Daily Archives: November 8, 2006

On The Bright Side

Posted on November 8, 2006 by Gaius

The job of blogging for the right side of the blogosphere just got easier. The first segment comes from “The Situation Room.” If you missed the story about the Military Times editorials, read Bryan’s post. You’ll need that as background … Continue reading →

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“Why Do You Want To Do It?”

Posted on November 8, 2006 by Gaius

The beginning of a series of quite short posts on how to write. John Baker has a number of posts on the craft of writing that are worth reading. It won't take you a very long time if you're actually thinking you want … Continue reading →

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A Question Of Timing

Posted on November 8, 2006 by Gaius

Frankly, Ed Morrisey raises some very good points about the Rumsfeld resignation. He also points out something that worries me. However, the timing of this move seems ludicrous. Just two weeks ago, Bush riled up the electorate by pledging unwavering … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics, War | 3 Comments

Leftist Battle Cry: Death To Burger King!

Posted on November 8, 2006 by Gaius

Mark in Mexico reports on the latest in leftist logic. The leftists who have occupied the university in Oaxaca decided to strike a blow against "multinationals". So they attacked and destroyed the local Burger King. Which was a locally owned … Continue reading →

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What A Load Of…..

Posted on November 8, 2006 by Gaius

….Heat. An Iowa man is hoping to market the invention he has been working on for around twelve years or so. He calls it 'Nature's Furnace' and it is fueled by nature. Or a by-product of nature. It burns manure. … Continue reading →

Posted in Business, Energy, Environment | 2 Comments

Google: ‘Fun And Interesting’ Worm Sent Out!

Posted on November 8, 2006 by Gaius

If you happen to subscribe to the Google Video Blog group, you'll want to run your antivirus software. Because the blog group, used to notify people of 'fun and interesting' videos sent out the 'fun and interesting' Kama Sutra worm. … Continue reading →

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A View From Britain

Posted on November 8, 2006 by Gaius

Janet Daley, writing in the Telegraph, takes a look at what the election was – and what it was not. These elections clearly were a referendum on the Bush presidency, but they were about more than the conduct of the … Continue reading →

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What You’re Not Seeing

Posted on November 8, 2006 by Gaius

I've looked at a number of sites I visit fairly regularly on the right side of the sphere and there is one thing that I am, thankfully, not seeing. I haven't seen anyone saying the election was stolen. Had the … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogosphere, Politics | 5 Comments

Choose A Line

Posted on November 8, 2006 by Gaius

And stand in it. Eject! Eject! Eject! has some words about the election. Tweet

Posted in Blogosphere, Politics | 3 Comments

Democratic Party Victory Endorsed!

Posted on November 8, 2006 by Gaius

Ringing endorsements are coming in from around the globe on the Democratic party election victory. And what a proud group of folks think it's just peachy. "Of course, the citizens of the United States are humans with a conscience. It's … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics, World news | 6 Comments

Rumsfeld Resigns

Posted on November 8, 2006 by Gaius

Donald Rumsfeld has resigned as Secretary of Defense. Word came a day after the Democratic gains in the election, in which Rumsfeld was a focus of much of the criticism of the Iraq war. Officials said Robert Gates, former head … Continue reading →

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Transit Of Mercury Today

Posted on November 8, 2006 by Gaius

The planet Mercury will appear to move across the face of the sun today in a very rare astronomical event. But Mercury is also scheduled to make a most unusual – albeit brief – appearance on Nov. 8. On that … Continue reading →

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Do Those Kids Look Weird To You?

Posted on November 8, 2006 by Gaius

Authorities in Pakistan got a report that something wasn't quite right about one privately run primary school that was receiving government funding. It seems the kids there were really funny looking. In fact, they looked like chickens. So-called ghost schools — … Continue reading →

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“While The Nutroots Are Fervent, They Are Also Cheap”

Posted on November 8, 2006 by Gaius

The Bull Moose weighs in on the Lieberman victory in Connecticut. And he is having a LOT of fun with it. Yes, there is justice. Joe took a brave stand by putting country before party. Despite the fevered efforts of … Continue reading →

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Nuts Escaping!

Posted on November 8, 2006 by Gaius

Nuts in the news. It seems there is a growing problem with nutjackings. Or nutnapping. Or something like that. FRESNO, Calif. – At first, Larry Ladd just let it go. But after the farmer caught six thieves plundering his walnut … Continue reading →

Posted in Crime, Humor | 2 Comments