Daily Archives: July 22, 2007

Looming Train Wreck

Posted on July 22, 2007 by Gaius

I probably shouldn't point this out and simply let it happen. But Dan Gerstein brings it up over at The Politico, so it isn't exactly a big secret. He posts that the nutroots are now gearing up for a flat-out … Continue reading →

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Empty-Headed Demagoguery

Posted on July 22, 2007 by Gaius

Empty-headed demagoguery from Russ Feingold today. He wants to "censure" President Bush – an empty, meaningless gesture designed to placate his more rabid base elements since he is undoubtedly smart enough to realize that a) despite the wish-upon-a-star maunderings of … Continue reading →

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Justice Denied

Posted on July 22, 2007 by Gaius

A good friend of Blue Crab Boulevard, mystery writer JA Jance has a new book coming out and a new book tour finalized. You can meet JA and get your books signed. Here's a portion of the email I received: … Continue reading →

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Times Change

Posted on July 22, 2007 by Gaius

Some readers may know that I am originally from the Adirondack region of New York State. I don't remember living in Lake Placid, I was an infant. But I do remember Saranac Lake and the big house we lived in … Continue reading →

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Tunneling Through Water

Posted on July 22, 2007 by Gaius

That is pretty much exactly what Dutch Engineers are doing to install a new subway system in Amsterdam. The city is built up on what amounts to mud in the first place, with structures supported on pile systems, essentially logs … Continue reading →

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Texas Flood

Posted on July 22, 2007 by Gaius

Well dark clouds are rollin in….man I'm standin out in the rain Well dark clouds are rollin in….man I'm standin out in the rain Yeah flood water keep a rollin….man it's about to drive poor me insane (Davis/Scott, Texas Flood) … Continue reading →

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Happy Blogaversary

Posted on July 22, 2007 by Gaius

The flagship of William Teach, The Pirate's Cove turns three today. Happy blogaversary, Captain! Or is that Commodore? Tweet

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Penguins Invade Scotland

Posted on July 22, 2007 by Gaius

In a chilling development, there have been a spate of penguin sightings near the famed St Andrews golf course. The Animal Uprising™ is staking a claim to take over the crown jewel of golf.   A POSSIBLE answer to the St … Continue reading →

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The Silence Of The Ponies

Posted on July 22, 2007 by Gaius

Mark Steyn points out a few news items that have generated no real media coverage to speak of. Iran, having gotten away with it numerous times in the past, is holding hostages again. American hostages. How do you feel about the American … Continue reading →

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Democrat’s “Achievements”

Posted on July 22, 2007 by Gaius

Don Surber points to the recent poll numbers that show that the Democratic leadership in Congress has "achieved" one thing: They have actually made Bush's poll numbers look great. Voters are giving Congress the lowest marks ever for approval, a … Continue reading →

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Today’s British Lunacy Report

Posted on July 22, 2007 by Gaius

The head of "cultural services" for the city council of Durham has reacted angrily to the proposed name of a new restaurant set to open in that city. Buddhist businessman Eddie Fung has invested around £1.3 million into the establishment, which … Continue reading →

Posted in PC Run Amok, World news | 3 Comments