Daily Archives: February 20, 2008

Lunar Eclipse

Posted on February 20, 2008 by Gaius

I just went outside to see the lunar eclipse. It is pretty impressive with the moon well up in the sky. Unfortunately, it is also well below zero outside right now where I live, so the viewing pleasure was very … Continue reading →

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The New York TSLimes

Posted on February 20, 2008 by Gaius

Sleazy, even for the declining New York Times: a hint of an innuendo of a penumbra of a ghost of a possible or even completely imaginary scandal warrants a  four web page smear on John McCain. I won't even excerpt … Continue reading →

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The Big Chill

Posted on February 20, 2008 by Gaius

The Daily Mail – which has been exhibiting a bit of a split personality of late, reporting both major freezes in Britain while simultaneously running stories about what a mild winter they are having – suddenly notices that it's cold … Continue reading →

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Good Advice For McCain

Posted on February 20, 2008 by Gaius

I don't quote Michael Medved very often, but he makes a lot of sense with this column. He offers firm advice for John McCain if he does, indeed, face Barack Obama in the general election: Do not try to play … Continue reading →

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Aliens Bombard Portland

Posted on February 20, 2008 by Gaius

This time it was caught on tape. CNN is dutifully reporting that it was just a meteor. We here at Blue Crab Boulevard know better, of course. We also know what the outcome will be for folks in that area, … Continue reading →

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Self-Defense In Britain: Not Allowed

Posted on February 20, 2008 by Gaius

A shopkeeper in the British town of Skelmersdale, Lancashire, fought back against a career criminal who was in the process of trying to carjack the man. Despite being stabbed himself in several places, the shopkeeper, Tony Singh, managed to wrestle … Continue reading →

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Delusional Or Egotistical?

Posted on February 20, 2008 by Gaius

John Hood at NRO's The Corner points out that Hillary Clinton is not done yet. As he points out, ego is a prerequisite for a politician: First, they believe — and I think they are correct — that by talking … Continue reading →

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And Nothing Changes

Posted on February 20, 2008 by Gaius

Sure, Fidel Castro's "worker's paradise" is now, tentatively, under new management, But the Miami Herald points out that nothing is likely to change since the new boss is pretty much just the old boss. Fidel Castro, Cuba's dictator for almost … Continue reading →

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That Sinking Feeling

Posted on February 20, 2008 by Gaius

The New York Daily News reports that longtime Hillary Clinton supporters are beginning to lose hope. The campaign continues to desperately rearrange the deck chairs on the USS Titanic Inevitableness but the passengers are beginning to look for life jackets. … Continue reading →

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The Vaporware Candidate?

Posted on February 20, 2008 by Gaius

Robert Samuelson admits to having been impressed with Barack Obama when he first met him. Impressed with his intelligence, his apparent willingness to rise above partisanship and a number of other things. He is not, however, impressed with Obama's current … Continue reading →

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Three Times Immaterial

Posted on February 20, 2008 by Gaius

When authorities finally discovered the embezzlements in the Washington, DC tax office, they initially reported that about $16 million had been stolen by Harriette Walters and her accomplices. At the time, the chief financial officer for the city called the … Continue reading →

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Brutal Cold, Heavy Snow

Posted on February 20, 2008 by Gaius

Canada exported one of their Alberta Clippers into the US today and the brutal cold is savaging the northern plains states. It is really, really cold in many areas, with high winds adding to the misery. The front is also … Continue reading →

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Obama Extends Winning Streak

Posted on February 20, 2008 by Gaius

Obama won by an overwhelming margin of victory in caucuses in Hawaii last night, some 76% to 24% for Hillary Clinton. This is not an unexpected result, however, since Hawaii considers Obama a native son. Nonetheless, it is yet another … Continue reading →

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