Daily Archives: November 6, 2006

Going South

Posted on November 6, 2006 by Gaius

This is a very, very interesting piece from the New York Times. It stinks out loud of some serious butt-covering for the Paper of Record(ed Democratic cheerleading). It seems like, all of a sudden that tsunami of The Greatest Electoral … Continue reading →

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Oh, Hell.

Posted on November 6, 2006 by Gaius

And here I thought Rick over at The Real Ugly American was my friend. Then he goes and tags me with one of those blogosphere "tag" games. So you know you have reached middle age when……? – You realize that … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogosphere, Humor | 3 Comments

The Very Force That Holds The Universe Together

Posted on November 6, 2006 by Gaius

And yet another reason why you should seriously doubt much of the "science" being reported in the media today. Whether it is the headline-grabbing headlines of starving polar bears or the screeches about carcinogenic chicken, there is much in the media … Continue reading →

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There Is No Ship In Second

Posted on November 6, 2006 by Gaius

If you are a conservative who plans to sit out tomorrow's election to "teach the Republicans a lesson", there is something you need to read. If you are a Republican who is so disgruntled with your own party that you … Continue reading →

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Here’s A Shocker

Posted on November 6, 2006 by Gaius

John Murtha lies. Which I suppose is not real news to anyone who has followed what he spouts, but the Real Clear Politics blog caught him in a big one. This time it is telling people that the Gannett Times … Continue reading →

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Four Wheel Drive

Posted on November 6, 2006 by Gaius

The animal uprising has taken another truly ugly turn with the news that yet another freak genetically engineered creature has been developed by the evil animals. Not content with four wheel drive chickens, they have now unleashed the most fearsome … Continue reading →

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A Modest Proposal

Posted on November 6, 2006 by Gaius

The Daily Mail is getting a collective case of knotsinshortsitus over starving polar bears, claiming that global warming is delaying the bears starting their annual orgy of seal slaughter. Now, the seals are not in the least upset by this turn … Continue reading →

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The Absolute Moral Authority Card

Posted on November 6, 2006 by Gaius

Need a laugh? Too much pressure on you in the run-up to the election? How about some photoshops to pass a little time with? Hot Air has them. UPDATE: Anyone who didn't see this one coming hasn't been paying attention … Continue reading →

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Alligator Arsonists Torch Tourist Trap

Posted on November 6, 2006 by Gaius

One of the oldest tourist traps in Florida suffered severe damage when a fire roared through it today. The 57 year old Gatorland has been pretty well gutted by the early morning blaze. Fire crews were still extinguishing the smoldering … Continue reading →

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Rats. He’s On To Us.

Posted on November 6, 2006 by Gaius

Darn it, Uri Geller, why'd you have to rat us out like that? You aren't supposed to tell people about all the awesome powers we have stashed in odd corners all over the Crabitat. Israeli-born celebrity psychic Uri Geller, best … Continue reading →

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Castro Not Expected Back Any Time Soon

Posted on November 6, 2006 by Gaius

Cuban officials have now backed away from a prediction that Fidel Castro would be back in charge of Cuba by early December. In other words, he's still dead or dying. HAVANA – Cuba's foreign minister backed away Monday from his … Continue reading →

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Vote Counting Begins

Posted on November 6, 2006 by Gaius

Ohio has begun counting absentee ballots early after a judge ruled that it would be acceptable. County election officials had sought permission to start scanning the ballots due to the huge volume of absentee ballots received this year. CLEVELAND – … Continue reading →

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Not Smooth Sailing

Posted on November 6, 2006 by Gaius

They tried pulling the USS Intrepid out of her berth today. The voyage went about 15 feet before the ship stuck fast in the mud. The attempt has been stopped for the day as the tide began to fall. The … Continue reading →

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Intentionally Eroding Public Support

Posted on November 6, 2006 by Gaius

James Wilson has a long piece in the Opinion Journal today that analyzes the media coverage of the Iraq war by looking at the coverage of the Vietnam war. The results are about what you'd expect with a media out … Continue reading →

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This Means War

Posted on November 6, 2006 by Gaius

John, over at Argghhh! has launched an assault on Cassandra at Villainous Company. I would not want to be in his shoes, paybacks will be harsh and without mercy! But it is all in good fun (I hope for John's … Continue reading →

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