux

Posted on September 14, 2006 by Gaius

Texarkana, Texas was the scene of the latest pigeon dive bomber attacks. The last time we wrote about the animal uprising air force pigeon patrol (or squab-ron) was back when they attacked a hospital in Schenectady, New York. This time … Continue reading →

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Porcine Berserker

Posted on September 14, 2006 by Gaius

The term berserker comes from Old Norse berserkr (plural berserkir), meaning "bare of shirt", meaning a warrior fighting without armor, or "bear shirt", alluding to wearing clothing made of bear fur. Some berserks also took names with björn in them … Continue reading →

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Mexico Arrests Dog

Posted on September 14, 2006 by Gaius

Reality television star Duane "Dog" Chapman has been arrested by US Marshals on a Mexican warrant. Apparently the charges stem from Chapman's capture of Max Factor heir and serial rapist Andrew Luster three years ago. Mexican authorities say Chapman kidnapped … Continue reading →

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Wearing Thin

Posted on September 14, 2006 by Gaius

Well, it has been all over the news lately about Spain's plan to ban fashion models that are deemed "too thin". Afraid that too thin models will send the wrong message to women and girls, bureaucrats will enforce height to weight ratios … Continue reading →

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Something Stinks About This Deal

Posted on September 14, 2006 by Gaius

It's kind of a given that if somebody offers to sell you goods out of the back of a car or something that "fell off a truck" that the merchandise is actually stolen. So if you got a really good … Continue reading →

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Lebanon Says It Will Disarm Hezbollah

Posted on September 14, 2006 by Gaius

Sort of. If the terrorists show their weapons, Lebanon says they will be seized. But Lebanese forces will not hunt for the weapons, either. Hezbollah, meanwhile, is bragging that it has fighters in towns and villages throughout the South. There … Continue reading →

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Byron York Points Out The Obvious

Posted on September 14, 2006 by Gaius

Byron York points out, quite correctly, that there is literally nothing whatsoever that the President could have done that would not bring criticism from Democrats in an election year. Nature of the beast and all that.  Ask yourself this question: … Continue reading →

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Pretty Small Revolution

Posted on September 14, 2006 by Gaius

I noticed today that Segway has issued a product recall for its "revolutionary" product that was going to "change the world", if I recall the vast hype correctly. How many of the "Personal Transporters" are included in the recall? All … Continue reading →

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Montreal Shooter Identified

Posted on September 14, 2006 by Gaius

The gunman who opened fire at Dawson College in Montreal yesterday has been identified as 25 year old Kimveer Gill. The report on him here makes it seem that he was a disturbed psycho more than anything else. I'm sure … Continue reading →

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