Daily Archives: September 26, 2007

Informers And Collaborators

Posted on September 26, 2007 by Gaius

Some of the countries that were formerly under the Iron Curtain have released at least some of the archives of the former state security forces that once enforced communist rule. A few have kept the files secret. Poland, however, has … Continue reading →

Posted in World news | 2 Comments

Dumb Media

Posted on September 26, 2007 by Gaius

I hate posting about stuff like this, it just gives it more exposure. But at the same time, I think the frank stupidity of the media has got to be exposed. They have been giving helpful hints to terrorists for … Continue reading →

Posted in Dumb Stuff, Energy, Media | 1 Comment

Burma: Raiding The Monasteries

Posted on September 26, 2007 by Gaius

The military junta that rules Burma has commenced a series of raids on the Buddhist monasteries that have been the focal points of the demonstrations against the thuggish, Chinese-backed regime. Hundreds of monks have been arrested. At least 200 monks were … Continue reading →

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British National Health Vermin Service

Posted on September 26, 2007 by Gaius

The British National Health Service (NHS) unveiled its newest facility. A maternity ward exclusively for cockroaches. An NHS maternity unit has been forced to close after cockroaches were seen in the wards. Mothers have been put in temporary beds while … Continue reading →

Posted in Medicine | 2 Comments

Sister Toldjah Held Hostage

Posted on September 26, 2007 by Gaius

A tense standoff has developed at Castle Toldjah. Tonight, when I tried to be brave and actually opened the back door, he started walking towards me. And I don’t think he wanted to be my friend. I froze for a … Continue reading →

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When Life Imitates National Lampoon

Posted on September 26, 2007 by Gaius

You know it is a sign of the pending end of civilization. A group of "activists" has started a new website to try to get people to adopt abandoned dogs. New Web site: Adopt this dog or he will die … Continue reading →

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Reptiles March On Long Island

Posted on September 26, 2007 by Gaius

The Animal Uprising™ has unleashed a reptile invasion of Long Island. The Local SPCA has been diligently collecting and has collected 112 so far this year. But the alligators are beginning to wear them down. Especially the ones walking along … Continue reading →

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Monster Makeover

Posted on September 26, 2007 by Gaius

Mikhail Gorbachev is sounding a warning for people who are smart enough to heed him. There is a real danger of a return of Stalinism in Russia – and the world. MOSCOW (Reuters) – Former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev warned … Continue reading →

Posted in World news | 15 Comments

Pay Attention To The Man Behind The Curtain

Posted on September 26, 2007 by Gaius

It really should not come as a surprise that a lot of "spontaneous" events recently have really be very well-funded and highly choreographed political theater. For people who have been paying attention, it should also not be surprising who the man … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, Left Wing, Media, Politics | 2 Comments

Sinking The Armada

Posted on September 26, 2007 by Gaius

British equality chief Trevor Phillips is starting a campaign to rewrite the nation's history books to be more "inclusive" of other cultures. His first target is the defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588. According to Phillips, it was actually … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Humor, World news | 6 Comments

Backlash

Posted on September 26, 2007 by Gaius

Some conservative bloggers were quite happy when Lee Bollinger, Dean of Columbia University, denounced Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Monday. They thought they owed Bollinger an apology. While I thought Bollinger did a good job of telling Ahmadinejad what he really is, I still maintain that … Continue reading →

Posted in Left Wing, The Ivory Tower | 2 Comments

Bear Hurling

Posted on September 26, 2007 by Gaius

Austrian soccer fans are petitioning to have their team withdrawn from the Euro 2008 soccer tournament – which is being hosted by Austria. Why? Because the team is an embarrassment. VIENNA, Sept 25 (Reuters) – Thousands of Austrian soccer fans … Continue reading →

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Burma Burning

Posted on September 26, 2007 by Gaius

The Associated Press is reporting up to five people have been killed in a violent government crackdown on dissidents in Burma. The military junta is apparently going to use as much force as they want to stop protests. YANGON, Myanmar … Continue reading →

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Hillary And Hsu

Posted on September 26, 2007 by Gaius

The Boston Globe provides a pretty solid rundown of the amount of cash Hillary's campaign asked Norman Hsu to funnel to other candidates around the country. It is not as thorough a Flip Pidot's digging, but it is a start … Continue reading →

Posted in Crime, Politics | 1 Comment

Make-Believe Energy

Posted on September 26, 2007 by Gaius

Mackubin Owens, who teaches national-security affairs at the Naval War College, tries to explain why the Democrat's make-believe energy "solutions" don't actually, you know, work. It is, as always when dealing with people who flat-out do not understand energy or … Continue reading →

Posted in Bad Ideas, Energy, Environment | 4 Comments