Monthly Archives: May 2006

Masri torture case against Tenet dismissed

Posted on May 18, 2006 by Thanos

The Masri torture case against George Tenet was dismissed in court today. U.S. District Judge T.S. Ellis agreed with government arguments that moving forward with the case of Khaled el-Masri would risk national security by exposing state secrets about CIA activities … Continue reading →

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Bush speaks on Nuclear Power

Posted on May 18, 2006 by Thanos

This is going to get lost in the immigration hubub, but it’s very important. One of the the most significant things President Bush has done is to bring nuclear power back into discussion, and with a favorable light. See coverage … Continue reading →

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Ballot Initiative season

Posted on May 18, 2006 by Thanos

Our country is a wonderful experiment — constitutionally provisioned to allow fifty separate states and governments to work in concert, but at the same time hold separate laws. After several years of liberal constitutional interpretations, some see no purpose to … Continue reading →

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Communism is like rust

Posted on May 18, 2006 by Thanos

Communism is like rust, in that it never sleeps. Continue reading →

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Sean Penn to weep before Congress

Posted on May 18, 2006 by Thanos

Get ready for another liberal mythology movie just prior to elections in ’08. Sean Penn is signed to play Richard Clarke, as Drudge forwards this report. This looks to be a block-DUDster. Christopher Isham Reports: Former White House counter-terrorism official … Continue reading →

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Army issues campaign ribbons for GWOT

Posted on May 17, 2006 by Thanos

From Military.com  Washington D.C. – The Army will begin recognizing the heroic contributions of its units toward the Global War on Terror June 15 with the award of campaign participation credit to units that served and/or are serving in the … Continue reading →

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Bush needs no defending, but I’m going to

Posted on May 17, 2006 by Thanos

Venting never accomplishes much except to make you feel better for the moment. It’s time to stop the chorus of catcalls aimed at George W. Bush — we knew where he stood on immigration when we voted him into office … Continue reading →

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Hamas vs. Fatah, none dare call it Civil War

Posted on May 17, 2006 by Thanos

As the friction between the warring Palestinian factions heats up and the deaths mount, where are the worried-looking talking heads speaking of insurrection and civil war? Maybe they aren’t there because they haven’t figured out an angle to pin this … Continue reading →

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Tony Blair Favors Nuclear power

Posted on May 17, 2006 by Thanos

Excellent coverage of Tony Blair’s speech in favor of Nuclear power at the Oil Drum from the UK, Courtesy of NEI.

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Slacking

Posted on May 16, 2006 by Thanos

Yes, I admit I have been slacking. Right now the telecommunications company I work for is racing to deliver the promise of our Merger and the pace is a bit murderous. We have to make certain to deliver for our … Continue reading →

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