Seen on little green footballs--Penn & Teller video debunk recycling (Caution, not work-friendly)
The wonders of socialized medicine on A Stitch in Haste
Putting a face on Iran. Mr. Behi worries about a leader out of control (theirs and ours)
Capital Freedom on politicians and lobbyists
Repeat after me. Hamas is not a terrorist organization. (Hat tip Apropos Of Nothing)
A non-PC look at global warming by a former editor of New Scientist
I've had nothing but problems with TypePad the last two days. I seem to have everything fixed now except my feeds, which I'll eventually get fixed (I hope.)
If you haven't listened to the Sanity Squad on Politics Central, you really ought to check it out. The Sanity Squad (shrinks who blog) take on topics such as A Religion of the Perpetually Paranoid, their take on Bill Clinton's recent hissy-fit
and much more.
Way better than watching reruns on TV!
Excerpted from The Dragon and the Phoenix's "Bush Prepares to Drive His Poll Number to Historic Lows": "...I will read the tea leaves and tell you what the President will say [during Monday's address to the nation].
Michelle Malkin notes in "Who's Running America" that the Mexican consulate is investigating U.S. immigrations agents for arrests made on Fischer Homes construction sites. (See earlier post)
PoliPundit anticipates Bush's Monday evening speech: "The privilege of joining the line for US citizenship will be reserved for those who can prove that they’ve been committing immigration fraud, work fraud, forgery, and perjury for at least five years."
Captain's Quarters appears hopeful:"The address on Monday will almost certainly shift the rhetoric of this administration from sympathy for illegals to strengthened border security..." [Area417: The rhetoric will shift, but I believe the intent will remain exactly the same.]
What Happened to My Country? notes that an ad was taken out in the Sierra Vista Herald, thanking those nasty vigilantes, the Minutemen: "Thanks for doing what our government won't--close the border to illegal aliens. It was the quietest month we've had in many years..."
Conspiracy abounds at Independent Sources! Seems a number of of his readers agree with Charlie Sheen; 9/11 was not an attack against America, but an evil plot from within. (Of course, Sheen's ex, Denise Richards, might have something to say about Charlie's mental health.)
Insider (a.k.a. Independent Sources) then ponders the question Why do otherwise smart people believe in conspiracy theories? (BTW, did you ask if you could use that picture of me?!)
I have to admit that he's piqued my interest, so I'm off to check out some things that I've had on the back burner for quite some time.
Agent Bedhead tells us just how fond she is of "please link my crappy blog" email pleas.
CHECK OUT THE COMMENTS!
Those who have been to Area 417 before know that it's sporting a brand new look thanks to Agent Bedhead (a.k.a Sadie) of Apothegm Designs.
Sadie, thanks for bringing some order and style to the joint!
And by the way, check out Sadie's post on Britney Spears.
All sorts of new things going on here at Area 417!
For starters, Sgt. J (the tallest man pictured at left) is now private citizen J. J was with the 82nd Airborne and has now returned home where he will finish his college education.
I'll be posting some new "citizen J" photos soon.
Other happenings:
Tim West, of Liberty For Sale, has been hospitalized:
As Austin Cassidy and Tim’s fiancee, Gloria, reported, LibertyForSale.com’s Tim West is hospitalized at Georgetown University Hospital.
I spoke with Gloria a few minutes ago, and will relay what is known of Tim’s condition. As she wrote, they were driving (presumably in West Virginia) when Tim complained of numbness on the left side of his body. She immediately took him to a local hospital, where Tim suffered a seizure. After a CT was administered, they discovered a large mass on the right side of his brain. They evacuated him by helicopter to Georgetown University Hospital in DC.
Gloria told me that they are still running tests on Tim, including bloodwork, EKGs and what appears to be a cerebral angiogram. She has not spoken to any doctors yet, so there is no real update on his diagnosis. It is likely (based on what has been presented so far) that he has either a bleed, aneurysm or tumor.
...Tim has always loved blog comments, so I’ll compose an electronic card for him from the comments you leave on sites where his condition is posted. I can’t think of anything better that we could do to help cheer him up at the moment.
Linked to basils blog
Watching America is a fantastic resource for the news-hound. The site translates foreign news articles into English.
mark in mexico is full of useless-but-entertaining information.
basils blog has another blogger interview up--this one is with Atlas Shrugs.
Mr. Behi blogs from Iran. Say a prayer for the many Iranians who have little voice in the way they are governed.
apropos of nothing comments on the recent Palestinian election.
baldilocks opines on Joel Stein's article Warriors and wusses, as does Blackfive.
Camp Katrina on "Exposing Recruiters as the Evil Kidnappers They Really Are."
The Politburu Diktat hath hearby issued a map of the land of blogs. Tarry not! Venture forth to Divided Kingdom of Kostria-Wingery and complete your pilgrimage.
H/T Six Meat Buffet
Six Meat Buffet puts Kelo and French medical news in the mixmaster.
Michael Yon is selling a limited number of this photo, signed.
Egged on by Hugh Hewitt, Froggy Ruminations went to see Jarhead. He was less than impressed:
While it is always very easy for veterans to nitpick war films to death for every minute technical discrepancy that conflicts with the reality of military service, this film’s errors were so glaring and ridiculous that only patchouli stinking anti-war activists would be gullible enough to believe them.
The mil blog, Camp Katrina, has a number of good posts you'll want to check out; here's just two:
Time to Regroup on the Whole Torture Thing reminds us that our troops DO NOT TORTURE. (If you want to consider lack of sleep and stress positions as torture, then you should probably do something about those college students who do this on a routine basis)
This Ain't the Smurfs, People has a link to an Iranian "cartoon" just for the kiddies. Make mother proud. Strap on grenades and blow up the evil Israelis.
The blog also points out how great our troops are when it comes to humanitarian efforts; support our troops--go there now!
Ladies, if nothing else, go and check out Spc. Phil Van Treuren's picture. You won't be sorry:)
There's a new blogger from my neck of the woods. Please stop by and check out Opinionated Lady.
The writer takes Harvard to task for wage issues and provides a link to some enlightening information on the admissions process at Ivy League universities. See Andrew gets angry
Kerfuffles: Jihad threatened against dessert at Burger King.
Davids Medienkritik:Schroeder's SPD uses photo of dead U.S. Soldiers to pimp votes H/T Hello Iraq
ScrappleFace: "Flawed FEMA Response Calls for Greater Funding"
Froggy Ruminations: "The Media and Leadership"
Irish Pennants: You're fired!
The Jawa Report: Do people actually listen/read Garrison Keillor?
Big Lizards: Good point. H/T/ The Jawa Report
La Shawn Barber’s Corner:Bush the Sugar Daddy "No amount of government cash will ever change human nature." (I say draft La Shawn in 2008)
Don Serber has awarded the Katrina lawsuit race to Jim Hood, Attorney General of Mississippi. H/T Basil's Blog
Merri Musings is still fried about weirdo Matthew Koso and his 14 year old bride.
My favorite doctor-to-be, Dr. Hartline, is pro poll-watching politicians (say it 3 times really fast)
iwasthinking: "With scientists like these, who needs terrorists?"
Flopping Aces has some good news about Iraq and multiple posts on Able Danger (The Gorelick Wall & Sandy Berger)
Does anyone know if Michael Yon is O.K.? His last blog entry was August 31st.
Now THIS is funny! If you can withstand the shock of Teddy Kennedy in swimming trunks, read the accompanying post.
What the left really means by "we support the troops." The Scarlet Badge of Victimhood.
H/T The Cotillion
Memento Moron writes:
So let me get this straight. When it comes to the issue of war, you are suggesting that I should let my faith (or at least, your interpretation of it) inform my politics. But when it comes to any other issue, if I let my faith inform my politics, I’m suddenly posing some grave threat to the constitution, and must be stopped at all cost?
Read the rest of Separation of Church and War
H/T La Shawn Barber's Corner
La Shawn Barber would like you feedback on some questions she poses:
If a significant number of women begin choosing to abort their babies
because doctors discovered a “gay gene,” would your stance on the
“right to choose” change or shift in any way? Would the number of women
killing these “defective” babies make a difference? Is one potentially
gay dead baby one too many?
For the entire post, along with a link to the article she refers to, read Calling All Abortion-Supporting Liberals and Homosexuals!
It seems that Blue Flypaper has put me on their blacklist. My crimes against humanity:
bwahahahahahahaha!
Another comment on Cindy Sheehan's "We have the Power" post. Menlo Bob must be quite a character:
Because of your bravery I am going to give a large sum of money in your honor to the Gloria Wise Boys and Girls Club in the Bronx. They do so much good for our community. It's Al Franken's favorite charity.
Posted by: Menlo Bob at August 14, 2005 11:15 AM
Then there's this quote, from Cindy's own post:
We had a very interesting day. We had Bush drive by really, really fast twice. I caught a glimpse of Laura. I was hoping after she saw me that she would come down to Camp Casey with some brownies and lemonade. I waited for her, but she never came. (Emphasis added)
(Emphasis added)
"Yours is a nobel [sic} cause. Expose the evil shrub for what he is. Although your son was complicit in executing this immoral war, your brave actions will redeem his soul. "
Comment found on Cindy Sheehan: We have the power (posted on The Huffington Post)
Blue Flypaper had some new posts up--funny stuff!
I had originally thought that this might be a serious, moonbat blog, but after reading more recent posts, I can only conclude that Carl Rove has found the time to blog. The man is an evil genius.
Don't miss the fetching picture of Janeanne Garofalo. I think she could probably sue.
(Emphasis and comments added)
Where else could one find such statements as " Unlike so many other celebrities that just talk the talk, Penn (yes, that would be Sean Penn) went to Baghdad and became an expert on WMDs and Iraqi affairs."
Got a cravin' for more? How about this reference to Jihad Jane's upcoming anti-war tour:
None of this should be a surprise as Jane has been a big supporter of U.S. troops (who love her) ever since she went to Vietnam in order to try and get our boys back from the Republican War Machine they were stuck in.
Lots of other, uh, "interesting" things there, but I don't don't want to spoil your fun. You'll just have to check it out for yourself.
Thanks to Independent Sources for pointing Blue Flypaper out. I feel so enlightened.
Michael Yon : Online Magazine has some great reports on and pictures of our troops in Iraq. Thanks to Instapundit for the heads-up.
Tod Bolsinger has a great post on the Kingdom of God in the here and now. Link: It Takes A Church...: The Gospel and the Church.
Thanks to Gateway Pundit for doing all the heavy lifting on this one. Pay special attention to possible origins of the WMD by following the links.
Vin Suprynowicz: Send In The Waco Killers: Essays on the Freedom Movement, 1993-1998
Robert Higgs: Opposing the Crusader State: Alternatives to Global Interventionism
Jacques S. Jaikaran: Debt Virus: A Compelling Solution to the World's Debt Problems
Andrew P. Napolitano: A Nation of Sheep
Judge Napolitano urges Americans to reject profoundly the satanic bargain that less freedom equals more safety. Less freedom equals slavery.
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