Daily Archives: November 27, 2006

Shall Not Perish

Posted on November 27, 2006 by Gaius

Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal. Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing … Continue reading →

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Let’s Focus For A Moment

Posted on November 27, 2006 by Gaius

There is a huge ruckus going on right now about the Associated Press publishing what appear to be complete lies about Iraq. They appear to be using stringers who are gleefully quoting "police spokesmen" who are, actually, neither. But it … Continue reading →

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Fraud, Writ Large

Posted on November 27, 2006 by Gaius

Curt at Flopping Aces has flat out busted the Associated Press filing fraudulent stories based entirely on reports from an "Iraqi police official" who is a) not a member of the police and b) not an authorized spokesman for anyone. … Continue reading →

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Demon In Disguise – Part Deux

Posted on November 27, 2006 by Gaius

Well, once again, when we're right, we're right. We told you earlier about the new evil ambush technique that deer were preparing. They plan to disguise themselves as volleyball nets and wait for unsuspecting players to charge the net. Well, … Continue reading →

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What To Do With The Leftovers

Posted on November 27, 2006 by Gaius

Ah, Thanksgiving, the mother of all leftover generators. Yes, everyone has fond memories of days and days and days and days of recycled turkey after the big feast. Pot pies, casseroles, soups, sandwiches, turkey mornay, turkey salad, turkey tetrazzini why … Continue reading →

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Demon In Disguise

Posted on November 27, 2006 by Gaius

Well now I really think that you should have guessed by now That I'm a Demon, uh,  in Disguise You're just a little bit behind all the rest somehow I mean you missed all the hints that showed the truth … Continue reading →

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Magical Mystery Tour

Posted on November 27, 2006 by Gaius

Josh Manchester at The Adventures of Chester takes a look at the literary form known as "magical realism" and compares it with the reality that foreign policy "realists" believe in. And, by Jove, it is simply magical. Students of Latin … Continue reading →

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Negotiate With Iran?

Posted on November 27, 2006 by Gaius

To what end, exactly? Mad Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has made yet another of his friendly, conciliatory speeches that have brought him such renown as a charming ad level-headed fellow. This time he predicts the collapse of Israel, Britain and the US. … Continue reading →

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Cease. Fire!

Posted on November 27, 2006 by Gaius

A completely typical Palestinian ceasefire went into effect with Israel. They signed it and launched a barrage of rockets into Israel. In other words, Israel ceased and the Palestinians fired.  Despite the Israeli-Palestinian ceasefire, two Kassam rockets, fired from the … Continue reading →

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Minority Report

Posted on November 27, 2006 by Gaius

Fans of science fiction are well aware of the dark writings of Philip K. Dick. A number of his short stories and novels have been made into movies from Blade Runner, based on Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep to … Continue reading →

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Crisis At The North Pole

Posted on November 27, 2006 by Gaius

Well, ok, it's actually in Berlin, but they are facing a terrible shortage. Not enough Santas to go around. They only have about 1/3 as many as they need to meet demand. The director of Berlin's "Heinzelmaennchen" agency that acts … Continue reading →

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Worst Crook In The World?

Posted on November 27, 2006 by Gaius

Irish police have reportedly warned an enormously unsuccessful would-be crook to go straight – before he kills himself. He's apparently that bad at his chosen profession. The unnamed man in his 30s has been arrested three times and each heist … Continue reading →

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A Little Late

Posted on November 27, 2006 by Gaius

But better late than never when it comes to curbing Federal spending. John Fund at the Opinion Journal takes a look at the stand Republican Senators Tom Coburn of Oklahoma and Jim DeMint of South Carolina took to block the excessive porkiness … Continue reading →

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Rethinking Russia

Posted on November 27, 2006 by Gaius

That is the name given an editorial in the Financial Times. It describes the complete disarray in the European Union's approach to dealing with the old enemy. It is not using a strategy for success at the moment. The European … Continue reading →

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Mystery Solved

Posted on November 27, 2006 by Gaius

Divers in Australia have discovered the wreckage of a Japanese midget submarine that attacked Sydney harbor on May 31st, 1942. Three submarines tried to enter the harbor, but two were discovered and attacked. The third actually managed to get inside … Continue reading →

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