Daily Archives: October 21, 2006

“No One Speaks More Authoritatively….”

Posted on October 21, 2006 by Gaius

"…for the Democrats on defense and national security issues than Sens. Carl Levin of Michigan and Jack Reed of Rhode Island", says David Broder in the Washington Post. That is how he starts off his column written to assure America … Continue reading →

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“They Should Beat Them Lightly”

Posted on October 21, 2006 by Gaius

The words of Mahmoud Shalash, an imam from Lexington, Kentucky, as quoted by Asra Q. Nomani in an op-ed in the Washington Post. That is the answer she got when she protested to the imam about his lecture to about … Continue reading →

Posted in Civilization, Media, News, Religion | 16 Comments

Emergency Transfusion

Posted on October 21, 2006 by Gaius

Ned Lamont had to dump a quick $2 million into his campaign to keep it alive today. There is another debate on Monday and I'm sure the nutroots will be quick to declare Alan Schlesinger the winner again. That would … Continue reading →

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All The Rage

Posted on October 21, 2006 by Gaius

Want to grab a few headlines? Need some free publicity? Want the world press to carry your message far and wide for free? There's one easy way to do it all. Behead a few people. Think it's just in the … Continue reading →

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Oriana Fallaci’s Bequest

Posted on October 21, 2006 by Gaius

The Anchoress is quite correct. The headline is deplorable: "Atheist gifts pontifical school in will". The "atheist" has a name, it is Oriana Fallaci. Before she died she sent 20 boxes of books to a pontifical university in Rome. She … Continue reading →

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‘Engage the enemy more closely’

Posted on October 21, 2006 by Gaius

The signal flown from HMS Victory just before sailing into battle off Cape Trafalgar, Spain. Today is the 201st anniversary of the battle of Trafalgar. Admiral Lord Nelson led the Royal Navy fleet against the combined French and Spanish fleet. His … Continue reading →

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Suppressing Voters

Posted on October 21, 2006 by Gaius

Fred Barnes points out the obvious – and what appears to not be obvious to conservatives who think sitting out the election will "send a message". Barnes rightly points out that if sending a message by an electoral defeat worked, … Continue reading →

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Aleut Update

Posted on October 21, 2006 by Gaius

Despite losing the Republican primary and therefore the governorship of Alaska, Governor Frank Murkowski has created a policy-level office to advise on rural energy policy and oversee $183 million to help the neediest Alaskans in rural areas with their energy bills. … Continue reading →

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Better Get The Hired Help Warmed Up, Lyn

Posted on October 21, 2006 by Gaius

A bit more evidence that victory celebrations for the Greatest Electoral Defeat In Recorded History Ever™ might be a bit premature comes from Barron's, the folks who know just a teeny bit about money. They analyze campaign finances and have … Continue reading →

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Poultry-Geist

Posted on October 21, 2006 by Gaius

Or the haunted chicken. That is just one of the displays at a "haunted house" constructed entirely of balloons. The display is both a showcase for balloon art and a fundraiser for a worthy cause: proceeds go to a hospital … Continue reading →

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Don’t Go Picking Your Pony Just Yet

Posted on October 21, 2006 by Gaius

One of the things that is a source of constant amusement and/or irritation, depending on the stridency level, is the left's penchant for over-dramatization. One can see this quite clearly in yesterday's hysterical, hyperbolic hyperventilation by Lyn Davis Lear (and … Continue reading →

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A Big If

Posted on October 21, 2006 by Gaius

If this allegation is true, Ted Kennedy has some very, very serious explaining to do. Sadly, I also don't think he ever will explain anything. There’s a new book on Ronald Reagan making the rounds, The Crusader: Ronald Reagan and … Continue reading →

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Blowing it?

Posted on October 21, 2006 by Gaius

Dan Riehl thinks the Democrats peaked too early and are blowing their opportunity. It's an interesting read. Today, Rep. Harold Ford in Tennessee may well have done himself in as regards the Senate race. Go to the video – it … Continue reading →

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Highs And Lows

Posted on October 21, 2006 by Gaius

Update from the Wirefly X Prize Cup competition. A Lunar lander prototype by Armadillo Aerospace flew successfully one its first official trial, but suffered a mishap on landing and may not be able to take a second flight. Without the … Continue reading →

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A Glimpse Into The Future?

Posted on October 21, 2006 by Gaius

I noted a post over at HuffPo last night that called for taking to the streets if the Democrats don't win in November. If you would like to see what taking to the streets brings about, one only need look … Continue reading →

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