Daily Archives: February 10, 2007

Conflation

Posted on February 10, 2007 by Gaius

Jason Steck has an interesting explanation of the use of conflation to skew arguments. He notices the suddenly escalating hysteria over claims that the Bush administration is "planning to attack" Iran despite the fact that the administration is also, quite … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogosphere, Iran, Media, Observations, War | 1 Comment

Lobbying In The Age Of Democratic Control

Posted on February 10, 2007 by Gaius

Looks exactly like lobbying when the Republicans were in control. Which looked the same as lobbying under previous Democratic control. In other words, campers, nothing has changed. Well, the pipelines follow different routes, but its the same old loot. Except … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics | 1 Comment

Power Plays

Posted on February 10, 2007 by Gaius

We reported to our faithful readers yesterday about the Animal Uprising™ attack in Escanaba, Michigan where they sent a suicide squirrel against the city's power lines. It worked, too. The squirrel detonated and the city went dark. Part of it … Continue reading →

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A Rash Of Sightings

Posted on February 10, 2007 by Gaius

Benjamin Radford has a special report over at Live Science discussing a sudden rash of UFO sightings that have occurred all over the US in recent weeks.   America has seen a spate of alleged UFO sightings in recent weeks and … Continue reading →

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Countering A Vicious Meme

Posted on February 10, 2007 by Gaius

James Taranto uses a particularly vacuous column by Ellen Goodman as a starting point to eviscerate a particularly vicious meme that the left is trying to implant in the public's mind. The column repeats the sickeningly un-American meme that global warming … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Left Wing, Media | 33 Comments

I Love You, So I’ll Destroy Your Computer

Posted on February 10, 2007 by Gaius

Security experts are warning people that there are a rash of malicious emails with cute subject lines meant to get you to open them. Whereupon, they install a trojan on your computer. Happy Valentine's Day! "Computer users should keep a … Continue reading →

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The Definition Of Steadfast

Posted on February 10, 2007 by Gaius

Despite the political posturing going on behind him in the US Congress, despite the critics, despite the shrill shrieks for opponents of the administration despite the wavering public opinion, General David Petraeus is moving ahead with confidence in his mission … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics, War | 1 Comment

Small Victories

Posted on February 10, 2007 by Gaius

You will never read about things like this in the US media, I'm afraid. And that really is too bad. Stories like this illustrate that Iraq, complicated as it is over there, is not a hopeless cause. Which is, unfortunately, … Continue reading →

Posted in Media, War | 3 Comments

Props

Posted on February 10, 2007 by Gaius

I don't have enough words to express the utter and complete contempt I feel after seeing this picture. Bloggers tried hard to explain the manipulation that was going on in the media during the Israel-Hezbollah war- this one was one. This … Continue reading →

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The Hand Of Iran

Posted on February 10, 2007 by Gaius

The New York Times is reporting today that they have seen evidence and heard officials from various intelligence agencies confirm that Iran is the source of lethal devices known as Explosively Formed (or Forged) Projectiles (or Penetrators). The terminology differs … Continue reading →

Posted in War | 6 Comments

All The Socialist Saints

Posted on February 10, 2007 by Gaius

According to Fidel Castro's older brother, the "socialist saints" are looking out for Fidel's wellbeing. The old monster is reported to be recovering and eating solid foods. "He is doing very well, protected by the socialist saints!" a beaming 82-year-old … Continue reading →

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