Daily Archives: October 12, 2006

Political Correctness Gone Mad

Posted on October 12, 2006 by Gaius

The Daily Mail reports an absolutely insane situation in Britain. This is so over the top, one seriously fears for the Brits. A schoolgirl was arrested and taken into custody for 3-1/2 hours because she asked to be reassigned to … Continue reading →

Posted in PC Run Amok, World news | 4 Comments

Diana And Goliath

Posted on October 12, 2006 by Gaius

Diana Irey continues her admittedly uphill battle against John Murtha in the PA-12 Congressional race. I admit, I'm biased here because I think Murtha is a disgrace to the office he holds and to the uniform he once wore. But … Continue reading →

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Russia And China Will Not Back Tough Sanctions

Posted on October 12, 2006 by Gaius

And the world is heading down a bad road. It may be sooner, it may be later, but we have collectively missed a big chance here. UNITED NATIONS (AP) – Russia and China on Thursday opposed tough sanctions the U.S. … Continue reading →

Posted in Iran, North Korea | 2 Comments

Still More On The Lancet Study

Posted on October 12, 2006 by Gaius

From Silvio Canto: Check this out Huge Iraqi death estimate sparks controversy: "Have over 650,000 people, or 2.5% of the population, really died in Iraq as a result of the US-led invasion? That's the conclusion of a study published in … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics, War | 5 Comments

Woman Sues Postal Service Over Fruitcake

Posted on October 12, 2006 by Gaius

88 year old Lucille Greene had her lawsuit dismissed. She had sued the USPS over alleged fruitcake abuse and humor at her expense. In December 2002, Greene showed up at the Magnolia, Del., post office to mail fruitcakes to relatives … Continue reading →

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South Park Skewers 9/11 “Truthers”

Posted on October 12, 2006 by Gaius

Truthers skewer themselves even more. WuzzaDem harvests some "Truther Chat" and reveals the way in which Truthers react when someone giggles at them. What Could Be Funnier Than An Episode Of South Park That Makes Fun of 9/11 "Truthers"? I'll … Continue reading →

Posted in Insanity, Left Wing | 8 Comments

Eat Healthy? That Stuff Kills Camels!

Posted on October 12, 2006 by Gaius

The food police keep saying that it's important to eat green leafy vegetables. Now, not everyone likes green leafy vegetables, but it's kind of hard to avoid it when your significant other insists you have to have a salad. Fortunately, … Continue reading →

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US Brings Treason Charge

Posted on October 12, 2006 by Gaius

The American who has been helping make propaganda videos for al Qaeda, Adam Gadahn, has been charged with treason in the first such charge since the World War Two era. WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A California-born convert to Islam, accused of … Continue reading →

Posted in War | 1 Comment

Iraqi Response To Lancet “Study”

Posted on October 12, 2006 by Gaius

Omar at Iraq The Model has a few things to say to the researchers who conducted the much discussed Lancet study purporting to show extremely high casualties in Iraq. He takes rather great exception to the entire study, the motivation … Continue reading →

Posted in The Ivory Tower, War, World news | 4 Comments

Asymmetrical Common Sense

Posted on October 12, 2006 by Gaius

Asymmetrical Information has a must read of the Lancet study that said there have been such enormously high casualties and gives some vital perspective. I agree that there are a lot of deaths. But I don't think that there are … Continue reading →

Posted in The Ivory Tower, War | 1 Comment

Elko Opens Branch Office

Posted on October 12, 2006 by Gaius

The city of Elko, Nevada, home of the National Cowboy Festival and the National Basque Festival has opened a branch office in a new location. Out beyond the orbit of Mars. SALT LAKE CITY – Two Utah scientists who discovered … Continue reading →

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Bovine Berserker Breaks Free

Posted on October 12, 2006 by Gaius

We here at Blue Crab Boulevard keep trying to warn the world about the nefarious schemes of the animal uprising. We brought you news earlier this year about the porcine berserker who was Taser-proof. (The pig also lawyered up after … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals | 5 Comments

Dead Heat In NJ Senate Race

Posted on October 12, 2006 by Gaius

The latest Quinnipiac University poll in the New Jersey Senate race shows a dead heat. Relative positions have reversed with Menendez now ahead, however both this and the last poll show the results are within the margin of error. Essentially, … Continue reading →

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Deal? What Deal?

Posted on October 12, 2006 by Gaius

After leftists and striking teachers reached a tentative agreement to scale back protests in Oaxaca, Mexico, hard-line elements sabotaged the deal and escalated the violence. Some government workers had been returning to their offices and had been trying to get … Continue reading →

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Warner Won’t Run

Posted on October 12, 2006 by Gaius

Former Virginia governor Mark Warner will not seek the presidency in 2008. Warner scheduled a late morning news conference in Richmond to make the announcement. In a written statement, he said he made the decision after celebrating his father's 81st … Continue reading →

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