Daily Archives: December 17, 2007

The New Canadian Fashion Statement

Posted on December 17, 2007 by Gaius

This, to borrow the phrase, beggars belief. Mark Steyn is being hauled in front of what amounts to a kangaroo court in Canada (actually two separate courts) for his writings. Specifically, his book America Alone. The New York Post reports: … Continue reading →

Posted in Media, World news | Comments Off

Inside The Charm Offensive

Posted on December 17, 2007 by Gaius

Ben Smith at The Politico, reports on the internal battle inside camp Hillary over the sudden change in direction for her campaign. She has, as reported earlier today, launched a charm offensive to prove what a swell person she is, … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics | 3 Comments

Intifada On The Mexican Border

Posted on December 17, 2007 by Gaius

This is just lovely. It seems that US Border Patrol agents are coming under increasing numbers of attacks – mostly by rock-throwing Mexicans – at the US border with Mexico. Agents have responded more aggressively in recent months as longer-range, … Continue reading →

Posted in Immigration Reform, World news | Comments Off

We’ve Got Ewe Surrounded

Posted on December 17, 2007 by Gaius

That's what the homeowners in Whittle Hill in Britain found when they woke up and looked out the windows. They were corralled in their homes by a ruthless gang of sheep. As the residents of a suburban town pulled open … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals | 1 Comment

Brits On Ice

Posted on December 17, 2007 by Gaius

The Daily Mail is reporting a "Russian-style" winter is gripping Britain with temperatures dropping to -6° C (around 21° F) under cloudless skies. It does not appear that they will get a white Christmas, however. Just a frozen one. Christmas … Continue reading →

Posted in Environment, World news | 6 Comments

Giant Rat Of Sumatra Actually Found!

Posted on December 17, 2007 by Gaius

Well, ok, it wasn't actually found in Sumatra, but it was in Indonesia. A gigantic rat, five times the size of a typical city (Norway) rat, the large rodent is also completely unafraid of humans. Which is not really surprising. … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals | 3 Comments

Nicky’s Got A Girlfriend!

Posted on December 17, 2007 by Gaius

Why does the press remind me of a gaggle of school kids standing around chanting some 'brilliant' witticism like, "Nicky's got a girlfriend," when I read something like this? Oh, that's right, because that is exactly how they are behaving. … Continue reading →

Posted in Music, Video, World news | 1 Comment

Serf’s Up, Dude

Posted on December 17, 2007 by Gaius

serf (sûrf)  n.   1. A member of the lowest feudal class, attached to the land owned by a lord and required to perform labor in return for certain legal or customary rights. 2. An agricultural laborer under various similar systems, especially in … Continue reading →

Posted in Civilization, Energy, Environment, Left Wing | 9 Comments

Northeast Staggers Under Massive Storm

Posted on December 17, 2007 by Gaius

The powerful winter storm system(s) that raged across the midsection of the country last week moved on to the northeast over the weekend and pummeled that section rather badly. Some ares got hit with as much as 18 inches of … Continue reading →

Posted in Environment, News | 2 Comments

A Kinder, Gentler… Hillary?

Posted on December 17, 2007 by Gaius

Hillary Clinton's campaign is launching what can only be described as a full frontal assault to showcase her 'warmth.' No, really, she is. One gets the mental image of a battalion of blow-dryer wielding political operatives trying to melt an … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics | 4 Comments