Daily Archives: October 11, 2006

Kofi’s Bequest

Posted on October 11, 2006 by Gaius

Kofi Annan has been the head of the UN for ten interminable years. On his watch we have seen that once hopeful body degenerate into blatant corruption and repeated shirking of its supposed mission. But Kofi has left his indelible … Continue reading →

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Avoidance

Posted on October 11, 2006 by Gaius

It seems Columbia University has decided it has taken enough bad press over its Junior Jackboot Brigade™. They're mad as hell and they are going to bar any witnesses to their version of free speech. All outside visitors are being … Continue reading →

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School To Be Demolished Tomorrow

Posted on October 11, 2006 by Gaius

The small Amish school where five little girls were murdered and five more wounded will be torn down tomorrow. The materials will be hauled away to a landfill. The structure will not be burned. One area hospital that treated the … Continue reading →

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Leading The Lynch Mob

Posted on October 11, 2006 by Gaius

It seems odd, but lately I spend quite a bit of time following political races in state far away from where I actually live and vote. On the plus side, I get to read some rather well written stuff from … Continue reading →

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About That Double-Edged Weapon

Posted on October 11, 2006 by Gaius

There have been so many, but the "Culture of Corruption" one was one I took exception to early on. I warned how badly that could backfire. That was before Jefferson's cold hard cash problem came to light. It now seems … Continue reading →

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Meanwhile, Back To Our Regularly Scheduled Crisis

Posted on October 11, 2006 by Gaius

North Korea has cheerfully announced that tough sanctions will be regarded as an act of war. Once again, Kim's logic shows he is a complete and raving lunatic. Apparently he's feeling the need to prove he's really important. He's not, … Continue reading →

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Everything Old Is New Again

Posted on October 11, 2006 by Gaius

The latest comes from the University of Wisconsin – Madison, via Ann Althouse. Home to 9/11 conspiracy theorist and all-around punching bag Kevin Barrett. This will look great on the armbands. Here's an opinion piece in the Badger Herald by … Continue reading →

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Food And Drug Administration

Posted on October 11, 2006 by Gaius

Or perhaps drugs in food is more appropriate. Item: Bringing burrito behind bars bombs. SANTA FE, N.M. – A woman who brought a burrito to a friend in jail has been accused of using the burrito to try to smuggle … Continue reading →

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Fewer Choices And Higher Prices

Posted on October 11, 2006 by Gaius

John Stossel has a stinging commentary on a lawsuit against fast food giant McDonald's. Two teenage girls are suing the company saying that they were misled by advertising and became fat and sick because of it. A Federal judge has … Continue reading →

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“Only Very Small Numbers Of Businesses Have Worms”

Posted on October 11, 2006 by Gaius

Which most people would be relieved to hear. But in California, the government is encouraging businesses to get their very own worm infestations as soon as possible. No, really. We're not making this up. Always on the cutting edge of all … Continue reading →

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Bullet-Resistant Big Birds Invading Illinois

Posted on October 11, 2006 by Gaius

We mean really big birds, too. The emu invasion of Illinois is progressing steadily with the animal uprising's special genetically engineered bullet-resistant emus in the forefront. These things are tough and very elusive. Sort of the stealth tank of the … Continue reading →

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Aircraft Hits NYC Building – 2 Dead

Posted on October 11, 2006 by Gaius

It appears a small aircraft has hit a condo building in New York City. Officials are reporting two confirmed dead. They are also saying there is no indication it was a terrorist act. As of the last report, they have … Continue reading →

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Thailand Averts Coup

Posted on October 11, 2006 by Gaius

No, not the coup they already had a little while ago. A new coup attempt by the animal uprising. A crocodile coup. BANGKOK (AFP) – Thai authorities have seized more than 200 live crocodiles that were being smuggled from Cambodia … Continue reading →

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Election Follies 1.0

Posted on October 11, 2006 by Gaius

Election officials in Grand Haven, Michigan are scrambling to get ballots reprinted in time for the election. It seems a teensy little typo crept into the ballots. Or crept out, depending on how you look at it. One little letter … Continue reading →

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Japan Issues Tough Unilateral Sanctions

Posted on October 11, 2006 by Gaius

Japan's government has joined the Australian government and slapped hard sanctions on North Korea. Japan is barring all North Korean vessels from its waters and instituting an almost total travel ban. TOKYO (AFP) – Japan has approved new bilateral sanctions … Continue reading →

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