Daily Archives: December 21, 2006

Ahmadinejad Promises Iran Is “Going Nuclear”

Posted on December 21, 2006 by Gaius

Maybe as soon as February. Iran defied imminent United Nations sanctions over its nuclear programme yesterday and pledged that it would become a member of the nuclear club within weeks. After weeks of haggling between major world powers, a resolution … Continue reading →

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The Richest Corporal In The World?

Posted on December 21, 2006 by Gaius

The British corporal who acted as a translator for the British NATO commander in Afghanistan and who was charged with espionage appears to be very well heeled. Very, very well heeled. Like to the tune of millions of dollars. On … Continue reading →

Posted in War, World news | 1 Comment

Data Dump

Posted on December 21, 2006 by Gaius

Some people use every excuse to tell the world that the Bush administration is "the most secretive" ever to exist. Most of this stems from the fact that the administration has stopped governing by leak to a large (but not total) … Continue reading →

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Flaming Swedish Santas!

Posted on December 21, 2006 by Gaius

It seems that Santas in Sweden are extremely flammable. Who knew? STOCKHOLM (AFP) – "Ho ho ho!" may become "ouch ouch ouch!" for Santa Claus impersonators seeking to wing it with a fake beard, Swedish experts warned. Sweden's national testing … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, World news | 2 Comments

Crossin’ The Drive-Thru Late Last Night

Posted on December 21, 2006 by Gaius

Yeah you got yer dead cat and you got yer dead dog On a moonlight night you got yer dead toad frog Got yer dead rabbit and yer dead raccoon The blood and the guts they're gonna make you swoon! … Continue reading →

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Three Marines Charged In Haditha Incident

Posted on December 21, 2006 by Gaius

A Marine squad leader and two other Marines have been charged in relation to the incident at Haditha in November of 2005. CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – A Marine Corps squad leader was charged Thursday with murdering 12 people and ordering … Continue reading →

Posted in Legal, War | 2 Comments

Never Again

Posted on December 21, 2006 by Gaius

I make it a point to try to mention things like this when they happen. We need more of this. American Muslims gathered for a ceremony to commemorate Jews murdered in Nazi death camps at the Holocaust Museum in Washington, … Continue reading →

Posted in Humanity, News, Religion | 2 Comments

Enemy Within?

Posted on December 21, 2006 by Gaius

An interpreter for the top British commander in Afghanistan (who also commands NATO troops) has been arrested and charged with espionage. The Telegraph is reporting that corporal Daniel James, 44, is believed to have communicated with a "foreign government", Iran. Cpl Daniel … Continue reading →

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Hillary’s Problem

Posted on December 21, 2006 by Gaius

Jed Babbin takes a look at Hillary Clinton's biggest problem. Writing over at Real Clear Politics, Babbin points out that holding the center is the only possible way for Clinton to win the White House. And Nancy Pelosi may be … Continue reading →

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Sanctions? What Sanctions?

Posted on December 21, 2006 by Gaius

The Opinion Journal takes a look at what is happening in Iran right now and then compares it to the bumbling approach the West is taking toward imposing sanctions on Iran for its continued pursuit of nuclear weapons. The failure … Continue reading →

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Tough Times At The North Pole

Posted on December 21, 2006 by Gaius

You know things are getting rough for the right jolly old elf who runs things at the North Pole when he has to turn to crime to make ends meet. He's taken to knocking over gas stations. LISBON (AFP) – … Continue reading →

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Above The Law

Posted on December 21, 2006 by Gaius

Ronald Rotunda, a professor of law at George Mason University, writes an op-ed in today's Washington Post in support of a bill currently in front of Congress, the Judicial Transparency and Ethics Enhancement Act of 2006. The bill would provide … Continue reading →

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The Poor Family Farmer

Posted on December 21, 2006 by Gaius

The Washington Post points out that the massive amounts of Federal money being spent to subsidize the "family farmer" turn out to be going to larger and larger farm operations. Instead of protecting family-owned farms, the subsidies are effectively destroying … Continue reading →

Posted in Economy | 2 Comments