Daily Archives: November 20, 2006

Not Deep Or Broad Enough

Posted on November 20, 2006 by Gaius

Anne Applebaum, writing in the Washington Post, looks at the extraordinary campaign being waged in the West to raise awareness about Darfur. She asks a few very pertinent questions. "How will history judge us?" Like much of the grass-roots campaign … Continue reading →

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The Rangel Roadshow

Posted on November 20, 2006 by Gaius

Charlie Rangel is making the rounds whining that his brilliant proposal to reinstate the draft should have been considered before Nancy Pelosi publicly kneecapped him. He's also saying (I think) that the troops are only doing this for the money. … Continue reading →

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Would The Last Magic Hat Leaving…..

Posted on November 20, 2006 by Gaius

….The 2008 presidential primaries please turn out the lights? It seems that John "Should Have Got A Helmet" Kerry's support for the 2008 has dropped into low single digits. He's not down as far as some of the other presumed … Continue reading →

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Brazil Ready For Action!

Posted on November 20, 2006 by Gaius

The Mayor of a small town in Brazil appears to be all set to support the "global orgasm for peace" by getting the town's senior citizens all ready for the action. To make sure all the towns dirty old men … Continue reading →

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The Gift That Keeps On Giving

Posted on November 20, 2006 by Gaius

Even if it's only giving people headaches. Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador is at it again. He's planning on taking the presidential oath of office even though he lost the election and is a loser all the way around. This is … Continue reading →

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The Right Thing

Posted on November 20, 2006 by Gaius

Rupert Murdoch himself announced that the Fox News  Network will not be running a special on OJ Simpson's new book. I have not commented of this up until now, but I think Fox is doing the right thing here. I … Continue reading →

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Pelosi Cuts Rangel Off At The Knees

Posted on November 20, 2006 by Gaius

Well, Charlie Rangel's plan to try and reinstate the draft was thoroughly hammered by the Democratic leadership today. Both in the House and in the Senate, Charlie got a very cold shoulder. Pelosi publicly slapped him down, telling reporters that … Continue reading →

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Turkeys Of Terror

Posted on November 20, 2006 by Gaius

Gangs of turkey terrorists are attacking people in Brookline, Massachusetts. Strutting up and down the place like they own it, the guerrilla gobblers chase people off the streets and, we're pretty sure, try to steal lunch money from kids. Roberta Schnoor, … Continue reading →

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Mistakes

Posted on November 20, 2006 by Gaius

Chez Diva points to a post from Jules Crittenden that really needs to be read. It's about mistakes. Tweet

Posted in Blogosphere, War | 2 Comments

Drug Dealers Use Submarine

Posted on November 20, 2006 by Gaius

A "homemade" submarine was captured off the coast of Costa Rica carrying a crew of four and about three tons of cocaine. The submarine, made of wood and fiberglass, was about 50 feet long. SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) — Authorities … Continue reading →

Posted in World news | 2 Comments

A Calm And Rational Warning To Ireland

Posted on November 20, 2006 by Gaius

The vikings are coming for you again! Remember the last time they showed up? That didn't work out so well, did it? You have until next summer to beat those plowshares back into swords, so you'd better get cracking! COPENHAGEN, … Continue reading →

Posted in History, World news | 5 Comments

Seal Of Disapproval

Posted on November 20, 2006 by Gaius

We here at Blue Crab Boulevard work our little fingers to the bone trying to warn people about the perils of the Animal Uprising™. Our warnings could save people a lot of trouble if folks would just listen to us … Continue reading →

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Financing The Uprising

Posted on November 20, 2006 by Gaius

Trying to provide financing for the Animal Uprising™ has taken an ugly turn in India. Once they figure out what they're doing wrong, this method may become highly lucrative. Taking a page from the old American West, the animals are … Continue reading →

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Falling

Posted on November 20, 2006 by Gaius

Victor Davis Hanson writes on the West and the chances it will stumble. Unfortunately, indications are that it just might. Not so much with a bang as with a sickening whimper. What a stupid question. By any benchmark of economic … Continue reading →

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Shut Up And Tank

Posted on November 20, 2006 by Gaius

Last week, Greg Tinti was ready to call the Dixie Chicks documentary Shut Up and Sing a bomb. AllahPundit took some exception to that assessment. Well, the weekend box offices are out over at Box Office Mojo and it is probably … Continue reading →

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