Daily Archives: September 3, 2007

Ultimate Authoritarianism

Posted on September 3, 2007 by Gaius

I've been thinking about this for a while now. The recent idiotic statement of John Edwards just finally brought it to a head for me. Here's the statement: "It requires that everybody be covered. It requires that everybody get preventive … Continue reading →

Posted in Civilization, Medicine, Politics | 6 Comments

Tryouts For Right Tackle

Posted on September 3, 2007 by Gaius

The Chincoteague, Virginia High School football team apparently wasn't aware that it was holding tryouts for the position of right tackle. But at least one candidate tried out anyway. And best of all, he doesn't need any equipment. He's already got … Continue reading →

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Going Up The Country

Posted on September 3, 2007 by Gaius

I'm going, I'm going where the water tastes like wine. I'm going where the water tastes like wine. We can jump in the water, stay drunk all the time I'm gonna leave this city, got to get away. I'm gonna … Continue reading →

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Palestinians Shell Infants, Claim Victimhood

Posted on September 3, 2007 by Gaius

In the convoluted world of Palestinian-speak any response by Israel, no matter how restrained, to any provocation, no matter how foul, is automatically Israel's fault. Hence today, when the Palestinians fire a rocket that hits right next to a crowded daycare center … Continue reading →

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(T)Hugo Seizes Hilton

Posted on September 3, 2007 by Gaius

The government of (T)Hugo Chavez has taken over the Caracas Hilton hotel and is claiming a great victory for socialism. They now promise that all the residents of the "worker's paradise" will have access to the hotel. If they can … Continue reading →

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Preview

Posted on September 3, 2007 by Gaius

A preview of things to come is unfolding in California right now. A heat wave is causing record energy usage, but the California infrastructure for power transmission is failing under the loads. Temperatures as high as 108 were expected in … Continue reading →

Posted in Bad Ideas, Energy, News | 6 Comments

It’s Gonna Be A Long Summit

Posted on September 3, 2007 by Gaius

The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum hasn't even kicked off in Sydney, Australia yet. But the moonbattery is out in full force already.   SYDNEY (AFP) – Climate change activists staged a break-in at an Australian power station Monday as … Continue reading →

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The Doctor And The General

Posted on September 3, 2007 by Gaius

And they are the same person. Phillip O'Connor reminds us that General David Petraeus is also Doctor Petraeus with a PhD in Political Science from Northwestern. O'Connor is himself currently in Iraq and is witnessing, first hand the real-world application … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics, War | 1 Comment

On Duty In Fallujah

Posted on September 3, 2007 by Gaius

Ralph Peters spoke with several Marines from the 1st Platoon, Fox Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines in Fallujah, Iraq recently. Today he writes about them and how they feel about their mission. You'd expect complaints. I didn't hear one. And … Continue reading →

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