Daily Archives: May 28, 2007

Sweden Plagued By Stoned Bears

Posted on May 28, 2007 by Gaius

It seems that Sweden, home of the massage, is not all that safe a place to be these days. You can go out for a walk and come face-to-face with a stoned bear. Even if you have to bring you … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, World news | 1 Comment

Rot. In. Hell.

Posted on May 28, 2007 by Gaius

You and I have the right to free speech because fellow Americans throughout the history of this nation have secured that right with their very lifeblood. Which is why this is so upsetting. ORCAS ISLAND, Wash. – Vandals burned dozens … Continue reading →

Posted in Personal Thoughts | 5 Comments

That’s A Relief!

Posted on May 28, 2007 by Gaius

Elisabeth Hasselbeck has got to be breathing a sigh of relief right now. The still-employed co-host of The View won't have to worry about being yapped at endlessly by the currently-unemployed former co-host. NEW YORK – Rosie O'Donnell says she … Continue reading →

Posted in Insanity, Left Wing, Media | 1 Comment

Use Biofuel: Kill An Orangutan!

Posted on May 28, 2007 by Gaius

Right in line with the previous post comes this article: Palm oil puts squeeze on Asia's endangered orangutan. PALANGKARAYA, Central Kalimantan (Reuters) – Bound hand and foot, disheveled orangutans caught raiding Borneo's oil palm crops silently await their fate as … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Environment, World news | 3 Comments

Department Of The Obvious Department

Posted on May 28, 2007 by Gaius

Not to be confused with the department of redundancy department. Nancy Pelosi is attempting to influence American policy by stating the obvious: "Climate change is a reality." What she leaves out of that is that climate change is the norm … Continue reading →

Posted in Environment, World news | 1 Comment

The Odd Thing

Posted on May 28, 2007 by Gaius

I was stopped by someone the other week who said it was not surprising there was so much terrorism in the world when we invaded their countries (meaning Afghanistan and Iraq). No wonder Muslims felt angry. I said to him: … Continue reading →

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“If You Shoot Him, You’ll Just Make Him Mad.”

Posted on May 28, 2007 by Gaius

Bart: I better go check out this Mongo character. [Bart reaches for his gun] Jim: Oh no, don't do that. Bart: Why not? Jim: If you shoot him, you'll just make him mad. (Blazing Saddles, 1974) Or why the movie … Continue reading →

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Lights Out

Posted on May 28, 2007 by Gaius

AFP notes that Venezuelan president and would-be dictator, (T)Hugo Chavez is coming under a lot of criticism for his closure of independent televisions network RCTV. Not that any of that criticism will bother him. After 54 years on the air, … Continue reading →

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Time To Go

Posted on May 28, 2007 by Gaius

Newsbusters makes a devastating point when noting the "resignation" of Cindy Sheehan from the Democratic party and today as the "face" of the American anti-war movement: The major media could give a crap. It’s been a full 48 hours since … Continue reading →

Posted in Left Wing, War | 3 Comments

Memorial Day Images

Posted on May 28, 2007 by Gaius

These were taken last year, the weather is not looking too cooperative for more photos today. Others: Jules Crittenden, The Anchoress, Tweet

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Caught

Posted on May 28, 2007 by Gaius

Bill Richardson, one-time Clinton administration official, current governor of New Mexico and future former presidential candidate, has been caught out telling a whopper. He has been telling a story that is not true, according to the person he claims to have … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics | 3 Comments

Proper Uniform

Posted on May 28, 2007 by Gaius

Here's a handy tip: if you find that you need to wrestle and pin down a wild leopard, be sure you're wearing the proper uniform. Underwear. The 49-year-old nature guide was fast asleep Monday, his family and pet cat dozing … Continue reading →

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In Which We Reiterate Our Calm Warning To Ireland

Posted on May 28, 2007 by Gaius

As we so calmly noted back in November, THE VIKINGS ARE COMING BACK, IRELAND! Hide the silverware! ROSKILDE, Denmark – On the skipper's command, deckhands haul in tarred ropes to lower the flax sail. Oars splash into the water. The … Continue reading →

Posted in History, World news | 3 Comments

Our Back Pages

Posted on May 28, 2007 by Gaius

Peter Collier reminds us that the relegation of America's heroes to the back pages of our national consciousness isn't a good thing for us. Collier knows a bit about heroes, having interviewed living Medal of Honor recipients for a book. … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Support the Troops | 3 Comments

Delinquent Owls Take Over Park

Posted on May 28, 2007 by Gaius

When owls go bad, they go very bad indeed. Owls have taken over a footpath in Lancashire, England and are denying humans the right to use it. The cowardly county council has refused to stand up to the thugs and … Continue reading →

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