Daily Archives: June 15, 2009

Snakes On A Cop

Posted on June 15, 2009 by Gaius

They tried it all. Nothing worked. Even snake charmers couldn’t do it. So the police in Sierra Leone finally turned to the army. And a few water hoses and bursts from AK-47s later, the police station was snake-free. Authorities in … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, World news | 1 Comment

Letterman (And CBS) Feeling The Heat

Posted on June 15, 2009 by Gaius

David Letterman has (or actually will later tonight) - again – apologized to the Palin family. This apology sounds much more like it was crafted by CBS attorneys, although that is pure speculation on my part. David Letterman directly apologized to … Continue reading →

Posted in Appalling, Media | 10 Comments

This Is Negotiating?

Posted on June 15, 2009 by Gaius

ne?go?ti?ate?- verb (used without object) 1. to deal or bargain with another or others, as in the preparation of a treaty or contract or in preliminaries to a business deal.sub?mit?-verb (used without object) 5. to yield oneself to the power or … Continue reading →

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Spend And Take Versus The Creation Of Wealth

Posted on June 15, 2009 by Gaius

Roger Kimball on an article by Boris Johnson, the mayor of London: Boris Johnson, the redoubtable Mayor of London, cuts through the bickering fog of self-righteous protestation that characterizes so much political discourse today. The real debate, the Right Honorable … Continue reading →

Posted in Economy, Politics, World news | 1 Comment