Daily Archives: February 16, 2008

Stormy Weather….

Posted on February 16, 2008 by Gaius

Lynn Davidson, writing at Newsbusters points out the latest global warming hypocrisy. The sudden increase in the ice sheet between western Greenland and Canada – a substantial increase – is only weather according to the true believers. While, of course, … Continue reading →

Posted in Environment, Junk Science | 7 Comments

A Mirror Of Desire

Posted on February 16, 2008 by Gaius

Tom Maguire looks at Barack Obama's appeal. He contends that it is the projection of people's internal desires onto the surface of a mirror. That is the problem for Hillary Clinton. Allow me to expand on my notion that Obama … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics | 10 Comments

Tonight’s Horror Story

Posted on February 16, 2008 by Gaius

Al Gore on the second ballot. Al Gore on the second ballot: A scenario that a few weeks ago seemed preposterous is beginning to look plausible to some nervous Democrats looking for a way out of the deadlock between Hillary … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics | 3 Comments

It’s Not Easy Being Dead

Posted on February 16, 2008 by Gaius

An eight year old typo is still haunting a woman in Tennessee. Laura Todd says that when a woman died eight years ago, a mistake was made in typing in the dead woman's Social Security number. Ever since, Todd has … Continue reading →

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Clinton Campaign: Screw Democracy

Posted on February 16, 2008 by Gaius

It does not surprise me that Harold Ickes believes this to be the case, but it frankly stuns me that he would say it so baldly. He has openly stated that he believes the superdelegates will decide the nominee and … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics | 10 Comments

Michigan Backs McCain

Posted on February 16, 2008 by Gaius

While the delegates that Mitt Romney won in the Michigan will officially be designated as uncommitted at the Republican National Convention, 18 of the 23 have now officially stated that they will back McCain. Only three have decided to back … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics | 2 Comments

Soaking The “Rich”

Posted on February 16, 2008 by Gaius

One commenter has made several comments favoring taxing the "rich" at a 90% rate. He speaks glowingly of the tax rates of 90% during the Eisenhower years. Actually, it is just a tad more complicated than the commenter explains it. … Continue reading →

Posted in Insanity, Left Wing, Taxes | 3 Comments

A World Gone Mad

Posted on February 16, 2008 by Gaius

Due to European Union environmental regulations as well as British law subservient to those rules, a local council in Britain had to spend a little money to relocate four newts before a building project could go forward. How little a … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Insanity, World news | 2 Comments

Science For The Masses

Posted on February 16, 2008 by Gaius

From the Telegraph comes this report on amazingly obvious science. That is to say, science that is so obvious that it should be a crime that research money was diverted to fund the studies. If you give kids more toys … Continue reading →

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“I Propose To Move Immediately Upon Your Works.”

Posted on February 16, 2008 by Gaius

Sir: Yours of this date proposing Armistice, and appointment of Commissioners, to settle terms of Capitulation is just received. No terms except unconditional and immediate surrender can be accepted. I propose to move immediately upon your works. I am Sir: … Continue reading →

Posted in History | 2 Comments

WaPo Calls Obama Out On Public Funding

Posted on February 16, 2008 by Gaius

This is interesting. The Washington Post is calling Barack Obama's changing stance on public funding a waffle – and they are pushing him to stand by his pledge. AS RECENTLY as November, Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) was unequivocal about whether … Continue reading →

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Increasing Populist Rhetoric

Posted on February 16, 2008 by Gaius

Both the Clinton and the Obama campaigns have sharply increased their populist rhetoric in recent days. Their attacks on corporations have become increasingly strident as both of them strive to gain John Edwards' former followers – and his potential endorsement. … Continue reading →

Posted in Business, Politics, Taxes | Comments Off

Catch Watch A Falling Star

Posted on February 16, 2008 by Gaius

It would not be a good idea to try and catch this particular school bus sized falling star, but there is detailed viewing information available should you want to catch a glimpse of USA 193, the disabled US satellite. During … Continue reading →

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I Won’t Be Laid A Hand On

Posted on February 16, 2008 by Gaius

"I won't be wronged, I won't be insulted, and I won't be laid a hand on. I don't do these things to other people, and I require the same from them." John Wayne as JB Books in The Shootist. James … Continue reading →

Posted in Crime | 2 Comments