Daily Archives: May 8, 2007

We’re The Government And We’re here To Help

Posted on May 8, 2007 by Gaius

Frankly, I just shake my head when the left decrees that pretty much anything (health care) will be just super when the government takes it over. Whether by a new bureaucracy of by increasing regulation/rules/oversight, etc. Because, of course, there is … Continue reading →

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Metric Martyrs Win Big

Posted on May 8, 2007 by Gaius

A little known (in America, at least) group of British die-hards has held out against the the raging tide of Euroweenie bureaucracy and stopped the drive to eliminate the traditional imperial measures of pounds and ounces. They call themselves the "Metric … Continue reading →

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You Should Have Stuck With The Squirrel

Posted on May 8, 2007 by Gaius

We here at Blue Crab Boulevard are saddened to have to report that Bullwinkle J. Moose's decision to jettison his long-standing partnership with Rocky the Flying Squirrel has ended badly. Oh, sure, there was a lot of paw and hoof … Continue reading →

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Secret Deals And Trial Balloons

Posted on May 8, 2007 by Gaius

Selective leaks about details of a secret agreement being hammered out between Republicans and Democrats of Capitol Hill are being floated as trial balloons. The first headline about the secret negotiations appear to be heading in a direction I predicted … Continue reading →

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The Cheap Shots Become More Contrived

Posted on May 8, 2007 by Gaius

When I first read about this foofraw being generated by the a few of the left wing blogs over at Memeorandum, I thought immediately of the rank hypocrisy. After all, the same folks hyperventilating about this say not a single word … Continue reading →

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This Is A Departure

Posted on May 8, 2007 by Gaius

I purposely waited today to write very much about the arrest of six people in a plot to attack US Army soldiers at Fort Dix. I wanted the news reports to clarify what was really known. This morning the reports … Continue reading →

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J-I-H, A-D-I, M-O-U-S-E

Posted on May 8, 2007 by Gaius

Hamas has decided to rip off the Disney Company and infringe on the trademark of that company's signature character, Mickey Mouse. Only this mouse is a wee bit different than the squeaky-voiced cartoon character. This squeaky-voiced jihadi Mouse preaches hate … Continue reading →

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More Information On Herod’s Tomb

Posted on May 8, 2007 by Gaius

The leader of the team that discovered what is believed to be the tomb of Herod held a news conference today at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Professor Ehud Netzer revealed the details of the find, which wasn't in very good condition, having … Continue reading →

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Tossing Back A Few Beers

Posted on May 8, 2007 by Gaius

Malaysian officials are planning to toss back a few beers. Specifically, they plan on tossing the beers into the sewer. Just a few. About 196,000. KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – Malaysian customs officials plan to send more than 196,000 cans of smuggled … Continue reading →

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“Wake Up, It’s Time For Your Lizard Spit injection”

Posted on May 8, 2007 by Gaius

The Telegraph reports that scientists have discovered a new wonder drug to help combat diabetes that is made from – no kidding – synthetic lizard spit. Diabetes sufferers could avoid complications including heart disease, kidney failure and blindness thanks to … Continue reading →

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Six Arrested In Plot To Attack Fort Dix

Posted on May 8, 2007 by Gaius

Six people, all from the former Yugoslavia, have been arrested for plotting to attack Fort Dix, the US Army base in New Jersey. The plot was reportedly broken up in the planning stage after the suspects attempted to buy automatic weapons … Continue reading →

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More French Festivities

Posted on May 8, 2007 by Gaius

Rioting has continued in France overnight and the AFP has already taken its first shot at Nicolas Sarkozy with their headline for a story about the violence: Sarkozy holidays as fresh violence hits French cities PARIS (AFP) – France's president-elect … Continue reading →

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