Daily Archives: May 4, 2007

Reality? We Don’t Need No Stinking Reality.

Posted on May 4, 2007 by Gaius

Holy smoke. This is how low they will go to assassinate the character of a person? Seriously? The LA Times reaches the depths of sleazy behavior by saying Fred Thompson's roles as an actor – a paid performer – will … Continue reading →

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Insanity By The Numbers

Posted on May 4, 2007 by Gaius

This is almost – but not quite – funny. Rasmussen Reports is reporting a survey that says 22% of Americans believe that the President of the United States knew about the 9/11 attacks before they happened. It gets worse. Almost … Continue reading →

Posted in Insanity, Left Wing | 6 Comments

Terror In The Heartland

Posted on May 4, 2007 by Gaius

Be afraid. The overlords of the Animal Uprising™ are continuing their attempts to genetically engineer the perfect warrior. They tried four-wheel drive chickens, dolphins and ducks as well as seven wheel drive deer. Now they have introduced something even more … Continue reading →

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Cowed By Cat

Posted on May 4, 2007 by Gaius

Apparently, the Canadian Postal Service folks are a bit chicken about cats. They have stopped delivering mail to one homeowner due to a "very threatening cat." The problem is that the threatening cat is declawed. THROUGH rain, sleet or snow, … Continue reading →

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Great Point

Posted on May 4, 2007 by Gaius

Peggy Noonan makes a great point in her column today. She is discussing the Republican debate held yesterday at the Reagan Library. She points out something that is pervasive – comparisons to Reagan. They stood earnestly in a row, combed, … Continue reading →

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Tenet’s Revisionist History

Posted on May 4, 2007 by Gaius

Charles Krauthammer skewers the new book by George Tenet and exposes Tenet's revisions of history. It's kind of interesting how the book was news for a while and has suddenly dropped out of sight in commentaries. I rather suspect it … Continue reading →

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The Top 25 Web Hoaxes

Posted on May 4, 2007 by Gaius

PC World has compiled a list of the 25 best web hoaxes of all time. Some of them are hysterical, some are disturbing. But all should be looked at as a cautionary tale. Remember, not everything you read on the … Continue reading →

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Oh, Great

Posted on May 4, 2007 by Gaius

Microsoft is apparently getting serious about buying Yahoo. They have asked Yahoo to enter formal talks about a buyout. NEW YORK (Reuters) – Microsoft Corp. has intensified its pursuit of a deal to take over Yahoo Inc., asking the company … Continue reading →

Posted in Business, Geek Stuff | 2 Comments