Daily Archives: November 5, 2007

Oh My Goodness! A Model Rejects Dollars!

Posted on November 5, 2007 by Gaius

This is one of those stories that are all too common these days. The BBC headline screams: Supermodel 'rejects dollar pay'. The story hyperventilates about how supermodel Gisele Bündchen is refusing to be paid in US dollars because of concerns about … Continue reading →

Posted in Economy, World news | 7 Comments

American Victim Idol

Posted on November 5, 2007 by Gaius

On October 30th I asked what was wrong with George Washington University. That was in response to a report that swastikas had been drawn around campus – particularly in front of the dormitory doors of Jewish students. Recall also that … Continue reading →

Posted in Insanity, Left Wing | 2 Comments

Laughing At The Law

Posted on November 5, 2007 by Gaius

The Times of London has a rather amusing little article up that will make you laugh. It is about some utterly bizarre court cases that have popped up all over the world. Professor Gary Slapper has been writing a column … Continue reading →

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The Instincts Of The Authoritarian Left

Posted on November 5, 2007 by Gaius

Ruth Dudley Edwards writes an empassioned plea for her fellow British citizens to wake up from their sleepwalking. They are, Edwards writes, heading into an Orwellian authoritarian dystopia with hardly a single voice raised in protest. Four year old children … Continue reading →

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Moonbats Over The Peacock

Posted on November 5, 2007 by Gaius

Rosie O’Donnell in Talks to Join MSNBC Rosie O’Donnell, who abruptly left “The View” on ABC last spring after drawing attention and ratings for her opinions on everything from the Iraq war to her co-hosts, is in serious discussions to … Continue reading →

Posted in Insanity, Media | 2 Comments

The Big Democrat Mystery

Posted on November 5, 2007 by Gaius

Mickey Kaus notes the same EJ Dionne article that I did and asks a question: Where is the Democratic split over illegal immigration? What's changed? Well, President Bush–the main politician doing the GOP-splitting–is leaving the scene. The Republican electorate seems … Continue reading →

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Stupid Publicity Stunt Of The Day

Posted on November 5, 2007 by Gaius

A shopping mall in Britain has managed to set up a publicity stunt by claiming to be cracking down on fat, jolly old elves for Christmas. Santa is being told to shift the pounds before Christmas – because the obese … Continue reading →

Posted in Video | 1 Comment

Hey! Some Great News About The Writer’s Strike!

Posted on November 5, 2007 by Gaius

The lack of writers now that they are out on strike has caused a number of talk shows to go into reruns. But there is an up side to it! Without writers, Steven Colbert has has to drop out of … Continue reading →

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Frustrating Times

Posted on November 5, 2007 by Gaius

The Wall Street Journal points out that Democrats are feeling frustrated – and that voters are becoming frustrated with them. WASHINGTON — The way in which Senate Democrats wavered and then consented to the confirmation of Michael B. Mukasey as … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics | 1 Comment

Replacing BDS With RDS

Posted on November 5, 2007 by Gaius

Philip Klein notes the rapidly increasing level of hate being directed at Rudy Giuliani by the American Left. It shows all of the signs of a new variant of Bush Derangement Syndrome. Call it Rudy Derangement Syndrome or RDS. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Insanity, Left Wing, Politics | 2 Comments

Al Qaeda Recruiting 15-Year Old Brits: MI5

Posted on November 5, 2007 by Gaius

The head of Britain's MI5, Jonathan Evans, reports that al Qaeda is recruiting teenagers to carry out terror attacks in that country. It is a pretty stark warning. “As I speak, terrorists are methodically and intentionally targeting young people and children … Continue reading →

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The Center Of Our Discontent

Posted on November 5, 2007 by Gaius

Over at Real Clear Politics, Michael Barone points out what should be obvious to politicians by now: immigration reform is a central issue defining voter discontent with the direction the country is moving in. Barone didn't say that, incidentally. Democratic … Continue reading →

Posted in Immigration Reform | 4 Comments