Daily Archives: October 26, 2006

Refusing To Rise

Posted on October 26, 2006 by Gaius

As I pointed out in the previous post, I think the Republicans need to stay focused on a local level rather than trying to combat a nationalized election strategy the Democrats and their blatant supporters in the media are trying … Continue reading →

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Drowning In The (Non)Wave?

Posted on October 26, 2006 by Gaius

Jed Babbin has a question over at Real Clear Politics that is worth contemplating. If the "wave" that the mainstream media is cheerleading for fails to materialize and the Democrats don't sweep into power, will it forever damage the "old" … Continue reading →

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Under Siege

Posted on October 26, 2006 by Gaius

When you really think about it, at least in a somewhat skewed fashion, South Korea is a bit like the ancient city of Troy. They have been cut off from all land communications with the world for decades by the … Continue reading →

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South Korea To Enforce Sanctions

Posted on October 26, 2006 by Gaius

South Korea will enforce a travel ban on North Korean officials, despite the North's saber-rattling. They will also control financial transactions between the two countries. SEOUL, South Korea – South Korea said Thursday it will ban the entry of North … Continue reading →

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Ancient Footprints Found

Posted on October 26, 2006 by Gaius

Archaeologists have uncovered what may be the oldest footprints ever discovered in the Western hemisphere. The fossilized footprints were discovered in the Coahuila valley of Cuatro Cienegas, about 190 miles south of Eagle Pass, Texas. "We believe (the footprints) are between … Continue reading →

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Danish Court Rejects Suit Over Cartoons

Posted on October 26, 2006 by Gaius

A Danish court has thrown out a lawsuit brought by Muslim groups against the newspaper that originally published the Mohammed cartoons. The judge recognized that some people were offended by them, but that there was no evidence that the paper … Continue reading →

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Bush To Sign Border Fence Bill

Posted on October 26, 2006 by Gaius

The Associated Press reports that President Bush will be signing the border fence bill. Of course the AP also disapproves and does its level best to Pooh-Pooh it. But it is finally going to get signed. WASHINGTON – When President … Continue reading →

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