Daily Archives: November 1, 2006

Um…..

It lifts and separates. It makes everything protrude outward instead of down toward the ground. It is the next (you should pardon the expression) big thing. And it ain't Maidenform. It's men's underwear. Since the launch seven days ago, AussieBum … Continue reading

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No, Not Sonny, The Other One

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Passing (Badly) For Humor

Pam over at Blogmeister USA has posted a, frankly, pathetic video that someone made to try to hit at Joe Lieberman. It may get a few laughs, but not for the reason its author thinks it will. Go over and … Continue reading

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Brits Cooperate In Their Conquest

Oh the shame of it. The British are yielding to dark forces arrayed against them. They are taking the invaders in and nurturing them. They are promoting their own conquest in a misguided attempt to be kind and civilized. They … Continue reading

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The Democrat’s Problem

They have one brewing regardless of the outcome of the election. I noted earlier the finger-pointing pre-mortems already happening in the Connecticut Senate race. I noted the fear some operatives have that Joe Lieberman might have coattails – for Republicans. … Continue reading

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Surprise! Venezuela Caves!

Venezuela and Guatemala have agreed to both withdraw and allow Panama as the substitute candidate for the open seat on the UN Security Council. UNITED NATIONS (AFP) – Guatemala and fierce US critic Venezuela agreed to withdraw from their deadlocked … Continue reading

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Special Delivery

The US Postal Service likes to use a line from Herodotus as its motto: "Neither snow, nor rain, nor heat, nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds." Nowhere in there, not even … Continue reading

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Kerry Issues Apology

Somebody finally smacked him hard. WASHINGTON – Thrust into the midst of the midterm election campaign, Sen. John Kerry apologized Wednesday to "any service member, family member or American who was offended" by remarks deemed by Republicans and Democrats alike … Continue reading

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Bit Of A Difference

In how these things are handled. A lawmaker makes a dreadful mistake and says things he should not. Lawmaker is pressured by colleagues in the same party to do the right thing. Lawmaker does not go on the offensive, does … Continue reading

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Florida Realizes Danger!

Florida is finally awakening to the danger right at their doorstep. Long known as the home of the reptile legions of the animal uprising – well, around here, anyway – Florida officials now realize that there is one alligator for … Continue reading

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The Most Important Senate Race?

Jay Bryant over at Real Clear Politics thinks that the most important Senate race is happening right on Washington's doorstep. It isn't Virginia, either. It is the Maryland Senate race. Now I noted the surprise endorsement of Michael Steels by … Continue reading

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Lamont’s Legacy?

Uh oh. If this happens, there's a few people who might want to hide after the elections. The Associated Press is reporting that some Democratic operatives are very nervous in Connecticut. There is a very real fear that Joe Lieberman … Continue reading

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All Wind, No Sail

The New York Observer has an article that describes the pre-mortems that are already happening in the Connecticut Senate race. Mainstream Democrats and the netroots are already pointing fingers at one another. Imagine how bad it will get if the … Continue reading

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I Want This Job

That's it. I'm moving to Birmingham, England and applying for this job. Where else can you make 91,000 pounds (around $174,000 at today's exchange rate) for changing light bulbs? Furthermore, you don't actually have to be there, you can be … Continue reading

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The Smart And The Stupid

Several smart Democratic candidates (or their smart campaign managers, same difference) have come out fast against John Kerry's remarks. This may be the only thing that limits the damage for them. It won't reverse it completely, I think, but it … Continue reading

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