Daily Archives: November 5, 2006

Gaming History

Posted on November 5, 2006 by Gaius

I know I have some readers who are current or former members of the military. I also know I have readers who share my love of history. I hope all of them will forgive me for posting about this. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Geek Stuff, History | 2 Comments

Maybe The Best Analysis….

Posted on November 5, 2006 by Gaius

… Of the Virginia Senate race that I have seen yet comes from the Financial Times of all places. It looks at what is arguably the dirtiest campaign in the dirtiest year ever and reaches the conclusion: Regardless of whether … Continue reading →

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Unintended Consequences

Posted on November 5, 2006 by Gaius

Sometimes political attacks backfire. I warned that there might be a backlash over the politically timed disclosure by a gay hooker of lurid charges against Ted Haggard (now fired from his position). That backlash, I argued, would not be the … Continue reading →

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Responses From Military Personnel

Posted on November 5, 2006 by Gaius

Tom Bevan at the Real Clear Politics Blog asked military personnel what they thought of the Gannett Times editorial demanding Rumsfeld's removal. He got quite a few responses. The consensus: Who cares….. I'm a Major with 18 years of service … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics, War | 2 Comments

A Slip Of The Quip

Posted on November 5, 2006 by Gaius

Mark Steyn positively skewers John "Topper" Kerry in the Chicago Sun-Times. More than that, he exposes the real problem that Kerry and those like him pose for the Democrats. Whatever he may or may not have intended (and "I was … Continue reading →

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The Biggest News You (N)ever Heard

Posted on November 5, 2006 by Gaius

AJ Strata points to the latest Washington Post/ABC poll and the biggest news that the media isn't reporting. The poll shows a heavy swing to the Republicans on the generic ballot question. One that is well outside the margin of … Continue reading →

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Saddam Hussein Gets Death Sentence

Posted on November 5, 2006 by Gaius

Unlike many of his victims, Saddam Hussein received a trial under the laws of Iraq and has been convicted and sentenced to be hanged. Two other co-defendants were also given death sentences. Former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein has been convicted … Continue reading →

Posted in Legal, War | 6 Comments