Daily Archives: February 18, 2007

Still More About Bad Bets

Posted on February 18, 2007 by Gaius

Assuming this poll is correct the Democrats may well be heading for a disaster of their very own for trying to force a disastrous outcome in Iraq. Investor's Business Daily has the results of a poll they sponsored that shows … Continue reading →

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Thimpk Progress Smears Smears

Posted on February 18, 2007 by Gaius

Ian over at Hot Air has the must see video of the day, Brit Hume talking about John "Unindicted Co-Conspirator" Murtha. It is brutally honest and enormously entertaining. Ian also notes the hysterical outraged claims by the lefty site Thimpk … Continue reading →

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Robots Hunt For Imaginary Bird

Posted on February 18, 2007 by Gaius

The search for the nonexistent Ivory Billed Woodpecker continues apace, now with robotic cameras! Recent sightings have revived hope of the survival of the large and dramatically marked bird, with its characteristic white beak and red crest. Now the search … Continue reading →

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Forward Into The Past

Posted on February 18, 2007 by Gaius

Charles Schumer has flat-out promised that the Democrats fully intend to drag America into a defeat. WASHINGTON – After Republicans blocked a Senate debate for a second time, Democrats said Saturday they'll drop efforts to pass a non-binding resolution opposing … Continue reading →

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America’s War

Posted on February 18, 2007 by Gaius

Mark Steyn examines the war in Iraq and the political responses to it. According to a report by the New York Sun's Eli Lake last month, Iran is supporting Shia insurgents in Iraq and Sunni insurgents in Iraq. In other … Continue reading →

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House Of Cards

Posted on February 18, 2007 by Gaius

Martin Peretz, editor of The New Republic, pens an op-ed in today's Opinion Journal that examines the non-binding bit of bad political theater that has been playing out in Washington. To say he's a bit hard on the Democrats is … Continue reading →

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