Daily Archives: January 7, 2007

“Second To The Right And Straight On Till Morning”

Posted on January 7, 2007 by Gaius

Those words are, of course, from that great children's classic, Peter Pan by JM Barrie. They are the charming, timeless directions to find Neverland. Many folks will always remember this story as it was interpreted by Mary Martin as Peter … Continue reading →

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We Are Sorry, Sir, But You Have Been Plutoed

Posted on January 7, 2007 by Gaius

I simply cannot wait until I hear that phrase spoken at an airport. The American Dialect Society has decreed the word "plutoed" to be its Word of the Year. They are the same folks who enshrined "truthiness" last year, so … Continue reading →

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Ruminations On A Shotgun

Posted on January 7, 2007 by Gaius

Years ago, I took firearms training as part of a job I had just taken – that is another story entirely and I won't go into it right now. But the training was to familiarize the new employees with the firearms … Continue reading →

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False Syllogism

Posted on January 7, 2007 by Gaius

The Anchoress has a post up about the ongoing Jamil Hussein/burning mosque/six burning Sunni controversy. As she puts it, there is a pissing contest going on between the left, the Associated Press and the right. Frankly, the left was completely … Continue reading →

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Wal-Mart Goes On Offense

Posted on January 7, 2007 by Gaius

Wal-Mart has apparently had enough of the union led campaign of Democratic presidential hopefuls beating on them at every opportunity. They are going direct to the people with television ads designed to counter the offensive against them. Up until now, … Continue reading →

Posted in Business, Left Wing, Politics | 2 Comments

Oh, This Will Be Fun To Watch

Posted on January 7, 2007 by Gaius

Microsoft and Ford Motor Company proudly unveiled a brand new software system for cars. The aim of the new "Sync" system is to bring the connectivity of a computer to an automobile. The "Sync" system allows drivers to make hands-free phone … Continue reading →

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Good News

Posted on January 7, 2007 by Gaius

Whooping cranes are making a strong comeback. Although the flock numbers only about 237, that is one heck of a lot better than the 15 or so it was down to not many years ago. I actually remember when these … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Environment | 1 Comment

Just Another Day In The Worker’s Paradise

Posted on January 7, 2007 by Gaius

Just don't give the kid a toy. The Cuban government is decrying the rise in "consumerism" of parents giving their kids toys on "Three Kings Day", January 6th. It accentuates social differences, don't you know. In a two-page spread, the Juventud … Continue reading →

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Wool Gathering

Posted on January 7, 2007 by Gaius

Mark Steyn is discussing sheep today in the Chicago Sun-Times. The result is both funny and chilling. As always, Steyn makes you think. As part of this column's ongoing commitment to in-depth coverage of the issues that matter, we're pleased … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, World news | 1 Comment

Forget The Dead Vote!

Posted on January 7, 2007 by Gaius

Chicago, long reputed to be the world capitol of dead voting rights, has an even bigger and better program in place now! Forget the dead vote, that's passé. The new hot thing for dead people in Chicago is parking! That's … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, News | 1 Comment

A New Cuba

Posted on January 7, 2007 by Gaius

Venezuelan president (T)Hugo Chavez is now picking fights with the Organization of American States. It seems that OAS Secretary-General Jose Miguel Insulza criticized (T)Hugo's taking away broadcasting licenses from independent television stations. (T)Hugo is pitching a fit. OAS Secretary-General Jose … Continue reading →

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Still More Bad British Bacon

Posted on January 7, 2007 by Gaius

Even though the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals or RSPCA is in a state of denial about it, the fact is that British bacon is going bad at an astonishing rate. The Animal Uprising™ is using … Continue reading →

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The Sobbing Crocodiles – Round Two

Posted on January 7, 2007 by Gaius

You see the crocodile tears all too often these days. When it is politically expedient even the worst people will be embraced and wailed over. So it is with those wailing over the hanging of the monster, Saddam Hussein. And … Continue reading →

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The Democrats Big Chance!

Posted on January 7, 2007 by Gaius

The Democrats in the Congress have a chance to show real leadership and to solve one of their biggest problems all at once. That's right, they really can make a difference. As they found out just the other day, playing … Continue reading →

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On The Other Foot

Posted on January 7, 2007 by Gaius

William Saletan, writing in an op-ed in the Washington Post, delivers one of the most elegant slams against the left that I have seen in a long time. This is brilliant and quite devastating. The subject is the left's instantaneous, … Continue reading →

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