Daily Archives: March 23, 2007

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Posted on March 23, 2007 by Gaius

Almost 2,500 years ago at Thermopylae, 300 Spartans and some 700 of their allies, the Thespians, stood fast long enough to give the rest of Greece the time it needed to defeat a Persian invasion. Their heroic stand has come down … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics, War | 12 Comments

Poisonous Pet Food

Posted on March 23, 2007 by Gaius

The story of the recall of tainted pet food just got worse. It turns out that the food was contaminated with a rat poison, according to tests conducted by the New York State Department of Agriculture. ABC news is reporting … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, News | 4 Comments

Berlin Zoo To “Activists”: Get Bent

Posted on March 23, 2007 by Gaius

The Berlin Zoo will not execute Knut the Kute, the baby polar bear. "Animal Activists" had demanded the bear be killed immediately because he was being hand fed by humans. That, they informed the world, meant that Knut would never … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, World news | 1 Comment

Iran Crosses A Line

Posted on March 23, 2007 by Gaius

Iranian naval vessels have illegally seized 15 British sailors operating inside Iraqi territorial waters on routine smuggling control operations. They have openly engaged in an act of war against two sovereign nations. They really are pushing their luck this time. … Continue reading →

Posted in Iran, War | 5 Comments

Best Wishes

Posted on March 23, 2007 by Gaius

To Elizabeth Edwards. The Washington Post has a very nice article about her and her coming battle with breast cancer that has spread. This is a real tragedy for her and for her family and I am genuinely sorry about … Continue reading →

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Principles? We Don’t Need No Stinking Principles.

Posted on March 23, 2007 by Gaius

The Washington Post is reporting that Nancy Pelosi has coerced the members of the so-called out of Iraq coalition in the House to cast aside their principles and vote for the supplemental funding bill for the wars in Iraq and … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics, War | 1 Comment