Daily Archives: August 12, 2008

When Everything Is Not As It Seems

Posted on August 12, 2008 by Gaius

Today, China got caught – twice – faking portions of the Olympic opening ceremonies. First it was the little girl who wasn't there, now it's faked fireworks. First the little girl who sang the Chinese anthem – but wasn't allowed … Continue reading →

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Sorry, Old Chap….

Posted on August 12, 2008 by Gaius

….It will just cost too much to save your life. NICE, the increasingly Orwellian advisory body to Britain's National Health Service has ruled that there is not – and will not be – a "Rule of Rescue." What does that … Continue reading →

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Obama’s Weirdness

Posted on August 12, 2008 by Rich Horton

The interview on faith and religion I mentioned the other day is a gold mine of weirdness.  Let's look at what Obama thinks is going on when he is speaking to crowd as a political leader: OBAMA: IT’s interesting, the … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics, Religion | 9 Comments