Daily Archives: September 24, 2006

First Outright Lie Caught

Posted on September 24, 2006 by Gaius

Patterico found it, of course. (I really, really would not go up against him in court.) Clinton's Fox News Sunday appearance that is generating so damn many spilled pixels and barrels of ink included a number of interesting things. Including this … Continue reading →

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Frist Forges Ahead On Immigration Bill

Posted on September 24, 2006 by Gaius

Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist is pushing to get the "fence only" immigration bill to a floor vote despite the indications that the Democrats may try to kill it. The bill is all that is left of a comprehensive immigration … Continue reading →

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This Space For Rent – Cheap

Posted on September 24, 2006 by Gaius

A cheap way to send something into space – at least into near space. If all goes as planned, a privately funded rocket will launch a payload into space tomorrow from New Mexico. UP Aerospace is planning the first launch … Continue reading →

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Indoctrination

Posted on September 24, 2006 by Gaius

This is not a teaching plan or an educational program. This is indoctrination. Dan Riehl is all over it. Activity Title: Tolerance, Unity, and Diversity Discuss how, as a result of the events of 9-11, some people had angry feelings … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogosphere, Left Wing | 2 Comments

Bad Housekeeping Seals

Posted on September 24, 2006 by Gaius

Despite all the questioning we have been getting lately from the authorities, we continue to try to bring you the real story on the animal uprising. So it is that today we revisit the subject of seal invasions. Scientists claim … Continue reading →

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Playing Politics

Posted on September 24, 2006 by Gaius

This report makes me believe that the leaked National Intelligence Estimate that is all the rage in the media and in the blogosphere has a hell of a lot more to do with rogue elements in the intelligence community meddling … Continue reading →

Posted in Media, Politics, War | 2 Comments

Red Sunset Maples And Zombie Squirrels

Posted on September 24, 2006 by Gaius

My wife informed me that we were going to plant some trees in the front of the house. The trees would, eventually at least, provide some shade. Now, it's important to keep in mind that I don't get anything like an actual … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Personal Thoughts | 5 Comments

Clinton Interview Video

Posted on September 24, 2006 by Gaius

Greg Tinti has the entire video posted over at The Political Pit Bull. He also notes this from Sister Toldjah: You know what burns me up about the interview? Not the fact that Clinton gets uptight and defensive, but the … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogosphere, Media, Politics, War | 16 Comments

What Do The Letters ‘AP’ Stand For?

Posted on September 24, 2006 by Gaius

Jules Crittenden wonders if they stand for Associated Press any longer, or something completely different. The AP has had one or two exemplary war correspondents in Iraq. But this strange war has changed so many things. In late 2004, as … Continue reading →

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The Problem With Clowns

Posted on September 24, 2006 by Gaius

The Washington Post points out some things that are really worth remembering about Hugo Chavez and his clownish antics. The reality is that he is running Venezuela into the ground and doing serious long term damage to that country. HUGO … Continue reading →

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So What Do We Do, Then?

Posted on September 24, 2006 by Gaius

There are multiple reports in the major media about a leaked National Intelligence Estimate. All are based off anonymous sources, talking about the document. The document itself is not available, nor it is possible to judge the motivations of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Media, War | 11 Comments

Holy Smoke. WaPo On Clinton

Posted on September 24, 2006 by Gaius

The Washington Post has an article about Bill Clinton's appearance on Fox News Sunday which will air today. Let's put it this way, Clinton looks very, very bad indeed here. The Post did not try to spin this in a positive … Continue reading →

Posted in Media, Politics, War | 2 Comments

In Memory Of Sgt. Paul R. Smith

Posted on September 24, 2006 by Gaius

Freedom Dogs has organized a blog burst to honor Sgt. Paul R. Smith who was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his actions near Baghdad International Airport, Baghdad, Iraq on 4 April 2003. The citation for the medal is … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogosphere, War | 2 Comments

From His Own Mouth

Posted on September 24, 2006 by Gaius

Lally Weymouth interviewed Mahmoud Ahmadinejad for the Washington Post. If you want to get a feeling for where the world is heading if we do not get our collective act together, you need to read this. There are real hints … Continue reading →

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Yeah, Me Too.

Posted on September 24, 2006 by Gaius

I didn't post anything about this when I saw the original item because a) I think Gary Hart is nuts and b) I don't think Karl Rove and George Bush are nuts. Joe Gandelman has put together a more thoughtful … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogosphere, Politics | 1 Comment