Daily Archives: April 24, 2008

The Smoke-Filled Broom Closet

Posted on April 24, 2008 by Gaius

Apparently, Harry Reid has decided that it is his duty to force the selection of the Democratic Party nominee. So Reid, Pelosi and Screamin' Howie Dean will, according to Reid, force the decision. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) said … Continue reading →

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Presented With No Further Comment

Posted on April 24, 2008 by Gaius

warns Arctic ice melting faster than predicted MONTREAL (AFP) – Arctic sea ice is melting "significantly faster" than predicted and is approaching a point of no return, conservation group the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) warned in a new study.   … Continue reading →

Posted in Environment | 5 Comments

The Iron Law

Posted on April 24, 2008 by Gaius

Daniel Henninger of the Wall Street Journal pronounces Hillary Clinton's campaign over. Primarily the defeat can be blamed on two things: what Henninger calls the "iron law of Democratic primary politics" and filthy lucre. What is the "iron law", you … Continue reading →

Posted in Left Wing, Politics | 3 Comments

Misguided Misfires

Posted on April 24, 2008 by Gaius

Steve Chapman points out the absurdity of recent statements by the Chicago Police Superintendent, Jody Weis. In response to a spate of gun violence in Chicago, Weis is – for completely unknown reasons – calling for a ban on "assault … Continue reading →

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Syrian Nuclear Video

Posted on April 24, 2008 by Gaius

This is a strange story. Remember the sneak attack by Israel on a site in Syria last year? Well, it seems that the Israelis showed Washington a video of North Koreans inside the facility – which just happens to be … Continue reading →

Posted in North Korea, World news | 3 Comments

Losing At Winning

Posted on April 24, 2008 by Gaius

Charlie Cook calls the situation Hillary Clinton is in political purgatory. She can't win, she can't break even and she pretty much can't quit the game. The good news for Hillary Rodham Clinton is that she’s winning a lot of … Continue reading →

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