Daily Archives: January 27, 2008

On The Border

Posted on January 27, 2008 by Gaius

Hamas continues its assault on Egypt and has now deployed border agents on both sides of the Gaza-Egypt border. RAFAH, Egypt – A smattering of Hamas-affiliated security forces, many of them bearded and dressed in blue camouflage uniforms, fanned out … Continue reading →

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“We’ll Eat You Up, We Love You So”

Posted on January 27, 2008 by Gaius

Somehow, Maurice Sendak's famous line from Where the Wild Things Are seems completely appropriate to this gem from Hillary Clinton (via Michelle Malkin). Love drove Bill over campaign line: Clinton Hillary Clinton admitted Sunday her husband Bill’s hard-charging campaign tactics … Continue reading →

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You’re Stupid If You Get Old

Posted on January 27, 2008 by Gaius

In Britain, that appears to be the tack the government is taking. Drivers intending to stay behind the wheel well into old age may have to pass exams proving they are mentally up to it. Ministers want to ban anyone … Continue reading →

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Thought So

Posted on January 27, 2008 by Gaius

I kind of suspected that Ted Kennedy would not be far behind Caroline Kennedy in endorsing Barack Obama. That appears to be the case this afternoon. ABC News' Rick Klein Reports: Senator Ted Kennedy, D-Mass., will endorse Barack Obama's presidential … Continue reading →

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Meanwhile, Over In China

Posted on January 27, 2008 by Gaius

Chinese officials are scrambling to try to straighten out transportation chaos and major disruptions in energy and food supplies ahead of a major national holiday. Why, you ask? Because of the brutal winter weather that is gripping the country, all … Continue reading →

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January 27, 1967

Posted on January 27, 2008 by Gaius

Gus Grissom, Ed White and Roger Chaffee. Rest in peace. Pad 34 Tweet

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Clinton’s Legacy: Gutter Politics

Posted on January 27, 2008 by Gaius

So says Vaughn Ververs of CBS News in an analysis of the Obama landslide in South Carolina. Dubbed 'The first black president' because of his connection to the black voters, Bill Clinton squandered most – if not all – of … Continue reading →

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Slipping Point

Posted on January 27, 2008 by Gaius

The phrase 'tipping point' has been flogged nearly to death in the media, both old and new lately. Every event these days, it seems, is called a tipping point by someone for whatever reason. The popularity is tied to this book … Continue reading →

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