Daily Archives: December 6, 2006

A Voice Ignored

Posted on December 6, 2006 by Gaius

In all the cacophony of the media frenzy that is trying to force a withdrawal of American troops from Iraq, there are still people who are trying to offer some balance. Those voices are pretty much being ignored. But Major … Continue reading →

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Moving Intrepid

Posted on December 6, 2006 by Gaius

There's a nice article in the Washington Post about the success at finally moving the USS Intrepid away from the mud it had been stuck fast in for the last month. The include the detail that the US Navy and … Continue reading →

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An Unexpected Honor

Posted on December 6, 2006 by Gaius

Frankly, I was absolutely amazed when a couple of people told me that they had nominated me for the 2006 Weblog Awards. Imagine my total shock when the finalists were announced and the humble Crabitat was included. I really want … Continue reading →

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Grievance Theater

Posted on December 6, 2006 by Gaius

Debra Burlingame is the sister of Charles F. "Chic" Burlingame III, the pilot of American Airlines flight 77, which crashed into the Pentagon on September 11, 2001. She is also extremely upset with the behavior of the six imams at the Minneapolis airport … Continue reading →

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