Daily Archives: November 14, 2006

Should We Start A Pool?

Posted on November 14, 2006 by Gaius

This is very, very funny. What if certain very corrupt members of the United States Senate started being named for accepting bribes by a man convicted of bribery? What if those Senators were part of the leadership of the party in … Continue reading →

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A “Duh” Moment

Posted on November 14, 2006 by Gaius

57 % of people polled do not think the Democrats have a coherent plan on what to do with Iraq. While voters in Election Day surveys said corruption and scandal in Congress was one of the most important factors in … Continue reading →

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Border Wars

Posted on November 14, 2006 by Gaius

I said earlier this year that the first political party to get it right on border security would win the election. Of course, there were other factors that came into play over the course of the election. But the fact … Continue reading →

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New Blog, New Blogger, Familiar Name

Posted on November 14, 2006 by Gaius

Jules Crittenden, city editor and columnist for the Boston Herald is someone I have linked to on a fair number of occasions. Well he's taken the big leap and has joined the ranks of bloggers. His blog is called Forward Movement … Continue reading →

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Jihad Rock

Posted on November 14, 2006 by Gaius

The album of the year. Not available in stores. This will blow Zamfir out of the market. Probably in a literal sense. Tweet

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Blogworld & New Media Expo

Posted on November 14, 2006 by Gaius

I've actually known the outline of this for some time, but was sworn to secrecy. My good friend Rick over at The Real Ugly American has been working like mad to pull a brand new, world-class event for bloggers together. … Continue reading →

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We Expect People To Thank Us For This

Posted on November 14, 2006 by Gaius

We here at the Crabitat are justly famous for our timely reporting of the most important news, relentless follow through and all around fabulous advice. Not that we'd brag or anything. But this one story, we believe, should earn us many, … Continue reading →

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Peg Leg Pilferage

Posted on November 14, 2006 by Gaius

I got a girl, her name is Peg She looks kind of pretty but she's got a wooden leg She's got a leg shaped like the leg of a chair But when it comes to dancing, no one can compare … Continue reading →

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Outright Fraud Exposed

Posted on November 14, 2006 by Gaius

It seems that one of the photos that bloggers questioned early on in the Israeli-Hezbollah war was, indeed, a fraud. And one that was perpetrated by the editors, according to the photographer who took the pictures. All our suspicions about mainstream … Continue reading →

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Murtha Throws A Tantrum

Posted on November 14, 2006 by Gaius

Allah has the details. In its schadenfreudean hilarity it is, quite simply, sublime: “I am disconcerted that some are making headlines by resorting to unfounded allegations that occurred 26 years ago. I thought we were above this type of swift-boating … Continue reading →

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Senate Democrats Pick Leaders

Posted on November 14, 2006 by Gaius

The incoming Democratic majority has already picked their leaders. Harry Reid, as expected will be the Majority Leader. When the 110th Congress convenes in January, Sen. Richard Durbin of Illinois will be Reid's deputy as the vote-counting majority whip. Sen. … Continue reading →

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When Snakes Are Outlawed….

Posted on November 14, 2006 by Gaius

….Only outlaws will have snakes. An Australian man tried a novel approach to trying to escape a drunk driving charge. He took a snake hostage, apparently. The driver in the outback Northern Territory was stopped on Saturday night by police … Continue reading →

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Plutonium, Enriched Uranium Found In Iran

Posted on November 14, 2006 by Gaius

The IAEA has discovered traces of plutonium and enriched uranium where they should not have been in a waste facility in Iran. They have asked for an explanation. Yeah, that'll work. VIENNA, Austria – International Atomic Energy experts have found … Continue reading →

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Unforced Error

Posted on November 14, 2006 by Gaius

That's what Ed Morrisey calls the decision by Nancy Pelosi to jump into the House Majority Leader battle by publicly backing John Murtha. And none other than Charles Rangel has publicly and openly broken with Pelosi on this. Nancy Pelosi … Continue reading →

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Speeding Ahead

Posted on November 14, 2006 by Gaius

Iran's president announced that he hopes to hold a celebration of the completion of Iran's nuclear program this year. "With the wisdom and resistance of the nation, today our position has stabilized. I'm very hopeful that we will be able … Continue reading →

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