Monthly Archives: May 2009

Tomorrow’s News Today

Posted on May 22, 2009 by Gaius

The post title refers to the fact that the Washington Post story I am linking to on Friday, May 22, 2009 states it was first published Saturday, May 23, 2009. But that’s an aside really from the real intention of … Continue reading →

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Bush Vindicated

Posted on May 22, 2009 by Gaius

So says The Wall Street Journal: Mr. Obama, for his part, still wants Gitmo closed, and he cited South Carolina Republican Lindsey Graham in saying that the idea that the detainees could not be securely held in the U.S. was … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics, War | 5 Comments

Unemployment

Posted on May 22, 2009 by Gaius

There have been several cases of Obama administration officials saying that the economy is showing signs of life. Then there are the new unemployment figures for last week: In the week ending May 16, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted … Continue reading →

Posted in Economy, Politics | 2 Comments

What The National Media Is Not Telling You

Posted on May 20, 2009 by Gaius

The national media has been pontificating all day about what a disaster the California referendum results are. They have been wailing about what cuts are going to have to be enacted as a result of the vote. Some are even … Continue reading →

Posted in Democrats, Left Wing, Media, Politics, Taxes | 3 Comments

Klein

Posted on May 20, 2009 by Gaius

I have posted a number of times about something Joe Klein has written. Often because he was under attack by some of the less-hinged members of the left. This quote from Klein about Charles Krauthammer is unfortunate: “There’s something tragic about … Continue reading →

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Democracy Is Great – Unless Those People Vote Against What We Want

Posted on May 20, 2009 by Gaius

Aww. The tax hikes got voted down in California. Time to begin moaning about that darn democracy thingee: Californians are well known for periodic voter revolts, but on Tuesday they did more than just lash out at Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger … Continue reading →

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The Political Left – Dissed By Dems

Posted on May 19, 2009 by Gaius

This one I did not see coming at all. The Democrats in Congress have blocked all funding to close the terrorist detention facility at Guantánamo Bay. In an abrupt shift, Senate Democratic leaders said on Tuesday that they would not … Continue reading →

Posted in Left Wing, Politics, War | 6 Comments

Hsu’s Sorry Now?

Posted on May 19, 2009 by Gaius

Closing the loop on a story from last year. Norman Hsu, the former Hillary Clinton/Democratic party fundraiser, was convicted today on Federal charges of violating election law. It took the jury an hour to reach a verdict. Norman Hsu — … Continue reading →

Posted in Crime, Politics | 2 Comments

Smearmour Hersh

Posted on May 18, 2009 by Gaius

I’ve pointed out the tendency of Seymour Hersh to recycle baseless stories in the ever-willing pages of The New Yorker. He has now, however, crossed a line that should make even that magazine think seriously about Hersh’s retirement. Former prime … Continue reading →

Posted in Appalling, Media | 4 Comments

Peaceable Kingdom

Posted on May 18, 2009 by Gaius

We here at the Crabitat are not entirely sure what is going on here. We are not sure that we really want to know. But, in descending order, we have ill-tempered, dog-hating old cat, wife’s beagle-pug mix (or pugle) and … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Because I Felt Like It | 9 Comments

Coup?

Posted on May 18, 2009 by Gaius

Hmm. First The Politico: A congressional leader makes a startling statement. The media jump on it, causing a firestorm. The leader first fans the flames and then tries to put them out. Speculation rises that the leader’s colleagues are thinking … Continue reading →

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So, I Have To Ask A Question Or Two Here

Posted on May 17, 2009 by Gaius

Nick Gillespie: Here’s a better idea – and one that will help the federal and state governments fill their coffers: Legalize drugs and then tax sales of them. And while we’re at it, welcome all forms of gambling (rather than … Continue reading →

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Yes, We Have No Messiahs

Posted on May 17, 2009 by Gaius

The Politico reports that some folks are becoming disillusioned with Barack Obama. No, not the usual suspects such as myself and others on the right side of the political spectrum. No, some on the left are surprised to find that … Continue reading →

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Slimeball

Posted on May 16, 2009 by Gaius

Long time readers know that I do not often use words like the title of this post often. Today calls for it, I think. David Axelrod, adviser to Barack Obama, architect of Obama’s victory, today crossed a line. From Real … Continue reading →

Posted in Appalling, Democrats | 2 Comments

Row, Row, Row It Back

Posted on May 16, 2009 by Gaius

Gently Nancy screams. Sing along, now! The Hill reports that Nancy Pelosi is adding epicycles to her outright charge that the CIA “lied” to her. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has backed down slightly in her fight with the CIA, saying … Continue reading →

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