Daily Archives: February 17, 2007

Alternate Universe

Posted on February 17, 2007 by Gaius

Ok, it won't ever happen, but it is really fun to think about. What if Nancy Polos was more concerned with the security of the United States and the lives of the Iraqis who will assuredly die in very hideous … Continue reading →

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Enemy Actions

Posted on February 17, 2007 by Gaius

A report from the New York Times says that al Qaeda has a master plan to shoot down American helicopters. Captured documents explain the strategy in detail. WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 — Documents captured from Iraqi insurgents indicate that some of … Continue reading →

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The Fairy Tale Of Barack Obama

Posted on February 17, 2007 by Gaius

Niall Ferguson, who is not in any way, shape or form, a fan of the war in Iraq, has a devastating column in the Telegraph about Barack Obama's "stance" on the war. It is blistering. Obama's anti-war stance is widely … Continue reading →

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Balancing Act

Posted on February 17, 2007 by Gaius

American troops in Baghdad are doing a balancing act, trying to show adequate threat of force while not alienating the populace. It is tricky work, but General Petraeus wrote the manual they are following. And an Associated Press reporter – … Continue reading →

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Baghdad Quieting

Posted on February 17, 2007 by Gaius

This is still very early, but it a very hopeful report from Baghdad. Later reports in the local media indicate that the total number of families that returned home is as high as 130 families across the city, including several … Continue reading →

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Cloture Vote Fails

Posted on February 17, 2007 by Gaius

The vote to try and force a vote on the Reid sponsored Senate bill failed to get enough votes to end debate. The vote was closer than the last one but still fell six short. I will post the names as … Continue reading →

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The Dreadful News

Posted on February 17, 2007 by Gaius

We are sorry to report that the Animal Uprising™ has reached another grim milestone in their genetic engineering campaign. We told readers about the four wheel drive chickens and dolphins and the dreaded seven wheel drive deer. But now the even … Continue reading →

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Bad Intentions, Badly Handled

Posted on February 17, 2007 by Gaius

John Murtha's incredibly inept political maneuvering, telegraphing his real intent by baldly stating his intentions in an interview instead of trying to reframe it has backfired. When the Washington Post refuses to carry water for the Murtha "slow bleed" plan, that … Continue reading →

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Jon Frum

Posted on February 17, 2007 by Gaius

The Island of Tanna in the Island nation of Vanuatu (once known as the New Hebrides) is the home to an historical oddity. A genuine "Cargo Cult" that you may have heard of at various times. They arose after the … Continue reading →

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More Bad Bets

Posted on February 17, 2007 by Gaius

Ed Morrisey raises a very, very good point today. Harry Reid has called an unusual Saturday session of the Senate to try to invoke cloture on debate over a non-binding resolution. Republicans are vowing to stand firm unless and until Reid allows … Continue reading →

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If You Bet Wrong….

Posted on February 17, 2007 by Gaius

……Your political careers are over. A little message for the members of the House of Representatives who voted in favor of defeat in Iraq. You bet everything on a defeat. It may have been a very, very bad bet. If … Continue reading →

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A Followup Column

Posted on February 17, 2007 by Gaius

I linked to a powerful column by Seattle Post-Intelligencer columnist Robert L. Jamieson, Jr., earlier this month. That column asked who was the real hero, Ehren Watada who shirked his sworn duty or Sgt. Mickel David Garrigus who was killed in … Continue reading →

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Best Intentions And Unintended Consequences

Posted on February 17, 2007 by Gaius

Environmentalists had all the best intentions when they pushed for it. State governments got behind the effort enthusiastically. Industry helped as well. It looked like a win-win-win for the environment, wildlife and people. But after more than thirty years of … Continue reading →

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Still More Fun With Paragliding

Posted on February 17, 2007 by Gaius

Eagles see paragliders as snack food, other paragliders spend the day just hanging out – for nine hours or so – other participants in the sport get guided tours of minefields. Yet people keep right on doing it. For the … Continue reading →

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Amphibious Invasion Of England Commences

Posted on February 17, 2007 by Gaius

A seaborne assault on the North Sea coast of England has begun and authorities are unable to to stop it. After hours of battling rough weather searching for the invaders, the coast guard had to send a second boat out … Continue reading →

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