Daily Archives: January 22, 2008

Before You Read This Post

Posted on January 22, 2008 by Gaius

Go read what The Anchoress wrote. Seriously. Don't worry, this post won't go anywhere while you go read her words. Regular readers here have probably noticed that I do not post a real lot about Republican candidates. In a way, … Continue reading →

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Channeling Sherman

Posted on January 22, 2008 by Gaius

William Tecumseh Sherman, when approached about running for the Presidency of the United States in 1884 made a famous reply: "If drafted, I will not run; if nominated, I will not accept; if elected, I will not serve." A man … Continue reading →

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Asian Stock Markets Rebound

Posted on January 22, 2008 by Gaius

Stocks across Asia have rallied – strongly – following the US Federal Reserve's hefty rate cut earlier today. SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Major Asian share markets rallied, with Sydney surging 7 percent on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve's biggest interest rate … Continue reading →

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Frozen Assets

Posted on January 22, 2008 by Gaius

Iran happens to be in the grip of a killer cold spell. At least 60 people have died from the cold. But there is an upside: Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is in serious political trouble. It seems there isn't enough gas to … Continue reading →

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Fox Reports Thompson Has Dropped Out

Posted on January 22, 2008 by Gaius

Fox News says it is official and that Fred Thompson has dropped out. Fred Thompson dropped his presidential bid Tuesday, after the former Tennessee senator and actor finished third in the South Carolina primary and was unable to score a … Continue reading →

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Kingmaker?

Posted on January 22, 2008 by Gaius

One line post at CNN's Political Ticker: Clinton, Edwards hold private post-debate meeting MYRTLE BEACH, South Carolina (CNN) — What were they talking about? Gee, what do you think they were chatting about? The weather? I imagine that quite a … Continue reading →

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Wall Street Bumpy

Posted on January 22, 2008 by Gaius

As soon as the markets opened this morning, share prices tumbled by 465 points. They have since rebounded to within around 40 points of opening. It's a bit of a roller coaster. NEW YORK – Wall Street struggled to steady … Continue reading →

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Fred Out?

Posted on January 22, 2008 by Gaius

Jim Geraghty over at NRO believes Fred Thompson will withdraw from the race for the Republican nomination soon. I spoke to one of my Thompson sources. He's still with his ailing mother. "He's just being a good son." He has … Continue reading →

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Well, Now We Know Where They Went

Posted on January 22, 2008 by Gaius

People have spent decades searching for Bigfoot and never seem to be able to get any indisputable proof that they exist. Now, thanks to the magic of the internet, we know why: They moved to Mars: Does this photograph really … Continue reading →

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Fed Cuts Federal Funds Rate By 3/4 Point

Posted on January 22, 2008 by Gaius

Reacting to a second day of international stock plunges, the Federal Reserve has acted to cut a key interest rate by 3/4 of a point. WASHINGTON – The Federal Reserve, confronted with a global stock sell-off fanned by increased fears … Continue reading →

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Mud And Mayhem In Myrtle Beach

Posted on January 22, 2008 by Gaius

It got ugly at the Democratic debate in South Carolina last night.   The Politico has the transcript. Every media outlet I am seeing out there is commenting on just how nasty and personal it got last night. There really … Continue reading →

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Wisconsin Turns Up The Heat

Posted on January 22, 2008 by Gaius

Wisconsin, which had the only ban on heated sidewalks in the nation, has repealed that ban in the face of the bitter cold, snowy winter this year. Turn up the heat, folks. After the second snowiest December on record in … Continue reading →

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