Daily Archives: September 13, 2007

Bush Speech

Posted on September 13, 2007 by Gaius

Glenn Reynolds has the full text up. If we were to be driven out of Iraq, extremists of all strains would be emboldened. Al Qaeda could gain new recruits and new sanctuaries. Iran would benefit from the chaos and would … Continue reading →

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Officially Jumping The iShark

Posted on September 13, 2007 by Gaius

You know, I really hope this is a spoof. Because if it isn't, Apple is officially jumping the shark. Or iShark, as the case may be. Because they are supposedly in talks to develop an iCar. Apple and Volkswagen will … Continue reading →

Posted in Geek Stuff | 5 Comments

Shanked In the Shank In The Swamp

Posted on September 13, 2007 by Gaius

A woman studying wetlands for an engineering company had an unpleasant introduction to one of the enforcers of the Animal Uprising™ earlier today. A deer stalked her in the swamp, then ran up and shanked her in the shank with a … Continue reading →

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This Is Interesting

Posted on September 13, 2007 by Gaius

Susan Estrich, who has advocated strongly for all-out attacks by Democrats on Republicans in the past, is someone the nutroots love to hate. But she's been about as liberal as it gets in politics for a long time. And she … Continue reading →

Posted in Left Wing, Politics | 4 Comments

Today’s Dirty Money Update

Posted on September 13, 2007 by Gaius

There is nothing quite as wonderful as money. There is nothing quite as beautiful as cash. Some people say it's folly, But I'd rather have the lolly. With money you can make a splash. (Monty Python, The Money Song) Hey, … Continue reading →

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Big (Pig) Times In Newburgh

Posted on September 13, 2007 by Gaius

Well, Newburgh, New York hasn't seen this much excitement in just about forever. Which kind of says a lot about Newburgh, New York. But there was much excitement there when a 500 pound pig started wandering the neighborhood. Once animal control … Continue reading →

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Family Discount

Posted on September 13, 2007 by Gaius

Really, this isn't all that surprising. A number of bloggers have been reporting since Monday that MoveOn.org got a hefty discount from the New York Times for the smear ad they ran about General David Petraeus. Today, the New York … Continue reading →

Posted in Left Wing, Media, Politics | 7 Comments

An Open Letter From Robert Mugabe

Posted on September 13, 2007 by Gaius

You know, it's really hard being a ruthless dictator these days. The world press can be so hard on a guy. But I'm writing this letter to the world just to dispel some of the false reports circulating. The media … Continue reading →

Posted in Bobby's Corner, World news | 7 Comments

The Most Perfect Volley Ever Fired

Posted on September 13, 2007 by Gaius

The war was over and the spirit was broken The hills were smokin' as the men withdrew We stood on the cliffs, oh and watched the ships Slowly sinking to their rendezvous They signed a treaty and our homes were … Continue reading →

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Rising Again

Posted on September 13, 2007 by Gaius

Victor Davis Hanson points out a newly-virulent strain of a very old disease: anti-Semitism. This is sickness is spreading rapidly. Who recently said: "These Jews started 19 Crusades. The 19th was World War (1). Why? Only to build Israel." Some … Continue reading →

Posted in Civilization, World news | 6 Comments

Hillary, Meet Post

Posted on September 13, 2007 by Gaius

The New York Post is slamming Hillary! Clinton quite hard for refusing to denounce the ad by MoveOn.org. In fact, they actually accuse her of trying to position herself to the left of Nancy Pelosi – a feat that would … Continue reading →

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The Implications Don’t Recede

Posted on September 13, 2007 by Gaius

Daniel Henninger takes a look at the two days of hearings just concluded on Capitol Hill where Congress heard from General David Petraeus and Ambassador Ryan Crocker and notices that they fell flat. The expected fireworks didn't happen, the emotions … Continue reading →

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