Articles from October 2006



New Message From Mullah Omar

Mullah Omar has sent his usual Eid message, promising more resistance.

Lieberman in the Catbird Seat

Post election Joe has a choice to make if he wins: will he return to the Democrat party and mount a reform movement from within, perhaps partnering with Zell Miller? Will he switch party for a committee chairmanship in the Republican Party? Will he stay independent and play both parties dependant on issue?

Dr Blake

I read this when I was very young and I  came across it again while trolling through Wikipedia. I’m parking this here because today was a good day, and this brings back fond memories of simpler times.
Thor as he first appeared was a twist on Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde: instead of the weak Dr. Blake turning [...]

Iranian Narrowband Internet Revolution

In a brilliant move, Ahmadinejad has introduced new internet technology to the people of Iran — it’s the dawn of NARROWBAND!

Why is This Man Not Smiling?

It has nothing to do with the fact that his shady land deals are coming to the light of the ethics committee, instead, it’s all about the economy and the elections.

Washout in Keystone Canyon

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My sister sent me some great pictures of Keystone Canyon on the way to Valdez, Alaska,  I thought I would share a couple of them. 

Waziristan Pact Violated

In a bad sign for the Waziristan pact, NATO states that the recent bombers in Afghanistan were trained by Sadiq Noor in North Waziristan, definitely a breaking of the pact.

New Terror Warnings

Ramadan lasts one more week — and we have now received a second warning from Al Qaeda leaders in Afghanistan. This one also warns muslims to exit now since an attack will come during Ramadan.

Musharraf and Waziristan Update

Sorry for the long delay in this report, I’ve been holding out for more names and information, but that’s not forthcoming at the moment.
I’ve been holding out hoping that I could announce that Hamid Gul was one of the arrests in the round-up after the Coup attempts, but by then this could be stale.
In earlier [...]

We’ve Got the Dream, They’ve got the Spleen

Republicans think there is a future, that we are all not automatically doomed, that we aren’t strange meat-puppets awaiting our fate. Republicans think there is reason, purpose and meaning to life. Republican initiatives will help your children and your grandchildren.

Franken, You’re Fired!

“Franken — You’re Fired!” It’s not as far a stretch of the imagination as you might think that this conversation could take place. Air America has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the state of New York.

Republicans Keep Both Houses

In the end it boils down to this: we’ve got the dream, all they’ve got is the spleen.

Some Dare Call it Treason

Adam Gadahn, American Taliban, is going to be tried for Treason in absentia. The evidence against him is overwhelming, and I don’t see how the prosecution can fail. That is unless the ACLU gets involved.

Black Tuesday

Just a reminder, yesterday was black Tuesday and Microsoft released several security patches. Please go to Microsoft Update and get patched if you have Gates Gear.

Night off

Oh rowan tree, oh rowan tree,
Thoul’t aye be dear to me.
Entwin’d thou art wi’ mony ties,
O’ hame and infancy.
Thy leaves were aye the first o spring,
Thy flowr’s the simmer’s pride:
There was na sic a bonnie tree,
In all the country side.
Oh rowan tree.

Musharraf Assassination Attempts update

In a contrast to that, is this an exceedingly clever move to flush Al Qaeda and Taliban leadership, or just bone-headed? You be the judge

North Korean Nuclear Test update

News from the UN security council, President Bush is proposing a 13 point sanctions list

Massive Anti-Chavez Rallies in Venezuela

there are massive, MASSIVE MASSIVE! anti-Chavez rallies going on in Venezuela, as pro-Rosales citizens take to the streets to show their support. Gateway has pictures.

Italian Media Ignoring Darfur

The fact that major Italian media outlets are ignoring Genocide in Darfur is not surprising with the treatment Orianna Fallaci received, not surprising at all. This from Italian Blogs for Darfur

North Korea Nuke test

(URGENT) N. Korea tests nuclear weapon at Hwadaeri near Kilju at 10:36 am: Defense Ministry — Report from South Korea Defense Ministry