Daily Archives: December 14, 2006

Big Enemies

Posted on December 14, 2006 by Gaius

Well, well, well. At least part of the effort to shut yours truly down over the last week is coming from guess where? Saudi Arabia. (212.138.64.176) is one of the IPs that is hitting me very, very, very hard. But, … Continue reading →

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Refocus?

Posted on December 14, 2006 by Gaius

The so-called Blind Sheik,  Omar Abdel-Rahman, is reportedly very ill indeed, bleeding internally and needing emergency treatment. The FBI has sent around a warning that there might be reprisals should he die. He called for reprisals against the US if he … Continue reading →

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Comments Are Back On

Posted on December 14, 2006 by Gaius

let's see how this goes. They may go away at any moment if the site starts crashing again. Tweet

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Update On Senator Johnson

Posted on December 14, 2006 by Gaius

The Associated Press is reporting that South Dakota Senator Tim Johnson is recovering normally, according to doctors. Johnson did suffer a hemorrhage in his brain but the doctors are saying he came through the surgery well. One of his aides … Continue reading →

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Off To See The Wizard?

Posted on December 14, 2006 by Gaius

Curt over at Flopping Aces has been a bulldog on the story of the source that the Associated Press has cited repeatedly, "police captain" Jamil Hussein. He's been relentless at questioning the AP about it and in getting Centcom to … Continue reading →

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Murderous Regime

Posted on December 14, 2006 by Gaius

Oleg Gordievsky, a former KGB agent who defected to Britain in 1985, still has many sources and contacts inside Russia. And they are telling him things about Russia today. In today's Washington Post, he shares that information. Murders are being … Continue reading →

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Good Riddance Kofi

Posted on December 14, 2006 by Gaius

The Opinion Journal takes a look at Kofi Annan's departure from the UN. Comparing his farewell speech against his track record as Secretary General of the UN, it is hard to believe that at one time Annan was thought to … Continue reading →

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Visit Beautiful Fjuckby

Posted on December 14, 2006 by Gaius

The inhabitants of the village of Fjuckby, Sweden have apparently had enough of people laughing at them. They want the name of their town changed and have appealed to the Swedish government to be allowed to change the name to … Continue reading →

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Star Quality

Posted on December 14, 2006 by Gaius

Certain behaviors seem to occur over and over in stars of the entertainment world. One of these is a propensity for some well-known and much publicized people to punch photographers. Whether it is Australian comics, British musicians or the body … Continue reading →

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Demon Mutant Deer

Posted on December 14, 2006 by Gaius

The Animal Uprising™ continues their genetic engineering program in the quest for the ultimate weapon. We've told you about four wheel drive chickens and even a four wheel drive dolphin, but this time they have topped themselves. Seven wheel drive … Continue reading →

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Simple Solution

Posted on December 14, 2006 by Gaius

Confederate Yankee points out the most obvious way in the world that the Associated Press could improve their credibility. In the wake of the imaginary police captain incident, the AP's response has been to circle the wagons and denigrate anyone … Continue reading →

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Real Agenda?

Posted on December 14, 2006 by Gaius

Katherine Kersten from the Minneapolis Star-Tribune suspects that she may have found the real agenda driving the incident of the six imams who were removed from an aircraft due to their suspicious actions. She may well be right. On Dec. … Continue reading →

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Johnson In Critical Condition

Posted on December 14, 2006 by Gaius

South Dakota Senator Tim Johnson underwent emergency brain surgery last night at a Washington hospital. He is reported to be in critical condition at this hour. If you can spare a thought or a prayer for this man and his … Continue reading →

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