Category Archives: Insanity

Flying Saucer, Meet Kettle

Posted on October 30, 2007 by Gaius

"I seriously believe we have to start asking questions about his mental health. There's something wrong. He does not seem to understand his words have real impact." Dennis Kucinich in an interview with The Philadelphia Inquirer's editorial board on Tuesday. "Dennis … Continue reading →

Posted in Insanity, Politics | 4 Comments

“The Full Metal Deer Apocalypse”

Posted on October 28, 2007 by Gaius

That is Mark Steyn's name for the film loop that circles endlessly through the minds of many of the people trying to make sense of the world around them. Riffing off the same topic that Peggy Noonan did a few … Continue reading →

Posted in Civilization, Insanity, Media | 3 Comments

He Shook Some (Moon) Dust Out Of His Tin Foil Hat

Posted on October 27, 2007 by Gaius

Just to paraphrase Bruce Springsteen. Bill Richardson demonstrated rather clearly that he is not ready for prime time – not that there was any question that he ever was. Yesterday, he landed firmly on the side of the mother of … Continue reading →

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At Last

Posted on October 26, 2007 by Gaius

Something I can actually agree with Bill Clinton about. A 9/11 troofer yelled out that 9/11 was an "inside job" at a speech Clinton was giving. UPDATE: You'll have to click the link, LiveLeak's embed code is seriously hosed up. … Continue reading →

Posted in Foto Phun, Insanity | 4 Comments

When “Zero Tolerance” = Zero Sense

Posted on October 21, 2007 by Gaius

Jay over at STACLU noticed this bit of politically correct total insanity. A second grader from New Jersey was suspended from school for drawing a crude stick-figure drawing of a gun. No, really, he was. When did the First Amendment … Continue reading →

Posted in Insanity, Left Wing, PC Run Amok | 9 Comments

The Last Prairie Meets King Corn

Posted on October 19, 2007 by Gaius

Guess who loses? The Independent – not a media source I generally link to – has an article that looks at the impact of the ethanol craze on the last of the native prairie in the United States. It is … Continue reading →

Posted in Energy, Environment, Insanity | 5 Comments

Have Some Compassion For The English Language

Posted on October 17, 2007 by Gaius

That is George Will's plea to Democratic presidential candidates in his column today. He's talking about the mad, Through the Looking Glass twisting of words that today's politicians engage in regularly. That bad habit is the rule of the day … Continue reading →

Posted in Insanity, Politics | 4 Comments

Tick, Tick, Tick, Tock, RING

Posted on October 10, 2007 by Gaius

David Schraub argues that the "Armenian Genocide" recognition bill that was just voted out by the House Foreign Relations Committee is a case where the United States should just let Turkey pitch a fit. But he starts out thusly: The … Continue reading →

Posted in Insanity, Politics, World news | 15 Comments

When Words Lose All Meaning

Posted on October 10, 2007 by Gaius

Words.  The United Nations stumble along, unable to agree on a statement to issue about the situation in Burma. But they do appear to be heading in the direction – if China and Russia allow it – of 'condemning" the … Continue reading →

Posted in Insanity, Politics | 2 Comments

Unintended Consequences, Volume 3,400,521

Posted on October 9, 2007 by Gaius

Many thanks to Anthony for sending me this item. It seems that ethanol is causing even more problems in the real world. As opposed to the do something right now world. Today's Opinionjournal Political Diary (subscription only) has a fantastic … Continue reading →

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The DragonSpies Are Coming!

Posted on October 9, 2007 by Gaius

Oh no! Run away! The Washington Post reports that people at anti-war rallies are reporting being bugged. Or rather, being watched by bugs. Or something. Vanessa Alarcon saw them while working at an antiwar rally in Lafayette Square last month. … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Insanity, Machines | 4 Comments

A Few – Very Few – Voices Of Sanity

Posted on September 23, 2007 by Gaius

Little Green Footballs links to one of the more deranged diaries on Daily Kos. This one should turn the stomach of anyone with a brain. At the new mainstream voice of the Democratic Party, Jewish lesbian “sallykohn” explains: Daily Kos: … Continue reading →

Posted in Insanity, Left Wing, Politics | 6 Comments

The Truther Future

Posted on September 11, 2007 by Gaius

With abject apologies to Mary Katherine Ham who actually had to bear the presence of these jackals. My own take on the future of the 9/11 "truth" movement. Tweet

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“Destined To Be Rapid And Total”

Posted on September 11, 2007 by Gaius

Those are the words used to describe a new mathematical analysis of the collapse of the World Trade Center towers six years ago today. Dr Keith Seffen of Cambridge University performed the calculations to take a look at how a … Continue reading →

Posted in Insanity, News | 3 Comments

Another Bin Laden Video

Posted on September 10, 2007 by Gaius

Another blow to the "truthers." Osama bin Laden is supposedly going to be featured in another video, presenting the last will and testament of one of the 9/11 hijackers. Yet another bit of truth that the "truthers" will conveniently ignore. … Continue reading →

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