Daily Archives: October 29, 2006

Are You Kidding Me?

Posted on October 29, 2006 by Gaius

What in the hell is wrong with the left today? What makes them think this is acceptable? ANOTHER incident of putting someone in blackface. Crying Uncle BLITZER: I have been covering the Cheneys for many years, including on a day-to-day … Continue reading →

Posted in Insanity, Left Wing | 64 Comments

Stunningly Bad Move

Posted on October 29, 2006 by Gaius

This one floors me. Harold Ford, Jr. probably cost himself the shot at the US Senate seat from Tennessee With this one. Saying that Republicans fear the Lord but Democrats Fear and love the Lord is possibly the stupidest campaign statement … Continue reading →

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Mexican Forces Assault Oaxaca

Posted on October 29, 2006 by Gaius

It appears as if the Mexican government has regained control of Oaxaca after unleashing a full scale assault on the city. The Reuters report is a bit vague, but it sounds as if the federal forces have driven the protesters … Continue reading →

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Not [Blank] Enough

Posted on October 29, 2006 by Gaius

While it makes sense that, for example, an atheist would not be an acceptable candidate for the presidency of a Catholic seminary, where exactly does the line get drawn? And who draws it? If there are certain beliefs/traits/physiological characteristics that … Continue reading →

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Bad Meat Progresses To Rotten Meat

Posted on October 29, 2006 by Gaius

You know, this guy just keeps getting worse. The Australian is now reporting another of Taj Din al-Hilali's little talks. This one is, if anything, much worse than his sermon comparing women, unfavorably, to meat. Because this time he praise the … Continue reading →

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Changes

Posted on October 29, 2006 by Gaius

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And If You Don’t Believe It’s Coming

Posted on October 29, 2006 by Gaius

Maybe this will convince you. I linked an article from the Daily Mail earlier that described the new, brutal "eco-taxes" that will wreak havoc on Britain's economy. It described the incredibly regressive taxation Britain is looking to adopt that will … Continue reading →

Posted in Energy, Environment, Left Wing, World news | 2 Comments

Big Lies

Posted on October 29, 2006 by Gaius

This surprises me not at all. Bill Clinton telling lies about how Brazil achieved energy independence. Bill says it was by developing ethanol. In fact, it was by drilling offshore and getting oil. Investors Business Daily explains: Clinton is hawking … Continue reading →

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What The Future Holds

Posted on October 29, 2006 by Gaius

You know all that talk from the left on global warming? You know all the talk about the "common good". Here's where it is heading folks. Secret plans for a multi-billion-pound package of stealth taxes on fuel, cars, air travel … Continue reading →

Posted in Environment, Taxes, World news | 2 Comments

What If You Threw A Birthday Party….

Posted on October 29, 2006 by Gaius

….and nobody came? Bill Clinton may just have that little embarrassment to deal with. It seems that the Clinton's party invitations requesting a cool $500,000 for a super-whamadyne seat of honor fell flat. So did the offer of reduced price … Continue reading →

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The End Of An Icon

Posted on October 29, 2006 by Gaius

Oh, the humanity! Say it ain't so, Joe! For the love of God, Montressor! Oh, hell, I stepped in it! All of those are cries of anguish and distress. But there is a new one. One that is even worse … Continue reading →

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Zombie Makes Appearance

Posted on October 29, 2006 by Gaius

Well, Fidel Castro surfaced in video and in still photos. This is supposed to prove he is still alive. Now, put aside the fact that there are a number of ways that this could have been set up in advance. … Continue reading →

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Leftist Paradise, Citizen’s Hell

Posted on October 29, 2006 by Gaius

Mexican troops have surrounded Oaxaca and appear to be poised to launch assaults of the barricades manned by the leftist extremists who have held that city in thrall for months now. The leftists are calling for people to man the … Continue reading →

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Intrepid Sails Again

Posted on October 29, 2006 by Gaius

The USS Intrepid, now a museum in New York Harbor, is finally setting sail again. Only she'll go stern-first, hauled by tugboats. The journey will be quite short, only a few miles to a dry dock in New Jersey. She … Continue reading →

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A Reflection On Dominoes

Posted on October 29, 2006 by Gaius

Debra Saunders has a piece up over at Real Clear Politics that points out just how wrong an imposed timetable for withdrawing American troops from Iraq is. Because there will be repercussions in the short term as well as in … Continue reading →

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