Daily Archives: September 27, 2006

Zawahri Video Coming Soon

Posted on September 27, 2006 by Gaius

Apparently, there is an advance wave of publicity building for a video by Ayman al Zawahri that is supposed to be released "soon". Websites used by Islamists are touting this and generating interest in it. A banner warning of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Foto Phun, World news | 1 Comment

A Record Of Failures

Posted on September 27, 2006 by Gaius

Richard Miniter writes a step-by-step timeline of Clinton administration responses to al Qaeda attacks throught the 1990s. It is instructive to look at it and think about the implications of reverting to the Clintonian policies regarding terrorism. It is vital … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics, War | 5 Comments

The Nannies Of New York

Posted on September 27, 2006 by Gaius

As a former resident of upstate New York, I can attest to a commonly held view in that region. Many people in areas well away from New York City were, and likely still are, pretty sure that most politicians and … Continue reading →

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WaPo Drops The Ball, Too

Posted on September 27, 2006 by Gaius

The Washington Post is also spinning the negatives of the NIE and stressing the things that appear to damage the administration while ignoring the key assessments that need to be widely understood. The overall estimate is bleak, with minor notes … Continue reading →

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“I’ve Arrested Bank Robbers Who’ve Had The Same Excuse.”

Posted on September 27, 2006 by Gaius

The words of Mecklenburg County (North Carolina) Sheriff Jim Pendergraph about the program in his county to catch illegal immigrants. Mecklenburg County Sheriff Jim Pendergraph says there should be little sympathy for illegal immigrants caught by his program: They have already … Continue reading →

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Asking The Right Questions

Posted on September 27, 2006 by Gaius

I don't think I've ever completely agreed with anything David Ignatius of the Washington Post has written (that I have read at least). Today is no exception. But today, he has written a column that I thinks reaches the right … Continue reading →

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AP Backpedals A Bit

Posted on September 27, 2006 by Gaius

The Associated Press has amended its lead article about the NIE to make it at least appear to be a little more balanced. They still spin it in the most negative light possible, mind you. But they have added that … Continue reading →

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